Intersex Character — Tag Meaning
A canonical tag for intersex characters, used in realistic representation contexts and, separately, in some omegaverse and creature settings with non-standard biology. The realistic strand is small but valued; the tag's two uses are usually easy to tell apart from companion tags.
What to Expect From "Intersex Character" Fics
An intersex character within either a grounded identity narrative or a speculative biology framework. Check neighboring tags to see which tradition the work belongs to.
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