Grounding Meditation for Stress Relief and CenteringOne thing that has consistently helped me manage my stress, and sometimes my chronic pain, is meditation and energy work. I’ve been...reactionscomments
When Should I Worry About a Change in Endometriosis Symptoms?Editor's Note: Please see a health professional if you are worried about any changes or new symptoms you may be experiencing. The...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Hurricane During an Endo FlareOn a day in early November, I watched out my window as the sky darkened and the wind battered the trees. Hurricane...reactionscomments
Endo-Friendly Recipe Substitutes for Cooking With Your PartnerIn another article, I wrote about where to find endo-friendly recipes when venturing into the world of the endo diet with your...reactions1comment
What Is the Social Health Network Community?Like our other Health Union condition communities, the Social Health Network brings people together to drive unique and impactful conversations about health...reactionscomments
Why Does Self-Care Make Me Feel Guilty?With the colder months ahead, I am drawn toward anything that brings comfort and warmth. I browse soft blankets online, consider all...reactionscomments
Supporting Your Endo Health Through the WinterTo me, winter is a time for slowing down. This can often be helpful for those of us with endo because the...reactionscomments
Pregnant After Being Told You Couldn’t Have ChildrenShe was told in her early teenage years that she wouldn’t be able to have children. The OB/GYN wanted to “set proper...reactions2comments
Finding a New Care Team or ProviderWe are all hopeful it never happens: finding a new care team. But inevitably, at some point during our lives, we will...reactions4comments
What Happened When I Couldn’t Access My MedicationDuring the several phases of lockdown we faced with the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us struggled to access things we took for...reactions2comments
3 Eating Tips to a Healthier Holiday SeasonThe holidays can easily be viewed as a pass to ditch your healthy eating habits and indulge in all the goodies. While...reactionscomments
I Tried the Noha Device and Here’s What I FoundToo often, by the time the cramps start, we don’t have any energy to do much about them. I never feel like...reactionscomments
Why Chronically Ill and Disabled Friends Are MagicI am not exaggerating when I say I’m not sure I would have gotten through the last nine months without my online...reactions1comment
How Support for My Partner Changes With the SeasonsThe support that I offer my partner living with endometriosis changes throughout the year in response to the changing expectations and opportunities...reactions1comment
The Lessons I Learned Post-DiagnosisAs I write this, I am on my period. My back aches and my stomach hurts. During these flare-ups, I can't help...reactionscomments
Educating Your Partner About Your Hormonal ShiftsAt 43 years old, I’ve had years of first-hand experience with hormonal shifts in my body. When I first got my period...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Is NOT Just...If you're here right now reading this, you have probably been told or heard numerous times that "endometriosis is just (insert something...reactions3comments
How Endometriosis Impacts My Financial WellnessMany people know that endometriosis is a painful condition. When I was diagnosed with endometriosis, I wondered how the chronic illness would...reactions1comment
The Things I've Learned Since My DiagnosisLearning I had endometriosis was no surprise to me. It was a diagnosis I had suspected for a while. What was shocking...reactions1comment
How I Deal With DisappointmentIt’s time for me to find a new OB/GYN. I haven’t seen one regularly in more than a decade. That may seem...reactionscomments