Yes I do want to get nitpicky about it. My understanding is; mammals start out on a default developmental program that leads to what one would call feminine traits. In the presence of testosterone hormones and receptors, parts of that developmental program are masculinized. That’s a graded process in which things can go in unusual ways. Still, the number of sexes, if we want to put a number on it, is 2, with some caveats.
If you want to make a case why is it not 2 but 1, 3, 4, 5, or 6, please do go ahead, I would genuinely love to hear your thoughts. Just please don’t let your answer be “it’s not 2, it’s more complex than that.” Pick a number.
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