The Importance of Getting Away...Recently, my partner and I went up to Perthshire in Scotland. It was kind of a spontaneous trip that was triggered by...reactions3comments
Reframing Intimate Relationships after a Break-Up...One of the defining symptoms of endometriosis is painful intercourse. This side of the disease can be very challenging, both physically and...reactionscomments
How a Support Network Can Help You and Your Partner Cope Better with Endometriosis...Supporting someone with endometriosis can be a heavy burden to carry, especially if that person’s endo is severe and affects how they...reactionscomments
Endometriosis in Teens...If you’re a teen dealing with painful periods, you are not alone. Surveys show that 70% to 90% of young people have...reactionscomments
Endometriosis Awareness Starts with Better Sex Education...I don’t know about you, but I didn’t have great sex education when I was in high school. Sure, I was told...reactionscomments
I Don't Need Solutions...Endometriosis is a b*tch. Pardon my French, but we all know it's true. It's hell to live with the flare-ups, the cramping...reactions1comment
Stress and Wellness...“Wellness happens when your body is a place of safety for you even when your body is not necessarily in a safe...reactions2comments
What To Do If You Experience Medical Gaslighting...If you have experienced medical gaslighting, here are a few tips that might help: It’s easy for me to sit here and...reactionscomments
Help Your Partner Break the Stress-Inflammation-Pain Cycle...Chronic pain is a commonly reported symptom of endometriosis, perhaps the symptom with the most direct impact on quality of life. Stress...reactionscomments
Why Sharing Our Stories Is Important...When I received my endometriosis diagnosis, it was kind of by accident. I had gone for a laparoscopy following a miscarriage and...reactionscomments
Feeling Wronged by Your Doctor...I am hitting the two-year mark of my hysterectomy, which has made me think back to what a struggle it was to...reactions2comments
Three Ways to Lower Stress and Improve Gut Health...I recently discussed three ways that the stress of living with endometriosis can impact gut health and lead to what we call...reactionscomments
Support and Caregiving: A Couple Shares Their Story...Jessica has endometriosis, and Chris is her partner. Together they find ways to manage the condition and support each other through its...reactions4comments
IBS: The Surprising and Frustrating Symptom of Endometriosis...In our Facebook group, we had a discussion about the most frustrating endometriosis symptom. There were the usual suspects - flare-ups, fatigue...reactionscomments
I Tried Sea Swimming With Endometriosis. This Is What Happened...This last year has been a challenge for many of us. In my case, staying in most of the time meant that...reactionscomments
Is Dairy Good or Bad For You?...Is dairy good or is it bad for you? This is a question I received from one of my nutrition coaching clients...reactions5comments
Pain Management And Endometriosis...There are a number of different treatment options for endometriosis. These include surgery, the contraceptive pill, the Mirena coil, GnRH agonists, and...reactions1comment
Guest Post: Research Opportunity From Stellenbosch University...We are excited to share a guest post from researcher Cheryl Eder, Ph.D. candidate at Stellenbosch University in South Africa. My name...reactionscomments
What I Carry In My Purse to Help Manage My Endometriosis...Over the past several years, "What's in my bag" videos and pictures have trended online. In these posts, people empty out the...reactions3comments
The Importance of a Solid Health Foundation and Managing Endo...Endometriosis is complicated, but that doesn’t mean management always has to be. I have many new clients who come to me worried...reactionscomments