As for the kinky contingency, therapists agree that including components of BDSM — the collective term for bondage, discipline, dominance, sadism, and masochism — into our sexual endeavors is perfectly healthy. Whether we’re talking an erotic fantasy, or a staged role play complete with whips and chains, “It’s a natural part of sexuality,” says Courtney Watson, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who is pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Sexuality....

I am a “Cafeteria Catholic.” I have owned that supposedly derogatory term ever since my faith journey led to my middle-age conversion to Catholicism. By and large, my beliefs are consistent with church doctrine and with the views expressed by Pope Francis. Like the Pope, I believe in environmental stewardship, justice for the poor, support for immigrants and refugees, and the abolishment of the death penalty. Basically, I believe in fairness....

Many of us have seen the Ukraine president over the past few days as he fights to keep Russians from overtaking the country. He’s made some bold and brave decisions, and his actions are being watched all over the world. But while this may be the first many of us are paying attention to Zelenskyy, he’s certainly not new to the spotlight. Whispers started on Twitter that the Ukrainian president voiced an animated character once....