At Relational Ground, Dominick explores how men’s health, relationships, and societal change intersect through stories, research, and global perspectives. This work examines how cultural norms and systemic barriers shape men’s experiences with reproductive health, family planning, and emotional well-being. From global fertility trends to fathers’ roles in sexual health and the NFL’s platform for men’s health, Relational Ground challenges outdated narratives and offers practical solutions. Its relational approach emphasizes connection—between partners, families, communities, and health systems—as a catalyst for stronger public health and healthier lives. Click the link to visit the Relational Ground Substack. Exemplary blogs are shared below. 
Tying Up Lions
When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion. Using this Ethiopian proverb as a guide, this article explores how resilience emerges through relationships rather than isolation. Drawing on research about ovarian cancer survivors, relational masculinity, and men's health, it argues that social connection, friendship, family, and community are essential sources of strength.
At a time when loneliness and disconnection affect many boys and men, the essay offers a relationship-centered perspective on resilience, wellbeing, and healthy masculinity.
Why Are Young, Childless Men Seeking Vasectomies?
Many young childless men are becoming more politically engaged because politics can provide identity, belonging, purpose, and community. As traditional sources of meaning such as marriage, fatherhood, religion, and civic organizations become less central for many people, political movements can offer a sense of connection and direction during periods of uncertainty and social change.
Yes, The Manosphere Documentary Matters, But What Matters More?
The manosphere isn’t just an internet subculture—it’s filling a gap. This piece explores why the documentary matters, and why the deeper issue is men’s search for connection and belonging.
One Visit, Many Opportunities: Multi-Behavior Interventions for Men’s Health Care
Men and boys often reach primary care late and focused on immediate problems. I argue that multi-behavior interventions for health care providers—supporting screening, advice, and referral in a single visit—are a critical, underused lever for improving men’s health outcomes.
Individualism Under Constraint
Childlessness in the United States is increasingly common, but rarely experienced the same way. Drawing on national surveys, demographic research, and studies of permanent contraception, this essay examines how Americans are navigating fertility, identity, and permanence in an era shaped by economic insecurity, delayed independence, and policy uncertainty.