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TERFs taking their gloves off for Imane Khelif (i.imgur.com)

submitted 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) by Five@slrpnk.net to c/lgbtq_plus@lemmy.blahaj.zone

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To clarify, the pictured poster Caroline Kwan is an ally, not a TERF. The TERFs referred to in the title are the ones ‘protecting a very specific idea of what a woman is’

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[–] eleitl@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

Not really. Not a sport physiologist, but the core advantage is due to male puberty. If you prevent male puberty with blockers and afterwards keep male testosteron in low range and/or use the same regimen as in M2F transition these individuals would be better matched in a female competition.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago (1 children)

"I'm not an expert, but here's my expert opinion."

[–] eleitl@lemm.ee 2 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I have studied molecular biology and researched M2F transition issues privately. I have not claimed to be an expert is sport physiology. Your comeback has no substance.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 6 points 3 months ago

Ah yes. Privately. You did your own research. Now you're a scientician.

[–] TankovayaDiviziya@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Are you saying some of these born males intentionally use blockers during their puberty? Let's say these born male individuals want to compete athletically in male sports but were outperformed; basically you're saying it's their fault for using blockers during their puberty?

[–] eleitl@lemm.ee 3 points 3 months ago

There are now some M2F transitioners who take puberty blockers during adolescence. Some of them might become athletes.