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This is a link to The Conversation article published 21 February 2022. The authors were Giselle Woodley (Researcher and PhD Candidate), Carmen Jacques (Research Officer), Kelly Jaunzems (Researcher and Lecturer) and Lelia Green (Professor of Communications) all at Edith Cowan University in Western Australia.

The article begins with Mimi's story and how at one time she 'felt like a failure as a female' before explaining generally what intersex means. The articles provides links to YouTube videos and also explores Cody's story highlighting that while some intersex people do have diverse sexualities and gender identities, others do not.

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For parents/carers of 9 to 13 year olds to help them talk to their sons about puberty and sex. Tells you what topics to cover and gives ideas on how to start conversations.

Hakanson, Cath. Boy puberty: How to talk about puberty and sex with your tween boy. Western Australia: Sex Ed Rescue, 2017.
ISBN: 9780648108955