Emotional Support with Essential OilsWe know that stress isn’t good. It doesn’t feel good. It certainly doesn’t look good on us. And it doesn’t do any...reactionscomments
Why Tweens Should Know About EndoI didn't learn much about my menstrual cycle until fifth-grade heath class. You know, the one where boys and girls are separated...reactionscomments
Where To Start: Supporting Your Partner With EndometriosisSo your partner has endometriosis. Perhaps this diagnosis came around long before you, and you are interested in learning more about your...reactionscomments
5 Things I Wish I’d Known about EndometriosisWhen I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, I felt I was missing information around what I could do to improve my symptoms...reactionscomments
Adjusting To Life As A Chronically Ill MotherWhen we chose to start a family, we weren't in the most ideal of situations. At the time, we were living with...reactionscomments
Our Pain Deserves To Be Taken SeriouslyI got my first period when I was 12, around the same time as my older sister. While she slapped a pad...reactionscomments
Hysterectomy & Weight LossWhen my endometriosis spiraled out of control this year, we did not have very many options left to try to regain control...reactions4comments
Self-Pleasure and EndometriosisI have written about sex and endometriosis, and in particular, partnered sex. But what about solo sex? Self-pleasure is a great way...reactionscomments
Endometriosis and Allergies: How The Low-Histamine Diet Helped MeGrowing up, I never had allergies — seasonal or otherwise. I sailed through childhood and my 20s with nary an itchy, puffy...reactionscomments
For My Endo-Sisters with IBSIt’s not uncommon for endometriosis to be misdiagnosed as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Both come with abdominal pain, bloating, and a host...reactionscomments
I Went Back to The Pill and Became A Hormonal MessRight after my last surgery a year ago, I decided to take a more natural approach to manage my endometriosis. I stopped...reactionscomments
What Happens in Your Body When You SleepI used to think that sleep was just a matter of closing my eyes for several hours and then waking up to...reactionscomments
The Challenges of Hormone TherapyAs important as hormone therapy is, there are still a lot of difficult things about it - especially things like finding the...reactionscomments
The Menstrual Migraine: It's Real and It HurtsI first started getting migraines in my senior year of high school, which ramped up in frequency and intensity over the course...reactionscomments
Parenting While in PainThere are so many unanticipated aspects of parenting. Having to figure out how to parent while in pain was something I hadn’t...reactionscomments
Multiple Diagnoses: You Need Your Own Medical FileI believe everyone should have a personal copy of their medical records, but it’s critical if you’re living with multiple medical diagnoses...reactionscomments
5 Ways to Make Living with Endometriosis A Little EasierLife can be hard enough at times, even without the extra pain, fatigue, and uncertainty of living with endometriosis. Cramping makes everyday...reactions1comment
Antioxidants: Helpful for Endo?After my first and only lap over 15 years ago, my doctor offered me only a couple of options for post-surgery treatment...reactionscomments
"Hormone Shopping" and What To Do If Hormones Aren’t WorkingTrying various hormonal options for endometriosis treatment (a.k.a hormone shopping) can cause an array of issues both, emotional and physical. Sometimes your...reactionscomments
At-Home Relief for Pelvic Pain: Try This Relaxation PositionAre you experiencing pelvic pain caused by endometriosis? Pelvic pain is a common symptom of endometriosis. In fact, according to our 2018...reactions4comments
