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An intersexual or intersex person (or organism of any unisexual species) is one who is born with genitalia and/or secondary sex characteristics determined as neither exclusively male nor female, or which combine features of the male and female sexes. The terms hermaphrodite and pseudohermaphrodite, introduced in the 19th century, are now considered misleading and stigmatizing, and patient advocates call for these terms to be abandoned. The phrase "ambiguous genitalia" refers specifically to genital appearance, but not all intersex conditions result in atypical genital appearance.
There is currently a move by some activists to eliminate the term "intersex" in medical usage, replacing it with "Disorders of Sex Development" (DSD) in order to avoid conflating anatomy with identity. Intersex Society of North America (May 24, 2006). Why is ISNA using "DSD"? Retrieved June 4, 2006. However, this has been met with criticism from other activists who question a disease/disability model and advocate no legal definition of sexes, no gender assignments, no legal sex on birth certificates, and no official sexual orientation categories. French-speaking Intersex Network of Europe (July 12, 2005). Frequently Asked Questions. Translated from French-speaking by OII. Retrieved June 4, 2006.
Overview
According to the highest estimates (Fausto-Sterling et. al., 2000) perhaps 1 percent of live births exhibit some degree of sexual ambiguity *, and that between 0.1% and 0.2% of live births are ambiguous enough to become the subject of specialist medical attention, including surgery to disguise their sexual ambiguity. Other sources (Leonard Sax, 2002) create a narrower definition of "true intersexual conditions" and estimate the incidence as far lower, at approximately 0.018%. More on [ Intersexuality ]
@TooClassyOo1 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered & Transvestite, Queer & Questioning, Intersexed, Asexual & Allies
eriknokc (Erik) Fri, 18 May 2012 22:35:49 -0000
@TooClassyOo1 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered & Transvestite, Queer & Questioning, Intersexed, Asexual & Allies
And the bitch is ranting again... - Soooo⦠found out about âG!Pâ fanfics⦠Yes, because being intersexed is... http://t.co/Qn2x555K
mutantLexi (Lexi) Fri, 18 May 2012 14:19:11 -0000
And the bitch is ranting again... - Soooo… found out about “G!P” fanfics… Yes, because being intersexed is... http://t.co/Qn2x555K
The Nature Of Gender: Intersexed or Transgendered. Part 3. http://t.co/4kXY2hnO
Transescence (Transescence) Fri, 18 May 2012 11:51:15 -0000
The Nature Of Gender: Intersexed or Transgendered. Part 3. http://t.co/4kXY2hnO
@katieverde83 yes! all I would need is an intersexed genitalia tshirt #prideoutfit
rallyingcry (S F) Fri, 18 May 2012 05:00:19 -0000
@katieverde83 yes! all I would need is an intersexed genitalia tshirt #prideoutfit
Seeing Cal's shift from being female to accepting/deciding he was actually male was informative, I've learned a lot about intersexed people
MeisterJReads (Jasmine P) Fri, 18 May 2012 00:31:40 -0000
Seeing Cal's shift from being female to accepting/deciding he was actually male was informative, I've learned a lot about intersexed people
my mate has a dog that has a penis that ends in a vagina with a penis coming out of it ( it's naturally intersexed)
arrest_that_ass (Crown Prince Of Weed) Thu, 17 May 2012 19:50:52 -0000
my mate has a dog that has a penis that ends in a vagina with a penis coming out of it ( it's naturally intersexed)
Education Society - Registered UK charity that sponsors research and education on gender identity.
Abnormal Sex Differentiaton - This site will help parents and patients understand intersexuality and the challenges that accompany syndromes of abnormal sex differentiation. From the Johns Hopkins Children's Center.
Meta Description: [ Johns Hopkins Children's Center - www.hopkinschildrens.org ]
Ambiguous Genitalia and Intersexuality - Discussion of the types and causes of intersexuality.
Meta Description: [ Ambiguous Genitalia and Intersexuality - Intersex conditions are among the most fascinating conditions encountered by the clinician. The ability to diagnose infants born with intersex ... ]
Find others with XXY - A great support, bonding, and resource site for people with Klinefelter's syndrome.
Meta Description: [ We are XXY. Our mission is early diagnosis, education, and make the world a better place for our XXY brothers. ]
Genetic Org - Klinfelter's support site. Designed to provide support and education for families and professionals dealing with these genetic conditions, including sex chromosome variations 47XXY, 48XXYY, 48XXXY, 49XXXXY, and 46XY/47XXY mosaic.
Guevedoces of the Dominican Republic - About these children who comprised 2% of live births in the 1970s. They appeared to be girls at birth, but developed muscles, testes, and a penis at puberty.
Meta Description: [ USRF - The story of Guevedoces (literally, penis at 12 years) and how the investigation of this phenomenon lead to the development of finasteride (Proscar). ]
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Guide to Medical Intersexuality Vocabulary - Includes such bitterly funny entries as Ambiguous Genitalia: Genitalia that refuse to declare their sex to doctors--no doubt on the principle that under interrogation by the enemy you should give only name, rank, and serial number.
Meta Description: [ Providing positive and helpful information on all forms of human sexuality. ]
Hypospadias - Why it happens, what it is, what to do; see photos of hypospadias and contact others with it. Discusses androgen insensitivity, testicular feminization syndrome, development, and even ISNA.
Meta Description: [ Hypospadias - what it is, how it happens. Hypospadias support groups. ]
Inside Intersexuality - Information and support for intersexuals and parents of intersexuals. Articles on genital surgery, gender orientation, sexual identity, and message board.
Meta Description: [ Intersexuality. Detailed info, support for intersexuals and parents of intersexuals. Sex reassignment, gender orientation, sexual identity, more. ]
Sex Police - The biology of sex is being hotly debated, as parents, doctors and researchers reevaluate what it means to be male and female. This is an article about 'gender reinforcement' surgery by a subscriber to the US branch of the AIS Support Group.
Meta Description: [ The biology of sex is being hotly debated, as parents, doctors and researchers reevaluate what it means to be male and female. ]
The Genetic Interest Group - UK-based organisation that aims to increase the public/government profile of genetic conditions. The AIS Support Group (UK) is affiliated to GIG.
The Sex That Dare Not Speak Its Name - A long article by Emily Nussbaum in the current issue of Lingua Franca details the rise of the increasingly successful intersex social justice movement, its alliances with humanists and social scientists in the academy, and growing pockets of change within the medical community.
UK Turner Society - Contains support, information on hormone replacement therapy for folks with Turner's, health issues for folks with TS, and personal stories.
