Prologue
Generations ago, in the year 2020 a global pandemic called Coronavirus ravaged all of planet earth. It was not violent or fast or shocking, but it was world changing. In the early days, no one could predict how a seemingly mild virus would change the world forever. The entire planet looked to the United States of America and the World Health Organization for guidance.
The immediate response to the virus involved worldwide lock-downs to stop the spread. Everyone sheltered in place. The earliest consequence of which, was a global economic crisis. The next issue was the baby boom of 2021 and population expansion. High population coupled with a crippled economy and food supply chain led to worldwide turmoil. The stage was set for global change.
In subsequent years population limits were mandated and embraced in all developed nations. It was universally accepted that, as a species, we needed to limit procreation. Gene research accelerated and soon advanced to the point that humans found new ways to shape their future. Drastic measures were taken to avoid extreme hardship.
These world shaping events changed viewpoints across all levels of society. Concessions occurred that, only a decade earlier, would have been considered heinous, possibly even criminal. Advancements in gene editing research, along with new societal views led to the adoption of, in utero gene modification. This is the story of what happens when humans interfere in natural human reproduction. No one could have predicted how this chain of events would empower women to rule over men.
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Chapter 1: On Future Earth Erections are Strictly Regulated
"Asher, are you alright? You don't seem to be yourself today. You're usually so positive and happy," said Abigail.
Asher looked across the dinner table and frowned. He said, "Oh, it's nothing mother, I'm fine."
Abigail took a drink of her water and shook her head. She said, "No, no, Asher. I'm your mother. I know you as well as you know yourself. Tell me what's wrong."
Asher sat quietly for a moment. He looked at his mother and then back to his plate. He said quietly, "Something is wrong with me, down there."
Abigail cocked her head sideways and said, "Down where?"
Asher's face turned slightly pink and he said, "Mother, it's embarrassing."
Abigail raised her eyebrows. She said, "Oh, you mean your testicles have been aching?"
Asher shot Abigail a look and he said, "Mother!"
Abigail smiled wryly and said, "Well, am I wrong?"
Asher looked down at his plate again. Finally he muttered, "No, you're right."
Abigail reassured her son, "Don't worry Asher, that simply means you are a man now. You turned eighteen almost six months ago."
Asher looked back at his mother and said, "We learned about it in health class but I didn't think, I didn't think the feeling would be so strong."
Abigail said, "Don't worry honey. It's your body's natural transition into adulthood. That feeling is what drives you to procreate. It's natural for all males."
Asher said, "Yes, they taught the boys that, but they didn't teach us what to do about it."
Abigail said, "That's right. It's your teacher's job to tell you about maturing. It's my job to help you deal with it."
Asher had a concerned look, "Your job?"
Abigail smiled and said, "Of course dear. It's the world health organization's decree of 2022. Any male child born after the year 2039 has an erection inhibitor molecule intertwined in their DNA. At birth it's linked to their mother. I'm your mother, therefore I'm the only person on the planet right now who can, uh, take care of your ache."
Asher was now officially alarmed. He said, "An erection inhibitor? What's that supposed to mean?"
Abigail said, "Don't worry dear. I'll tell you what, help me clean up the kitchen and then I'll take you upstairs and show you."
Asher said, "I don't like the sounds of that at all. What are you going to do? Is it painful?"
Abigail stood and picked up her empty plate. She smiled and said, "On the contrary Asher. I'm certain you will find the experience quite pleasurable."
Soon Asher and his mother were ascending the stairs. Abigail said, "Go in your room and I'll be there in a minute."
A few minutes later Abigail stepped in Asher's open doorway. She was carrying a towel and a bottle of oil. Asher was lying on his bed. Abigail said, "Okay honey. I need you to take off your clothes."
Asher was shocked, "What?"
Abigail placed the towel and bottle of oil on the night stand and said, "Don't worry sweetheart, you don't have anything I haven't seen."
Asher said, "No, I don't want to."
Abigail said, "Well, it's up to you honey. The ache is going to get stronger each day."
Asher remained quiet. Abigail said, "Well then, maybe another day," she turned to walk out.
Asher said, "No, mom, I don't want to wait. I can't sleep at night, I can't focus during the day."
Abigail smiled sweetly and said, "Okay then, take your clothes off and lay right back down."
Asher decided his need for relief was more important than any embarrassment. After all, Abigail was his mother. He rolled off his bed and began removing his clothes. He couldn't bring himself to look at his mother. Her kept his eyes cast down.
Soon Asher was back on his bed, stark naked. Abigail sat next to her son on the bed. She said, "Asher, what exactly did they teach you in health class? Do you know what causes you to ache?"
Asher still didn't look at his mother. He said quietly, "I think so, but I'm not sure. I mean we were all joking about it. I didn't really pay attention."
Abigail said, "Well, it can be a sensitive topic for young men. You don't understand it and you don't want to learn about it with all your friends."
Asher smiled weakly and finally looked at his mother. He said, "Yeah, you're right."
Abigail said, "Don't worry honey, it's just you and me now. I'll teach you everything you need to know."
Asher nodded and said, "Okay."
Abigail continued, "Just so you know sweetheart, I'm going to be touching your genitals."
Asher looked down at his penis laying against his leg. He said, "Okay."
Abigail said, "In order for me to take away the ache, I need to help you release a buildup of fluid."
Asher looked up at his mother as he listened intently.
Abigail continued, "Now, in order to release your fluid, I'll have to help you produce an erection. Do you know what that is?"
Asher shook his head silently.