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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
