Our Pain Deserves To Be Taken SeriouslyI got my first period when I was 12, around the same time as my older sister. While she slapped a pad...reactionscomments
Self-Pleasure and EndometriosisI have written about sex and endometriosis, and in particular, partnered sex. But what about solo sex? Self-pleasure is a great way...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Allergies: How The Low-Histamine Diet Helped MeGrowing up, I never had allergies — seasonal or otherwise. I sailed through childhood and my 20s with nary an itchy, puffy...reactionscomments
For My Endo-Sisters with IBSIt’s not uncommon for endometriosis to be misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Both come with abdominal pain, bloating, and a host...reactionscomments
I Went Back to The Pill and Became A Hormonal MessRight after my last surgery a year ago, I decided to take a more natural approach to manage my endometriosis. I stopped...reactionscomments
What Happens in Your Body When You SleepI used to think that sleep was just a matter of closing my eyes for several hours and then waking up to...reactionscomments
Parenting While in PainThere are so many unanticipated aspects of parenting. Having to figure out how to parent while in pain was something I hadn’t...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Make Living with Endometriosis A Little EasierLife can be hard enough at times, even without the extra pain, fatigue, and uncertainty of living with endometriosis. Cramping makes everyday...reactions1comment
When It's Time To Find A New Doctor: Part 1I think we all have encountered a bad doctor at least once in our lives. Unfortunately, my encounters have been one too...reactionscomments
Sex and EndometriosisSex can be a minefield in the best of circumstances, but when you have endometriosis, it almost seems impossible to be able...reactionscomments
How Endometriosis Affected Our RelationshipThe most devastating effects of endometriosis happen to the person suffering from the disease – excruciating pain and fatigue can make it...reactionscomments
Why I Chose To Have A Hysterectomy"Don't you know a hysterectomy isn't a cure for endometriosis?" "Have you tried *insert a million and one things including yoga and...reactions4comments
Supporting Someone with Endo: 5 Questions For My PartnerJessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
Supporting Your Partner With FatigueFatigue is a common symptom for those with endometriosis, and for many it is one of the most difficult and debilitating. We’ve...reactionscomments
When It's Time To Find A New Doctor: Part 2Read Part 1 here How can doctors and other healthcare professionals - the people we go to and depend on - be...reactions3comments
My Experience of Painful Sex and EndometriosisI was recently interviewed for a podcast about my experience of painful sex due to endometriosis. This wasn’t the first time I’d...reactionscomments
Does Water Make You More or Less Bloated?It can feel like you need two different wardrobes – one for your bloated days and one for your “normal” days. As...reactionscomments
How Practicing Mindfulness Helps Me Manage EndometriosisI’ve been practicing mindfulness meditation regularly for about one year. I practice when I first wake up every morning for 20 minutes...reactionscomments
Living for The Good Days, with EndometriosisEndometriosis is a fan of the element of surprise. It likes to pop up in the form of disruptive flare-ups, runs to...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and SleepGetting a good night’s sleep when you’re dealing with endometriosis isn’t easy. I’ve had many nights where I’ve been awake in pain...reactionscomments
