The 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...

The overlooked consequence of WTA's new sex testing policy

The 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...

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This 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

Orion Rummler@oriion.bsky.social · 2w ago

As far as I can find, the Women's Tennis Association is the only major women’s sports league to require genetic sex testing. Who does this actually impact? Well, cis women who happen to be intersex. Read more here:

Intersex 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

Thousands attend Trans and Intersex Pride in Dublin.

Thousands 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

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2026 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.

Today's Supreme Court ruling is heartbreaking for the trans and intersex girls who want to play, learn, and thrive alongside their peers.

What 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! 💜💛

As 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.

interACT 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

Rest 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...

Like 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.

ACLU@aclu.org · 2mo ago

BREAKING: We’ve filed a complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of Shepard Scalf, a teacher who was fired without cause because he is intersex. Firing people because of their identity is illegal discrimination, plain and simple.

Aces 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.

USA TODAY Sports@usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 2mo ago

New Olympic gene testing rules are drawing sharp criticism from athletes who warn the policy could cause harm and exclusion in women's sports. 🔗: bit.ly/4vcckQ7 📷: Brandon Magpantay/Special to The Desert Sun

interACT 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!

Intersex 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!

Howard'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...

For the Parents of Intersex Kids, Deciding how to Proceed Isn’t Easy

In the U.S., thousands of infants with intersex traits undergo medically unnecessary genital surgeries each year, often before they can consent.

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Do 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.

Make 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...

Many 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

Do 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

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I 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.

interACT Advocates@interact.bsky.social · 3mo ago

May 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.

May 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.

At 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...

Ryanna: My Life with Kallmann Syndrome

Ryanna lives with Kallmann Syndrome, an intersex variation usually resulting in a late puberty or one that goes differently than expected.

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You’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

When 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/

Kinds 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.

Sheryl Weikal says Prosecute ICE@leftistlawyer.com · 3mo ago

The funniest thing about people who say that chromosomes are determinative of sex and gender is that 99.9% of them have no idea what their own chromosomes actually are and if they had them tested, a good number of them would suddenly have a problem. 🤷🫠

"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!

interACT Advocates@interact.bsky.social · 3mo ago

All 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...

All 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...

Contributor: A sex test for Olympic contenders harms all women

All 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.

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Intersex children matter <3

interACT Advocates@interact.bsky.social · 3mo ago

When 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/

When 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/

Join 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

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Intersex 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.

All 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...

Contributor: A sex test for Olympic contenders harms all women

All 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.

latimes.com