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Here's what queer, transgender, and intersex people should know about prostate cancer after Biden's diagnosis

Texas House Democratic Caucus video discussing intersex education

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'Andy, that's not true:' Texas Republican mocked after admitting he doesn't know what intersex is

Republican Rep. Andy Hopper admitted he doesn't know what being intersex is while trying to cut funding for universities over LGBTQ+ programs.

Health

Intersex youth have worse mental health, and 'harmful' nonconsensual surgeries may play a part (exclusive)

The lead author of an eye-opening new report from the Trevor Project tells The Advocate about the "stigma" intersex youth face, how it impacts them, and how to rectify it.

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Here's what queer, transgender, and intersex people should know about prostate cancer after Biden's diagnosis

8 Misconceptions, Myths About Being Intersex Debunked

Here are some top myths that I hope our queer allies from other letters will help us bust.

'Andy, that's not true:' Texas Republican mocked after admitting he doesn't know what intersex is

Republican Rep. Andy Hopper admitted he doesn't know what being intersex is while trying to cut funding for universities over LGBTQ+ programs.

Boys Raised as Girls in the Dominican Republic

A new report brings to light a mystery found in a small community in the Dominican Republic, where some males are born looking like girls and only grow penises at puberty.

Intersex youth have worse mental health, and 'harmful' nonconsensual surgeries may play a part (exclusive)

The lead author of an eye-opening new report from the Trevor Project tells The Advocate about the "stigma" intersex youth face, how it impacts them, and how to rectify it.

United Nations adopts historic, first-ever resolution on rights of intersex people

The resolution denounces medically unnecessary surgeries and other forms of mistreatment.

Judge Orders Transgender Woman Prisoner to Women’s Facility

The judge said his hands were tied by state law in the ruling.

Intersex Activists Share Their Three-Dimensional Lives in Documentary 'Every Body'

Julie Cohen's film gave three intersex activists a comprehensive platform to tell their stories.

What Are the New Guidelines for Gay and Bi Men Donating Blood?

The discriminatory blood ban based on sexual orientation is over, but what does that mean?

Champions of Pride 2023: Author and Activist Pidgeon Pagonis

They're focused on ending non-consensual surgeries and reminding us that intersex people are natural and beautiful just as they are.

The U.S. House Passes Anti-Transgender Sports Bill

The Senate is unlikely to bring the legislation to a vote.

Some of Us Weren’t 'Fixed,' and the Results Were Fantastic

"Today I'd like to highlight the fact that intersex people are much more than just the medical procedures that we are often subjected to."

Biden Administration, Advocacy Groups Mark Intersex Awareness Day

On Intersex Awareness Day, many people wear yellow and purple.

Bill Banning Unnecessary Surgeries on Intersex Children Fails

The California state bill didn't have enough support to pass its first policy committee.

Violent Mob Savagely Tortures Intersex Person for Hours

The Cameroonian woman reportedly had rejected the group's advances before they attacked her.

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Intersex

Here are some top myths that I hope our queer allies from other letters will help us bust.

Republican Rep. Andy Hopper admitted he doesn't know what being intersex is while trying to cut funding for universities over LGBTQ+ programs.

A new report brings to light a mystery found in a small community in the Dominican Republic, where some males are born looking like girls and only grow penises at puberty.

The lead author of an eye-opening new report from the Trevor Project tells The Advocate about the "stigma" intersex youth face, how it impacts them, and how to rectify it.

The resolution denounces medically unnecessary surgeries and other forms of mistreatment.

The judge said his hands were tied by state law in the ruling.

Julie Cohen's film gave three intersex activists a comprehensive platform to tell their stories.

The discriminatory blood ban based on sexual orientation is over, but what does that mean?

They're focused on ending non-consensual surgeries and reminding us that intersex people are natural and beautiful just as they are.

The Senate is unlikely to bring the legislation to a vote.

"Today I'd like to highlight the fact that intersex people are much more than just the medical procedures that we are often subjected to."

On Intersex Awareness Day, many people wear yellow and purple.

The California state bill didn't have enough support to pass its first policy committee.

The Cameroonian woman reportedly had rejected the group's advances before they attacked her.