interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The survey is open through October 7th — make your voice heard! 034
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Protesting against intersex genital mutilation, Boston, 1996 / Sharing the story with national journalists, San Francisco, 2026. Same banner, different worlds. Thank you to @nlgjaofficial.bsky.social for hosting an intersex rights talk for journalists. Our stories deserve to be shared. 0326
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 27/08/2026When intersex young people first look for others—it’s often out of necessity. They want to feel less alone or find support through struggle. At our healing retreat, being intersex isn’t just about the hard times. It's a reminder that being intersex can make your life richer than you’d ever imagine. 1174
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 19/08/2026When we say “we want to hear from LGBTQIA2S+ students,” we mean all LGBTQIA2S+ students. That means intersex students, too. If this describes you—or someone you know—please take Glisten's National School Climate Survey or share it today: glisten.org/nscs27 054
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 30/07/2026The International Olympic Committee abandoned universal chromosome screening in 1999 following sustained criticism from researchers, clinicians and athletes. Now, more than 25 years later, broad genetic screening is returning to elite women's sport. www.thefirstserve.com.au/post/the-ove...thefirstserve.com.auThe overlooked consequence of WTA's new sex testing policyThe WTA has introduced mandatory genetic testing for every player seeking to compete on the women's professional tour.The policy has largely been discussed through the lens of transgender participatio... 043
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 23/07/2026This policy has the greatest potential to impact intersex cisgender women—especially because many of them don’t know they are intersex. There are no known trans women playing on the WTA Tour. But there are plenty of cis women who will now have to go through medical tests to prove their eligibility 02516
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Intersex people can live empowered & joyous lives. We just need community! interACT proudly funded youth advocates for this year's InterConnect conference. "Seeing intersex pride for the first time in my life took me out of my isolation; these were some of the realest people I've ever met." - Blair 0141
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesUna Mullally @unamullally.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Thousands attend Trans and Intersex Pride in Dublin.irishtimes.comThousands attend transgender and intersex pride march in Dublin‘Our bodies, our lives, our right to decide’: demonstrators call for bodily autonomy and better access to healthcare 745894
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 20/07/20262026 Staff and Board Retreat! This isn't an easy time to be a tiny org repping 2% of the population. The political attacks against intersex people are real. But we have big dreams, and serious plans to achieve them. We believe in a future with justice for intersex people, in our lifetimes. 0161
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 30/06/2026Today's Supreme Court ruling is heartbreaking for the trans and intersex girls who want to play, learn, and thrive alongside their peers. 1165
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 26/06/2026What would you say to someone who hasn't yet found their intersex pride? 👀 For us, pride is finding joy in existing outside of the binary. Nearly 2% of people are born with intersex traits - we're not rare, just made invisible. interACT was so honored to march and table at Capital Pride in DC! 💜💛 0143
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 25/06/2026As the Trump administration tries to twist Title IX against LGBTQI+ youth in schools, civil rights protections are critical. Congressmembers introduced a resolution to mark the anniversary of Title IX, calling for its protections to be honored, especially for trans, intersex & nonbinary students. 0197
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 18/06/2026interACT joined the National Black Justice Collective in DC! We met with lawmakers on reparative justice, censorship, and intersex healthcare. “It felt so affirming to participate in both advocacy and joy with other Black LGBTQIA+ folk on the Hill and at the Equity Ball.” -Milan, DMV Youth Advocate 0134
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Rest in power, Emi Koyama. Emi was an intersex and transgender activist who worked for the Intersex Society of North America, co-founded Intersex Awareness Day, and is known for her work in third-wave feminism and transfeminism. Learn from Emi on intersex liberation: bolaurent.com/blog/interse... 04613
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 16/06/2026Like any other worker, an intersex employee’s talents and contributions should be what counts—not others’ biased beliefs about who ‘counts’ as male or female. These forms of sex discrimination will have consequences. 0168
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 11/06/2026Aces Fox, a former competitive track and field sprinter, was raised as a girl and won two junior Olympics gold medals competing against both boys and girls. At 19, Fox found out they were intersex. Now, the IOC plans to test adults and minors—who may discover life-altering results at a young age. 172
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 10/06/2026interACT is here to support intersex youth as they grow into confident advocates. This year, we're building local! Meet our advocates from the DMV. They're planting meaningful roots for intersex rights in their own backyards—at community events, DC Pride, and even the Capitol. Drop them a welcome! 150
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 04/06/2026Intersex people can do anything. CONGRATULATIONS to the 2026 graduating class of interACT Youth, moving up in the world with high school, college, and even Master’s degrees. Shout out to Tanis, Arcade Denali (+very cool grad cap) and Natalie! 1142
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 19/05/2026Howard's child Zebb was born intersex. Doctors pushed for cosmetic surgery. “'It’s just the wildest thing to say,' Howard says. 'Because he’s a literal newborn.' And already, someone was predicting his future dissatisfaction with his body and his identity." www.unclosetedmedia.com/p/for-the-pa...unclosetedmedia.comFor the Parents of Intersex Kids, Deciding how to Proceed Isn’t EasyIn the U.S., thousands of infants with intersex traits undergo medically unnecessary genital surgeries each year, often before they can consent. 1128
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 14/05/2026Do you live near DC? What if you marched (or rode) along with us for Pride 🌈👀 We will be repping intersex pride in the parade, followed by a day of tabling and intersex education. Come along! 💜💛 Join us by emailing Bria Brown-King at bria@interactadvocates.org. 001
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 13/05/2026Make your voice count where it matters most during OUT on the Hill Advocacy Day! 📍 Washington, D.C. 📅 June 11 interACT will join @nbjc.bsky.social as we drop into Congress together. Come along to meet lawmakers & push for what our communities actually need! ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/equity-wee... 021
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesNorth West Bylines @northwestbylines.co.uk · 06/05/2026Many cis women don’t want a possible ban of trans women from single-sex spaces, and fear wider consequences of judging on appearance | Sophie Molly northwestbylines.co.ukDo all cis women support single-sex spaces being based on ‘biological sex’?Many cis women don’t want a possible ban of trans women from single-sex spaces, and fear wider consequences of judging on appearance 1626860
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesAlexander Berezkin @birchalexander.bsky.social · 10/05/2026I didn’t know that my #intersex variation has its own awareness day. I was diagnosed with Klinefelter “syndrome” at 17 through genetic testing (karyotyping). Yes, it affects my body and metabolism, but it does not determine my cognitive abilities, sexual orientation, or gender identity. 1127
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 10/05/2026May 10th is Klinefelter Awareness Day - did you know there are people born with XXY chromosomes, instead of XY? Far from being rare, Klinefelter Syndrome is as common as 1 in 500 babies who are assigned male at birth. 22914
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 04/05/2026At 18, Ryanna had never been through puberty. She had no sense of smell. She had cramps, but no bleeding. Ryanna had questions, and so did doctors. Then, an MRI revealed she was missing half of her pituitary gland. Ryanna had Kallmann Syndrome—she was intersex. interactadvocates.org/ryanna-my-li...interactadvocates.orgRyanna: My Life with Kallmann SyndromeRyanna lives with Kallmann Syndrome, an intersex variation usually resulting in a late puberty or one that goes differently than expected. 1103
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 01/05/2026You’ve seen what happens when people show up for intersex rights. One conversation ripples outward—to families, to providers, to entire systems. We're inviting you to the interCircle—the giving community fueling change. Can you be one of 20 new monthly supporters? interactadvocates.org/intercircle 0128
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 29/04/2026When providers are intersex-educated, change is possible. This year we spoke with genetics students about the long history of medical harm and how to do better by intersex people. Change starts with them—and your support. Join the interCircle & power this work. 👉 interactadvocates.org/intercircle/ 083
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 29/04/2026Kinds of chromosomes people can have: XX, XY, XO, XXY, XYY, XXYY, XXXY, XXXXY, XXX, XXXX, XXXXX, or mosaicism/chimerism (a mix of XX/XY, XY/XYY, XO/XX, etc.) Many chromosomal variations are identified at birth or at some point throughout life. But some people would never know without testing. 224090
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesMars @marstectomy.eurosky.social · 28/04/2026"Protect women!" they say as they force all women to go through nonsense shit like this because truly they just hate women that much. As noted in the article, this will also affect intersex and women of color. Transphobia, racism and intersexism go hand in hand more often than not! 12513
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesinterACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 27/04/2026All girls and women with Olympic dreams will now be subjected to mandatory genetic testing. Most headlines focused on the transgender women impacted. But that misses a bigger story: the policy creates a system where officials decide who is “woman enough” to compete. www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...latimes.comContributor: A sex test for Olympic contenders harms all womenAll girls and women with Olympic dreams will be subjected to mandatory genetic testing. That's a violation of privacy and a move away from guaranteeing equal access. 54625
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesMyrtle "Modern-Day Monroe" Faust 🌿🧿 @myrtlemystic.bsky.social · 28/04/2026Intersex children matter <3 06328
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 28/04/2026When parents first hear the word “intersex”, many feel alone. Some have fears for their child’s future. But they aren't alone. We are here to answer questions and talk about bodily autonomy. When you join our giving community, you are there for them, too. interactadvocates.org/intercircle/interactadvocates.orgJoin interACT’s interCircle to invest in intersex joy + justice!When you give monthly, you become a part of interACT’s interCircle—a dedicated community investing in a world where intersex people flourish 094
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesFORGE @forgeforwardtrans.bsky.social · 21/04/2026Intersex youth are being sexually victimized by the medical industry. Many are subjected to invasive and unnecessary medical procedures to make them fit into the inaccurate and stereotypical “male” or “female” categories. These surgeries are a form of state-sanctioned sexual violence. This must end. 195
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 27/04/2026All girls and women with Olympic dreams will now be subjected to mandatory genetic testing. Most headlines focused on the transgender women impacted. But that misses a bigger story: the policy creates a system where officials decide who is “woman enough” to compete. www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...latimes.comContributor: A sex test for Olympic contenders harms all womenAll girls and women with Olympic dreams will be subjected to mandatory genetic testing. That's a violation of privacy and a move away from guaranteeing equal access. 54625
Reposted by interACT Advocatespretentiousjackal.bsky.social @pretentiousjackal.bsky.social · 14/04/2026The truly scariest part of puberty is no one telling you jackshit about how it works and talking about it in mysterious and alienating ways. I could only imagine how being intersex turns that up to an 11. 071
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesWade @wadewarrens.bsky.social · 14/04/2026A touching coming-of-age reflection about the messiness, but more importantly the beauty, of human biological differences. 031
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Sex testing has been used by sporting bodies to target women athletes who, often through variations in their sex characteristics, or intersex traits, have higher than typical natural testosterone. The practice has been debunked as unethical, unscientific, and unworkable. www.hrw.org/news/2026/04...hrw.orgSex Testing All Women Athletes is a Discriminatory Rights ViolationThe International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced last week that they are going to genetically sex test all women athletes. The newly announced policy follows a secret process the IOC initiated last... 0106
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 14/04/2026Tanis has always loved to read. When he never saw a body like his in "The Care and Keeping of You" or any book, he set out to discover why. The result? A journey to gender, hormones, and intersex diagnoses that taught him to embrace queerness and complexity. interactadvocates.org/my-body-wasn...interactadvocates.orgMy body wasn’t in The Care and Keeping of YouYouth Advocate Tanis has always loved to read. When he never saw a body like his in any stack of books, he set out to discover why. 0165
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesPinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 13/04/2026WNBA player Brianna Turner has come out in support of trans women in sports following the IOC’s recent ban on trans women in female Olympic events. Turner recently penned an opinion piece for USA Today, titled ‘I'm a WNBA player, don't use athletes like me to exclude trans women’. 📷 Getty 1437
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesACLU @aclu.org · 10/04/2026Pros like Brianna Turner have made it abundantly clear what women athletes need — attacking and excluding trans and intersex athletes isn't on the list.usatoday.comI'm a WNBA player. Don't use athletes like me to exclude trans women.IOC's policy invites unequal scrutiny. We cannot choose our genes or chromosomes, but we can choose whether we protect the dignity of every athlete. 6535130
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 10/04/2026"Do not use the names of women athletes to target, shame or exclude transgender women. Transgender women are women. Women with intersex variations are women. I welcome these women – and all women – onto my teams." www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...usatoday.comI'm a WNBA player. Don't use athletes like me to exclude trans women.IOC's policy invites unequal scrutiny. We cannot choose our genes or chromosomes, but we can choose whether we protect the dignity of every athlete. 0146
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesJulie Kliegman @juliekliegman.com · 02/04/2026I wrote for @slate.com about the new IOC sex testing policy and the intersex women directly targeted by itslate.comThe Olympics Just Succumbed to a Ridiculous Gender Panic. Here’s Who It’s Really Going to Hurt.The move is both unnecessary and offensive. 1716866
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesAssigned Media @assignedmedia.org · 06/04/2026@rikiwilchins.bsky.social 2026 Apr TIME does a long-form look at how new Olympic sex testing rules and their application intended to screen out trans women will also hurt intersex/DSD athletes.time.comHow the Olympic Ban on Transgender Women Could Affect All Women AthletesA new Olympic policy on genetic testing could reshape women’s sports and raise questions for intersex and cisgender athletes alike. 37622
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesE.L. Redwine @elredwine.com · 08/04/2026This is why they stopped having students test their own DNA in biology class. Too many were learning that they were intersex, in a classroom of their peers. We can all agree that’s not the time or place for someone to discover such a personal and private fact about themselves. 0178
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 07/04/2026If you haven't taken a genetic test, you don't know what your chromosomes are, either. They might be XX or XY. They might be XO, XXY, or a mix of XX/XY. Science is more complex than many people feel comfortable believing. 1319
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 07/04/2026Many athletes may only learn they are intersex from genetic testing. “There are places around the world where this kind of outing is incredibly dangerous," says Erika Lorshbough. "I would like to think the U.S. is not one of those places. But right now it doesn't feel like that to a lot of people.”time.comHow the Olympic Ban on Transgender Women Could Affect All Women AthletesA new Olympic policy on genetic testing could reshape women’s sports and raise questions for intersex and cisgender athletes alike. 0146
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 06/04/2026Kate, an intersex college athlete & interACT Youth, worries about what the Olympic policy means for the next generation. “It made me really sad for all the intersex kids who are dreaming of the Olympics." She once thought competing at that level would be “the coolest thing.” time.com/article/2026...time.comHow the Olympic Ban on Transgender Women Could Affect All Women AthletesA new Olympic policy on genetic testing could reshape women’s sports and raise questions for intersex and cisgender athletes alike. 02610
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 02/04/2026"There is no single marker for what makes someone a woman, or for what makes an athlete great. We celebrate the exceptional in men’s sports all the time. But when it comes to women’s sports, there are such narrow definitions of who is allowed to participate." time.com/article/2026...time.comCaster Semenya: The IOC's Ruling Is a DisgraceThe two-time Olympic champion speaks out against the International Olympic Committee’s decision to require gene testing. 01411
Reposted by interACT AdvocatesPinkNews @pinknews.bsky.social · 01/04/2026Caster Semenya slams Olympic sex testing as 'a disrespect for women' ➡️ bit.ly/4m5dqtk 📷 Getty 1174
interACT Advocates @interact.bsky.social · 02/04/2026“I wish people understood that, really, these regulations do target intersex people as well,” said Amelia, an intersex woman who competes in track and field. “I think a lot of times we do get sort of pushed to the side and seen as collateral damage or an unintended consequence of transphobia.” 22921