What is biological sex?
President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14168, "Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government," defines sex as an "individual’s immutable biological classification as either male or female."
How do I know what my biological sex is?
Biological sex is not the same thing as what’s listed on your birth certificate or driver’s license. Biological sex can only be determined through chromosomal and hormonal analysis, visual examination of your genitals, and imaging studies, all of which must be conducted by a licensed healthcare professional who has expertise in diagnosing differences in sex development (DSD).
What if I undergo testing and my doctor determines that my biological sex is not the same as the sex on my birth certificate?
This is not uncommon. A person may spend their entire life thinking they are a man, only to learn that their chromosomes, hormone levels, and/or internal organs indicate otherwise. Unfortunately, if this turns out to be the case for you, President Trump's Executive Order compels you to begin living your life as the woman you were born to be. President Trump's Executive Order asserts that sex is an immutable biological classification; you don't get to change it just because your parents mistakenly thought you were a boy when you were born.
That's certainly a possibility. Approximately 1.7% of people in the United States are intesex. That's close to 6 million people who are neither male nor female. Unfortunately, if you're intersex, you no longer exist in the eyes of the federal government (except when it comes to paying taxes). Passports only have two options: male or female. Forms at your local hospital only have two options: male or female. Bathrooms only have two options: male or female. Locker rooms only have two options: male or female. So, if you're intersex, you won't be able to travel outside the U.S., go to the gym, or use the bathroom outside your own home.
What if I learn that I am intersex?
How can I prove what my biological sex is?
The only valid form of proof is The Pissport, signed and dated by a physician within the past 12 months. You will need to undergo a comprehensive chromosomal and hormonal analysis, a visual examination of your genitals, and one or more imaging studies of your internal organs. Every component of the testing listed on The Pissport must be completed. This testing will not be covered by health insurance and will be both invasive and expensive. However, this is a small price to pay for access to bathrooms.
How do I use my Pissport?
When you attempt to enter an "intimate space" designated for men or women -- for example, a bathroom, locker room, or single-sex sauna -- you will need to present your Pissport to a Pissport Control Officer stationed at the door. If you are unable or unwilling to provide proof that your biological sex aligns with the intimate space you are attempting to enter, the Pissport Control Officer will not grant you entry.
How will President Trump's Executive Order be enforced?
Enforcement of President Trump’s Executive Order will require a substantial investment on the part of both the public and private sectors. Institutions cannot choose to enforce President Trump's Executive Order selectively based on whether a person looks like a man or a woman. Institutions also cannot rely on birth certificates, since many transgender people have been able to have their original birth certificates changed. The only way an institution can ensure its compliance and reduce the risk they'll be sued for selectively enforcing the mandate based on someone's protected characteristics is to require proof of biological sex from every person before they can enter multi-stall bathrooms and locker rooms. Institutions that fail to comply will jeopardize all Federal funding. Locker rooms and multi-stall bathrooms that do not have a Pissport Control Officer stationed outside at all times must either be converted to a single-person space or closed entirely.
What can I do if I'm denied entry into an "intimate space" by someone other than a Pissport Control Officer?
If someone denies you entry into a bathroom or locker room because of a perceived personal characteristic like sex, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice to report a civil rights violation. Biological sex can only be determined through chromosomal and hormonal analysis, visual examination of your genitals, and imaging studies, all of which must be conducted by a licensed healthcare professional who has expertise in diagnosing differences in sex development (DSD). Unless every person attempting to enter the intimate space was required to present proof of their biological sex at the time you attempted entry, any effort to single you out for enforcement of President Trump's Executive Order may constitute a violation of your civil rights.
How can I get a copy of The Pissport?
You can download The Pissport here:
How can I get a copy of The Pissport?
You can download and print The Pissport here:
You have rights!
If someone denies you entry into a bathroom or locker room because of a perceived personal characteristic like sex, you may file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice to report a civil rights violation. Unless every person attempting to enter an intimate space is required to present proof of their biological sex at the time you attempt entry, any effort to single you out because of a perceived physical characteristic like sex may constitute a violation of your civil rights.