Men Are From Vulcan, Women Are From Betazed!

We’re watching Star Trek: Enterprise Season 2, Episode 22 “Cogenitor,” but only Jamie has actually watched the episode. During a first contact with some new aliens, Trip learns that their species has a third gender that is institutionally marginalized called "cogenitors." He strikes up a friendship with one of these cogenitors and attempts to convince them they have innate rights to dictate the course of their own life. Meanwhile, Archer is off on a romantic getaway with the captain of the alien ship and Malcolm.... well, the less we say about what that man was up to in this episode, the better.Content Warning: The Enterprise episode we discuss contains themes related to self-harm and suicide.Support and Suicide Prevention Hotlines (US-Based) – Most allow calling and texting. Some also have a chat option via their website.National Suicide Prevention Hotline : Call or text 988 (Note that the LGBTQ+ specific section of the hotline has been removed)Blackline: 1-800-604-5842 (for BIPOC & LGBTQ+)Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 (US) or 1-877-330-6366 (Canada) (for trans people)Wildflower Alliance Peer Support Line: 1-888-407-4515 LGBT National Help Center: 1-888-843-4564For a good resource to learn more about nonbinary identities, we recommend the Taboo Science Podcast’s episode Nonbinary 101: Beyond the BinaryHere’s the screengrab of the movie list shown in the episode that we discuss. Rikermendations:Bill: Black NarcissusMaria: The Fantastic Four: First StepsJamie: Wolf Hall (the tv show) We now have merch! Show your love for EnterpriseSplaining and the cutest beagle ever with a Porthos Appreciation Society shirt!EnterpriseSplaining is proud to be part of the ESO Network.The show is produced by K.O. Myers at Particulate MediaFollow us on BlueSky: @enterprisesplainFollow us on Instagram: @enterprisesplainingLike us on Facebook: EnterpriseSplainingSend us an email: [email protected]