Trans woman sues OB-GYN for refusing treatment of male genitalia
Jessica Yaniv, now known as Jessica Simpson, is a Canadian transgender activist who gained attention in 2018 after filing human rights complaints against beauticians who refused to perform a Brazilian wax on her male genitalia. She demanded thousands in damages, but the court ruled against her, stating the estheticians weren’t trained for male anatomy and accused Simpson of targeting minority women and showing hostility toward certain groups.
Simpson has since filed numerous complaints, including against a fire department for refusing to assist her out of the bath after repeated non-emergency calls, and more recently against a gynecologist who allegedly denied her care because she was transgender. She claimed this was discrimination, though she still had male genitalia at the time and did not require gynecological treatment.
Critics argue that gynecologists specialize in female reproductive health, not male anatomy, and that trans patients should seek care from trained specialists. While Simpson says she was hurt by the refusal, experts and critics stress the issue is about medical competence, not discrimination.
The case has sparked strong public reactions, with some seeing it as a push for rights and others as a misuse of the system. The broader question remains: should medical care prioritize identity over anatomy? Let us know your thoughts and share this story to keep the conversation going.
