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Old 04-11-2006, 00:12   #1
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Hermaphrodites

Should hermaphrodites have seperate Public Toilets?

Have hermaphrodites got the same rights under the discrimination act?

Do employers have to provide suitable facilities for their needs?

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Old 04-11-2006, 00:14   #2
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Hermophrodites

Should hermophrodites have seperate Public Toilets?

Have hermophrodites got the same rights under the discrimination act?

Do employers have to provide suitable facilities for their needs?

Hermophrodites - Discuss

Who the heck are they ?
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Old 04-11-2006, 00:16   #3
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He means hermaphrodites, people with 'dual' genitalia.
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Old 04-11-2006, 00:16   #4
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Who the heck are they ?
Hermophrodites are People who have both Male and Female reproductive organs.
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Old 04-11-2006, 00:21   #5
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He means hermaphrodites, people with 'dual' genitalia.
We have just been arguing about the correct to spell it, so is it spelt 'hermaphrodites' ?? No dictionary and google gave both spellings?
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Old 04-11-2006, 00:23   #6
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Who the heck are they ?
Someone with a mixture of both male and female reproductive organs.

My understanding is that hermaphrodites live their life as a male or female, depending on which of the organs are the most developed at birth and the wishes of the parent. An operation is then performed to remove the redundant organs. Separate toilet facilities are not necessary. I would think that they wouldn't wish to be singled out either. There is a lot of stigma attached to the condition and like anyone else they just want to get on with their life "normally".
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Old 04-11-2006, 00:23   #7
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Hermophrodites are People who have both Male and Female reproductive organs.

Can remember nursing an old man on a geriatric ward once who was one.Felt sorry for him/her as they didnt know what ward to put him on.
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Old 04-11-2006, 00:26   #8
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We have just been arguing about the correct to spell it, so is it spelt 'hermaphrodites' ?? No dictionary and google gave both spellings?
It's based on the story of Hermes and Aphrodite so Hermaphrodite is the generally accepted spelling.
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Old 04-11-2006, 00:27   #9
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Apparently hermaphrodites are more common now and not all can have a operation to have which ever organs removed.
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Old 04-11-2006, 00:31   #10
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It's based on the story of Hermes and Aphrodite so Hermaphrodite is the generally accepted spelling.
Thanks, I will take you're word for it. How do you edit the title?
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Old 04-11-2006, 00:39   #11
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Try this link for more info

http://www.isna.org/videos/hermaphrodites_speak
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Old 07-11-2006, 16:00   #12
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why not use the disabled toilet ?
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Old 07-11-2006, 16:01   #13
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not a disabled toilet in the sense that it is "out of order"
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Old 07-11-2006, 16:02   #14
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after all you are only going to do one or two things ( in theory )
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Old 07-11-2006, 16:03   #15
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I would have expected Sid to have started this thread.
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Old 07-11-2006, 16:05   #16
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it wouldn't hurt to ave a third communal toilet for both genders surprising how much use it would get when others are full
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Old 07-11-2006, 16:29   #17
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I met a transvestite at a conference recently. I actually thought he looked quite butch-looking, despite the female clothing and make-up. Anyway, purely by accident I found myself in conversation with him during the break. He asked me where the loos were and instinctively I directed him towards the gents. However, he walked straight past the gents and went into the ladies.
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Old 07-11-2006, 16:40   #18
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I met a transvestite at a conference recently. I actually thought he looked quite butch-looking, despite the female clothing and make-up. Anyway, purely by accident I found myself in conversation with him during the break. He asked me where the loos were and instinctively I directed him towards the gents. However, he walked straight past the gents and went into the ladies.
surely this is wrong? not your post but the transvestite's actions he is not a she he is just wearing the clothes of another gender

as to hermaphodites i have to para-phrase Chubby

"imagine having a c**k and a p*ssy, you'd never need to leave the house"
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Old 07-11-2006, 16:44   #19
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surely this is wrong? not your post but the transvestite's actions he is not a she he is just wearing the clothes of another gender
Well, naturally I didn't probe the matter too closely by making personal inquiries, but for all know he/she could have been in the process of gender transition
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Old 07-11-2006, 16:51   #20
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surely this is wrong? not your post but the transvestite's actions he is not a she he is just wearing the clothes of another gender

as to hermaphodites i have to para-phrase Chubby

"imagine having a c**k and a p*ssy, you'd never need to leave the house"
do you recon theres sensation felt in both parts
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