Freak. Sometimes people who are born as intersex have decisions about their genitalia made for them, without their full consent. This can lead to identity issues later on in life. ”I was born with an intersex condition. The results of the parent/doctor intervention made me feel like a freak,” says an anonymous Whisper user.
Genitals. This isn't some sort of freak show. People who identify as intersex are just like everyone else. And the desire to understand them by gawking and gaping is not only rude, but inappropriate. ”I may be intersex, but that doesn’t give you a right to see my genitals, or even ask about them,” says an anonymous Whisper user.
Accident. "My parents knew I had birth defects when I was born, but they were severe enough that my gender was something that could not be known. They found out my genetics when I was about 9 by accident; doctors had encouraged them not to know but they wanted to read a endocrine-psychology report that wasn't properly redacted. They eventually told me when I was 21 after I had two invasive gender assignment surgeries (and seven or so related to the other issues),” says reddit user ykarie.
Cancer. "I was diagnosed as intersex at the early age of six but wasnt told until I was 14. The doctors and my parents fooled me into believing I had cancer which is their explanation of the surgeries and invasive procedures and examinations I had to go under,” says reddit user phainepy.
Future. ”Being intersex means nobody has expectations for me, nobody tells me what my future should be like, because nobody understands a future without gender,” says an anonymous Whiper user.
Hate. ”I was born with both genitalia. I have hated my parents from the moment they chose for me to be a boy and not a girl,” says an anonymous Whisper user.
Accepting. "Around age 18 I discovered about the term intersex, and started to come to terms with my identity. Later in the year, I shared my story and struggles with my best friend who really helped further my acceptance of it. About 3 years later, she confessed her love to me and we started dating. Sex was a huge worry of mine, but surprisingly it came pretty natural,” says reddit user earlygreyed.
Different. "I rather like being different. I don't know why, I just do. I think it's fun. And I used to have a lot of problems with the fact that my genitalia are a little different from the norm, and it kind of scared me. But now I actually love it! Having a huge clit actually makes life pretty easy,” says reddit user doct_quinn.
Moods. ”I’m intersex and I have ambiguous genitalia, but my mood ranges from not caring at all, to intense dysphoria,” says an anonymous Whisper user.
Secret. ”I have never slept with my fiancé, tomorrow is my wedding day. My secret…I’m a hermaphrodite,” says an anonymous Whisper user.
Dating. "I didn't start dating till I was 20 because I was so scared of rejection. I kept it a secret until I felt comfortable sometimes it took 8 months, sometimes it took a week, but I would rarely share the whole story. As I've become more involved in advocacy I started sharing more, and more quickly,” says reddit user emilord.
Personality. ”I’m a likeable person. I’m fun and full of energy. I am really good at video games. I am beautiful. I am intersex. What’s in my pants does not determine my personality,” says an anonymous Whisper user.
The pill. ”I’m intersex and my mother tells people it was because she was on the pill when she got pregnant with me,” says an anonymous Whisper user.
Understanding. "I am intersex. So what if I’m both genders it just means I’m more understanding?” says an anonymous Whisper user.
Bisexual. “I’m intersex but I identify as male. I f****** hate it when people ask what my sexuality is or if I’m with a boy does that make me straight. Thank God I’m bisexual,” says an anonymous Whisper user.
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