Being Reminded of What Chronic Pain Looks LikeChronic pain hasn't been a symptom of my partner's endometriosis for a long time. It used to be a everyday experience for her, but she know manages it with diet...reactionscomments
Sex Ed Programs Leave Behind Teens With EndometriosisI'm an adult, but I'm still playing catch-up with my sex education. Now that I am learning about reproductive health, I can look back on my teenage years with new...reactionscomments
Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder When You Have EndometriosisHere in the Sunshine State of Florida, the temperatures seem to blaze hotter each year. The dog days of summer can cause seasonal affective disorder (SAD). People with endometriosis may...reactionscomments
A How-To Guide for Self-AdvocacyAfter the initial shock of a chronic disease diagnosis, questions arise. What does this mean? How do I manage the symptoms? Can I afford my treatments and appointments? It feels...reactionscomments
Are Your Comfort Foods Making Your Flare Ups Worse?When I'm in the middle of an endo flare, I sometimes find it hard to get out of bed. People with chronic illnesses like endometriosis often struggle with stress and...reactions1comment
Having Hope on a Fertility JourneyI know how overwhelming it can be when life takes unexpected turns, especially when you come to the fertility scene later in life, like in your 40s, and have been...reactionscomments
Advocating for Yourself With Your DoctorThe process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with endometriosis often have a lengthy journey between when they first begin experiencing symptoms...reactions1comment
Finding Pleasure When Orgasms HurtIf you have endometriosis, penetrative sex may feel uncomfortable. Many people living with endometriosis explore different forms of intimacy, like cunnilingus or masturbation. But what can you do when orgasms...reactionscomments
Letting Go of Perfection on My Fertility JourneyI've always considered myself a pretty organized person. As a kid, getting new binders for school was like a little slice of heaven for me. As an adult, I get...reactionscomments
Dating is Hard With EndoDating. If you have been in the dating scene lately, you know it is legitimately a crap shoot. It’s almost impossible to meet someone organically. At 39 I’m not going...reactions2comments
From Teen to Adult: My Endo Pain Management ExperiencesI have been battling endometriosis for 20 years now. Endometriosis was only the beginning of my chronic health issues. This condition led me to different pain management clinics throughout my...reactionscomments
How to Make Your Own Heating PadOne of my go-to tools for managing my flares is my heating pad. Heating pads are excellent for healing muscle aches and pains. Did you know you can make your...reactionscomments
Avoiding Endo Flares While Traveling AboardTraveling can be an exhilarating experience, but for individuals living with chronic conditions, like endometriosis, careful planning and consideration are crucial. My partner, who has endometriosis, and I are currently...reactionscomments
Anyone Can Benefit from TherapyThe thought of going into an office, lying on a couch, and telling someone your deepest darkest secrets, your traumas, might terrify some people. Thankfully, therapy has changed over the...reactionscomments
Tentatively Celebrating Reduced SymptomsIt makes me nervous to even write this article, but that’s exactly why I’m writing it. I’m certain I’m not the only person with endometriosis who has come to a...reactionscomments
Don't Dismiss Those Migraine SymptomsMigraine is a common comorbidity with endometriosis. In fact, a 2021 National Institutes of Health study shows that nearly thirty percent of women with endometriosis (The study only included cisgender...reactions16comments
Saving for Fertility Treatments: A Budgeting JourneyBudgeting has never been my thing. The idea of restrictions and limitations always made me cringe. Plus, I never seemed to prioritize the time and effort needed to create and...reactionscomments
How Following My Partner’s Endo Diet Keeps Me HealthyLiving with a partner who has endometriosis has provided me with valuable insights into the impact of diet and lifestyle on managing this condition. I have previously shared how following...reactionscomments
Considerations: My Life Since My HysterectomyBack in late 2018, my doctor and I together made the decision to take the next step in dealing with my endometriosis. While a hysterectomy is not a cure for...reactionscomments
What Puncturing My Lung Taught Me About Endo and GaslightingNot long ago, I slipped in the shower, landed on my ribs on the metal handle of the bathtub, broke three ribs, and punctured a lung. Two of my ribs...reactionscomments
