Below the Belt Premiere: Advocacy for EndoEarlier this month, my partner and I went to the London premiere of Below the Belt, the second film from the director...reactions1comment
Transgender Men and EndometriosisOne population that gets only rare mentions in endometriosis communities is transgender men. This can lead to individuals declining to seek support...reactionscomments
When I’m Sick, Please Stop Saying This"You look so good for someone who is sick!" "You hide your illness well. I would have never guessed you weren't feeling...reactions3comments
When You Don’t Agree with the Doctor’s OrdersIs plastic safe to put in your mouth? Since my diagnosis of endometriosis, I’ve tried to be mindful of my use of...reactions1comment
My Retiring Endometriosis SpecialistOne of the worst things you can hear when speaking with your specialist’s office is that your doctor is retiring. This news...reactionscomments
Validating Your Loved One's Experience of EndometriosisMarch is endometriosis awareness month, and in past years I have written about raising awareness of the condition in groups that may...reactionscomments
Human Barometer With EndometriosisI remember being a child and thinking the older people were full of it when they spoke about the effects of future...reactions1comment
Using a TENS UnitFor some, a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device might be a drug-free alternative to alleviate endometriosis discomfort. Laken describes the methods...reactions1comment
Fiber for EndometriosisEstrogen is a hormone in our body that supports many vital functions. That said, having too much isn’t always a good thing...reactionscomments
The Risky Business of Opening Up About EndometriosisEndometriosis is tragically under-researched. Awareness is so scarce that people either can't pronounce it correctly or think it just means terrible periods...reactionscomments
How Online Yoga and Pilates Classes Helped MeIn 2020 and 2021, when I was experiencing the worst of my endometriosis pain, I needed an alternative form of movement. My...reactions2comments
Podcasts to Help Support Your Partner With EndometriosisI edit podcasts when I’m not writing about supporting my partner with her endometriosis. It’s my day job, and I run a...reactionscomments
Prebiotics and Probiotics for ConstipationIt is common for those with endometriosis also to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and experience symptoms such as bloating, abdominal pain...reactionscomments
My Experience With Surgical MenopauseIn May 2021, I had my fourth surgery for endometriosis. I’ve had issues with recurring large endometriomas throughout my life and even...reactionscomments
My Endometriosis StoryAbdominal migraines, IBS, anxiety, constipation, ovarian cysts. These are the things doctors blamed for the abdominal pain I began having at 14...reactionscomments
Surviving Endometriosis Is a Daily VictorySometimes, life with endometriosis can feel repetitive and depressingly dull. I am bleeding with no end in sight, taking painkillers like they’re...reactions4comments
Supporting Your Partner If They Need to Stop WorkingLast week my partner asked me a question: What would we do for money if she had to stop working? I didn't...reactions6comments
Moving or Road-Tripping With a Chronic IllnessTaking a road trip or moving cross-country when you have a chronic illness (or three!) may seem daunting. And granted, it is...reactions6comments
Iron-Boosting CookwareDo you struggle with low iron levels? We know that blood loss is real when living with endometriosis, and for some women...reactions2comments
Endometriosis Symptoms When I Was a TeenagerThe Office on Women’s Health says endometriosis affects 11% of U.S. women, or people with periods, between the ages of 15 and...reactionscomments
