How Online Yoga and Pilates Classes Helped Me...In 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 Endometriosis...I edit podcasts when I’m not writing about supporting my partner with her endometriosis. It’s my day job, and I run a...reactionscomments
Surgery Hasn't Helped, Now What? Part Two...These last few weeks, I have been working with a holistic health coach and functional medical doctor. I wasn't sure what to...reactionscomments
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth Experiences...As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactionscomments
Social Distancing Spurs Telehealth Surge...The technology needed for virtual healthcare has been around for decades. But virtual care has not been widely used in the United...reactionscomments
Self-Pleasure and Endometriosis...I have written about sex and endometriosis, and in particular, partnered sex. But what about solo sex? Self-pleasure is a great way...reactionscomments
The Pain My Loved Ones Feel...I constantly talk about the pain endometriosis causes me as I live and deal with it. It's horrible, I've said it a...reactionscomments
Parenting While in Pain...There are so many unanticipated aspects of parenting. Having to figure out how to parent while in pain was something I hadn’t...reactionscomments
Parenting While Managing a Chronic Illness...Whether or not you have a child, most individuals would agree that parenting is hard. Although there is no right or wrong...reactionscomments
How YouTube Can Help to Reduce Stress...I remember talking with a friend one day about guided meditations. I’ve listened to many over the years and even lead quite...reactionscomments
How To Deal With The Invasive Side Of Endometriosis...As an endometriosis patient, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve undressed in front of a stranger. My mind does...reactionscomments
Why I Quit Hormonal Birth Control...I can't remember which birth control pill I tried first — it was the '90s and the NuvaRing and Mirena IUD weren't...reactionscomments
The Endometriosis Treatment Journey...Although there is no scientific consensus on a cure for endometriosis, there are many treatment options available to manage symptoms. The large...reactionscomments
Managing An Endo Diet When You're Away From Home...Two years ago, I decided to follow an endometriosis diet. An "endo diet" is one that mainly avoids - or seeks to...reactionscomments
The Best Foods for Endometriosis...We know what not to eat to manage the symptoms of endometriosis. But that then begs the question: what should we eat?...reactionscomments
How to Eat Gluten-Free at Restaurants...It’s one thing to change your diet when you’re preparing the majority of your meals at home- You know exactly what goes...reactionscomments
Managing Endo Belly with The Low-FODMAP Diet: Part 1...Gastrointestinal problems are very common in women with endometriosis. Probably two-thirds of patients have intestinal cramping, diarrhea, constipation, or painful bowel movements...reactionscomments
Why I Decided To Treat My Endometriosis Holistically...It was 2015. I was in a coffee shop in Cape Town, drinking my first of many coffees for the day, when...reactions1comment
Non-Traditional Forms of Magnesium...Magnesium is a key mineral for the body. However, women with endometriosis are believed to have a lower magnesium levels. The irony...reactionscomments
Some Tips & Tricks for Endometriosis Pain...Throughout the many years of having endometriosis, I have had to pick up some tips and tricks to manage or deal with...reactionscomments
