Resources
Welcome to your safe space for learning, support, and soothing tools. Whether you’re managing a flare-up or just want to feel more in control, here’s a carefully curated collection of things that can help you feel heard, held, and informed.
1. Tools for Pain & Symptom Relief
Practical items that help ease pain and give comfort during flare-ups.
MyOovi TENS Machine- Great for nerve pain and muscle cramps.
Castor Oil Packs- Helps with bloating, inflammation, and hormone detox.
Organic Menstrual Products (TOTM, Ohne, Natracare)Gentle on the body and the environment.
CBD Balms & Oils- Use with care. Check for quality and dosage.
Hot Water Bottles / Heating Pads- Your best friend on flare-up days.
- Daye CBD & Organic tampons – Sustainable and organic period products & services.
2. Apps & Digital Trackers
Keep track of your body, moods, and patterns.
- Clue App – Period and hormone cycle tracking
Bearable – Tracks flare-ups, symptoms, sleep, meds
Daylio – Simple mood journal with no typing
Insight Timer -Free meditations for pain & stress
Maya App – Tracks PMS & emotional symptoms
3. Books & Podcasts
Knowledge + comfort for the mind and soul.
- 🎧 Periods, Pads & All That Jazz – By Rashida Animashaun 💛
- 📘 Period Power – Maisie Hill
🎧 The Uterus & The Duderus – Chronic illness, laughs, and science
4. Support Communities
You’re not alone. These spaces can lift you up.
- Dr Camran Nezhat MD – The best and most experienced endometriosis specialist in the world. His TikTok validates ALL of our symptoms.
- Rashida Animashaun – Because I make videos on my endometriosis and adenomyosis journey!
Flare Up & Chill Forum – Join our community and talk it all out
PCOS Challenge – One of the largest nonprofits for PCOS awareness and advocacy. They have virtual events, forums, and resources.
The White Dress Project – A nonprofit dedicated to fibroid awareness, particularly empowering women to speak up about heavy bleeding and pain.
Black Women’s Health Imperative: Fibroids Resources – Offers culturally relevant information and support for women disproportionately affected by fibroids.
Vulval Pain Society (UK) – Focused specifically on vulval pain and conditions like vaginismus. They share both clinical and lifestyle advice.
5. Financial, Legal & Disability Support (UK)
Help with benefits, rights, and navigating the system.
Apply for PIP – A benefit for people with long-term health conditions or disabilities that affect their daily living or mobility.
Universal Credit – A monthly payment to help with living costs for those on low income, out of work, or unable to work due to illness.
Work Capability – An assessment to decide if you’re fit to work or if you should receive extra support through Universal Credit or ESA due to your health condition.
Access to Work – A government scheme that provides practical and financial support to help disabled people start or stay in work.
Citizens Advice –A free service offering confidential advice on benefits, housing, legal rights, and financial issues.
Scope UK – A disability equality charity offering support, advice, and services for disabled people and their families.
6. Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
Because chronic illness impacts more than the body.
Mind UK- Mental health charity
Shout 85258- Free text mental health line
CALM- Support for anxiety and depression
The Blurt Foundation- Depression & chronic illness
BetterHelp / TherapyRoute- Online therapy platforms