Endometriosis jargon for men. Endo what..? Endometriosis jargon. I still remember the day when my wife used the word “endometriosis”. It was before she was diagnosed. I didn’t know how to spell it, let alone understand it. Fast forward a decade, today I decided to write this endometriosis jargon for men… “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men … Read more
How to comfort someone with endometriosis? Endometriosis for men! How to comfort someone with endometriosis? For those unfamiliar with my work, I dedicated this blog to male partners of women who suffer from endometriosis and fibromyalgia. Today I answer a question of how to comfort someone with endometriosis because it’s very close to my heart. … Read more
Positive effects of blogging about chronic pain and illness. From a spousal caregiver’s point of view. Positive effects of blogging about chronic pain and illness. Being a supportive husband to my chronically ill wife I found many positive effects of blogging about chronic pain and illness she struggles with on a daily basis. Trying to … Read more
The truth about living with endometriosis. From a man to a man, the real struggles of your partner. The truth about living with endometriosis. Having a chronically ill wife I’ve come to realize how many men are uninformed about this condition. Understanding the truth about living with endometriosis being really complex, is the key to … Read more
Is acne related to endometriosis? Helping your partner cope with endometriosis… Is acne related to endometriosis? If your partner suffers from endometriosis, you may have many questions. If one of them is about your partner’s skin changes, know that acne related to endometriosis is actually quite common. “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! … Read more
How to explain endometriosis to your partner? From a husband of a wife with endometriosis… How to explain endometriosis to your partner? If you live with endometriosis, you already know how complex this chronic illness is, but how to explain endometriosis to your partner, for whom the menstrual cycle seems alien enough? “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for … Read more
Supporting partner with multiple chronic conditions. Tips from a supportive husband. The challenges of supporting partner with multiple chronic conditions. It can be challenging to care for someone with one chronic illness, but supporting a partner with multiple chronic conditions is incredibly hard. My wife has a rare kind of endometriosis, she also suffers from … Read more
How can I help my wife with endometriosis? A guide for husbands from an experienced husband. How can I help my wife with endometriosis? A long time ago I asked myself a question, how can I help my wife with endometriosis? “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men SEND IT MY WAY! I was completely lost, I didn’t … Read more
Why is endometriosis sex painful? How does it affect male partners? Why is endometriosis sex painful? People like having sex because it feels so good! Now, imagine wanting it so bad but your partner tells you “not today hun”… Why is endometriosis sex painful, and how does it affect your man? “Endo-Tool” Endometriosis for Men … Read more
Women’s pain is not being taken seriously. How to be taken seriously by a doctor. Why women’s pain is not being taken seriously? Doctors can be quick to say that women’s pain isn’t so bad or is “all in their head”. I’ve learned from my wife’s experiences that women’s pain is not being taken seriously. … Read more