What do you call someone who wants to be both male and female?

Someone who identifies as both male and female is often described as bigender (having two gender identities), androgyne (a mix of male/female), or under the non-binary/genderqueer umbrellas. These terms focus on internal identity and expression, differing from biological or medical terms.

What do you call a person who likes both male and female?

Bisexual: Most commonly, bisexuality is seen as an emotional and/or sexual attraction to two genders. This definition includes the fact that some individuals who identify as bisexual are sexually and/or emotionally attracted to more than one gender but only form relationships with one.

Is saying hermaphrodite offensive?

Yes, "hermaphrodite" is widely considered an outdated, medically inaccurate, and offensive term for people, as it's stigmatizing, dehumanizing, and misrepresents human biology, with the preferred term for humans being intersex, though individuals may reclaim the word for themselves. While accurate for some animals and plants, applying it to humans implies a mythical being with two fully functional sets of genitalia, which doesn't exist, so it's best to use "intersex" or the person's specific identity. 

What's it called to be both male and female?

A hermaphrodite is a person (or plant or animal) that has both male and female sexual organs. Hermaphrodites are rare. This is an unusual word for an unusual condition: being a boy and a girl at the same time.

What do you call people who are both male and female?

Terms used to describe intersex people are contested, and change over time and place. Intersex people were previously referred to as "hermaphrodites" or "congenital eunuchs".

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What is pomogender?

Pomogender describes a gender identity where someone feels none, some, or many gender labels fit, or they simply aren't interested in having a specific label, often feeling that current terms are inadequate for their experience, stemming from the "postmodern" idea that gender isn't always easily defined by language. It's a way to express a non-binary or unlabeled identity, similar to gender apathy, but emphasizes that the concept of "gender" itself might not fully apply or be relevant to them. 

What is dual gender called?

Words for having both male and female genders or characteristics include androgynous, bigender, genderfluid, genderqueer, and nonbinary, with nuances depending on whether it's about appearance (androgynous), identity (bigender, genderfluid), or rejecting binary categories (genderqueer, nonbinary). Unisex describes objects or places, not people. 

What does a true hermaphrodite look like?

A true hermaphrodite (now called ovotesticular DSD) looks like a person with ambiguous genitalia, often a mix of male and female features, though sometimes appearing predominantly male or female at birth, with internal tissues containing both ovarian and testicular parts (ovotestis). Presentation varies, but commonly includes features like a small penis (microphallus), hypospadias (urethral opening on the underside), or fused labia, with internal structures like a uterus often present, and puberty can bring unexpected hormone changes. 

What's the politically correct word for hermaphrodite?

The preferred term is intersex, which describes people born with sex characteristics (like chromosomes, gonads, or genitals) that don't fit typical binary definitions of male or female; the word "hermaphrodite" is outdated, offensive, and misleading, though some intersex individuals reclaim it. In clinical settings, Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) (or Differences of Sex Development) is also used, though this term is controversial as it pathologizes natural variations. 

Do intersex females have periods?

Yes, some intersex individuals, particularly those with female reproductive anatomy (uterus, ovaries) and typical hormone function, do have periods, while others do not, depending on their specific intersex variation. Whether an intersex person menstruates depends on their internal anatomy and hormonal profile, with some experiencing periods, irregular cycles, or no periods at all, highlighting the diversity within intersex experiences. 

Does the Bible talk about hermaphrodites?

Yes, the Bible touches on intersexuality (often termed hermaphroditism historically), particularly through creation narratives (Genesis 1:27) suggesting Adam was originally both sexes, prophetic/wisdom texts alluding to those "neither male nor female" (like eunuchs in Matthew 19:12), and interpretations of figures like the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts, highlighting that scripture acknowledges variations beyond strict male/female binaries, though the concept isn't a central focus. 

How rare are intersex people?

Experts estimate that up to 1.7 percent of the population are born with intersex traits. In recent years, awareness of intersex people, and recognition of the specific human rights abuses that they face, has grown, thanks to the work of intersex human rights defenders.

What is morphodite?

"Morphodite" is a slang, often derogatory, alteration of hermaphrodite, meaning someone with both male and female physical characteristics, but it's also a dated term for people with gender/sexual divergence, like homosexuals or transvestites, and is now largely replaced by the preferred term intersex in biological and human contexts due to its stigma and inaccuracy. 

What is an abrosexual?

Abrosexual is a term used to describe someone whose sexual attraction is fluid and can change over time. This means their attraction to different genders may vary, it could shift from being attracted to one gender to another, or sometimes not feeling attraction at all.

What is Bixsexual?

Bisexual means being attracted to people of more than one gender, not just men and women, encompassing romantic, emotional, and/or sexual attraction to genders like your own and others, not necessarily equally or at the same time. It's a sexual orientation on a spectrum, often abbreviated as "bi," and is an umbrella term (bi+) that includes attraction to all genders, sometimes overlapping with pansexuality.
 

What does skoliosexual mean?

Skoliosexual describes attraction to people who are non-binary, transgender, or genderqueer—anyone outside the traditional male/female gender binary—but it's a term with controversy due to its Greek root ("scolio," meaning "crooked") and concerns about fetishization, with some preferring labels like pansexual or simply preferring non-cis individuals. It's about being drawn to gender expressions beyond binary norms, not necessarily genitals, but usage varies, with some feeling it's unnecessary or inherently problematic. 

Can intersex men get pregnant?

Yes, some intersex men can get pregnant if they have the necessary reproductive organs, like ovaries and a uterus, even if they identify as male or have male anatomy, because intersex variations mean they have sexual characteristics not typically fitting male or female categories, sometimes including both. Pregnancy is possible for intersex individuals with functioning ovaries and a uterus, but factors like hormones (testosterone) and gonadal health (presence of both testes and ovaries) can affect it, sometimes requiring medical intervention like hormone therapy or gonad removal for conception.
 

Is hermaphrodite a bad word now?

The words “hermaphrodite” and “pseudo-hermaphrodite” are stigmatizing and misleading words. Unfortunately, some medical personnel still use them to refer to people with certain intersex conditions, because they still subscribe to an outdated nomenclature that uses gonadal anatomy as the basis of sex classification.

What is the old name for intersex people?

Intersex people were historically termed hermaphrodites, "congenital eunuchs", or even congenitally "frigid". Such terms have fallen out of favor, now considered to be misleading and stigmatizing.

Do female hermaphrodites have balls?

Hermaphroditism is a rare sexual disorder. True hermaphrodites have both testicular and ovarian tissues. The patient may present with one ovary and one testis, or more commonly, one or two ovotestes.

Who is the most famous hermaphrodite?

There isn't one single "most famous" hermaphrodite, as fame varies by context (historical, activist, artistic), but prominent figures include model Hanne Gaby Odiele, writer Hida Viloria, artist Forrest Bess, and historical figures like the 18th-century spectacle Michael-Anne Drouart, with modern fame often tied to intersex advocacy, breaking stigma, and public visibility.
 

Was Adam and Eve a hermaphrodite?

The Midrash Rabbah – Genesis VIII:1 reconciled the two by stating that Genesis one, "male and female He created them", indicates that God originally created Adam as a hermaphrodite, bodily and spiritually both male and female, before creating the separate beings of Adam and Eve.

Can intersex men get periods?

Intersex people are born with bodies that do not fit the typical definitions of male or female. This can include genitalia, but also chromosomes and hormones. Some intersex people have a uterus and experience periods. Others do not.

Is intersex part of LGBT?

Intersex is not inherently part of LGBTQ+, as it's about sex characteristics, not sexual orientation or gender identity, but intersex people are often included under the LGBTQIA+ umbrella (the "I") due to shared experiences with discrimination, medical mistreatment, and non-normative bodies, and many intersex individuals do identify as LGBTQ+, while others do not, as they can be straight, gay, trans, etc. The inclusion fosters community and awareness, but some intersex advocates prefer distinct visibility to focus on unique intersex issues like non-consensual surgeries. 

Has there ever been a baby born with both male and female parts?

True hermaphroditism is a rare form of intersex anomaly where both male and female gonads are present. True hermaphrodites diagnosed in the past have been preferentially reared as males.