Oh my! Chromosomal testing for "suspected males" posing as female… possible genital/gyn exams… and more. It’s that time again, when the Olympics brings sex and gender issues under intense scrutiny. You can read the full New York Times article here.
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Dr. Debby Herbenick is a sex researcher at Indiana University, sexual health educator at The Kinsey Institute, columnist, and author of five books about sex and love. Learn more about her work at www.sexualhealth.indiana.edu.
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