ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Pseudohermaphroditism

Pseudohermaphroditism is when a person is born with genitals that have some characteristics of both male and female. It's like having a mix of different features.

So, boys typically have a penis and girls typically have a vagina. But sometimes, a person might have some characteristics of both. For example, a person might have both a penis and a vagina, or they might have some male parts but not all.

This can happen for a lot of different reasons, but sometimes it's because of something called "intersex." This means that a person's body doesn't fit into the typical definitions of male or female anatomy.

It's important to remember that everyone's body is different, and that's okay! Whether someone is male, female, or has some mix of characteristics, everyone deserves respect and acceptance.