Tweens

A tween is the name given in the Star's Reach universe to somebody born with hermaphroditism. The prevalence of hermaphrodites has increased due to various environmental factors including pollution.

Some tweens can father and/or give birth to children. Some can even impregnate themselves. Others are sterile.

Tweens count as men, according to the Priestesses, but some tweens have managed to live as women. The social status of tweens outside of Meriga is not known.