Each person is unique in their own way. Apart from our fingerprints, what sets us apart from each other is our experiences, beliefs, and the overall way we interact with the world around us.
However, some people are exceptional cases, like those with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome ( CAIS ). It’s a rare genetic condition where an individual has the same XY chromosomes as males, but their bodies develop as females due to the inability to respond to androgens.
It may sound like a handful, but here’s Jackie Blankenship explaining her condition as she went on a nine-mile run. In just three and a half minutes, she was able to educate the internet with a TikTok post , which you will find below.
This is Jackie Blankenship, a woman living with complete androgen insensitivity syndrome
Intersex woman with XY chromosome smiling outdoors by greenery, wearing black dress and holding checkered purse.
In a recent TikTok post, Jackie shared nine facts about her rare condition
Text explaining complete androgen insensitivity syndrome and having XY chromosomes as an intersex woman with differences.
Text explaining that intersex woman with XY chromosome has female external genitalia and full breast development.
Intersex woman with XY chromosome explains unique body traits including external female features and blind vaginal pouch.
Text excerpt explaining how an intersex woman with XY chromosome and androgen insensitivity syndrome has a body different from others.
Intersex woman with XY chromosome wearing a white dress and holding a clutch, smiling in front of an art installation.
Her video shed light on how unique and complex her life has been
Text stating a person with XY chromosome was born without ovaries, uterus, cervix, or fallopian tubes and has never had a period.
Text excerpt describing an intersex woman with XY chromosome explaining how her body differs due to lack of response to testosterone.
Text slide explaining infertility in intersex women with XY chromosome and complete androgen insensitivity syndrome (CAIS).
Text image showing Fact No. 8 about intersex woman with XY chromosome and height differences compared to family members.
Fact text explaining intersex experiences with surgeries, highlighting differences of intersex woman with XY chromosome.
Watch the entire clip below
@mrsjackieblanks ran 9 miles and for every mile, I shared one fact about my intersex body. Because education shouldn’t come from trauma—but mine did. 💛 Save + share if you learned something new. 🎙 More truths on The Unedited Body—link in bio. #Intersex #IntersexAwareness #CAIS #BodilyAutonomy #MilesWithMeaning #MarathonMom #RunningIsHealing #TheUneditedBody #InformedConsent #MedicalTrauma #Storytime #UnfilteredTruth #LGBTQI ♬ original sound – Jackie | Intersex Advocate
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