Posts by: Kimberli Davino

Kimberli Davino

Hi, my name is Kimberli. I am 29 years old and was diagnosed with endometriosis in March 2017. I am a yoga lover, blogger, and writer. My passion is to raise awareness for other women suffering out there with endometriosis.

April 20, 2018April 19, 2018

Endometriosis and a Possible Link to Heart Disease

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Having endometriosis can mean other health issues lag closely behind. Marina Kvaskoff, PhD, writes at Endometriosis.org: “In a recent comprehensive review we suggest that endometriosis may be associated with a ... Read more

April 17, 2018April 16, 2018

When Endometriosis Causes a Lack of Self-confidence

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

It’s difficult to deal with. I repeat this statement like a broken record. But it is the only way to describe endometriosis. This disease is difficult to deal with. ... Read more

April 6, 2018April 5, 2018

Supporting Someone with Endometriosis

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Being a spouse, family member, or friend to someone with endometriosis can be challenging, especially if you do not fully understand the illness. Not knowing what to say or ... Read more

March 23, 2018March 22, 2018

5 Things You Should Never Say to Someone with Endometriosis

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

As an endometriosis sufferer, I know how it feels when outsiders come to you with ridiculous speculations about the disease. While some may mean well (some think they can ... Read more

March 16, 2018March 15, 2018

The Girl Behind Project Patchwork

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Endometriosis Awareness Month With March being Endometriosis Awareness Month, it is crucial that we continue to fight and raise awareness about this awful disease. Endometriosis is an illness the ... Read more

March 9, 2018March 7, 2018

Tips for Handling Painful Sex

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

In last week’s column, I discussed how endometriosis has destroyed my sex life. While it was an extremely personal topic to discuss, I feel it also was an important one. ... Read more

March 2, 2018March 1, 2018

Endometriosis and Painful Sex: My Story

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Dyspareunia, or painful sex, is something many women with endometriosis suffer from. Myself included. Sex has always been one of those topics I have felt uncomfortable discussing. At almost ... Read more

February 23, 2018February 21, 2018

How I Cope when Endometriosis Turns to Anger

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Chronic monster Endometriosis is by no means a picnic in the park. Bouts of pain, mood swings, and exhaustion make it difficult to get through the day. It’s frustrating not knowing ... Read more

February 9, 2018February 8, 2018

Finding the Silver Lining and Accepting Your Chronic Illness

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Suffering from endometriosis and other autoimmune diseases has been rough. They take a toll on your everyday life. I feel mentally, physically, and emotionally drained. Days of “Why me?” and ... Read more

February 2, 2018February 1, 2018

Natural Remedies to Try if You Suffer from Leg Pain

Columns, Spoons And Sunflowers - a Column by Kimberli Davino

Women who suffer endometriosis find leg pain to be one of their main symptoms. A clinical study from 2011 shows that half of the women with endometriosis do indeed experience ... Read more