Surviving the Holidays with EndometriosisChristmas is a wonderful time, but at the same time, it can be a stressful and energy-sapping time. December is usually filled...reactionscomments
Having A Shared Endometriosis Vocabulary With Your PartnerI’m writing this having just finished an interview with my partner. She podcasts, writes and advocates for endometriosis under the brand of...reactionscomments
Endo and GERDI have written before about the overlap that often exists between endometriosis (and other related and intersectional conditions such as adenomyosis, ovarian...reactions8comments
A Christmas WishI want to tell you all a story today. A story about a man and a lady and how they both made...reactionscomments
Christmas Time With EndometriosisChristmas can be the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be a really difficult time for some. Facing...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and IntimacyIt almost feels like the title of this post should be "endometriosis versus intimacy" – not and. Let’s call it what it...reactionscomments
How To Deal With The Invasive Side Of EndometriosisAs an endometriosis patient, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve undressed in front of a stranger. My mind does...reactionscomments
Pelvic Floor Therapy: 3 Month UpdateIt's been a little over three months since my first pelvic floor visit. During the process, a lot of people have asked...reactionscomments
Is Our Gut Bacteria Involved in Endometriosis?As a nutritionist who specializes in endometriosis and gut health, when I learned there could be a connection between the microbes in...reactionscomments
Pill-Shaming The Chronically IllI've had my fair share of pill experiences since I've been sick. Although before I was sick, I avoided almost all medications...reactionscomments
I Lost So Much Blood, I Had to Get a Blood TransfusionI waited for this past summer for decades – I’m engaged and planning my wedding. It should have be a summer filled...reactionscomments
Heavy Bleeding: Does Tranexamic Acid Help?One of the few good things about my periods are they tend to be short. Usually they are over and done with...reactions16comments
How Endo Has Affected Our Goals - Part 1Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactionscomments
How Endo Has Affected Our Goals - Part 2Read Part 1 here.Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together, they find ways to manage the condition and support each...reactionscomments
Can a TENS Unit Help Endo Pain?It was about a decade ago that I first became acquainted with TENS units and began using them for different pain issues...reactions5comments
Preparing for Bad Weather with a Chronic Illness"You are in a mandatory evacuation." Something I was NOT prepared to hear a few weeks ago. As hurricane Dorian began to...reactionscomments
My Go-To Vegan, Gluten-Free DessertI'm vegan and follow a low-FODMAP diet, so there's a lot I can't eat. Well, there's a lot I choose to not...reactionscomments
Does The Mirena IUD Help Endometriosis?I've tried about seven different kinds of birth control pills. None were effective for treating any part of my endometriosis. I went...reactions5comments
Being Dismissed By DoctorsAlthough most of us in the sick community might not have medical degrees, I still believe we know a lot about what’s...reactions2comments
Dicyclomine: A Helpful Medication for CrampsIn addition to having endometriosis and adenomyosis, I also have irritable bowel syndrome, otherwise known as IBS. Many people with endo have...reactions10comments