I'm Not a Lady or an Endo SisterBeing a nonbinary person with endometriosis makes it difficult, if not downright scary, to navigate. When I first joined online endometriosis groups...reactions2comments
Women Are Coding Video Games To Raise Awareness About MenstruationWhen you think about video games, you probably think of power-ups instead of periods. After all, only 21% of video game protagonists...reactionscomments
Stigma and EndometriosisWomen fight every day to receive a diagnosis of endometriosis. Despite this, it takes most women an average of 8 to 10...reactionscomments
Dismissed By Your DoctorMaybe you went to an appointment with the hope and anticipation that they can answer your questions about your recent health struggles...reactionscomments
What to Expect When Dating Someone With EndometriosisIt’s a tale as old as dating apps. You’ve been casually meeting some new human beings for a while, going on a...reactionscomments
Four Affirmations That Help Keep Me GroundedWhen I am having an endo flare, my abdomen isn't the only thing that hurts. Endometriosis can impact my entire body, including...reactions1comment
Stress and EndometriosisResearch has shown endometriosis is linked to higher levels of stress, anxiety, and depression compared to healthy women. Furthermore, increased levels of...reactionscomments
How I’m Doing One Year After Excision SurgeryI am one year post my second excision, and while my pain is reduced, I still struggle in some significant ways. Before...reactionscomments
Preparing for an Imaging AppointmentFor many of us with endometriosis, needing imaging is common. Whether it is an MRI, a CT scan, or an ultrasound, here...reactions2comments
Endometriosis and the Service-User MovementAn experience that you’ll come across time and time again with endometriosis patients is that they’ve felt ignored, misunderstood, or outright dismissed...reactionscomments
Starting Supplements for Endometriosis SymptomsYou'll do almost anything to eliminate the pain and discomfort from endometriosis. At times it can feel like it's holding you back...reactionscomments
How To Manage Endometriosis When You Live By YourselfI have a confession: I love living alone, and I get to choose what to watch, like reruns of Sex And The...reactions1comment
Why Self-Advocacy is KeyThroughout the years I’ve been managing endometriosis, I have become skilled at self-advocacy. I am persistent about getting doctor appointments, researching, listening...reactions4comments
Endometriosis, Inflammation, and Hot TeaDrinking hot tea is one of the few things I found comforting when I started suffering from endometriosis. Being a Southern woman...reactions8comments
How to Have More Regular Bowel MovementsMany people struggle with constipation. Living in the rushed world that we do, combined with the great amounts of processed foods that...reactions11comments
How To Manage Emotions When the Pills Won’t WorkLately, the medication I take to manage certain endometriosis symptoms is leaving me very deflated. I have been on the pill form...reactions1comment
Women’s Health 101: Understanding the Basics with Dr. SheridanWe’re celebrating Women’s Health Month, so I’m going to be talking about some subjects that are typically associated with “women’s health.” But...reactionscomments
LGBTQ+ People Struggle With Medical InequitiesIt is pride month and people around the world are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Unfortunately, some doctors continue to ignore transgender, nonbinary...reactions2comments
Getting an Emotional Support AnimalA year into the pandemic, my anxiety, depression, and chronic pain were at all-time highs. I'd had my first excision surgery to...reactions6comments
What I Do When I Feel So Angry With My Body and Illness"I hate my body and this chronic illness life, and I will never get better," I say to myself as I look...reactions7comments
