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and yes we wonder why we have all these defects in human gene pools , well look no further than the monopoly of the food industry !
In most people with true gonadal intersex, the underlying cause is unknown, although in some animal studies it has been linked to exposure to common agricultural pesticides.
Intersex is in some caused by unusual sex hormones; the unusual hormones may be caused by an atypical set of sex chromosomes. One possible pathophysiologic explanation of intersex in humans is a parthenogenetic division of a haploid ovum into two haploid ova.
originally posted by: Lysergic
I identify as a WW2 Spitfire.
originally posted by: InTheLight
More learning at the links, if anyone is really interested in finding the truth.
Endoctrine disruptors in our environment:
www.mindbodygreen.com...
www.thepacker.com...
originally posted by: Boadicea
originally posted by: InTheLight
More learning at the links, if anyone is really interested in finding the truth.
Endoctrine disruptors in our environment:
www.mindbodygreen.com...
www.thepacker.com...
Um... yeah... like all the synthetic hormones being taken by transgender people and flushed into our water supply???
Lots of us are very well aware of the endocrine-disruptors in the environment, not only from synthetic hormones (prescribed for many legitimate reasons as well as those obtained and taken illegally), but also from plastics and manufacturing processes and especially agriculture uses.
I expect that there are hormonal issues involved with true gender dysphoria. Appropriate hormone therapy may very well help many. I also expect that is not true for the majority under the Transgender umbrella.
What do you do if someone you love is gender dysphoric?
If it is a child, be supportive. Don’t contradict the child’s view of themselves. Don’t try to change the child to be the gender of their biological sex. If you find this difficult to manage, get some therapy or coaching to sort your emotional issues and to support you in how best to support the child.
Call the person by the pronouns they wish. Some choose to simply use ‘he’ or ‘she’. Others who are gender fluid are more comfortable with ‘they’. Others use new pronouns like ‘zi’. Help the person to gain the support that they need.
Make sure that you come out to people who are not going to judge you or damn you.
Actually not all transgender folk have gender dysphoria...
...which by the way is not considered a mental illness; so much learning to do!
originally posted by: Boadicea
a reply to: InTheLight
Actually not all transgender folk have gender dysphoria...
Of course they don't. Many and perhaps MOST are autogynephiles with a sexual fetish who want the rest of us to roleplay in their sexual fantasies.
...which by the way is not considered a mental illness; so much learning to do!
So we've been told. Ad nauseum. But "considered" is the operative word, eh? Anyone can "consider" anything. Much like you well know that it is only recently that it was no longer classified as a mental disorder in the DSM. Prior to that, yes, it was classified as a mental disorder. I have no reason to believe that the re-classification was based on anything except bunk "science" and Trans Activism.
And as I have said, I don't care what people do for themselves and by themselves, I don't care what people wear or how they adorn themselves or what they call themselves, I don't care how many gender norms they embrace and how many gender norms they reject. I don't care what gender norms they make up for themselves out of whole cloth!!!
But when someone's condition hurts themselves and/or others -- and this Trans Activism is hurting others -- then it's a problem. If you don't want to "consider" it a mental illness, then don't. I don't care.
But the current gender EUphoric Trans Activism is running roughshod over transsexuals and the true gender dysphoric right along with the rest of us.
originally posted by: Boadicea
a reply to: InTheLight
Much to learn indeed. Are you willing to learn? Are you willing to listen and understand how Trans Activism and "gender affirmation" is harming people -- especially the true gender dysphoric, many of whom are dysphoric due to serious trauma?
This is an excellent video, and my hat's off to this woman for her courage and compassion and sharing her personal -- and painful -- insight.
Gender dysphoria is not the same as gender nonconformity, which refers to behaviors not matching the gender norms or stereotypes of the gender assigned at birth. Examples of gender nonconformity (also referred to as gender expansiveness or gender creativity) include girls behaving and dressing in ways more socially expected of boys or occasional cross-dressing in adult men. Gender nonconformity is not a mental disorder. Gender dysphoria is also not the same being gay/lesbian.
How are they running roughshod over you?