Understanding Intersex: Are Some People Born Without a Gender?

Explore the topic of intersex traits and the natural variation in sex characteristics. Is gender binary? Discover more!

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Some individuals are born with intersex traits, meaning they don't fit typical definitions of male or female. This is a natural occurrence, representing a variation in sex characteristics, not a lack of gender.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does it mean to be intersex? Intersex individuals are born with physical sex characteristics that don't fit typical definitions of male or female.
  2. Can someone identify as non-binary? Yes, non-binary is a gender identity that doesn't fit within the traditional male/female binary.
  3. Is intersex the same as transgender? No, intersex refers to biological traits, while transgender refers to a person's gender identity differing from the sex they were assigned at birth.
  4. How common are intersex traits? Intersex traits occur in about 1 in 1,500 to 1 in 2,000 births, highlighting the natural variations in human biology.

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