The short answer is this: intersex bodies are built differently, particularly compared to the usual paths people take through puberty. It’s up to you to decide if the word intersex feels right.
Scarleteen Staff In-Service Week: 5/26/25 - 6/2/25
Starting May 26, 2025, and until June 2nd, all of our direct services, including the message boards, will be closed for an administrative staff in-service week. We also will not be posting to social media or publishing new content during that time. In the meantime, you can find help by accessing any of the thousands of existing articles, advice and other static resources here: Read Up.
