Getting an Emotional Support AnimalA year into the pandemic, my anxiety, depression, and chronic pain were at all-time highs. I'd had my first excision surgery to...reactions6comments
What I Do When I Feel So Angry With My Body and Illness"I hate my body and this chronic illness life, and I will never get better," I say to myself as I look...reactions7comments
A Love Letter From Your Future SelfDear You, By the time you are writing this, you may have gnarled knuckles and knees. You may find it difficult to...reactionscomments
Dismissed by Your FamilyWhat do you do when the people closest to you dismiss you and your daily health struggles? It’s nothing short of heartbreaking...reactions10comments
What I Pack In My Hospital BagBeing admitted to the hospital is always the last thing you want. But if you live with many chronic illnesses, as I...reactions2comments
10 Yoga Poses to Relieve Pelvic PainIf you have endometriosis, you’ve probably heard many coping suggestions. When I first realized I had endo, I remember being overwhelmed by...reactions1comment
Talking About Painful SexA common symptom of endometriosis is pain during sex. Not only can sex be painful, but there can be shame and guilt...reactionscomments
It’s OK To Not Always Be OK"It is OK if all you did today was survive."- Unknown In the world of social media and lives that are portrayed...reactions1comment
Do You Have Chronic Endometriosis Pain? You Might Need To Visit a DentistIf you’re struggling with painful endometriosis flares, you may have already booked an appointment with your gynecologist. Have you considered contacting a...reactions5comments
Managing Stress And PMSWhich came first, the chicken or the egg? Does PMS cause us to be more emotional? Or does emotional stress increase PMS...reactionscomments
How I Tailored My Exercise Habits to Manage My SymptomsLet me start this post by acknowledging my privilege: I am currently on hormonal therapy that prevents my periods from happening. Without...reactions1comment
Toward a More Inclusive Definition of Women's HealthIt’s Women’s Health Month, and the traditional definition of “women’s health” is overdue for an update. When we think of women’s health...reactionscomments
Women's Health Month PollWomen's Health Awareness Month is recognized every May. This year, we partnered with our sister sites AdvancedBreastCancer.net and AdvancedOvarianCancer.net to bring you...reactionscomments
Exercising with EndometriosisExercise is part of the fuel that keeps me going. Maybe it’s because I’ve always opted for workouts that feel more playful...reactionscomments
The Vaginal MicrobiomeWe’ve all had moments when we know things just aren’t right in our vaginas. I have a good friend who is a...reactionscomments
Surgery Hasn't Helped, Now What? Part TwoThese last few weeks, I have been working with a holistic health coach and functional medical doctor. I wasn't sure what to...reactionscomments
Can Menstrual Cycles Cause Vertigo?Toward the end of 2020, I began experiencing new symptoms related to vertigo and dizziness. At first, the symptoms were relatively mild...reactions49comments
Women’s Health 101: Understanding the Basics with Dr. SheridanWe’re celebrating Women’s Health Month, so I’m going to be talking about some subjects that are typically associated with “women’s health.” But...reactionscomments
Sugar-Free CaramelThis sugar-free caramel recipe is the result of a happy accident. I actually have another go-to sugar-free caramel recipe but didn’t have...reactions2comments
Endo Awareness Month Giveaway: Etsy Shop SpotlightThis year, we went all out for Endometriosis Awareness Month in March! We held a giveaway and gave away the most epic...reactionscomments
