Intersex is a general term used for a variety of conditions in which a person is born with reproductive or sexual anatomy, chromosomes, or hormone patterns that don't fit typical binary definitions of male or female. These variations can be apparent at birth or may not become noticeable until puberty or later in life. It is important to understand that intersex is a biological variation, and intersex people have diverse gender identities and sexual orientations, which are separate from their sex characteristics. Being intersex is not a medical problem that needs to be "fixed," and the focus should be on providing support and respecting the bodily autonomy and rights of intersex individuals.