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OldTinHat · 06/04/2024 17:17

...I've seen it all now!

I wonder if I'll receive a letter offering me a prostate exam??

I have no words...
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CanadianJohn · 06/04/2024 17:49

The local health authority was recommending digital rectal exams for "people with prostates".

It seems to me that 'authority' is trying so hard to accommodate the 1% that they are willing to offend the 99%.

But that ship has already sailed, so I chose to be was amused rather than offended, and didn't complain or comment.

Brainworm · 06/04/2024 17:47

I think this is the sensible was forward. Saying 'woman and.....' is probably my preferred option. It beats 'people with a cervix' or 'cis women, trans men and non binary people'.

I don't think many TRAs will be happy with it as it clearly uses the term 'woman' to denote natal women.

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India keeps India Cervix in a jar by the door.

PaperWalkAndTalk · 06/04/2024 17:33

So does this include all women (trans women are women) and people with a cervix too?

Booyhooy · 06/04/2024 17:32

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Yes, but I think he keeps his in a pocket or something.

BunnyOnTheOnion · 06/04/2024 17:30

I don't have any issue with this, it clearly says 'women' which >99% of the people using the service will feel describes them and 'the people with a cervix ' is inclusive for anyone else who doesn't want to define themselves as a woman (but has a cervix). I'd much rather this than for us all be to called 'cervix havers' or similar!

KeinLiebeslied54321 · 06/04/2024 17:22

TinkerTiger · 06/04/2024 17:21

Have you got a prostate?

This letter includes 'women' so I can't get worked up about it

This.

TinkerTiger · 06/04/2024 17:21

Have you got a prostate?

This letter includes 'women' so I can't get worked up about it

User1979289 · 06/04/2024 17:19

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