My Sex Diary: Part 1I couldn’t physically have sex until after my first laparoscopic surgery in my mid-20s. My initial attempts weren’t simply uncomfortable, they were excruciating. I told my doctor there was a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
5 Surprising Things About EndometriosisEven though endometriosis occurs in around 10 percent of those with a uterus, it’s still not well understood. “Unfortunately, like many things in women’s health, it is under funded and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Endometriosis Causes Bladder PainI had chronic bladder pain for the first seven years of my sexually-active life. Some of my symptoms included pressure, painful urination, and always feeling like I had to pee...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Tried CBD Oil: Part 2Read Part 1 here I was very skeptical of CBD, the (legal) non-psychoactive cousin to marijuana that is supposed to ease inflammation. When it made even a slight dent in...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Tell Every Doctor About My EndometriosisI recently went to the chiropractor to address some neck pain. "Do you have any other physical complaints?" she asked. I sighed before going into my condensed endometriosis spiel. I...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Tried CBD Oil: Part 1It seems like CBD is taking over. I get Google alerts telling me this cannabis compound can be found in everything from coffee to cat food. I am dubious of...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endo and Work: Sometimes You Have To Sit Under Your DeskI work from home now, but I haven’t always had the freedom to take breaks and write wherever I wanted. I used to sit at a desk inside an office...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Have Sex Before DinnerI have a lot of stomach issues. And while my worst menstrual cramps save themselves for my period, I can upset my digestive tract the entire month. When I share...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Why I Love Road TripsWhen I go on vacation or visit family, I prefer to hop in the car. My husband and I will drive 18 hours to get to our destination. Why? Because...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
3 Reasons Why I Love Period PantiesI can't always predict the exact day my period will start. It's usually within a three-day window, but I also have about a week of menstrual cramps that make it feel like...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 3Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here The low-FODMAP diet not only reduced my bloating, but it helped me pinpoint one of my main menstrual cramp triggers: soy additives...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 2Read Part 1 here After familiarizing myself with low and high-FODMAP foods, and downloading the Monash University app, I headed to the grocery store to fill up on approved items...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Meditation Helped Me Change My Relationship To PainSome part of my body hurts pretty much all the time. Usually it’s not so bad that I can’t get on with my day, but right before my period it...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 1Gastrointestinal problems are very common in women with endometriosis. Probably two-thirds of patients have intestinal cramping, diarrhea, constipation, or painful bowel movements, Dr. Ken Sinervo, medical director at the Center...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How Living in The Mountains Adversely Affected My Immune SystemWhile I'm normally a Midwest sea-level gal, my husband and I decided to spend a year living in Colorado. Our apartment sat at 9,000 feet. When you're above 5,000 feet...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It’s Not Just Male Doctors Who Dismiss Female PainDoctors, often male, are notorious for dismissing female pain. Throughout history, women have been labeled hysterical for pretty much everything. But the first surgeon to diagnose and treat my endometriosis was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What to Say When Non-Endo Friends Complain About Their PeriodsNone of my close friends have endometriosis, so it’s hard for me not to roll my eyes when they complain about their one or two days of period cramps. I used...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Endo WardrobePeople with endometriosis spend a lot of time in a state of discomfort. Whether it's the start of my period, ovulation, or my PMS-week, you can assume some part of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
5 Positives Endometriosis Has Given MeIt's easy to dwell on all the bad that comes with endometriosis: constant cramps, fatigue, painful sex... But if I didn't have a chronic condition, I don't think I would...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
