Abdominal Binders (Belly Bands)...Abdominal binders are also known as belly bands. They are far from being a new invention. They were used more regularly after the original-style hysterectomies. Some women I know also...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Foods that Bust Sugar Cravings...Sugar is inflammatory and addictive, but when a craving strikes, these are my go-to options to satisfy them....Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
When Sex Hurts...dys·pa·reu·ni·a, dispəˈro͞onēə/noun. definition: difficult or painful sexual intercourse. Source: GoogleDyspareunia- Medical term for painful sex for a woman. Truthfully, it really tells us very little about what is actually happening...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Skye Scarbrough, Adv Dip Nut, Grad Dip Obesity, EDOC...Skye was previously a health leader on Endometriosis.net. I am a mum, stepmum, passionate wholefood cook and nutritionist. I am Australian, but have been living in Santiago, Chile for the...
How I Managed Endometriosis in the Workplace: Part 2...In my latest article on endometriosis in the workplace, I discussed how we all can encounter challenges in the workplace, but how finding out my rights and communicating with my...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Natural Pain Killers: Turmeric...Between endometriosis, migraines, multiple sclerosis and a host of digestive issues, pain is not a stranger to my body. What I know to be true about my body is that...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
How I Managed Endometriosis in the Workplace: Part 1...Coping with endometriosis in the workplace is probably one of the most stressful and challenging parts of living with the condition. Unfortunately, due to a lack of awareness, or even...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Healing Through Self Care...Managing stress levels is key to supporting your body in healing. While I love the idea of a weekly massage at the spa, it’s not realistic for my budget. So...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Sex Diary: Part 2...Read Part 1 here I used to think vibrators were something relegated to solo sex. But once I added a small clitoral aid to partner sex, I changed my mind...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Recommended Birth Control to control endometriosis pain and continuous spotting?...I have tried Beyaz and Aygestin and both do not help. I was also on Junel. All of these are birth control methods and the 2 biggest issues I can't...Reactions0reactionsComments3 replies
How I Manage Multiple Health Conditions...My medical history never seems to match my age, or quite honestly, my appearance. I “look” healthy. But what you can’t see on the surface is my years of managing...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis and Anemia...Many of us with endometriosis are familiar with the bone-crushing fatigue that usually arrives with our periods (or in some cases, just before it during PMS) every month. But, if...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
My Sex Diary: Part 1...I couldn’t physically have sex until after my first laparoscopic surgery in my mid-20s. My initial attempts weren’t simply uncomfortable, they were excruciating. I told my doctor there was a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Reduce Inflammation Through a Plant-Based Diet...Followers of a plant-based diet swear by its benefits. They’ve “never felt better.” Their aches and pains disappear, they’re sleeping better, and their skin glows. So, whether you choose vegetarian...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Does It Mean to Have Shorter Cycles?...I got my period ridiculously young at only a few months shy of 10 years-old. As quickly as it came, though, it disappeared again for many months. I was nearly...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I’m Engaged! And Now the Baby Questions Begin…...My fiancé recently brought me back to the restaurant in Philadelphia where we had our first date. Except, instead of it being our first date as an official couple, this...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Chronic Fatigue: So Much More Than Being Tired...As an endometriosis patient, one of the hardest things to live with is chronic fatigue. I suffered from it for years, believing it had something to do with my mental...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Leadership Has Taught Me About Managing my Health...As a business owner, I listen to a lot of books on audible and even more podcasts. I want to learn from those that have gone before me. What tips...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can You Get a Service Dog for Endometriosis?...I swear my dog Della knows I’m in pain even before I do. During a flare up, she insists on pressing her body against mine, adding just the right amount...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Endometriosis Changed The Way I View My Relationships...Life with endometriosis is ever-changing, from the moment you get your diagnosis, to becoming familiar with the new symptoms that can occur at any given moment. However, one of the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments