Intersex genital mutilation

Intersex genital mutilation refers to unnecessary medical procedures performed on intersex infants or children involving the alteration or removal of their genital tissues without their consent. These procedures are often carried out to make intersex bodies conform to conventional gender norms, but they can cause physical and psychological harm. Many intersex advocates consider such practices unethical, emphasizing the importance of respecting bodily autonomy and delaying irreversible interventions until individuals can decide for themselves. The term highlights the need to challenge non-consensual, medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children.