An intersex individual may identify with a gender not associated with their sex assigned at birth, in which case they would be both intersex and transgender (“understanding intersex”). Animals like fish, goats, bears, and yes, humans, can be born with blends of female and male characteristics. Intersex is an umbrella term, meaning a person can be born with a variety of …

Being intersex relates to biological sex characteristics, and is distinct from a person's sexual orientation or gender identity. An intersex person may be straight, gay, lesbian, bisexual or asexual, and may …