Intersex participants in Second Life shared their stories to connect with each other and practice taking risks that they may have not outside of virtual space. 

Second Life is a virtual world where people create avatars, interact with each other, and build community. The online platform remains a popular place for people who want to reimagine embodiment and transgress societal norms. 

For the last 18 years, Dr. Cary Costello has conducted a longitudinal research study inside Second Life, interviewing upwards of 148 intersex people. In addition to being a researcher, Costello is also a participant who engages with and provides support to the intersex community.