4 Ways to Fight Endometriosis PainI’ve spent many hours curled up in a ball on my couch because of endometriosis pain. I’ve lost countless hours with my family and friends because of the incessant pain...reactionscomments
What I Learned From My Challenges in the Workplace: Part 2In my last piece on challenges in the workplace with endometriosis, I explained how my issues began when I struggled to keep up with my healthy and energetic team, in...reactionscomments
What I Learned From My Challenges in the Workplace: Part 1You might remember a little while ago, I wrote about my positive experiences in the workplace, and how I ensured they stayed that way. Today, I want to dive in...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Means Fighting for Effective TreatmentWhen someone is diagnosed with cancer, they tend to get referred to specialists quite promptly. The same happens to people with knee injuries or those with cardiac issues. But for...reactionscomments
Managing Hormonal AcneBetween fluctuating hormones and stress, acne can sometimes be a daily issue. I know I’ve struggled with it since I was a teenager and first got my period. Because of...reactionscomments
Endo Belly: Symptoms and ManagementMany people with endometriosis experience "endo belly," or severe bloating related to their endometriosis. Endo belly symptoms can vary from person to person but are often linked to endometriosis flares...reactionscomments
Why Don't We Talk about Painful Sex?When talking about symptoms of endometriosis, we mainly talk about heavy, painful periods, cramping, and pelvic pain. But we rarely talk about painful sex. Even the doctors I saw for...reactionscomments
Here's What Happened When I Tried GroundingI'm not sure when I first heard about grounding — the practice of connecting with the Earth's surface directly with your skin. But since I'm always on board with hanging...reactionscomments
Navigating Pleasure Through Chronic PainAs women with endometriosis, we have become accustomed to the anxiety and pain related with sexual pleasure. Unfortunately it’s not just when we are pleasuring a partner, it happens in...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: Do You Remember What Health Feels Like?For a long time, I didn’t remember what health felt like. With three diagnosed autoimmune diseases – during which many of the symptoms just gradually came on – I lost...reactionscomments
Menstrual Products: Which is The Best Choice for You?The selection of tampon versus pad versus menstrual cup is definitely a personal preference. Which feels most comfortable? Which enables you to do the activities you want – swim, wear...reactionscomments
Support Your Partner By Improving Your Listening SkillsEditor’s Note: May 13th-18th is Women’s Health Week! Join us as we highlight women’s health issues (including endo!), and share messages about strong women across the world.Feeling heard is empowering...reactionscomments
My Chronic Illness Buddy Helps Me CopeEditor's Note: May 13th-18th is Women's Health Week! Join us as we highlight women’s health issues (including endo!), and share messages from strong women across the world. A few years...reactionscomments
Even During The Worst Times, There’s Always Something You Can DoOne of the things that I often hear fellow endometriosis say are things like “I can’t do this anymore” or “I want to give up”. I’m guilty of my own...reactionscomments
What I Wish I Could Tell Doctors About My EndometriosisLiving with endometriosis means engaging with a myriad of doctors, some good, some bad. As a patient, I met countless health professionals even before I was diagnosed. After my diagnosis...reactionscomments
How to Respond to Someone Who Doesn't Understand EndometriosisEditor's Note: May 13th-18th is Women's Health Week! Join us as we highlight women’s health issues (including endo!), and share messages from strong women across the world. As an endometriosis...reactionscomments
Why White Rice May Be Better For You Than Brown Rice"Eat more whole grains." It was the most important message we were getting about our diets for quite some time. While grains aren’t as healthy as their fruit and veggie...reactionscomments
How I Became Empowered with Endometriosis: Part 1Editor's Note: May 13th-18th is Women's Health Week! Join us as we highlight women’s health issues (including endo!), and share messages from strong women across the world. One of key...reactionscomments
Struggling To Support Your Endo SistersEditor's Note: May 13th-18th is Women's Health Week! Join us as we highlight women’s health issues (including endo!), and share messages from strong women across the world. When I first...reactionscomments
Tips for Eating Out on The Endometriosis DietAs the UK becomes more vegan and celiac friendly, I find it’s getting easier and easier to eat for endometriosis. As I don’t have children, and my partner is very...reactionscomments
