If the Supreme Court overturns Roe Vs. Wade and Planned Parenthood Vs. Casey, it could lead to a legitimacy crisis unlike anything we’ve seen. This isn’t politics — it’s math. — In the wake of the leak that showed the U.S. Supreme Court intends to overturn federal abortion protections, the world has reacted with shock and awe. Millions of people are experiencing a troubling collection of emotions right now, ranging from sadness to fear, from rage to despair.

The rise of Christian Nationalism is a serious cause for concern — In 1932, the German Christians were established shortly before Hitler took power in Germany. Once the Führer succeeded in taking over the German Government, The German Christians strongly supported the new Nazi government, embracing nationalism, racism, and anti-Semitism. In response, The Confessing Church was founded to oppose The German Christians…

Why do so many women make noise during sex? — I remember being young and feeling out of place as I navigated the world of sex. I fumbled around like a child who’d just been handed a violin and asked to play Mozart. I think we all were. Puberty is a tough part of life. There’s a lot going on…

Reflections on life, health, and family — I’ve been through numerous challenges in my life that, at the time, seemed insurmountable. From growing up in a household that I’m one of those people who, in my late teens and early twenties, was my own worst enemy. Short-term thinking dominated long-term planning often, but not often enough that…

Updates, revised submission guidelines, and much more. — It’s been quite the year, and both Medium and Sexography have seen some big changes. With Tony Stubblebine at the helm, Medium has transformed itself with the introduction of the Boost program, which promotes human-created stories hand-picked and given a special “boost” to reach more readers. …

How will we forge connections online in the future? — The internet is going through an uncomfortable metamorphosis. It’s akin to the transformation of Western Europe after the military might of the Western Roman Empire collapsed. The decline of central authority left a power vacuum that nobody filled for centuries until Charlemagne built an empire. Even that was short lived…

The Israel-Hamas-Palestine situation is one of the most complicated geopolitical conflicts in history. We must resist turning it into a binary and demanding people pick one side or the other. — I’ve sat and watched both silently and helplessly as a catastrophe and an embarrassment have unfolded over the last week. The travesty and great loss of life in Israel and Palestine are the catastrophe. …

Traditional media and social media have inverted what healthy looks like — it’s time we take it back. — Most of us think we know what a healthy body looks like. After all, they’re everywhere we turn these days, right? …

With the House in disarray, the future of America’s shaky political system is uncertain. — If we were to judge a political system by its responsibility, America is struggling right now. That’s putting it lightly. When I use the word “responsibility,” I mean it in its proper sense — the ability to respond to various situations as they arise. To be responsible is to be…