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... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Fela M’tima Dunfee2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
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... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Talk to Your Partner about EndometriosisMy endometriosis is like my love of Jeff Goldblum, something that’s been around since middle school that my partner needs to be comfortable with. I broached the topic of my... By Keri Wiginton3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Talking About Pregnancy Post-HysterectomyNo matter your age or whether you wanted to have children or not, having a hysterectomy can cause a lot of emotions that can be hard to deal with. Pregnancy... By Fela M’tima Dunfee3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
20 Reasons Why I Say "I'm Fine"“How are you feeling?” The question I truly HATE for people to ask. To be honest, when I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, I craved for family and friends to... By Kimberli Davino3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How YouTube Can Help to Reduce StressI remember talking with a friend one day about guided meditations. I’ve listened to many over the years and even lead quite a few in my yoga classes. They can... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How Podcasts Have Helped Me HealI’m a podcast fanatic. My morning routine isn’t complete without a good podcast keeping me company. I can’t even remember how I first came to listen to podcasts, or how... By Jessica Duffin, WHC3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Worrying about The Return of My EndometriosisIt’s been a year since my last surgery. My surgeon used both ablation and excision to remove all of my endometriosis, from my bladder, ovaries, and around the sacral area... By Jessa F2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Frustrations of EndometriosisI have been battling stage four endometriosis for 15 years. I most definitely understand the various avenues of where frustrations can occur from. For most of my life, it seemed... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recovering From My HysterectomyIn June of 2016, I flew to Atlanta, Georgia to go to The Center For Endometriosis Care. It was with surgeon Ken Sinervo that I was scheduled to have a... By Fela M’tima Dunfee5 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Hijacked HormonesAre your hormones getting hijacked by the products in your home? According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), there are 12 hormone-altering chemicals that should be avoided. Let’s take a... By Alene L. Brennan, RYT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic IllnessWhether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong way to raise a child, new trends, latest... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Want to Have Better Sex? These Books Can HelpPainful sex is a common complaint of women with endo. And I’m no exception. While sex is now on the table, it can still be uncomfortable. So, I’ve learned to... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The 5 Things That Can Make Cramps WorseFor me, cramps are an inevitable part of my period. I have two settings for them: bad and horrible. They are almost never mild. However, I have noticed there are... By Laura Kiesel4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
My Sex Diary: Part 3Read Part 1 here Read Part 2 here Sometimes during sex, it still feels like my husband is hitting something. Endometriosis in one area — like my ovaries — is... By Keri Wiginton2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Abdominal Binders (Belly Bands)Abdominal binders are also known as belly bands. They are far from being a new invention. They were used more regularly after the original-style hysterectomies. Some women I know also... By Amanda Workman2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How I Managed Endometriosis in the Workplace: Part 2In my latest article on endometriosis in the workplace, I discussed how we all can encounter challenges in the workplace, but how finding out my rights and communicating with my... By Jessica Duffin, WHC2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments