The term “INTERSEX” describes people born with biological sex characteristics (chromosomes, hormones, anatomy) who do not fit the traditional categories of “man” or “woman”. Although the issue remains taboo in many societies, some of the most famous faces in the world have spoken openly about their intersex identity. Below are the 10 most famous intersex people internationally – celebrities who have opened roads to sports, activism, fashion, science and art. 1. Caster Semenya – The champion who caused a worldwide debate on sex in sports The South African Olympian has been honored with two gold medals at 800 meters and remains a symbol of resistance to discrimination. She revealed that she has XY chromosomes and increased levels of testosterone due to 5-reductase 2 deficiency. Although forced to take hormones, she refused to abandon her struggle for equality. 2. Hanne Gaby Odiele – Supermode who revealed that InteLex is the international model from Belgium publicly stated in 2017 that she was born with anesthesia syndrome in androgens syndrome […]
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