The Orchis
A blog dedicated to Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
What does The Orchis mean?

How to start going to therapy.
If you have AIS or are Intersex, chances are you have some trauma. It’s hard growing up in a society believing that there is only male and female, and then one day finding out that you have traits that are both male and female. It’s confusing, and there’s a lot to work through. That’s where therapy comes in, but how do you start going to therapy?

Can an Intersex person adopt in the United States?
Yes, if you are intersex, you can adopt in America.

What happens to a person with androgen insensitivity syndrome?
What happens to a person with Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome? We live a beautiful and full life filled with laughter, friends, and companionship. Having AIS doesn’t mean we’re relegated to a life alone – far from it! Society’s perspective towards sex is changing every day. Let’s talk about the medical, lifestyle, and advocacy opportunities that are now open to you now that you or a loved one are diagnosed with androgen insensitivity syndrome.

The gender-bread person
When you are intersex, trans, non-bionary, gay, or sometimes even straight it can be hard to put into words exactly how you identify and feel about yourself and others.

The Bible & Being Intersex
As a faith filled christian, I understand it can be hard to comprehend the concept that sex is a spectrum. I can assure you that God created myself and all people who are Intersex & DSD (Differences of Sex Development) this way.