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...reactionscomments
How to Find a Good Endometriosis GynecologistWhen it was time to start seeing a gynecologist, I simply made an appointment with the doctor that my older sister went...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
Dismissed by Your FamilyWhat do you do when the people closest to you dismiss you and your daily health struggles? It’s nothing short of heartbreaking...reactions10comments
Endometriosis and IntimacyEndometriosis, and all that comes along with it, isn’t exactly the most romantic experience. I mean, pick any of the many less-than-attractive...reactions2comments
Endometriosis and Autoimmune DiseasesWhile not officially classified as an autoimmune disease, there are many doctors and other health professionals who support and recognize endometriosis as...reactions1comment
What to Do When You Feel Like Giving UpYou've tried everything you can think of, but no relief seems to be in sight. Diet change, surgeries, medicines, supplements. You have...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
Combatting Hereditary Fears for My DaughtersAs I’ve gotten older and finally been able to manage the “worst” of my endometriosis symptoms, more and more I find myself...reactionscomments
The Anti-Inflammatory Approach to Eating for EndometriosisEating for endometriosis can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Often my clients come to me having cut out...reactionscomments
Endo Life in the SummerSummertime is all about swimming, hiking, and enjoying activities outdoors. But endometriosis can make summertime anything but carefree. We want to enjoy...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
The 2024 Social Health Awards ProgramEditorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactionscomments
Talking About Painful SexA common symptom of endometriosis is pain during sex. Not only can sex be painful, but there can be shame and guilt...reactionscomments
How I Learned To Say "I Don't Owe You A Baby."Three years ago, I was a guest at a beautiful summer wedding, in a long-term relationship with someone I loved very much...reactions1comment
Five Things To Consider if You Have Chronic Bladder Pain With EndoFor many of us with endo, if we get pain in the bladder or urethra or have problems urinating, we naturally might...reactions3comments
Do We Need to Bid Farewell to Alcohol?"Wine is good for us." "Alcohol is bad for us." I don’t know about you, but I get confused. Which is it?...reactions2comments
Never Accept “I Don’t Know” When Seeking a DiagnosisNavigating an endometriosis diagnosis can be incredibly challenging. For many of us, it will involve a myriad of doctors' appointments and disappointing...reactions2comments
What Does Endometriosis Pain Feel Like?Endometriosis pain is debilitating. In fact, according to our 2020 Endometriosis In America survey, 94 percent of respondents have experienced painful periods...reactions3comments
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...reactions5comments
