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After the initial shock of a chronic disease diagnosis, questions arise. What does this mean? How do I manage the symptoms? Can I afford my treatments and appointments? It feels...

When I'm in the middle of an endo flare, I sometimes find it hard to get out of bed. People with chronic illnesses like endometriosis often struggle with stress and...

I know how overwhelming it can be when life takes unexpected turns, especially when you come to the fertility scene later in life, like in your 40s, and have been...

The process of being diagnosed with a chronic health condition can be long and difficult. People with endometriosis often have a lengthy journey between when they first begin experiencing symptoms...

If you have endometriosis, penetrative sex may feel uncomfortable. Many people living with endometriosis explore different forms of intimacy, like cunnilingus or masturbation. But what can you do when orgasms...

I've always considered myself a pretty organized person. As a kid, getting new binders for school was like a little slice of heaven for me. As an adult, I get...

Dating. If you have been in the dating scene lately, you know it is legitimately a crap shoot. It’s almost impossible to meet someone organically. At 39 I’m not going...

I have been battling endometriosis for 20 years now. Endometriosis was only the beginning of my chronic health issues. This condition led me to different pain management clinics throughout my...

One of my go-to tools for managing my flares is my heating pad. Heating pads are excellent for healing muscle aches and pains. Did you know you can make your...

Traveling can be an exhilarating experience, but for individuals living with chronic conditions, like endometriosis, careful planning and consideration are crucial. My partner, who has endometriosis, and I are currently...

The thought of going into an office, lying on a couch, and telling someone your deepest darkest secrets, your traumas, might terrify some people. Thankfully, therapy has changed over the...

It makes me nervous to even write this article, but that’s exactly why I’m writing it. I’m certain I’m not the only person with endometriosis who has come to a...

Migraine is a common comorbidity with endometriosis. In fact, a 2021 National Institutes of Health study shows that nearly thirty percent of women with endometriosis (The study only included cisgender...

Budgeting has never been my thing. The idea of restrictions and limitations always made me cringe. Plus, I never seemed to prioritize the time and effort needed to create and...

Living with a partner who has endometriosis has provided me with valuable insights into the impact of diet and lifestyle on managing this condition. I have previously shared how following...

Back in late 2018, my doctor and I together made the decision to take the next step in dealing with my endometriosis. While a hysterectomy is not a cure for...

Not long ago, I slipped in the shower, landed on my ribs on the metal handle of the bathtub, broke three ribs, and punctured a lung. Two of my ribs...

Dating in this era is awful. Or at least it has been in my case. Online dating is scary for everyone. You can easily get duped because it’s hard to...

One of the biggest barriers I see endo clients facing when it comes to managing endo is time. Most people feel overwhelmed by life and endo as it is, without...

As my partner and I approach ten years in our relationship, a relationship that has been largely directed by the challenges and management of endometriosis, I thought this was a...