intersex

Puberty can be extra-rough for intersex kids. Supporting and affirming your child starts with centering their needs.

“How do I enjoy sex?” is hardly a question that’s unique to intersex people, but some of the answers to that question are different than they might be for people who aren’t intersex.

I just wanted to remind you that even when we share these hard times, we still show up at Scarleteen every single day with the aim of being here to help inform and support you as best we can.

Sharing sensitive personal information can feel scary, and you get to disclose on your own terms. This article is about telling a crush, date, or current partner that you are intersex — but the advice can work for any type of relationship.

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.