What I Gained from Learning about the Mind-Body ConnectionDespite the pain and angst I experienced after being diagnosed with endometriosis at a young age, I was fortunate to survive my...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...reactionscomments
Strengthening the Core and EndoI've been hearing it for decades now: "Having a strong core is integral to being healthy". When my low back and hip...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...reactionscomments
Planting the Seeds of ReliefSeeds, by their very nature, hold a lot of potential. They have everything they need to grow into a full-grown plant. As...reactionscomments
When Sex is Not PossibleI wrote before about having sex when you have endometriosis. But what if endometriosis makes it impossible to have sex at all?...reactionscomments
How To Support Your Partner With Endometriosis: Read ThisThis is a simple guide for understanding and supporting someone with endometriosis, written by the partner of someone with endometriosis, for other...reactionscomments
Dear Doctor: Telling Me "It Could Be Worse" Doesn't HelpMy diaphragm started feeling sore a couple of years ago. At its worst, it feels like a severe side stitch, the pain...reactionscomments
The Best Foods to Alleviate BloatingLiving with endometriosis can make your stomach feel like it’s constantly in a “muffin top” state. Getting dressed can be an extremely...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
The Benefits of Seafood for EndometriosisVarious studies on the influence between diet and symptoms or risk factors of endometriosis have indicated that it may be beneficial for...reactionscomments
The Best Foods to Eat Before and After SurgeryDespite our best efforts to manage our health on our own, sometimes surgery is needed to fully restore health. This was the...reactionscomments
Accepting My Chronic IllnessI already know what you’re thinking, “This writer is crazy to think anyone can accept their illness!”... And you are right. I...reactionscomments
Three Tips to Finding Balance as an Endo AdvocateIf you are on any form of social media and you follow a few endometriosis awareness accounts, I’m sure at some point...reactionscomments
My Endometriosis, My ChoiceEver since I publicly announced I had decided to have a hysterectomy, I have found myself being extremely defensive over it. I...reactionscomments
How Supporting My Partner With Endometriosis Benefits My Own Health TooI have written much on how to support your partner with their endometriosis, mostly from the perspective of how offering this support...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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Advances to Endometriosis AdvocacyI have had endometriosis for close to two decades at this point. Things have changed so much over the years, and luckily...reactionscomments
With Endometriosis, Quality of Life is Dictated by MoneyTwo years ago, I was diagnosed with complex, stage 4 endometriosis, and it has had a severe impact on my life... From...reactionscomments
