Understanding your healthcare rights is crucial for making informed decisions about your body and health. Know Your Rights As an intersex individual, you have the right to: Finding Affirming Healthcare Tips for finding supportive healthcare providers: Resources We maintain a directory of intersex-affirming healthcare providers and offer support in navigating the healthcare system.

Young intersex individuals are leading the way in advocacy, awareness, and social change. Their voices are crucial in shaping a more inclusive future. Youth Leadership Our youth programs focus on: Success Stories [Anonymous youth stories with permission] “Finding a community that understands and accepts me has been life-changing. Through Intersexions, I’ve learned to embrace who […]

One of our core missions at Intersexions is education and awareness. Today, we’re addressing common misconceptions about intersex variations and identities. Key Facts to Understand Misconception 1: Intersex is a Sexual Orientation Reality: Intersex relates to biological sex characteristics and is unrelated to sexual orientation. Being intersex refers to natural variations in sex characteristics. Misconception […]

Today, on Human Rights Day, we reflect on the ongoing struggle for intersex rights in South Africa. As we celebrate our nation’s commitment to human rights, we must acknowledge that intersex individuals continue to face significant barriers to healthcare access, legal recognition, and social acceptance. The Current Landscape Intersex individuals have a fundamental right to: […]