u/InfluenceDesigner889

Okay ladies, hear me out 😩

I’m 31 now. Diagnosed a few months ago with endo.

At ages 14-19, I couldn’t use a tampon because it hurt too much going in/was wayyy too tight down there! I also couldn’t have sex until I was 20 bc of the same reason.

I was only able to start having sex after I deliberately sought out a “less endowed” partner to “break the seal” 😩

Fortunately it worked, and I was able go through my 20s having intercourse and using tampons. Yes, deep penetration did hurt, but I felt like I had ‘solved’ my problem.

Now flash forward, at age 30 I start my celibacy journey. About 11 months in (6 months ago) I suddenly get the tightening again. No more tampons 😩 my vagina is back to how tight it was ages 14-19

Even feeling arousal down there or masturbation really really hurts 😩

Does anyone relate to this? 😢

I read the book “heal endo” which was super helpful and motivated me to start eating way more plant foods! This is my second week keeping a running list of all the plant foods I eat in a week - fruit, veg, nuts, whole grains, seeds. I am loving it and feeling really good! The variety has helped my meals become way more exciting and satisfying 😍 I also stopped snacking in between meals to give my system a full rest. I do this combined this with a few other tips from an online dietician/influencer who I love and I’m feeling great!