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Why We Named Her Persephone: Lessons in Feminine Duality & Fortitude
a beautiful goddess navigating her life between the natural world and hell - much like living with endometriosis.

Setting the (Medical) Record Straight: Anarcha & Her Body of Work
Today and everyday we celebrate and honor Anarcha, a foremother of modern gynecology who was subjected to torture and experimentation at the hands of the sadistic and racist dr. marion james sims (...

self care
invest in yourself: 5 super small (and cheap!) ways to celebrate #selfcaredaily
Living with a chronic condition means spending time on yourself is more important than ever.
When you’re constantly in pain, being gentle to your body becomes an act of self-love and defiance in ...

endo
here’s what you need to know about endometriosis & covid19
Living through the Covid-19 pandemic with a chronic condition like endometriosis has, I have to admit, proved itself to be a truly shocking challenge for me.
I’ve become used to living my life...

endo
be an advocate: shareable, shocking stats on endometriosis
Women’s health is desperately behind other medical practices in the modern world.
Due to a variety of reasons like systemic gender disenfranchisement, lack of funding, and global cultural norms t...

from the desk
of our founder
I titled this personal essay "The Body Keeps the Score" because of the impact my recent trauma unknowingly caused on my endometriosis, not just my mind. And it's real - it's science...