🏳️‍🌈 In this episode of “Queer Story”, historical and personal perspectives on HIV/AIDS and intersexuality are discussed. The lively stories and the interview with Charlotte Wunn from the association “Intergeschlechtliche Menschen Bundesverband” offer a unique insight into the challenges and triumphs of queer people, and highlight the need for an inclusive approach in society.

In conversation: psychologist Jaques Kohl, Bernd Gaiser and Charlotte Wunn from the Federal Association of Intersex People

Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. We have also translated this podcast into other languages with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to it in your native language.

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🪩 Chapter

00:00:00 Introduction to Queer Story Podcast

00:01:24 Three Main Topics: Pathologizing Queerness, AIDS Crisis, Intersex Treatment

00:03:48 Throwback: Homosexuality Removed from Mental Illness List in 1992

00:06:39 Conversion Therapy Ban in Germany

00:11:13 Special Health Needs of Queer Community

00:18:38 History of HIV/AIDS Spread

00:20:54 Personal Experience During AIDS Crisis in Germany

00:29:04 Comparing AIDS and Coronavirus Pandemics

00:31:12 History of Intersex Treatment in Germany

00:35:04 Finding Competent Doctors for Intersex Individuals

00:36:11 Changes in Intersex Treatment Over the Years

00:39:44 What Still Needs to Change for Intersex Acceptance

00:41:42 Conclusion of Queer Story Season

📔 Summary of this episode

This episode of queer story begins with a narrative about the spread of HIV/AIDS in the 1980s. Our guests describe the fear and uncertainty that accompanied the spread of the disease, as well as the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. The stories reflect the hysteria and fears that prevailed during this time, as well as the efforts of activists such as Rosa von Praunheim who pushed for education and prevention.

As the episode progresses, the topic of intersex is addressed. Flo and Meili discuss the history and current challenges for intersex people. In an interview with Charlotte Wunn from the “Intergeschlechtliche Menschen Bundesverband” association, we talk about the diversity of gender identities and the need for inclusive and respectful treatment in society.

Through the conversations in this episode, we not only offer a historical look back at the progress and setbacks in the fight against HIV/AIDS and for intersex rights, but we also focus on the current challenges and the need for further action to promote acceptance and equality.

🎙️About

Queer Story is a production of BosePark Productions from Berlin. This podcast was translated with the help of artificial intelligence so that you can listen to the episode in your native language. We originally recorded it in 2021, then only in German. We really wanted to try out the possibility of speaking with our voices in your language. So bear with us if we still have an awkward way of speaking sometimes. We are very interested to hear what you think. If you have any comments or questions, please write to us at [email protected] 

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