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How to make intercourse less painful

  Intercourse is something most people don’t expect to be painful after the first time, but for some people with Endometriosis or not but there are ways to help make sex less painful it’s just about finding what works for you.  The first thing is don’t try and have sex if you are already in pain because it will only make it worse; try and have sex on days with little to no discomfort so that it makes it easier to cope.  Lube is your best friend; use it a lot. Water-based is one of the best kinds.  Take it slowly and take breaks if you need to, don’t try and rush yourself into it.  Make sure to empty your bladder before and after sex and maybe even have a warm shower to relax your muscles before you get down to business.  You could try painkillers before sex or an ice pack after sex to help with any pain at the site.  If all else fails, you can buy Dilater to help slowly stretch you out to make it less painful.  If you suffer pain in your uterus af...

The differences between endo, PCOS and Adenomyosis

  While I usually only talk about endometriosis here on my blog, I decided that I wanted to spread awareness on two other conditions that you can have as well as endometriosis, and that’s PCOS (polycystic overt syndrome) and Adenomyosis.  Before I start, let’s go over what each one is.  Google defines endometriosis as A disorder in which tissue that normally lines the uterus grows outside the uterus. With endometriosis, the tissue can be found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes or the intestines. But it can grow anywhere.  Google defines adenomyosis as A condition in which endometrial tissue exists within and grows into the uterine wall. Adenomyosis most often occurs late in childbearing years and typically disappears after menopause Google defines PCOS as A hormonal disorder causing enlarged ovaries with small cysts on the outer edges. The cause of polycystic ovary syndrome isn't well understood but may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. So now...