This week’s DSDvoices is from the parent of a child with mixed gonadal dysgenesis, one of the most rare and complex intersex conditions. I think it’s probably one of the most important stories I have ever shared. As I often say, no one expects an intersex baby. Sharing the stories and perspectives of parents who […]
Category archives: Intersex
Don’t be the Fifth Monkey
As we’re on the subject of things run by group mentality, it reminds me of this story, which I know you’ll have heard before if you followed me on Twitter. Apologies for that. You don’t have to read this though; you’ve got the whole internet available to you, to be fair. So, now we’ve got […]
What is intersex?
I was helping a friend of a friend out last night and they asked me to describe what intersex is. Although there are a couple of posts on here that explore the different conditions and how they affect development, I realised I haven’t answered the basic question ‘what is intersex?’ So, I thought I’d share […]
If you knew Susie…
While we’re on the subject of Mermaids and funding, it reminds me of another thread I wrote, detailing the antics of Mermaids CEO, Susie Green. I know people referred to it quite a bit, so it seems as good a time as any to revisit that and update the information. For context, as ever, this […]
Twitter update
So, I’ve just had a reply from Twitter through the Better Business Bureau. Here we go… Interestingly, they have changed their story about the multiple accounts. It’s difficult to claim that, isn’t it, once you’ve actually checked which accounts belong to a person and which do not. So, I guess we’ll never know which other […]
Okey dokey, wokey blokey
As I’m on the subject of people tone policing those of us with DSDs, I want to share this. I thought this thread was gone forever but, by magic and perseverance, I’ve managed to retrieve it. This may be big headed but I’m so pleased. It’s one of the things I’m most proud of ever […]
There’s no I in LGBT
I’ve been asked to comment on intersex inclusion in the LGBT+ umbrella, so here goes… I’m going to say off the bat, I don’t really understand it on a personal level. I’m a straight woman who does not have gender identity issues. I’ve struggled with understanding my body in the past and how being unable […]
Why Do Trans Activists Claim to Be Intersex?
This is a question I get asked a lot and, to be honest, it’s one of the hardest to answer. Firstly, being asked to second guess someone else’s motivation is problematic. I can only guess what they’re thinking based on their behaviour, I can’t know. Secondly, I don’t think it has a simple answer, like […]
DSDvoices: On the importance of knowing Women with Turner Syndrome are women
Guest author; @soulfoodie, republished, with kind permission, from her blog. If I was nervous about writing the previous post, I am beyond nervous about writing this one. I have been thinking if I should now for several months. The fact I even have to write it, and the knowledge of some of the reactions I […]
A Tale of Twitter
Please be advised, this blog includes some examples of abusive and graphic content that some people may find distressing. A very dear friend of mine has asked me to write a bit about my time on Twitter and what happened to me on there. I think it’s important that we talk about how Twitter influences […]