#intersex children

[enbycrip]

While TERFs and transphobes continually seek to undermine the rights of trans young people to receive trans-affirming healthcare such as puberty blockers, it is important to remember that they, like much of the medical establishment, are very happy for intersex infants to be subjected to non-medically necessary surgeries - usually for the purely aesthetic purposes of making their genitals appear more like “traditional cis ones” - long before they are capable of giving informed consent to them.

More than that, there are thousands of documented examples of medical professionals lying to parents about non-traditional reproductive systems in order to coerce them into subjecting their babies and children into unnecessary surgeries:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-39979186.amp

https://www.hrw.org/report/2017/07/25/i-want-be-nature-made-me/medically-unnecessary-surgeries-intersex-children-us

These often cause issues requiring more and more surgeries as those intersex babies grow up, causing a great deal of unnecessary pain and suffering, and can mean the removal of sensitive tissues and the buildup of scar tissue that can make sex painful, cause trauma, and reduce the person’s enjoyment of it as an adult.

This is yet another example of how imposition of the sex/gender binary - instead of recognising them as spectra - is incredibly harmful across society. People deserve to find out who they are for themselves *and* to be believed when they *know* who they are instead of being shoved into rigid, harmful boxes that reflect ideology instead of reality.

(The artist is @LenaDirschel on Twitter and @BoPolenta on IG.)

[barefootbaltimore]

Why do people think that doctors are out here performing bottom surgeries on toddlers???

Like 90% of the anti-trans Healthcare "arguments" are just people talking about surgeries and "mutilation" but that's just not happening.

Actually no you wanna know who it is happening to? Intersex children. But apparently it's okay to make someone fit within a narrow definition or sex and gender just not to help them go outside it.

[existennialmemes]

If you're visiting family for Easter, and they won't respect your gender, remind them that Jesus's chromosomes are canonically XX, as he inherited all of his human DNA from Mary.

Unless of course they think that Mary was actually a child-bearing XY cis woman, which is also a delightful and realistic possibility. So either Jesus is Trans or Mary is Intersex.

Or it could also be both!

Happy Easter Day of Trans Visibility!

Further reading on that if you're interested:

[childrensrightsrehumanrights]

A reminder for this intersex day that this is a children’s rights issue.

Intersexism normalises and commits every kind of child abuse against intersex children. Every kind.

We will not be a just society that is safe for children while the bigotry against intersex people continues to exist.

This November eighth, pledge to stand up for the intersex children and adults in your community.

[turtleblogatlast]

Feeling a lot of trans Leo feelings rn and I would like to reiterate how possible it is for him to not only be trans but also have no idea at all about it.

Okay so, he’s bigger than Donnie, particularly carapace wise, which tends to be the case when the slider is female and the softshell is male.

Second, his coloring. He retains the same coloring his whole life, even as a much older adult, so there’s another tick in the trans checklist, especially being that said coloring is noticeably bright.

His demeanor is also pretty at odds from most male red eared sliders - one example of this being when Bullhop was staying with them and Leo is noticeably less angered by him being both in their territory and in general than the others are - male red eared sliders would be way more combative here.

Like alone none of these are 100% definitive indicators but all together it makes perfect sense to me personally.

Now, how would it work for Leo to not know?

Okay, bear with me, but I like to think it’s because of Splinter’s (or rather, Lou Jitsu’s) genetics! As in, of course Leo wouldn’t assume otherwise, after all, his human self is very masc, including his lower voice and overall body type, so he and his family would have no reason to assume that he’s actually trans! But I personally like to think that it is because of Lou Jitsu’s DNA that Leo’s humanoid half turned out so masc in comparison to his more female aligning turtle half.

So yeah. Female red eared slider mutated with the DNA of a human man equals a turtle teen with no idea he’s trans (or potentially intersex.)

[horizons-queerstake-blog]

ok the new transgender policy in the handbook is messed up for a lot of reasons but I hate how they probably didn't even bother to think about how hostile it is toward intersex people.

[ashleymilesphil]

Update on the Situation of LGBTQ Refugees in the Rainy Season🙏🏳️‍🌈

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These conditions have made it even easier for diseases like malaria, cholera, and typhoid to spread. We desperately need stronger, more reliable tents to provide shelter. Each tent can accommodate at least 15 people and costs around $350 to $400.

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Thank you for your compassion and solidarity. Together, we can endure even the heaviest storms.

With gratitude.

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[squidsinatrentchcoat443]

Mlp oc! :D

[thealternates]

Had a really fucking bizarre experience that led into intersexism with an irl person who's supposed to be a friend. I saw on her snapchat she did a gender reveal. Those are stupid and pointless even when it's only a balloon or cake but god would I have preferred a cheap option over seeing the words "Look out dads! Better hide your daughters because a new cowboy is coming to town ❤️🤠."

I met up with her later and asked "Hey don't you think it's creepy to imply people should hide their daughters from a literal fetus." She looked at me like I just killed someone. How dare I be weird by asking wtf she was doing with that reveal I guess. /s Her excuse was "well when he's older." So I asked "what if your child likes men when older, or what if the doctor is wrong and they're born intersex". She said things that were homophobic but nothing I haven't heard a ton. What caught me off guard was the, "I really hope they aren't born as a defect." Towards the end of it.

I wish I was making it up. She looked me, a very openly queer intersex guy, in the eyes and said "a defect". She's known me for years. I've been visibly intersex (I can't fully hide it) and openly queer since I learned what queer was. She knows it too. Now she's confused why I blocked her + refuse to go to her baby shower. As if I'm going to stay mutuals online or irl after that. - ❔️

[queerstudiesnatural]

one thing that pisses me off immensely is that the people who are transphobic in the name of "protecting the children" and "not doing surgery and hrt on children" are the same people who will do surgery and hrt on intersex babies. like make up your mind at least, if you want to protect the children so bad then fight for intersex kids' right to bodily autonomy. like babe nobody is doing surgery on trans children, but they are doing surgery on intersex infants who are so far from being able to consent to anything, yet we don't hear you making a fuss about that. if you're gonna be a bitch then at least be coherent!

[sigyns-drafts]

Hi, Thea. Thanks again for responding to my request! When I saw Nostradamus in Ror, it seemed to me that he probably likes love predictions… May I ask for a scenario in which Nostradamus makes a prediction to the fem reader about who her lover will be? (with Buddha, Hermes, Loki, Beelzebub).

A/N: Of course, how could i not!! I totally agree, Nostradamus would so enjoy helping others find potential love. Something he too deserves sometimes hehe!! <33

Nostradamus's love predictions 💕

➩ Y/N after hearing words of Nostradamus's talent in predicting ones future love life, becomes curious and decided to pay him a visit! There she learns of the gods she could end up with and even, how many children they would get. But of course not without its secrets that even Nostradumus cant tell.

Reader type: Fem!reader with Nostradamus, Buddha, Hermes, Loki and Beelzebub.

⚠: Love predictions, future possible outcomes, future relationships, future children, Intersex child, Keeping secrets from partner, secrets in general!

Where gods and humans collide in epic battles to determine the fate of humanity, there exists a young woman named Y/N. 

She was an ordinary human, yet her destiny was intertwined with the most extraordinary beings in existence. 

Little did she know that her life would be forever changed by a prophecy foretold by none other than the legendary prophet of the century, Nostradamus.

One fateful day, Y/N found herself seeking guidance from the most obnoxious man in all of human history, hoping to unravel the mysteries of her future. 

As she stood before the smaller man, his eyes glowed with an otherworldly light, and he spoke in an excited, soft yet mysterious tone. 

“Why hello Y/N, it's certainly good to see you! Say, what brings you here today~?”

"Nostradamus, please tell me of my future, I've grown curious after hearing what you're capable of!" Y/N implored, her heart pounding with anticipation. 

She couldn't believe she was really going through with this! 

Nostradamus's eyes widened at how direct the woman had been, eventually calming himself and nodded, his gaze piercing right through the woman. 

Sending shivers up her spine, the man would just smile in response. 

“Oh dear! Very well then, let us get into it already shall we, what will it be?”

“A love prediction please! Who will I end up with or fall in love with..?”

With a wave of his hand, he conjured images of four powerful beings before them. 

Buddha, Hermes, Loki, and Beelzebub.

"You are destined to find love amidst chaos and turmoil," Nostradamus intoned, his voice echoing in the chamber they stood in, spacey but so empty. 

"Four potential lovers shall cross your path, each offering a different path of destiny. Now isn't that interesting~"

Y/N's breath caught in her throat as she listened intently to the prophecy that would shape her future. 

She looks upon the chosen gods, she had met them before.. 

"First, there is Buddha, the embodiment of serenity and enlightenment.." 

Nostradamus smirked to himself and looked at Y/N, his eyes sparkling with mischief. 

“Would you also like to know the offspring count you'll have with them too~?”

Y/N tensed up and found herself almost speechless at this, who did this guy think he was! 

Y/n felt herself start to get all flustered. Her face probably looks like a tomato ready to be plucked.

“Excuse me-! What kind of question is that!?”

Nostradamus lifts up his hand in defence, acting like he didn't know what he had done wrong! 

“Hey! I'm simply just asking..So what will it be?”

Y/n thought about it for a moment, glaring at Nostradamus. 

Perhaps it wouldn't hurt to see, after all the curiosity in who she would eventually get with was already eating her up inside! 

“Fine! Tell me that too I suppose..ugh.”

Nostradamus chuckled to himself seeing Y/N’s expression and continued. 

"With him, you shall bear him a son and find peace and spiritual awakening, but your path will be one of sacrifice."

Y/N imagined herself walking alongside the serene figure of Buddha, a little boy on her hip and finding solace in his wisdom and compassion.

Yet, she knew that such a path would demand great sacrifices, testing her resolve and strength.

"Next, there is Hermes, the messenger of the gods," Nostradamus continued, his voice taking on a mysterious tone. 

"With him, you shall bear 6 sons and 2 daughters, one child being that of both sexses.

"You'll embark on a journey of adventure and discovery, but beware, for his path is fraught with danger and unpredictability.."

Y/N envisioned herself at Hermes' side with their many children and the possible struggles, aiding him in serving the gods and his father Zeus. 

Exploring whatever secrets he was obviously hiding and being a part of it all. 

The thought thrilled her adventurous spirit, yet she also felt a twinge of apprehension at the unknown dangers that lay ahead.

"Then, there is Loki, the trickster god," Nostradamus said, his eyes gleaming with mischief. He seemed familiar with the god. 

"With him, you shall experience passion and excitement, but be wary, for his love is as unpredictable as the shifting winds.."

“What about the children we could have?”

“Well.. Let's just say you'll have 2 for now”

Y/N shivered at the thought of what Nostradamus could be hiding, what did he mean but for now? 

Y/N also thought about entangling herself with the enigmatic god, knowing all too well the chaos and mischief that followed in his wake. 

Yet, she couldn't deny the allure of his magnetic charm and mischievous grin. Maybe it would be worth it? 

"Finally, there is Beelzebub, the prince of darkness," Nostradamus concluded, his voice heavy with foreboding. 

"With him, you'll have a daughter and you'll be aiding him at the ward with his..patients. But beware, for his love comes at a great cost and he will be hiding something from you.."

Y/N recoiled at the thought of being ensnared by the dark allure of Beelzebub, knowing the perilous path that awaited her should she succumb to his temptations. 

Yet, she couldn't deny the forbidden thrill that stirred within her at the thought of embracing the darkness surrounding him.

As the visions faded and Nostradamus' prophecy came to an end, Y/N nodded and bowed respectfully. 

“Thank you for your assistance Nostradamus! I'm grateful for the information, I'll use it wisely..”

“You better Y/n, ta-ta~!”

With that Y/n left with a choice that would shape the course of her destiny. 

Would she choose the path of serenity with Buddha, the path of adventure with Hermes, the path of passion with Loki, or the path of darkness with Beelzebub?

With her heart torn between love and destiny, Y/N knew that her choice would not only determine her own fate but the fate of her love interests and future children as well. 

And so, with a heavy heart and a determined spirit, she set out on her journey, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead!

[tallerthantale]

A review came out recently on the research of the very much ongoing practice of "sex-normalizing" surgeries on intersex children. The review looks over how various research teams evaluated the outcomes of the practice. Dozens recoded the surgeon's opinion on how aesthetically pleasing the result looked, with no objective guidelines. Zero evaluated the quality of life of the children. Not a single study.

Intersex IGM is still happening worldwide and the people studying how 'successful' it is aren't even bothering to measure quality of life outcomes for the kids. It's that irrelevant to them.

The linked review itself is critical of the research not measuring quality of life, and of the "sex-normalizing" practices broadly.

[laidback-thrills]

Sorry for blowin yall up tn lmfao

AS MUCH AS I LOVE DRAWING THE STUPID LITTLE ORANGE SPRITE...this is what i think he actually looks like. Sorry y'all </3 he scares me too

[thret-rhett]

Adam, Eve, and Lilith. they’re my ocs now more lore in tags

[barmecidebiohazard]

It's so interesting how I could get my ears pierced at a Claire's in under ten minutes, at age 8, without being harassed by adults who cry "what if you regret it???"

I did regret it, mind you. Hated getting the piercings, hated caring for them, hated wearing them- almost never did. I got an infection, my piercing holes closed but there's always be a little scar there, I still have pain in my ears intermittently. Suffering the long term ramifications of body mods at age 8 because my mom thought it'd be cute.

Nobody was there to explain the possible risks and benefits, I didn't have to go to three therapists and I didn't have to wait until I was 16 or 18 or 20 or whatever. Just walked into a mall and had my body permanently altered. But somehow that was fine.

[lesblizards]

Ah yes, defining the word 'woman' as "wife of man" is of course less degrading than defining it by an important function exclusive to female biology. Of course.