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Dudes of the world, fyi: in the early stages of development, our sex organs are unisex. Putting aside complex genetic mutations, if a fetus doesn't have a Y chromosome , the early sex buds develop into vulva, clitoris and vagina. If a fetus does have a Y chromosome (and fully functional
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testosterone receptors), then 1) the buds that would have developed into the vulva develop into scrotum/testicles, 2) the bud that would have developed into clitoris develop into the penis, 3) I imagine the space between the top bud and the bottom two buds develops into the vagina if no Y and nothin
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if Y is present. Meanwhile, the slightest injury to the testicles hobbles the most alpha-iest XY and those with XX readily pass out 6-9 pound babies and live to tell the tale. My point--get over your cis-privileged selves and accept the complexity of life.
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I don't want to put aside the times it doesn't happen exactly like this. The actual number of intersex people for whom the story varies is huge -- and even if the number was small, intersex people are our people. (In my view, this adds to your point and co-exists well within your conclusion.)
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