You can read more about what intersexuality is here, and about the causes of intersexuality here. If your child is born intersex, here are some recommendations about what to do and how to approach their intersexuality: Communication Intersex children and adults should be treated in an open, shame-free, supportive, and honest way. They should consistently be…
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Overview of Sexual Orientations
Sexual orientation is a term that describes a person’s sexual, emotional, or romantic attraction, as well as the gender(s) of the people they are attracted to.1, 2 Sexual orientation differs from gender identity in that gender identity describes a person’s psychological identification with a particular gender, rather than their attraction to people. The Kinsey Scale—developed…