Laken Brooks

If you have endometriosis, you’ve probably heard many coping suggestions. When I first realized I had endo, I remember being overwhelmed by Facebook comments and text messages suggesting everything from...

If you’re struggling with painful endometriosis flares, you may have already booked an appointment with your gynecologist. Have you considered contacting a dentist, too? How is endometriosis, a condition that...

If you have endometriosis, you may struggle to afford pads and tampons. Most menstruating people lose around 2 ounces of blood during their period, and endometriosis can cause you to...

Editors Note: This article mentions sensitive topics such as miscarriage. When I open my inbox during the first week of May, the subject lines make me cringe. Food delivery services...

During the Covid-19 pandemic, many people embraced outdoor activities as an escape from quarantine. Being in nature can have positive effects on your mind and your body since the great...

If you’ve found yourself waiting in a line to use the bathroom, you’re not alone. In 1987, a man and his wife parted ways to use the restroom after they’d...

Editors Note: This article references body image, weight stigma, and bullying. Last month, I was scrolling through Instagram when a post caught my eye. The photographer was taking a mirror...

When I first told my psychiatrist how I felt exhausted and anxious during my period, she recommended that I create a "Period Playlist" as a self-care tool. "It's not like...

Over the past several years, "What's in my bag" videos and pictures have trended online. In these posts, people empty out the contents of their purses or backpack to provide...

In many ways, the digital age has changed how we menstruate. We can’t use phone apps to cure our symptoms or take away our pain. However, we can use different...

When I feel those telltale cramps, there isn’t much that can provide me with relief. One thing that helps me is applying a hot water bottle or a heating pad...

During my very first period at ten years old, I bled through several super-absorbent pads. Heavy bleeding became a hallmark of my periods, and it was the first warning sign...

When I first suspected that I might have endometriosis, I felt adrift. After all, endometriosis remains a misunderstood condition. Many people feel the pressure to remain silent about menstrual pains...

Most endometriosis patients face a vicious cycle of doctors discrediting their pain. For a fat person, a doctor’s visit may be discouraging at best and dehumanizing at worst. Endometriosis is...

When I’m sick, the last thing I want to do is spend time standing over a hot stove. Nonetheless, it’s important to eat well during flare-ups. Endometriosis patients often struggle...

Before reading this article, you may consider referring to these vocabulary terms: Because health researchers tend to label menstrual illnesses as "women's diseases," some trans people may not recognize their...

If you’ve ever menstruated, you may have accepted your pain as an unfortunate inevitability. Women are often encouraged to keep silent about their menstrual complications. This gender bias is rooted...