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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 2d

The Council of Europe sets a standard to protect intersex rights! The guidance includes banning nonconsensual surgeries on kids. Given to 46 European countries, it seeks to ensure access to justice, accountability, & compensation when bodily integrity is violated. www.ilga-europe.org/press-releas...

Council of Europe Adopts Landmark Intersex Rights Recommendation

The Council of Europe adopts a landmark Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons, setting a new gold standard for intersex human rights across Europe.

www.ilga-europe.org

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Evelyn L. Redwine @elredwine.bsky.social · 11d

STOP. Read this and please share it.

Many people have a narrow understanding of womanhood, and it’s hurting those of us who don’t fit their definition.

It’s also hurting anyone who doesn’t fit stereotypical standards of femininity, beauty, and behavior.

If you don’t understand, do the research.

interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 11d

Women are so much more than chromosomes, hormones, or reproductive anatomy. When a woman must be capable of carrying a pregnancy (many are not), have no chromosomal variations (like AIS), have a certain hormonal range (that PCOS doesn't fit in) — your definition of "woman" is too narrow.

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 10d

Intersex people deserve to be their genuine selves, & Bearly is helping make it happen.

When you give monthly, you become a part of interACT's interCircle—a dedicated community investing in a world where intersex people flourish.

You can join the interCircle at interactadvocates.org/intercircle 👏

I hope to help more people be their genuine selves. - Bearly Noticable

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 11d

Women are so much more than chromosomes, hormones, or reproductive anatomy. When a woman must be capable of carrying a pregnancy (many are not), have no chromosomal variations (like AIS), have a certain hormonal range (that PCOS doesn't fit in) — your definition of "woman" is too narrow.

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 15d

And what if we said PCOS is technically an intersex variation 👀

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 16d

Medical autonomy is for all, regardless of whether we are intersex and disabled, disordered, or sick due to it, or if we are simply intersex, says Rainii.

interactadvocates.org/intersex-dis...

Intersex, Disabled, and Burnt Out by the Healthcare System

Intersex isn’t a disability or disorder by any means. But my own intersexuality is tied up in my disabilities and disorders—and I want to talk about it.

interactadvocates.org

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 16d

Intersex representation across different forms of media has long been problematic. Let’s look at a few examples of intersex characters and how they’ve been portrayed—the good, the bad and the ugly.

gaysifamily.com/culture/inte...

Intersex Representation In Fictional Media- The Good, The Bad, and The “What Were They Thinking?" - Gaysi

Intersex representation across different forms of media has long been problematic. Often, this has stemmed from a lack of research into not just the medical and biological side of being intersex, but ...

gaysifamily.com

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 16d

Medical autonomy is for all, regardless of whether we are intersex and disabled, disordered, or sick due to it, or if we are simply intersex, says Rainii.

interactadvocates.org/intersex-dis...

Intersex, Disabled, and Burnt Out by the Healthcare System

Intersex isn’t a disability or disorder by any means. But my own intersexuality is tied up in my disabilities and disorders—and I want to talk about it.

interactadvocates.org

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 9

interACT’s new Associate Executive Director is a face you may already know — Bria Brown-King! Bria is Black, queer, intersex & non-binary. They made history as the first openly intersex person to speak about intersex issues on the steps of the Supreme Court. Send them congratulations! 💜💛

Congratulations Associate Executive Director Bria Brown-King (they/she). Bria is a Black queer, intersex and non-binary person. They have short curly hair and wear a blazer and collared shirt.

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 8

Our wonderful allies at @transequality.bsky.social have created an online portal to send in your comments in support of gender-affirming care in a way that protects your privacy. Can you leave a comment today?

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Tell the FTC: Hands Off Gender-Affirming Care | A4TE

The FTC has opened a 60-day public comment portal—and your action and your story are urgently needed. This is a critical opportunity to submit your public comments in support of gender-affirming care ...

transequality.org

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 8

From now until September 26, you have an opportunity to tell the FTC the truth:

🏥 Gender-affirming care is life-saving treatment for intersex people, too (like Courtney!)

🚫 If the FTC really cared about protecting children, it would be asking about intersex genital mutilation (IGM) instead.

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 8

We know that these claims aren’t true – meanwhile, the FTC has nothing to say to the intersex people and families who have had real experiences like this.

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 8

ACTION ALERT! 📣 Right now, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is abusing its authority to wrongfully target healthcare for trans & intersex youth.

The FTC asked for public comments to bolster its false narratives about gender-affirming care, such as that trans youth & their families were “misled."

Courtney (they/them) Intersex young adult. Courtney smiles from behind a bouquet of flowers, wearing red-rimmed glasses and with dyed pink hair.

I’m Courtney, a graduate student and writing teacher who enjoys fiber arts, bad reality TV, and good books. Because of my intersex variation, access to hormone replacement therapy is life-or-death for me. As someone living in a conservative state with ongoing challenges to HRT access, doctors have been wary to prescribe medically necessary, life-preserving medications for fear that such care will violate state and federal restrictions.

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎂 Today we turned 19—& the love we’ve felt from this community has been incredible. 💜

There’s still time to celebrate with us! Every $19 gift fuels advocacy, joy & justice for intersex people.

Give now & close out our birthday with intersex pride!
👉 secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...

interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth. An image of Rowan, a medical student, with an intersex flag hair pin, a Youth member's parent holding a sign that reads "born to sparkle," interACT's Pride booth with Youth giving out literature and several attendees answering questions, and the back of Youth member Elliott 's interACT shirt while he sits in his wheelchair filled with more intersex flags.

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 4

🎂 Today’s the day—interACT turns 19! 🎉

For nearly two decades, we’ve been building intersex joy + justice—and we’re just getting started.

👉 Celebrate with us by giving $19 for 19 years of impact, resilience, and community power. Link to give: secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/...

A photo frame of interACT staff, youth and facilitators at a Youth healing and wellness retreat. One youth member sits in a wheelchair and holds a large intersex flag. The graphic reads Happy 19th Birthday interACT. The background is pink/purple and blue/green with fireworks.

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 4

"Most people, when their child is born, they're expecting it to check all the boxes on being a typical boy and a typical girl [...] the first time they find out that there's anything outside of this is when their child is born intersex" - @addyberry.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/lifestyle/li...

Out & Proud: Why we need education for familes of intersex people

On this week's Out & Proud, Trevor Keegan speaks to Dr. Adeline Berry, who shares their experience of being intersex.

www.rte.ie

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 4

Looking for a queer film to dive into? Ponyboi is an intersex, very-Jersey, Valentine's Day mob thriller! It stars intersex actor and activist River Gallo. 💜💛

gaysifamily.com/culture/6-qu...

6 Queer Films We’re Keeping Our Eye On - Gaysi

From intersex leads to sapphic detectives and slow-burn summers, queer cinema this year is breaking ground across genres and identities. Different vibes, but one thing in common: all of them are worth...

gaysifamily.com

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join the celebration by giving $19 for 19 years of impact, resilience, and youth leadership:
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InterACT (formerly Advocates for Informed Choice) · 19th Birthday Appeal

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 3

“interACT’s 2025 Healing and Wellness Retreat was life-changing… I felt understood—as an intersex and disabled person—more than I ever have.” — Spencer, Youth Advocate

interACT is turning 19! 🎉 For nearly two decades, we’ve been building intersex joy + justice—and we’re just getting started.

interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth $19 for 19 years. “interACT’s 2025 Healing and Wellness Retreat was life-changing… I felt understood—as an intersex and disabled person—more than I ever have.” — Spencer, Youth Advocate. Image of Spencer, a white person with short brown hair wearing sunglasses and standing in the ocean. Spencer uses an arm crutch and wears a colorful collared tee over a black tank top with jeans.

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 3

Very true—some intersex people were not told, many don't know until later in life. We need to end the barbaric practice of operating on infants and lying to children about who they are. ‼️

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Sep 2

interACT turns 19 this week, and we want to hear from YOU! Do you have a favorite interACT memory, event, or moment that inspired you? Share it with us! 🎂

What's your favorite interACT memory? Images of three youth walking on train tracks at a Youth Retreat, a still from interACT staff on the MTV show "Faking It", interACT marching at World Pride with intersex flags and an interACT banner, an image of the backs of three interACT youth in t-shirts, a still from interACT's Buzzfeed video featuring four intersex people talking about their lives, and an image from behind of several interACT staff at the California State Capitol building

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PinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · Aug 29

What is it like to be intersex? Meet Jackie Blankenship, Mrs America’s first intersex winner who spoke to PinkNews to share her story…

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Aug 30

These surgeries on intersex infants are harmful, irreversible, and most importantly: done without consent. Meanwhile, trans teens have their consensual healthcare under attack. Trans & intersex solidarity is needed now more than ever. 💜💛🏳️‍⚧️

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Aug 30

When babies are noticed as visibly intersex at birth, @thejinkx.bsky.social explains, "the parents and the doctor choose the baby’s gender, and they perform genital reassignment surgery on the baby.” “That sounds like what [we transgender people are] being blamed for doing!"

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interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · Aug 30

Opening up that she may be undiagnosed intersex, @thejinkx.bsky.social says we can’t yet have an accurate conversation about trans identity, because we have not even had the conversation about how many intersex people there are. 💜💛

www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/08/jink...

Jinkx Monsoon: It's really cis white men performing genital surgery on kids - LGBTQ Nation

She explained a big reason why we're not having honest conversations around gender-affirming care.

www.lgbtqnation.com

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