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For a constructed vagina to be considered acceptable by surgeons specialized in intersexuality, it basically just has to be a hole big enough to fit a typical-sized penis. It is not required to be self-lubricating or even to be at all sensitive, and certainly does not need to change shape the way vaginas often do when women are sexually stimulated. So, for example, in a panel of discussion of surgeons who treat intersexuality, when one was asked, ‘How do you define successful intercourse? How many of these girls actually have an orgasm, for example?’ a member of the panel responded, ‘Adequate intercourse was defined as successful vaginal penetration,’ All that is required is a receptive hole.
 Alice Domurat Dreger (2004) “Ambiguous Sex”—or Ambivalent Medicine? (137-153) In Health, Disease and Illness.  (via pipipiripiripi)

Claudia Is Intersex, Let's Talk About It

princetonpridealliance:

Just found this fantastic article talking about intersex issues! Claudia’s writing is extremely compelling, and really gives us some things to think about. I think a lot of the experiences she had described in this article would resonate with the experiences of many LGBTQA individuals as well.

As “intersex” is discussed in the LGBTQA community even less than asexuality and trans* identities, and since I know there are varying degrees of agreement and disagreement from intersex persons about including them in the LGBTQA movement, this passage was especially interesting:

Intersex is now being included in the LGBT acronym, in adding the “I.” Not all intersex people are comfortable with this, and many of the same arguments that were used before including trans* individuals are now used for intersex: that intersex isn’t a sexual orientation or a gender identity. That not all intersex people feel queer in L, G, B, or other ways, and don’t want to be affiliated with the queer community. Not all intersex people want to publicly acknowledge their intersex, or don’t identify as intersex, because intersex people are already normal just as we are. More intersex activists are now opting for intersex inclusion in LGBTI, however, because our broad goals are in line with those of other queer movements: treat us as equals and accept our autonomy, regardless of our sex and gender identities and what we choose to do with our bodies. Look at us, know that we’re real and we’re visible if you open your eyes and your mind, and know in your heart that what’s happening to us is bullshit.

Comments? Thoughts?

Uncharted Play ~ SOCCKET: Kickstarter Update: We've Got Stretch Goals!

unchartedplay:

Thanks again to everyone that has supported us so far! In just one week, we’ve reached 47% of our funding goal!

Based on feedback from our supporters, we would like to introduce a couple of stretch goals that we think will make the SOCCKET even better.
Stretch Goal 1 - $100,000
If we are able to reach $100,000 before our deadline, we will offer a energy-tracking device so you can see how much power you generate as you play with your SOCCKET.
Stretch Goal 2 - $150,000
If we are able to reach $150,000 before the project deadline, we will offer an emergency cell phone charger that can connect to your SOCCKET.

Let’s keep the momentum going and together we will play for power!

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