Tag Archives: Intersex

Intersex vs Hermaphrodite

The terms “intersex” and “hermaphrodite” are often used interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings. It is important to understand the distinctions between these terms in order to properly understand and discuss issues related to sex and gender. Intersex refers to a person who is born with sex characteristics that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female …

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Long Term Care Insurance

Long Term Care Insurance

Long-term care insurance is for those individuals who realize that they may not die quickly. Some of the causes for the use of extended care include Alzheimer’s Diesease, Parkinson’s Disease, emphysema, arthritis, cancer, heart disease, TIA’s, strokes, diabetes, senile dementia, and depression. Accidents should not be discluded from this list of problems. Why Should You Consider Long-term Care Insurance? The …

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Lesbian and Gay Friendly Health Insurance Agent

Lesbian and Gay Friendly Health Insurance Agent

The way to find a lesbian gay friendly health insurance agent is pretty simple–just ask. Once you have a list of possible insurance agents, start calling and finding out which one’s are lesbian and gay friendly. It’s a lot easier to do this over the phone, and it also saves a lot of time. You can also ask around among …

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Myths About Non-binary People

6 Damaging Myths About Non-binary People

The biggest myth about non-binary people is that they’re non-existent. What does it mean to be non-binary?  Non-binary gender identities cannot be fit into the male/female, accepted binary. It’s more simple to imagine an entire spectrum of gender and know that everyone fits somewhere on it and they don’t always necessarily remain in the exact same place. Yet, let’s remember …

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Differences of Sex Development & Intersexuality

Inarguably, the intersex community was not dealt an easy hand to play with. The secrecy, shame and social marginalization they deal with has built a kind of camaraderie that those who undergo sexual assignment surgery often face: guilt for leaving their comrades, PTSD and difficulty adjusting to their new life. Today activists are trying to enlighten others while letting those …

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The White House

Americans Identifying as LGBTI+ Increased

According to a recent survey from the Gallup research firm, 5.6 percent of Americans are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex people. This significant increase, which means about 18 million people, is attributed to the greater acceptance of LGBTI+ individuals in the society. While this rate was 4.5 percent in Gallup’s 2017 survey, the result from the 2020 survey indicates …

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Rainbow Tattoo Ideas

Rainbow Tattoo Ideas

Although the Indians, Japanese, Native Americans and some tribes in Africa used the tattoo as an ornament, in many societies the tattoo was applied as a protective talisman (amulet) against illnesses and evil spirits, the position of the individual in society (slave, master, adolescent, worker, soldier) It is known to be used to emphasize. The tradition of tattooing is quite …

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The House of Cultures and Hospitality

Homeless Shelter for LGBTI+ Opened in Naples, Italy

Friday, February 5, was an important day for the Neapolitan LGBTI+ community: The House of Cultures and Hospitality opened to host LGBTI+ people who are victims of discrimination, abuse and violence. The municipality structure, whose address cannot be disclosed for security and protection reasons, is three-level and will be managed by Antinoo Arcigay Napoli and ten other partner associations. Shelter; …

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Our English news site is available now

The LGBTI Solidarity in Turkey is now in English for LGBTI+ News Across the Globe The LGBTI Solidarity in Turkey is ready to be the voice of the LGBTI+ Solidarity in the World. You can make comments to the news and post your own news and articles because your opinion matters. You can access to LGBTI news worldwide, comment, publish …

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Homosexuality in the Ottoman Empire

Especially Most of them are slim waist and tall. As they surrendered, they showed softness with each limb. Gelibolulu Mustafa Ali is a famous Ottoman historian who grew up in the sixteenth century. He was born in 1541 in Gallipoli. He started his education at a young age and graduated from the madrasa at the age of twenty. He was …

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