Endometriosis Killed My LibidoEndometriosis can wreak havoc on your relationship. Not only because you are in pain a lot, fatigued, and hormonal, but also because endometriosis can destroy your sex life. At least...reactions1comment
How To Ease Back Pain NaturallyBack pain... "Ouch" doesn't even begin to describe it. It hurts, and you want relief! As a yoga instructor, I've found this stretch to be especially helpful in relieving back...reactionscomments
The Fetal PositionThe fetal position: This is a position I found myself in often, very often. It was the only way I received any "comfort" during my period and cramps. The cramps...reactionscomments
My Endo WardrobePeople with endometriosis spend a lot of time in a state of discomfort. Whether it's the start of my period, ovulation, or my PMS-week, you can assume some part of...reactions2comments
How to Use Essential OilsI've found essential oils to be helpful as another tool to manage my health naturally. They've helped me catch more z's at nighttime and put a pep in my step...reactionscomments
Endo Buddy Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Endo Buddy Giveaway supporting Invisible Illness Awareness Week NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF...reactionscomments
5 Positives Endometriosis Has Given MeIt's easy to dwell on all the bad that comes with endometriosis: constant cramps, fatigue, painful sex... But if I didn't have a chronic condition, I don't think I would...reactionscomments
Diagnosis MisunderstoodWhen it comes to endometriosis and diagnosis, on paper, it can seem fairly straightforward. But to a thirteen year old girl, it can feel like anything but. I vividly remember...reactionscomments
Recurrence of EndometriosisThe tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. Endometriosis can lead to pain and...reactionscomments
Why I Decided To Treat My Endometriosis HolisticallyIt was 2015. I was in a coffee shop in Cape Town, drinking my first of many coffees for the day, when my cheap temporary phone began ringing consistently. It...reactions1comment
My Experience with AcupunctureWhy would I allow someone to put needles in my body? And on top of that, why would I PAY someone to do so? It took one session of acupuncture...reactionscomments
Is Endometriosis a Progressive Condition?The tissue that lines the uterus is known as endometrium. Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which endometrial-like tissue grows outside of the uterus. With endometriosis, the lining is often...reactionscomments
Estrogen and Endo: Dietary TipsEstrogen and endometriosis are connected, and being aware of the shared connection means that there are things some people can do to lower their exposure to estrogenic chemicals and plant...reactions1comment
Why I Listened to My Doctor Instead of My InstinctFrom a young age, I’ve always played an active role in my health. I know my body best- I’m the one living in it 24/7. I am also very passionate...reactionscomments
When Hormonal Birth Control Just Makes Everything Worse - My Early Treatment ExperiencesOne of the first go-to treatment options for endometriosis, especially at the time of my onset and diagnosis, is hormonal birth control pills. 20+ years ago, there were significantly fewer...reactionscomments
Breathing Your Way into Pain ReliefDid you know that we only use about one-sixth of our lung capacity? Pretty crazy, right? We also reverse our breathing over the years. As babies, we start as deep...reactionscomments
Ready or Not, Here Comes EndometriosisI remember getting into the passenger seat of my parent’s SUV, popping in the cassette tape, and staring out the window as my mom drove me home from my first...reactionscomments
A Hysterectomy for Endo? Part 1For many years, I was against the idea of having a hysterectomy for any other reason than to treat something very serious and life-threatening, like cancer. My own mother had...reactionscomments
My First Lap - Part 1In January 2002, I moved from New Paltz, New York to Amherst, Massachusetts shortly after completing college. Unfortunately, my extreme abdominal pain and gastrointestinal distress--which had been somewhat in remission...reactionscomments
My Diagnosis JourneyI got my first period when I was only a few months shy of 10 years-old. For the first few years, my periods were sporadic and I was prone to...reactions3comments