Managing Endo While Trans NonbinaryNavigating endometriosis can be challenging enough on its own. Add being trans nonbinary and the struggle can worsen. Kai Preston, a 20-year-old trans nonbinary lesbian in New York, knows this...reactions5comments
The Link Between Endometriosis and TraumaI hate having endometriosis. Always have, and always will. I wish I didn't have to worry about bleeding through my clothes, cry over the fact I can't seem to get...reactions3comments
Traveling With My Partner and EndoMy partner and I are currently on a trip, slowly traveling across a few Greek islands. So far it has been beautiful, blue, hot, and relaxing, but also not without...reactionscomments
Should I Use a Menstrual Cup if I Have Endometriosis?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...reactions1comment
2 Habits to a Healthier Holiday SeasonThe holiday season is upon us. While it may be the happiest time of year, it’s not always the healthiest time of year. We’re surrounded by food that may be...reactions1comment
Surviving an Endo FlareLearning to manage an endo flare-up is challenging and can take a toll on your mind, body, and spirit. There are lots of ways to make it work more comfortably...reactionscomments
The Nearly Invisible Battle with EndometriosisI may look healthy, but am I really? Endometriosis, in short, is a disease in which the uterus lining grows outside the uterus on other bodily organs. While this condition...reactionscomments
Sex After a Hysterectomy: My ExperienceWhen I was approaching my hysterectomy, one of the issues at the forefront of my concern was sex. I was mainly concerned that having a hysterectomy would adversely impact my...reactionscomments
When You Finally Find a Doctor Who Listens but Fear Creeps In"This is too good to be true?" I thought to myself as I left my new gynecologist appointment. Have you ever had a thought or feeling like that after a...reactionscomments
How I Explain Endometriosis Pain to Someone Without EndoA podcast host recently interviewed me for a segment about endometriosis pain. Specifically, she wanted me to describe my symptoms in a way that the non-endo crowd could understand. I...reactions5comments
Working Towards a Healthier Evening RoutineI have never been a big TV watcher. I would watch a show here and there, but I wasn’t one to sit down on the couch for hours at a...reactions3comments
Endometriosis 101: A Reading ListWhen 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...reactions1comment
Struggling With the Loneliness That Endometriosis BringsThere are different kinds of loneliness. There’s the one that can afflict us during specific festivities of the year if we don't have a "typical" family dynamic or if we...reactions5comments
Accompany Your Loved One on Their Treatment JourneyThere isn’t currently a be-all and end-all cure for endometriosis, but there are numerous treatment options someone with the condition can choose to help their pain, fertility, or other symptoms...reactionscomments
What No Longer Having a Period Has Been LikeAs I approach this upcoming anniversary, it got me thinking about when I had my period. I started reading over some of my posts on here that I wrote in...reactionscomments
Guest Post: Research Opportunity From Stellenbosch UniversityWe are excited to share a guest post from researcher Cheryl Eder, Ph.D. candidate at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. My name is Cheryl Eder, and I am currently a...reactionscomments
Fat Patients With Endometriosis Face a Double Whammy of Medical StigmaMost 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...reactions6comments
My Thoughts on Everything CBD: What Has WorkedI've been a CBD fan since before it became a fad. I'm the sort of person whose eyes light up whenever a new product pops up with this wonderful ingredient...reactions3comments
Body Image During PregnancyI’m going broke just trying to keep up with my ever-changing bra size. I’ve gone through three rounds of new bras, and I pray that this round takes me through...reactionscomments
The Mirena Coil and EndometriosisThe Mirena coil (IUS or intrauterine system) is a form of contraception. It consists of a small, plastic T-shaped device that is placed directly into the uterus (womb) by a...reactionscomments
