The World Cup. The Odyssey. Pioneer Day. Why We Still Need to Gather.
There are a lot of reasons to get out of the house this week and next.
Some people traveled or found places to gather and watch the FIFA World Cup. Others are watching Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey with their friends and family to witness its rich themes on the sanctity of humanity’s bonds, or what we owe each other (yes, I’m a big nerd and a bigger fan of the director). Here in Utah and across much of the Intermountain West, Pioneer Day is right around the corner: a holiday that, depending on your story, might mean parades, pie and ice cream, family reunions, fireworks, or maybe just trying to avoid State Street.
LDS Sexual Health, Mormon Mental Health, and the Research Questions We Still Haven’t Asked
Only in March 2026, researchers published the first complete three-dimensional map of the clitoral nervous system.
Think about that for a moment.
For nearly three decades, medicine has had a comparable map of the nerves of the penis. But only this year did scientists produce the first detailed 3D map of the clitoris—an organ whose sole known biological function is pleasure. Researchers hope this new understanding will improve pelvic surgery, sexual function, and women’s health.
Why Community Matters for LDS Therapists, Mormon Mental Health Professionals, and Clinicians Serving Faith Transition
Clients navigating LDS faith transitions may be grieving the loss of a community while trying to preserve family relationships. Others are exploring life after leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-daySaints. Some still consider themselves active members but are wrestling with difficult questions about belief, identity, or belonging. Many identify somewhere in between—as nuanced believers, post-Mormon, ex-Mormon, or simply “Mormon-ish.”