There is a similar question asking for the Catholic viewpoint: https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/63452/117426 . The accepted [answer](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/a/63458/117426) states the following about marriage specifically: > # Complete hermaphrodites cannot validly marry. > > Dom Augustine wrote on 1917 Can. 1068 (= 1983 Canon > 1084 ), which deals with sexual impotence, an impediment to the > valid reception of the sacrament of marriage: > > >As to *hermaphrodites*, or such persons as have the sexual characteristics of both sexes, whether it be *androgynia* or > *gynandria* or *hermaphroditismus neuter*, the testimony of physicians is required [to determine whether they are sexually impotent or not]. > No *hermaphroditus neuter* can possibly be called capable of marrying > because the sex is not sufficiently determined. > > *androgynia* = hermaphroditic with male aspect predominant
> *gynandria* = hermaphroditic with female aspect predominant
> *hermaphroditus neuter* = a complete hermaphrodite (equal male and female aspects) > > > > There are no other canons explicitly forbidding hermaphrodites *qua* > hermaphrodites from receiving the other sacraments (Confirmation, > Eucharist, Penance, Extreme Unction). Do Protestants hold the same position? Are intersex individuals generally advised—or even required—to remain celibate for life? How are alternatives, such as self-pleasure, regarded in this context? What if an intersex individual experiences a strong sex drive? In 1 Corinthians 7, the Apostle Paul encourages marriage as a remedy for those who "burn with passion." But does this counsel apply equally to intersex individuals?

There is already a related question on intersex people here: [How are intersex people explained by Christianity?](https://christianity.stackexchange.com/q/83572/117426) I’ve also come across some personal stories and documentaries on YouTube: * [“I Was Born With Male and Female Parts” | Listen Up | ABC Science](https://youtu.be/4fP8WZXplR4) * [“I Learned I Was Intersex At 21” | Listen Up | ABC Science](https://youtu.be/vcSCW51PSIs) * [Born Intersex: Defying The Binary (Medical Documentary) | Real Stories](https://youtu.be/QVHq8wb19jo) This made me wonder: has there ever been a documented case, in the records of any Christian organization, of an intersex individual being healed of their intersex condition by God? --- --- "Intersex" is the colloquial term used to refer to what medically is known as [*disorders of sex development*](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development) (DSD): > **Disorders of sex development** (**DSDs**), also known as **differences in sex development**, **variations in sex > characteristics** (**VSC**),[^(\[2\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-NHS-2)[^(\[3\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-3) **sexual > anomalies**, or **sexual abnormalities**, are [congenital > conditions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_disorder) affecting > the [reproductive > system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_reproductive_system) , in > which development > of [chromosomal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chromosome), [gonadal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gonad) , > or [anatomical sex](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatomical_sex) is > atypical.[^(\[4\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-lee-4)[^(\[5\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-5) > > DSDs are subdivided into groups in which the labels generally > emphasize the [karyotype](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karyotype) 's > role in diagnosis: 46,XX; 46,XY; sex chromosome; XX, sex reversal; > ovotesticular disorder; and XY, sex > reversal.[^(\[6\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-6) > > Infants born with atypical genitalia often cause confusion and > distress for the family. [Psychosexual > development](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychosexual_development) is > influenced by numerous factors that include, but are not limited to, > gender differences in brain > structure, [genes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene) associated with > sexual development, prenatal androgen exposure, interactions with > family, and cultural and societal > factors.[^(\[7\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-7) Because > of the complex and multifaceted factors involved, communication and > psychosexual support are all important. > > A team of experts, or patient support groups, are usually recommended > for cases related to sexual anomalies. This team of experts are > usually derived from a variety of disciplines > including [pediatricians](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pediatrics), [neonatologists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neonatology) , > pediatric [urologists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Urologists) , > pediatric [general > surgeons](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_surgery), [endocrinologists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endocrinologist), [geneticists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geneticist), [radiologists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiologists), [psychologists](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychologist) and [social > workers](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_work).[^(\[8\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-:332-8)[^(\[9\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-9)[^(\[10\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-:432-10) These > professionals are capable of providing first line (prenatal) and > second line diagnostic (postnatal) tests to examine and diagnose > sexual anomalies. > > > #### Gonadal development disorders > > Gonadal development disorders form a wide spectrum, classified by > their [cytogenetic](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cytogenetics) and [histopathological](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Histopathology) features . > However, unsolved diagnosis > and [malignancy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malignancy) still > represent difficulties in the sex determination of these > patients.[^(\[37\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-37) Such > disorders include partial or complete gonadal > dysgenesis, [ovotesticular](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ovotesticular_disorder) DSD, [testicular](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Testicular) DSD > and [sex > reversal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_reversal).[^(\[8\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-:332-8) > > #### Abnormal genital development > > Genital abnormality can occur in the penis, scrotum or testes in > males; and vagina and labia in > females.[^(\[8\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-:332-8) Sometimes , > ambiguous genitalia could occur, where the clear distinction of > external genitalia is absent in both male and female. Hence, > examination (typically at birth) is carried out where the sex of the > patient will be determined > through [imaging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imaging_biomarker) and [blood > tests](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blood_test).[^(\[8\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-:332-8) Abnormal > genital development includes disorders of fetal origin, disorders in > androgen synthesis or action, disorders in [anti-Müllerian > hormone](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-M%C3%BCllerian_hormone) synthesis > or > action.[^(\[8\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-:332-8) > > #### Others > > In addition to the aforementioned sexual anomalies, there are other > unclassified sexual anomalies. In males, this includes severe > early-onset [intrauterine growth > restriction](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrauterine_growth_restriction) , > isolated [hypospadias](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypospadias), [congenital > hypogonadotropic > hypogonadism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congenital_hypogonadotropic_hypogonadism), [hypogonadism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypogonadism) and [cryptorchidism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cryptorchidism) . > In females, this includes [Malformation > syndromes](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malformation_syndrome), [Müllerian > agenesis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M%C3%BCllerian_agenesis)/[hypoplasia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypoplasia), [uterine > anomalies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uterine_malformation), [vaginal > atresia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vaginal_atresia) and [labial > adhesions](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labial_adhesions).[^(\[8\])](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disorders_of_sex_development#cite_note-:332-8)

Which sacraments can an intersex individual receive in the Catholic Church?

Did Thomas Aquinas write anything about hermaphrodites? I have not been able to find his opinions on the matter.

Now I'm not asking for ethical apologetics but more of a scientific or creationist/Genesis explanation on their existence and how it coincides with the Bible. God created Male and Female only, and yet intersex people exist who have bodies with features that are both male and female. How can we explain this from a Biblical perspective?