How I Became a Morning PersonFor several years, the fatigue that often comes with endometriosis has effected my mornings. Four years ago, I was so tired in...reactionscomments
Advice for Couples Following a Restrictive DietJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
There's More to Sex than PenetrationSex is an important part of a relationship. But for endometriosis sufferers, sex can be very painful, especially penetrative sex. During the...reactionscomments
When Endometriosis Causes Infertility or Pregnancy ComplicationsFor women who want children, there is nothing more emotionally devastating than issues getting and staying pregnant. When it comes to trying...reactionscomments
How a New Mattress Helped My Hip and Back PainI really like sleeping. But I'm like goldilocks when it comes to mattresses. Most are too hard or too soft. They're too...reactionscomments
Elimination Diets Are Hard Work – That’s Why It’s Important To Do Them as a TeamAn elimination diet is a diet protocol that attempts to isolate and identify certain foods that cause a reaction is someone, but...reactionscomments
Approaching My 1 Year Post-Hysterectomy AnniversaryIt’s coming up to the 1st anniversary of my total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. Not usually something to celebrate, I’m sure, but...reactionscomments
The Unusual Coping Mechanisms That Come from Living with EndometriosisMost people describe themselves as “completely normal”, when in reality, what does normal even mean? And also, who is so perfectly average...reactionscomments
Weekends Without AlcoholI’ve never been a big drinker. Sure, I drank in college, at work happy hours and with friends on the weekend, but...reactionscomments
The Good and Bad of Exercise For My EndoEveryone agrees that exercise is good for both physical and mental health. And a recent study shows it may even reduce the...reactionscomments
Where I’m At in The Next Phase Of My Health JourneyYou might remember that a while ago I talked about taking my health journey to the next level. I had pain-free periods...reactionscomments
How We Started To Understand Endometriosis As A CoupleJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactionscomments
My Experience of Menstrual Health EducationEndometriosis UK recently ran a campaign highlighting menstrual education in UK schools. Thousands of women shared their experiences of what they had...reactionscomments
Prepping for My HysterectomyIt's been a few months since I've written a new post for this site. This is because I actually finally bit the...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Awareness Starts with Better Sex EducationI don’t know about you, but I didn’t have great sex education when I was in high school. Sure, I was told...reactionscomments
Chronically Ill and In QuarantineWhen you have a chronic illness, being stuck inside is a familiar feeling. Things like being unable to see friends and family...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Supporting Your Partner When Endometriosis Is Bringing Them DownEndometriosis is a very physical condition, causing severe pain and heavy bleeding, prolonged cramping, and even infertility. But the symptoms don't stop...reactionscomments
Finding Support When Wondering If You Can Have A ChildI was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 21, and I spent almost every day of the following 7 years wondering if...reactionscomments
