Dating is Hard With EndoDating. If you have been in the dating scene lately, you know it is legitimately a crap shoot. It’s almost impossible to...reactions2comments
Helping My Partner Manage Her SpoonsOne of the most common symptoms experienced by people with endometriosis is fatigue, which can be debilitating and affect their quality of...reactions1comment
From Teen to Adult: My Endo Pain Management ExperiencesI have been battling endometriosis for 20 years now. Endometriosis was only the beginning of my chronic health issues. This condition led...reactions1comment
How Surgery Recovery Went For MeAs someone with stage 4, deep infiltrating endometriosis, I am quite familiar with surgery. My first ablation was in 2009, and I...reactionscomments
The Barriers to Care for Trans and Nonbinary FolksAuthor note: Quest uses they/them and he/him pronouns interchangeably. I will use both pronouns for them throughout this article. Picture this: you’ve...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
Tips for Getting an Endometriosis DiagnosisIf you start the clock after my first visit with a gynecologist, it took about seven years for me to get my...reactions1comment
Creating a Feel-Good Period RoutineI’m going to say something that I know might be a sensitive topic for some: I look forward to having my periods...reactions5comments
What Puncturing My Lung Taught Me About Endo and GaslightingNot long ago, I slipped in the shower, landed on my ribs on the metal handle of the bathtub, broke three ribs...reactionscomments
How to Make Your Own Heating PadOne of my go-to tools for managing my flares is my heating pad. Heating pads are excellent for healing muscle aches and...reactionscomments
How to Find a Good Endometriosis GynecologistWhen it was time to start seeing a gynecologist, I simply made an appointment with the doctor that my older sister went...reactions2comments
Non-hormonal Treatments for EndometriosisA variety of treatment options are available for people with endometriosis, ranging from medications to supplements to therapies. Of the medication options...reactionscomments
Avoiding Endo Flares While Traveling AboardTraveling can be an exhilarating experience, but for individuals living with chronic conditions, like endometriosis, careful planning and consideration are crucial. My...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
Endometriosis and IntimacyEndometriosis, and all that comes along with it, isn’t exactly the most romantic experience. I mean, pick any of the many less-than-attractive...reactions2comments
Endometriosis and Autoimmune DiseasesWhile not officially classified as an autoimmune disease, there are many doctors and other health professionals who support and recognize endometriosis as...reactions1comment
What to Do When You Feel Like Giving UpYou've tried everything you can think of, but no relief seems to be in sight. Diet change, surgeries, medicines, supplements. You have...reactions1comment
Anyone Can Benefit from TherapyThe thought of going into an office, lying on a couch, and telling someone your deepest darkest secrets, your traumas, might terrify...reactionscomments
Combatting Hereditary Fears for My DaughtersAs I’ve gotten older and finally been able to manage the “worst” of my endometriosis symptoms, more and more I find myself...reactionscomments
The Anti-Inflammatory Approach to Eating for EndometriosisEating for endometriosis can sometimes feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Often my clients come to me having cut out...reactionscomments
