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Supporting People with Endometriosis. Fighting Period Poverty. Changing Lives Through Free Education.

Endo Warriors Aotearoa is a grassroots charity led by people with lived experience. We provide compassionate support for those living with endometriosis, deliver free menstrual education in schools and communities, and make sure no one goes without the period care they need.

(Endometriosis Warriors Aotearoa)

What We Do

Period Education
Breaking the Cycle of Shame
We offer free, inclusive period education in schools and communities. Our workshops are fun, honest, and empowering. Giving young people the knowledge and confidence to understand their bodies without shame.

Endometriosis Support
Led by Lived Experience
We support people living with endometriosis through education, advocacy, and community connection. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been battling for years, we're here to help you feel seen, supported, and not alone.

Period Poverty Relief
Access Is a Right, Not a Privilege
We provide free period items to people in our local community—because no one should have to choose between food and period products. Our mahi supports individuals, whānau, and local organisations working with those impacted by poverty, homelessness, or crisis.

Shop to Support
Every Purchase Makes a Difference
Our online store is packed with endo-friendly, period-positive products we love and trust. 100% of profits go back into our work funding education, support, and free period items for the community.

Every dollar helps someone access education or period care.

All sales help fund our education & free period product programs.

Endo 101

Learn the basics of endo—what it is, how it affects the body, and why early diagnosis and support matter.
This is a great place to start if you’re newly diagnosed, confused, or want to better understand this complex condition.

Learn About Endo

our services

See all the ways we support the community—from free products and education to advocacy and resources.
Whether you're living with endo, struggling to afford period care, or want to partner with us, this page breaks it all down.

See What We Offer

Book Free period education class

We offer fun, inclusive workshops for schools, kura, and community groups across our local community.
Our sessions are designed to reduce shame, build confidence, and empower tamariki and rangatahi with the facts.

Book a Workshop

Endo Blog: Stories, Support & Real Talk

Get real about endometriosis. Our blog shares powerful stories from the community, practical tips for managing symptoms, and honest reflections on navigating life with endo. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into your journey, you’re not alone—and this space proves it.

Read the Blogs

Learn & Resource Hub

Yessenia Sandoval- She/They

Founder/Charity Director

“La unión hace la fuerza – Unity makes strength.”
Endo Warriors Aotearoa was founded by Yessenia, a proud Latina wahine born in Wellington, whose journey through endometriosis, infertility, and chronic pain inspired her to create the community she once needed. We're a charity led by lived experience, fighting to improve endometriosis care, end period poverty, and provide free, stigma-free education across Aotearoa. Whether it’s donating period products, delivering workshops, or advocating for better treatment, we stand for those who are often unseen and unheard.

Meet the Founder

Mission & Vison Statement

Meet EWA Youth Advisory Boared

Meet The Team

Meet The Board

Let’s talk about pelvic exams.
For many living with endometriosis, pelvic exams can be more than just uncomfortable - they can be traumatic.

Whether due to medical trauma, past experiences, pain, or lack of consent-informed care, pelvic exams can leave lasting emotional and physical impacts.

You are allowed to set boundaries.
You are allowed to ask questions.
You are allowed to stop at any time.

Trauma-informed care is not optional - it’s essential. Your voice matters in every room you walk into. You deserve to feel safe and respected.

#EndoWarriorsAotearoa #EndometriosisNZ #TraumaInformedCare #PelvicExamAwareness #EndoAndPain #MedicalTraumaIsReal #EndoAwareness #ChronicPainSupport #WomensHealthMatters #ListenToEndoVoices #EndoCommunity #YouAreNotAlone

Let’s break the stigma around period sex.

Some people love it. Some people avoid it. Some feel messy, some feel powerful. All are valid.

💡 What helps?
Communication
Towels + wipes
Extra lube
Consent

Sex doesn’t stop just because you’re bleeding - but only if it feels right for you.

👉 How do you feel about period sex? Let’s talk

#PeriodSex #LetItFlow #EndoAndIntimacy #LetsTalkAboutSex #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

When sex causes friction (literally), the right lube can make all the difference.

For people with endometriosis, vaginismus, or pelvic pain, comfort isn’t just a preference — it’s essential.
Less irritation
More comfort
Products that work with your body, not against it

According to Adulttoymegastore’s expert tips, choosing the right lubricant is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce discomfort during sex.

Look for water-based or silicone-based lubes that are:
• Fragrance-free
• Glycerin-free
• Paraben-free
• pH-balanced for vulvas

Adulttoymegastore.co.nz has a great range of these — including options for people with endo or extra sensitivity. No burning, no mystery ingredients, just body-safe comfort.

“Comfort shouldn’t be a luxury. Everyone deserves access to intimacy products that won’t cause more pain.”
- Yessenia Sandoval

I Check out our Factsheets and Resources for more info on sex and endo.
Got a fave? Share it below

#LubeLove #EndoFriendlyLube #SexWithEndo #LetsTalkAboutSex #Adulttoymegastore #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #ChronicPainAndIntimacy

If sex hurts sometimes but not always, you’re not imagining it.
Painful sex with endo or pelvic conditions isn’t always consistent - but it’s never “just in your head.”

Tracking your cycle and symptoms can help you spot patterns and regain some control.

🌀 When does the pain feel worse? Ovulation? Before your period? During a flare?
Using a tracking app, a simple journal, or a dedicated endo diary can give you powerful insights to:
✨ Advocate better with your doctor
✨ Spot flare-ups before they escalate
✨ Plan intimacy around your body’s rhythm
✨ Understand what helps - and what hurts

Because knowledge really is power - especially when pain keeps showing up uninvited.

🖊️ Want to start tracking? Grab a Endo Diary from the online shop for a deeper, long-term way to understand your body’s patterns.

#TrackYourPain #CycleTracking #EndoEmpowerment #LetsTalkAboutSex #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

MYTH: Sex is expected if you’re in a relationship.
Reality: No one is ever obligated to have sex — even in a relationship.

For those living with endometriosis, sex can be painful, triggering, or simply off the table some days — and that’s OK.Your comfort, boundaries, and consent always come first.

A healthy relationship is built on mutual respect, not pressure or expectations. Let’s normalise rest, communication, and intimacy that isn’t defined by sex.

#EndoWarriorsAotearoa #EndometriosisNZ #EndoAwareness #ConsentMatters #SexIsNotOwed #ChronicPainAndRelationships #EndoAndIntimacy #HealthyBoundaries #WomensHealthMatters #EndoTruths #MythBustingEndo

Endometriosis is not just bad period pain. It’s a chronic, whole-body disease.

Despite what many people are told, removing the uterus is not a cure for endometriosis. That’s because endo doesn’t grow inside the uterus. It grows on other parts of the body like the bowel, bladder, ovaries, diaphragm, and even nerves.

You can still have endometriosis after a hysterectomy. In some cases, a hysterectomy might help if someone also has adenomyosis, but for many, the pain continues if endo lesions are left behind.

Excision surgery by a skilled specialist is the gold standard for removing endometriosis. But even then, pain can persist if the disease has affected nerves or organs.

If you’ve been told a hysterectomy is your only option, you deserve more information and support. Endometriosis is real. It’s complex. And you are not imagining it.

#endometriosisawareness #endoafterhysterectomy #WholeBodyDisease #ChronicPain #endowarrior #EndometriosisEducation #endowarriorsaotearoa #PatientAdvocacy #notjustperiodpain

“Just take the pill” — the go-to move when doctors run out of ideas or energy.
Endometriosis is not one-size-fits-all, and neither is treatment.

Let’s be clear:
🚫 Birth control doesn’t cure endo.
🚫 It may help some — but it’s not the gold standard.
✅ Excision surgery, lifestyle management, and ongoing support matter too.

This comment:
⚠️ Writes off nuanced care
⚠️ Shuts down patient questions
⚠️ Prioritizes convenience over effectiveness
We deserve more than the default prescription.

#BirthControlIsNotACure #EndoTreatmentMatters #RealOptionsNow #EndometriosisTruth #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Just because you’re in a relationship doesn’t mean you owe your body to anyone.

You are allowed to:
Say no
Say "not tonight"
Change your mind
Set boundaries, even after intimacy has started

Pain, trauma, fatigue, period discomfort — they all affect our desire and ability to connect.

“Endo taught me to listen to my body — and to protect my peace. Saying no is an act of love for myself.”
— Yessenia Sandoval

You don’t need to explain. You just need to be heard.

👉 Share this as a reminder to your community: boundaries are love.

#ConsentMatters #EndoBoundaries #LetYourNoMeanNo #LetsTalkAboutSex #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

This one hits hard.
People with chronic illness aren’t lazy — we’re exhausted from fighting a system that doesn’t believe us.

Let’s be clear:
🚫 Pain doesn’t mean you’ve given up.
🚫 Rest isn’t laziness.
✅ Fatigue is real — and so is the strength it takes to survive each day.

This kind of statement:
⚠️ Feeds internalized guilt
⚠️ Invalidates your lived experience
⚠️ Encourages ableist attitudes

Let’s call it what it is: cruel, wrong, and dangerous.

#Ableism #StopTheStigma #ChronicFatigue #InvisibleIllness #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Win the Ultimate Endometriosis Care Kit – Valued Over $1,000

I’ve handpicked some of my absolute favourite endo and self-care goodies to create the ultimate prize for our fundraiser. From cozy comforts to pain relief heroes, this is your chance to win something truly special while backing the mahi of Endo Warriors Aotearoa.

🎟️ Tickets are $15 each
💥 Bundle deals (limited):
→ 3 for $25
→ 7 for $50

First Prize: The Ultimate Endometriosis Kit – Valued Over $1,000
Includes all my faves:
Oodie
@necks_best_thing pillow
Oodie slipper socks
@tap.health TENS machine
@elslovers 12-panel heat wrap
@endosoothe cream and tea
@the_mint_label Mint Period Underwear 6-pack
@maciemindful Endo Diary
Beyou monthly patch pack
EWA themed medicine bag
@betterteaco Tea flask
Bloody Minded by Susie Ferguson
Massage gun
Sweet Disorder anti-fatigue sweets @artisan_nz
Shower steamer (6-pack) @artisan_nz
Pill container
EWA t-shirt
@moodiblends PM Hot Chocolate

PLUS 10 epic runner-up prizes valued $50 to $175 featuring:
@kosi_au heat wrap @endosoothe balms and teas, period undies, @betterteaco teas and accessories, heated throw blankets, and SO MUCH MORE!

📸 Swipe the images to see all 10 runner-up prize packs
🎟️ Tickets available now via our website
FB: www.endowarriorsaotearoa.com/shop
Insta: Link in bio

Huge thanks to the amazing businesses who donated
@necks_best_thing @tap.health @endosoothe @kosi_au @elslovers @maciemindful @artisan_nz @betterteaco

Every ticket helps us empower and support those living with endometriosis through education, advocacy, and real community care
Ngā mihi nui for backing this kaupapa

If sex is painful, confusing, or triggering — build yourself an intimacy comfort kit.

Things to include:
Heat pack
Calming tea blend
Water-based lube
Affirmation cards
Something soft (blanket, robe, pillow spray)

This kit is for YOU. For recovery. For ritual. For reminding your nervous system that you’re safe.

👉 What would you put in yours? Share your kit must-haves in the comments.

#SelfCareSaturday #EndoIntimacy #ComfortAfterSex #LetsTalkAboutSex #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

After what feels like forever... BeYou Monthly Patches are finally here again!

But here’s the thing, they’re not just for your period. These little miracle patches are amazing for soothing cramps, backaches, leg pain, shoulder tension, you name it.

Our founder Yessenia uses them on her tummy, back, legs, and shoulders, anywhere that needs a little extra love

🌿 No heat needed
🕒 Up to 12 hours of slow-release relief
💖 Natural Ingredients
✨ Vegan

✨ PLUS: When you buy through our shop, a portion of the sale goes directly to supporting Endo Warriors Aotearoa’s work fighting period poverty and delivering free menstrual education across Aotearoa

After what feels like forever... BeYou Monthly Patches are finally here again!

But here’s the thing, they’re not just for your period. These little miracle patches are amazing for soothing cramps, backaches, leg pain, shoulder tension, you name it.

Our founder Yessenia uses them on her tummy, back, legs, and shoulders, anywhere that needs a little extra love

🌿 No heat needed
🕒 Up to 12 hours of slow-release relief
💖 Natural Ingredients
✨ Vegan

✨ PLUS: When you buy through our shop, a portion of the sale goes directly to supporting Endo Warriors Aotearoa’s work fighting period poverty and delivering free menstrual education across Aotearoa

Support our mahi & grab your patches via the link in bio

#BeYouPatches #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #PainReliefNaturally #BackInStock #ChronicPainRelief #EndoLife #PeriodPainSupport #GiveBack #ShopForGood

#BeYouPatches #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #PainReliefNaturally #BackInStock #ChronicPainRelief #EndoLife #PeriodPainSupport #GiveBack #ShopForGood

Pain after surgery doesn’t mean your condition isn’t real. It means you need more support — not that it’s “all in your head.”

Let’s be clear:
🚫 One failed surgery isn’t the end of the road.
🚫 Chronic illness requires long-term care, not abandonment.

✅ You deserve a care plan that adapts — not gives up.
This comment:
⚠️ Suggests you’re broken if surgery doesn’t “fix” you
⚠️ Normalizes giving up on patients
⚠️ Leaves people in pain with nowhere to turn

Let’s stop treating complex illness like a one-and-done checklist.

#PostSurgeryPain #EndoNeedsSupport #ChronicPainIsReal #EndoNotOver #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

More bleeding = more cost
For many living with endometriosis, heavy and prolonged bleeding isn’t just painful, it’s expensive.

More pads. More tampons. More period underwear. More laundry. More GP visits. More sick days. More medications.
And often? Less support.

Period poverty is real, and for those with illnesses like endometriosis, PCOS, or other chronic conditions, the cost can be even higher—financially, physically, and emotionally.

It’s time we talk about it!
Advocate for it!
And demand better!

#EndoWarriorsAotearoa #EndometriosisNZ #PeriodPoverty #HeavyBleedingIsCostly #ChronicIllnessCosts #EndoAwareness #EndoLife #MoreBleedingMoreCost #ListenToEndoVoices #BreakTheSilence

Lubrication can be an absolute game-changer for people with endometriosis, vaginismus, or pelvic pain.
But let’s be real - good lube can be pricey, and not all of it is friendly to sensitive bodies.

Here are a few affordable, endo-friendly options that won’t break the bank, just make sure to wash these all off your body afterwards.

💧 Coconut oil – Great if you’re not using latex condoms. Moisturising, natural, and gentle on skin.
💧 Aloe-based lubricants – Water-based, soothing, and often less irritating for those with sensitive tissue.
💧 Look for products that are:
• Fragrance-free
• Glycerin-free
• Paraben-free

✨ Hot tip: Adulttoymegastore.co.nz has a great selection of lubes suited to people with pelvic pain and endo. We’ve listed our faves in our website’s Factsheets and Resources section.

Lube isn’t just about making sex feel good - it’s about reducing pain, protecting delicate tissue, and creating space for connection without fear.

#LubeTips #SexOnABudget #PleasureWithoutPain #LetsTalkAboutSex #Adulttoymegastore #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

New Blog Post: My Hysterectomy Story & What No One Told Me About Endometriosis By Endo Warriors Aotearoa Founder Yessenia

Six years ago, I had a hysterectomy hoping it would end the relentless bleeding, pain, and exhaustion I was living through. What followed was not the relief I expected, but months of infection, medical gaslighting, and one of the hardest chapters of my life.

In my latest blog, I open up about:
💔 The trauma I experienced after surgery
🏥 How I had to fight just to be believed
🧠 Developing CPTSD from medical trauma
📚 And the truth no one tells you:

A hysterectomy is not a cure for endometriosis.
Even removing the ovaries doesn't guarantee relief. Endo can still grow because:
👉 It lives outside the uterus
👉 It can make its own estrogen
👉 It responds to the smallest amounts of estrogen in the body
👉 Many surgeons don’t remove the actual lesions and In my case, no endo was removed at all.

This is why I started Endo Warriors Aotearoa, so no one else has to go through this feeling silenced, dismissed, or alone.

Read the full story and learn the facts – link in bio

#EndometriosisAwareness #HysterectomyIsNotACure #MedicalGaslighting #StillFighting #EndoWarrior #EndoEducation #ChronicPain #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #PelvicPain #PatientAdvocacy #CPTSD #endoblog

Did you know?
Gentle pelvic floor stretches can help reduce pelvic pain and tension caused by endometriosis.

When muscles in the pelvic floor are tight (which often happens when we’re in pain), it can make symptoms like cramps, back pain, and painful sex even worse.
Stretching = less tension = less pain.

Incorporating simple stretches or working with a pelvic floor physio can make a world of difference.

Small steps. Big relief. You’ve got this.

#EndoWarriorsAotearoa #EndometriosisNZ #PelvicHealth #PelvicFloorRelief #StretchForRelief #EndoPainRelief #ChronicPainSupport #EndoTips #EndoCommunity #WomensHealthMatters #ListenToYourBody

I’ve collected some of my absolute favourite endo + self-care items to create the ultimate prize for our fundraiser! From cozy comforts to pain relief heroes, this is your chance to win something truly special while supporting the mahi we do at Endo Warriors Aotearoa 💛⁠
🎟️ Tickets are just $15 each
🎁 Or grab a limited bundle (these go fast!):
→ 3 tickets for $25
→ 7 tickets for $50
First Prize: The Ultimate Endometriosis Kit – valued at over $1,000
This amazing pack includes:
Oodie @the_oodie
Neck pillow @necks_best_thing
Oodie slipper socks @the_oodie
TENS machine @taptens
Elsolovers 12-panel heat wrap @elsolovers
Endosooth cream & tea @endosoothnz
Mint Period Underwear 6-pack @mintperiodunderwear
Endo Diary @maciemindful
Beyou patch pack @beyou
EWA-themed medicine bag
Tea flask @betterteaco
Bloody Minded by Susie Ferguson
Massage gun
Sweet Disorder anti-fatigue sweets @artisan_nz
Shower steamer (pack of 6) @artisan_nz
Pill container
EWA t-shirt
Hot chocolate @moodiblends
PLUS... we have 10 runner-up prizes valued from $50 to $175, featuring @kosi.nz heat wraps, Endosooth balms and teas, period underwear, Better Tea Co Tea and Better Tea Co Reusable Tea Bag, Heated Throw Blanket and SO SO much more 💝
📸 Check out the images to see all 10 incredible Runner Up prizes!

🌐 Tickets available now via our website shop
FB: www.endowarriorsaotearoa.com/shop
Insta: Link in Bio

A huge thank you to the amazing businesses who donated to this fundraiser:
@necks_best_thing ,@tap.health @endosoothe @kosi_au @elslovers , @maciemindful @moodiblends @artisan_nz @betterteaco

Every ticket helps us empower and support those living with endometriosis through education, advocacy, and real community care.
Ngā mihi nui for backing this kaupapa 🧡

#EndoFundraiser #EndometriosisAwareness #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #PeriodPovertyNZ #SelfCare #EndoCommunity #ChronicPainSupport #RafflePrize #AotearoaCharity #EndometriosisSupport

Wellington Hospital has just confirmed it will not proceed with cutting gynaecology and maternity beds. This reversal only happened because of public pressure, community outcry and the courage of frontline staff who spoke out. Your voices made this possible.

To the healthcare workers who raised the alarm, thank you. You put patients before politics, and we see you. Your advocacy is the reason so many of us can access the care we need.

But let’s be clear, this never should have been on the table. For those living with endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and other reproductive health conditions, these beds are not optional. They are essential.

We’re relieved by this decision, and we’re staying alert. Because reproductive healthcare is not a luxury. And we will always show up to protect it.

🧡 Ngā mihi nui to everyone who raised their voice.

Endometriosis is not a fitness issue.
It’s not from sitting too long. It’s not from not “trying hard enough.”

Let’s be clear:
🚫 Exercise won’t unstick organs.
🚫 Chronic pain doesn’t disappear with more steps.
✅ Gentle movement helps some - but it’s not a fix.

This advice:
⚠️ Promotes shame for needing rest
⚠️ Overlooks systemic inflammation
⚠️ Turns recovery into a moral failing

Let’s stop treating chronic illness like a lack-of-effort issue.
𝐒𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐨 “𝐠𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤”? 𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧

#ExerciseIsNotACure #EndoFatigue #ChronicIllnessRealities #AbleismInHealthcare #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

"Painful sex is just part of having your period."
Wrong!

Pain during sex is not normal and shouldn't be dismissed as "just part of being a woman" or something you have to put up with. It's one of the common symptoms of endometriosis, a chronic condition affecting 1 in 10 people assigned female at birth.

If you're experiencing pain during or after sex, you deserve to be heard, supported, and taken seriously. Your pain is real. Your experience matters.

Let’s end the stigma. Start the conversation. Support each other.

#EndoWarriorsAotearoa #EndometriosisAwareness #EndoNZ #ChronicPainIsReal #PeriodPainIsNotNormal #EndoMythBusting #EndoCommunity #PelvicPain #ListenToWomen #WomensHealthMatters

Wellington Hospital is cutting gynaecology beds to make space for emergency overflow.

This is not just a logistical decision. It is a direct hit to people living with chronic gynaecological conditions, especially endometriosis, who are already fighting to be seen in a system that constantly lets us down.

People with endometriosis can wait up to 10 years for a diagnosis in Aotearoa. That is a decade of pain, exhaustion, and dismissal. And now, hospital beds meant for post op recovery, urgent care, or pain admissions are being removed.

How are we meant to recover from surgery, manage ovarian cysts, or be admitted for severe pelvic pain when there is no space left for us?

This decision will push care for endometriosis even further backwards. Emergency departments often don’t understand the condition, don’t take it seriously, and do the bare minimum. This is not care. It is dismissal disguised as triage.

Endometriosis is already underdiagnosed, underfunded, and misunderstood. Cutting gynaecology beds tells us we are not a priority.

I’ve personally sat in ED unable to walk from pain, vomiting, and fainting, only to be told to follow up with a specialist I waited over a year to see. That is not healthcare. That is survival mode.

Will this stop in Wellington, or will other hospitals follow while no one is watching?

At Endo Warriors Aotearoa, we are calling for:
💛 Transparency about the impact of these cuts
💛 Investment in emergency and specialist services
💛 Protection of gynaecology care
💛 Training in ED so people with endo are not dismissed

We are not overflow
We are not optional
We are not disposable
We are done being pushed aside

— Yessenia Sandoval
Founder, Endo Warriors Aotearoa

#EndometriosisAwareness #EndoWarrior #HealthSystemFail #ChronicPain #GynaeCareIsEssential #WellingtonHospital #endowarriorsaotearoa #endowarrior💛 #patientnotproblem

You are not broken because sex hurts.
You are not less because your period is hell.
You are not dramatic because you need to rest, cry, or cancel plans.
Endometriosis, pelvic pain, period shame, sexual trauma — they all affect how we relate to intimacy.

✨ But here’s the truth:
You still deserve love.
You still deserve care.
You still deserve joy.
You still deserve sex.

Your worth is not measured by your ability to perform, bleed quietly, or smile through pain.

#SelfWorth #EndoTruths #PelvicPainAwareness #LetsTalkAboutSex #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #RestIsResistance

People with chronic pain already give up so much — comfort, work, sleep, sometimes even joy.

But caffeine? That’s not the cause of our illness. It’s how we keep functioning.

Let’s be clear:
🚫 V energy drinks aren’t causing your lesions.
🚫 Food and drink guilt doesn’t belong in chronic illness care.
✅ Sometimes we need what gets us through the day.

This “advice”:
⚠️ Blames survival strategies
⚠️ Distracts from real treatment
⚠️ Adds shame to coping
Let’s stop micromanaging what people with endo consume to survive.

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐞 — 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐩 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐞.

#CaffeineIsNotTheEnemy #EndoRealTalk #StopBlamingPatients #WorkWeekSurvival #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Need a little ritual after a painful or emotional experience with sex?
You're not alone and your body deserves care.
We love the “Night Owl” blend from @hotteamama a calming herbal tea with chamomile, valerian root, and lavender to help:
🌿 Soothe your belly
🌿 Ground your nervous system
🌿 Remind your body it’s safe
Sip it in silence, with music, while journaling or just take a breath.
Because post-sex self-care isn’t indulgent. It’s necessary. Especially when pain, trauma, or endo is part of your story.
🫖 Available at hotteamama.com don't forget to use this discount code TEA20
#SexAndSelfCare #EndoRelief #LetsTalkAboutSex #PostFlareCare #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #TeaRituals #hotteamama

New Zealand’s sex education often leaves out one crucial thing: what happens when sex is painful?
We’re taught about pregnancy and protection. But what about pelvic pain? Endometriosis? Vaginismus? Periods that leave you sobbing, bleeding through, or terrified to be touched.

People with endo are often dismissed for years — because we weren’t even told what was possible.
It’s time sex ed included:
Pain that isn’t "in your head"
Real anatomy, not shame
Periods that aren’t regular, light, or easy
Consent that includes your comfort
Let’s rewrite the rules.
👉 Want to help us get this info to schools? Volunteer or donate today.

#SexEducationMatters #EndometriosisAwareness #PelvicPainIsReal #LetsTalkAboutSex #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Period poverty isn’t just a “third world issue.” It’s here. In Aotearoa. Right now.
Over 70,000 students in New Zealand have had to go without period products.
And that doesn’t even count the adults — people working minimum wage jobs, parenting, studying, or living rough — who are also going without.
It means missing school. Skipping work. Turning down social plans. Sitting in pain with no way to manage it.
It means socks, toilet paper, staying home, feeling ashamed.
And it’s even harder for those with endometriosis, who often bleed more, need more products, and face extra pain and costs — just to function.
Period products are not a luxury. They’re a basic healthcare need.
No one should be left behind because of their period.
👉 Help us fight period poverty. Donate or share — link in bio.
#PeriodPoverty #EndometriosisAndAccess #MenstrualEquity #Letstalkaboutsex #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #FreePeriodProducts #HealthcareNotLuxury

If you’re dealing with pelvic pain or endometriosis, you know that sex can sometimes leave your body aching instead of glowing.
💡 A simple but powerful tool: heat.
Using a warm compress or heat pack on your abdomen or lower back after sex (or after a flare) can help relax tense muscles and calm inflammation.
🌿 Bonus tip: Try pairing warmth with deep breathing or soft music to help your nervous system reset.
Because pleasure should never come at the cost of pain.
#EndoTips #SexAndPain #LetsTalkAboutSex #ChronicPainRelief #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #PelvicPainCare #SexAfterPain

This July, we’re breaking taboos and spilling the tea on everything we were never taught about sex, periods, pain, and pleasure.

Because when you live with endometriosis, painful sex, heavy bleeding, and shame-filled silence aren’t just “awkward” — they’re everyday realities. And for those experiencing period poverty, access to comfort, care, or even a conversation about intimacy feels out of reach.

It’s time to change that. It’s time to talk. This month, we’re diving into:
👉 Sex with endometriosis
👉 Pelvic pain and what it actually means
👉 Pleasure without pressure
👉 Period poverty & intimacy
👉 Why your experience matters

Let’s smash the shame and reclaim our bodies.
👉 Follow along. Let’s talk about sex.
#LetsTalkAboutSex #EndometriosisAwareness #PelvicPainIsReal #PeriodPoverty #SexualHealthIsHealthCare #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Living with endo means doing things most people don’t see or understand.

From Anonymous: “I have endo, of course I go to emergency for a ruptured cyst and they do nothing.”

Being dismissed in A&E is an all-too-familiar story for people with endo. Just because it’s invisible doesn’t mean it’s not an emergency - we deserve to be taken seriously the first time.
Let’s change that.

#EndometriosisAwareness #EmergencyCareMatters #BelieveWomen #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

We were thrilled to collaborate with L T McGuinness Ltd to supply period products to their staff and contractors. This initiative was rolled out to 30 building sites one year ago, ensuring that women and AFAB (assigned female at birth) people in the construction industry have the support they need. Together, we're breaking the stigma and promoting menstrual health in the workplace.

Join us in making a difference! We encourage businesses to provide period products to their staff and help break the stigma around menstruation in the workplace. Email Endo Warriors Aotearoa to get involved.

Repost below from @bridgles

Two and a half years ago I suggested to @ltmcguinness_construction to provide free period products on construction sites in Wellington. I suggested doing this by working alongside a charity. One that aims to end period poverty for unhoused people and young peeps at low decile schools, and with little/no access to expensive period products.

The amazing @mollypuddick stepped up to the task, and over the last two years arranged a partnership between @ltmcguinness_construction and @endowarriorsaotearoa 🥳

Since last July, LTM have been providing these amazing period products in their female toilets onsite. It has definitely made me feel welcome on site, and thought about - which doesn’t always happen. These period products have 💯 got me out of trouble on a surprise period day!

So proud to be connected with this initiative, and look forward to seeing and hearing about other companies in the construction sector who take on this initiative too.

Let’s end period poverty and recognise that women, do in fact, have periods 😱 🤙🏽

Living with endo means doing things most people don’t see or understand.

From Anonymous: “I have endo, of course I have leg pain and back pain. Like my legs and back can never support my body.”

Endo pain radiates. It’s not “just period pain” — it can affect the legs, hips, lower back, and even nerves. And when your body feels like it’s collapsing under you, it’s more than fatigue — it’s systemic.
Let’s change that.

#EndometriosisAwareness #FullBodyPain #EndoIsNotJustAPeriod #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Living with endo means doing things most people don’t see or understand.

megandurrant2024 said: “I have endo, of course I work full time dealing with level 10 pain.”

Pushing through excruciating pain isn’t strength - it’s survival in a world that doesn’t accommodate chronic illness. People with endo aren’t lazy. We’re already doing more than most will ever know.

Let’s change that.

#EndometriosisAwareness #EndoAndWork #PainIsNotPerformance #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Living with endo means doing things most people don’t see or understand.

@jo_the_reader said: “I have endo, of course I wear period undies every day.”

Unexpected bleeding, long periods, and constant spotting mean everyday life looks different for us. It’s not over-preparation - it’s protection.
Let’s change that.

#EndometriosisAwareness #HeavyBleeding #ChronicMenstrualSymptoms #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

When the doctor says they’ll support you the whole way… but you’ve been gaslit, dismissed, and left to Google your own diagnosis. Again.

For anyone navigating chronic pain, endo, or ANY health mystery — you deserve real answers, not empty promises.

💬 Drop a 💛 if you’ve been told “we’ll figure this out together” only to be ghosted after your blood tests came back “normal.”
#medicalgaslighting #endometriosisawareness #chronicillnes #doctorsaidwhat #endowarriorsaotearoa #endowarrior

This again?
No - pregnancy doesn’t cure endometriosis. In fact, some people experience worse symptoms after.
This is not advice, it’s reproductive pressure disguised as medical care.

Let’s be clear:
🚫 Endo doesn’t disappear with pregnancy.
🚫 For many, symptoms persist - or return with a vengeance.
✅ People with endo deserve options that aren't parenting.

This comment:
⚠️ Dismisses those who are infertile or child-free
⚠️ Reinforces harmful stereotypes
⚠️ Makes care conditional on reproduction
Let’s stop telling people their pain is a fertility issue to solve.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫: 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞? 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰.

#EndoMyths #PregnancyPressure #InfertilityAwareness #EndoReality #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Living with endo means doing things most people don’t see or understand.

@_fallonp said: “I have endo, of course I mask my pain for the benefit of others.”

It shouldn’t fall on us to keep others comfortable while we’re in agony. This is what internalized stigma looks like - and it’s time to break that cycle.
Let’s change that.

#EndometriosisAwareness #ChronicPainShouldBeBelieved #StopMasking #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Core stretches aren’t going to cure inflammation, organ damage, or years of misdiagnosis.
Yet this person was told their endo pain was… just tight abs. 🤯

Let’s be clear:
🚫 Endo isn’t a fitness issue.
🚫 Muscle tightness ≠ disease
✅ Physiotherapy can help some - but it’s not a standalone treatment.

This kind of comment:
⚠️ Minimizes debilitating pain
⚠️ Sends people in the wrong direction
⚠️ Adds shame when we can't “stretch it out”
Let’s stop pretending pelvic pain is a workout issue.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐧𝐞-𝐬𝐢𝐳𝐞-𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬-𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 - 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.

#EndoCare #PelvicPainAwareness #ChronicIllnessSupport #NotJustTightMuscles #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Acting like endo begins and ends in the uterus? Cute.
Meanwhile, it’s showing up on my bowel, bladder, diaphragm, and nerves — causing chronic pain, fatigue, organ dysfunction, and systemic inflammation.

But hey, let’s keep blaming hysteria, right? 🙃

Endometriosis is a full-body disease — and the fact that it’s still misunderstood, underfunded, and dismissed in 2025 is beyond infuriating.

We deserve better. We deserve real care. We deserve to be believed.

#endometriosisawareness #NotJustPeriods #ChronicIllness #MedicalGaslighting #EndoIsNotJustAGynoIssue #EndoEverywhere #SystemicNeglect #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #PatientRights #HysteriaMyAss

Mental health meds ≠ imaginary pain.
This person got dismissed the moment they mentioned their antidepressants.

Let’s be clear:
🚫 Taking anxiety meds doesn’t cancel out physical symptoms.
🚫 Endometriosis isn’t a mindset.
✅ You can have both physical and mental health challenges — and need care for both.

This advice:
⚠️ Fuels the myth that chronic illness is “just emotional”
⚠️ Discourages people from seeking mental health support
⚠️ Gaslights people out of their physical symptoms
Let’s call it what it is: ignorant, ableist, and cruel.

𝐆𝐚𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞. 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐮𝐬: 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧?

#MentalHealthMatters #EndoValidation #ChronicPainAwareness #GaslightingIsNotCare #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Do you want to use your creativity to support a powerful cause?

💛 This is a volunteer-based project. Like many grassroots charities, we’re currently struggling to secure funding, but we’re passionate about creating something beautiful and healing for our community.

✨ This project is being created by Endo Warriors Aotearoa, and 100% of profits will go toward raising awareness about endometriosis and supporting our advocacy, education, and support work in Aotearoa.

💛 This is a volunteer-based project. Like many grassroots charities, we’re currently struggling to secure funding, but we’re passionate about creating something beautiful and healing for our community.

🖍️ We’re looking for:

*Black-and-white line art for colouring
*Art that is inclusive, body-positive, and reflective of the endo journey
*Artists of all styles and backgrounds are welcome — including trans, nonbinary, BIPOC creatives, and truly anyone who wants to be part of this.

💬 You don’t need a formal diagnosis of endometriosis to be involved — if this project speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you.

🖋️ For each artwork selected, we’d love to include a short write-up about the artist — whether it’s a bio, a personal connection to the project, or a message you’d like to share.

👉 DM us to express your interest and we’ll send you our project brief with all the details.
💬 Tag a creative friend who might want to be part of this project too!

Let’s create something powerful — together. 🌸

#EndoArt #ChronicIllnessArtists #EndometriosisAwareness #EndoCommunity #SpoonieArt #AotearoaArtists #EndometriosisSupport #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #CallForArtists #volunteerproject

“Just stop your period” - as if that’s a simple switch to flick off.

Hormones, side effects, deeper disease? Apparently irrelevant.

Let’s be clear:
🚫 Endometriosis isn’t just about periods.
🚫 Cycle suppression may help some — but it’s not a cure.
✅ We deserve treatment beyond birth control band-aids.

This advice:
⚠️ Minimizes how complex endo really is
⚠️ Frames periods as the sole “problem”
⚠️ Pressures people into treatments that don’t suit them
Let’s stop pretending endo has easy fixes.

𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤. 𝐍𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡-𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐬, 𝐧𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐬. 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐒, 𝐥𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭.

#StopTheStigma #EndoFacts #ReproductiveAutonomy #EndoAwareness #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Living with endo means doing things most people don’t see or understand.

@lauren.__.noakes said: “I have endo, of course I learnt how to hide my pain from others.”

We become masters of masking — because being honest often leads to being dismissed. But hiding pain doesn’t make it go away. It just makes us feel even more alone.

Let’s change that.

#EndometriosisAwareness #MaskedPain #EndoIsNotInvisible #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

✨ Mānawatia a Matariki — Honouring New Beginnings ✨

As Matariki rises, we take a moment to pause.

To remember those we’ve lost.
To reflect on the journeys we’ve walked — through pain, strength, and resilience.
To celebrate the moments we keep going, even when it’s hard.
And to dream of what’s possible, together.

At Endo Warriors Aotearoa, Matariki is a time to honour our community — those living with endometriosis, those still seeking answers, and those supporting others through the unknown.

🌌 Mānawatia a Matariki 🌌

#Matariki2025 #MānawatiaAMatariki #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #ReflectRememberReimagine #endometriosisawareness

Ah yes, the endo "cure" that keeps getting recommended — without evidence, empathy, or consent.

“Just get pregnant” isn’t advice. It’s a deflection.
Let’s be clear:
🚫 Endometriosis doesn’t vanish with pregnancy.
🚫 Pregnancy is not a pain relief plan.
✅ Every person deserves treatment options not tied to reproduction.

This advice:
⚠️ Assumes everyone can or wants to have children
⚠️ Pushes reproductive pressure
⚠️ Erases those struggling with infertility or trauma
Let’s call it what it is: outdated, dismissive, and dangerous.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐲𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬. 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 - 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐩𝐭𝐬. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞? 𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰.

#PregnancyIsNotACure #EndometriosisFacts #ReproductiveRights #EndoEducation #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

Living with endo means doing things most people don’t see or understand.

@lexxi.isabel said: “I have endo, of course I had the wrong size IUD put in by a 'specialist' and now have nerve damage.”

Endometriosis care can go horribly wrong — and sometimes, the harm comes from the people we trust to help. That’s not okay. Informed consent and specialist training should be the bare minimum.
Let’s change that.

#EndometriosisAwareness #IUDInjuries #MedicalAccountability #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #ChronicPainIsReal

“It definitely helps” - the vague, unhelpful advice classic.

Helps what? Who? How? With which study?

Let’s be clear:
🚫 Vague encouragement ≠ treatment plan.
🚫 It dismisses real pain.
✅ Endo requires real, personalized care - not blanket statements.

This kind of advice:
⚠️ Suggests it’s your fault if you’re still in pain
⚠️ Invalidates those who’ve tried everything
⚠️ Encourages toxic positivity over useful support
Let’s stop brushing off real pain with blanket statements.

𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐲𝐞 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡? 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞. 𝐀𝐝𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - 𝐰𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬.

#MyPainIsReal #EndoSupport #MedicalDismissal #EndoAwareness #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

This message resonated deeply with me - the burden of holding everything together. In my 20s I felt completely isolated and more so in my 30s, despite being surrounded by loved ones who never understood, with the constant pressure of being told, to be strong and avoid being perceived as "needy", "dramatic", or overly emotional.

I want you to know: I see you. You're not alone 💛 #endowarriorsaotearoa #endometriosis #endometriosisawareness #ewa #endo #endowarrior #chronicpainsupport

Living with endo means doing things most people don’t see or understand.

@megcoleyy said: “I have endo, of course I cry after every scan.”

Whether it's fear, grief, frustration, or just exhaustion — every scan holds the weight of the unknown. And sometimes, we cry because we already know: they’ll tell us it’s “normal.”

Let’s change that.

#EndometriosisAwareness #ScanFatigue #InvisiblePain #EndoWarriorsAotearoa #MedicalTrauma

Endo pain making it hard to work, walk, or sleep?
This person was told to “just keep doing what you’ve been doing.”
As if that was working. 🙃

Let’s be clear:
🚫 Endometriosis doesn’t just magically improve.
🚫 Continuing without support leads to burnout.
✅ Real treatment requires actual, ongoing care.

This advice:
⚠️ Normalizes suffering
⚠️ Delays proper care
⚠️ Makes us feel like we’re failing when we’re already fighting

Let’s call it what it is: passive, invalidating, and dangerous.

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐭. 𝐆𝐨𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭? 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰.

#EndoCommunity #MedicalGaslighting #ChronicPainSupport #EndoTruths #EndoWarriorsAotearoa

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"It was on this page that I first became aware of the symptoms I was living with most of my life, I had no idea what endometriosis was until I saw the creator of this page share on her personal page about her Endometriosis Journey so I decided to check the page out, A few months later I was rushed to Hospital and was diagnosed with Mild Endometriosis, I am grateful to be part of this Amazing Support Group, This page has made me more aware of my illness and has given me the knowledge and tools to use when dealing with my GP, Gynaecologist and even trying to explain to my Family and Friends what Endometriosis is, I feel empowered and don't feel I'm on this Journey alone, I am so grateful for Endo Warriors Aotearoa"

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"I just wanted to message and say thank you for everything you do. I struggled with endo for years and I wish I had something like this page while I was going through it all. I felt so alone and like no one was experiencing the pain that I was, so I am so glad that others have this page. please let me know if I can help in any way, I would be honoured to support such an amazing person ❤"

"Thanks to Instagram accounts like yours I would have not learnt about the ins and outs of endometriosis. Reading your guy's stuff and relating to it made me realise I might have endo. Luckily I advocated for myself and now I'm just waiting for my lab results."

(Endometriosis Warriors Aotearoa)

What We Do

Period Education
Breaking the Cycle of Shame
We offer free, inclusive period education in schools and communities. Our workshops are fun, honest, and empowering. Giving young people the knowledge and confidence to understand their bodies without shame.

Endometriosis Support
Led by Lived Experience
We support people living with endometriosis through education, advocacy, and community connection. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been battling for years, we're here to help you feel seen, supported, and not alone.

Shop to Support
Every Purchase Makes a Difference
Our online store is packed with endo-friendly, period-positive products we love and trust. 100% of profits go back into our work funding education, support, and free period items for the community.

Every dollar helps someone access education or period care.

All sales help fund our education & free period product programs.

Endo 101

our services

Book Free period education class

Endo Blog: Stories, Support & Real Talk

Learn & Resource Hub

Yessenia Sandoval- She/They

Founder/Charity Director

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(Endometriosis Warriors Aotearoa)

What We Do

Period Education Breaking the Cycle of Shame We offer free, inclusive period education in schools and communities. Our workshops are fun, honest, and empowering. Giving young people the knowledge and confidence to understand their bodies without shame.

Endometriosis Support Led by Lived Experience We support people living with endometriosis through education, advocacy, and community connection. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been battling for years, we're here to help you feel seen, supported, and not alone.

Shop to Support Every Purchase Makes a Difference Our online store is packed with endo-friendly, period-positive products we love and trust. 100% of profits go back into our work funding education, support, and free period items for the community.

Every dollar helps someone access education or period care.

All sales help fund our education & free period product programs.

Endo 101

our services

Book Free period education class

Endo Blog: Stories, Support & Real Talk

Learn & Resource Hub

Yessenia Sandoval- She/They

Founder/Charity Director

​

Follow us on Instagram

Testimonials

Join our Newsletter mailing list Sign up for updates, resources & giveaways

office

contact us

Registered Charity CC60609

quick links

Period Education
Breaking the Cycle of Shame
We offer free, inclusive period education in schools and communities. Our workshops are fun, honest, and empowering. Giving young people the knowledge and confidence to understand their bodies without shame.

Endometriosis Support
Led by Lived Experience
We support people living with endometriosis through education, advocacy, and community connection. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been battling for years, we're here to help you feel seen, supported, and not alone.

Shop to Support
Every Purchase Makes a Difference
Our online store is packed with endo-friendly, period-positive products we love and trust. 100% of profits go back into our work funding education, support, and free period items for the community.