Endometriosis Gift Guide

 With the holiday season upon us, I decided to do something I've never done before and made an endometriosis gift guide! This will consist of products that I think are essential to people struggling with endo or other chronic illnesses that would make great holiday gifts! 

1. HEATING PAD 

Every person with endo needs a heating pad if they don't have one already! A heating pad helps with pain and relaxing muscles and is a great gift for anyone with chronic pain.

Purchase: https://www.target.com/p/purerelief-deluxe-gray-heating-pad/-/A-76550894?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000049427611&CPNG=PLA_Health%2BShopping_Local&adgroup=SC_Health&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=c&location=9002443&targetid=pla-653428528000&ds_rl=1246978&ds_rl=1248099&gclid=CjwKCAiA5IL-BRAzEiwA0lcWYpTZ_BtMEW3PAMIXE_BUBI5Ttui_8777HzoVzIyolToQ2YqneLkfuxoCkyMQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

2.  HEATED BLANKET 

I love my heated blanket because my dad always keeps our house so cold! It's vital with endo that we are not tensing up our muscles when not necessary, and a heated blanket is a great way to help with that. 

Purchase: https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-4646884/biddeford-electric-heated-microplush-throw.jsp?skuid=30982468&CID=shopping30&utm_campaign=BLANKETS/DOWN/THROWS&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=google&utm_product=30982468&utm_campaignid=9836151830&gclid=CjwKCAiA5IL-BRAzEiwA0lcWYu8su8YfkBAw51g7BjFD0Z0UUsQ2aJ6I1w_fjV_ydS06ZqgCzBjPvxoC8hIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

3. TENS UNIT

This is a must-have for any endo sufferers out there. You put the tens unit patches on your stomach, and it basically confuses your nerve endings from feeling pain.  This is great for when you're going to be out of the house for a while away from your heating pad. I'm going to link one with excellent reviews from Amazon, but there are a million different kinds, so make sure you do your research!

Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Massager-Lifetime-Warranty-Rechargeable-Stimulator/dp/B079GG3HNX/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=tens+unit&qid=1606504711&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFRRDk1Uzc1SkFBTlEmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA0NzAwMzIxWTVISVJSVTA4MlY1JmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwNjQ0NzAyVDY0S0RRQlcxSUhOJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

4. NO, THANKS ENDO MERCH

If you've seen my Instagram lately, then you know I've been loving my new sweatshirt from No, Thanks Endo! The design is so cute, and the fabric is sooo soft. They got my size perfect, and I would wear it every single day if that was socially acceptable! This is a small business founded by one of our fellow endo sisters, so it would be great if you could support her. I got a sweatshirt, but there are t-shirts, stickers, and so much more!

Purchase: https://nothanksendo.com

5. RED BUBBLE STICKERS 

Red Bubble stickers (or any endo related stickers) are the perfect stocking stuffer for someone with endo to decorate their water bottle or laptop with. Red Buddle has a huge variety, and they are very inexpensive. The good thing about Red Bubble is that you are supporting independent artists who post their work there. Plus, the stickers are so cute!

Purchase: https://www.redbubble.com/shop/?query=endometriosis&ref=search_box

6. COMFORTABLE LEGGINGS

The best thing for an endo flare (or every day if you're like me) is a good and comfortable pair of leggings. In the winter, I live in leggings because they're the only thing that feels comfortable on my stomach, and I know a lot of other endo sufferers feel the same. I'm going to link my favorite American Eagle Aerie leggings below because those are comfortable and inexpensive, but I also really like Athleta leggings if you're looking for better quality, more expensive ones. 

Purchase: https://www.ae.com/us/en/p/aerie/leggings/7-8-leggings/offline-goals-high-waisted-legging/1701_5091_073

7. SLIPPERS 

A good pair of slippers are a must for comfort, especially in the winter. I'm linking my favorite ones below, and I seriously wear these every day of the year.

Purchase: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/503422?originalProduct=18664&productId=816066&attrValue_0=Brown&pla1=0&mr%3AtrackingCode=7354AF02-BFE7-E511-80ED-00505694403D&mr%3AreferralID=NA&mr%3Adevice=c&mr%3AadType=pla_with_promotiononline&qs=3125148&pcd=THANKS15&gclid=CjwKCAiA5IL-BRAzEiwA0lcWYs7qEuw_3NQ-HubNm4Pty6Tg1JCz1WPzMeO5Edb7jJ_2V5g2EAQ0gBoCw_YQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&SN=MasterPrompt04_test&SS=B&SN2=FindabilityRecs05_test&SS2=A&SN3=FindabilityProd07_Cat&SS3=B

8. WEIGHTED BLANKET 

I got a weighted blanket for Christmas last year, and it was something I never knew I needed! It's so relaxing and gives you the rest you need. 

Purchase: https://gravityblankets.com/products/gravity-blanket?variant=32408701304906

9. ENDO BOOKS 

You all know that with the extra time from quarantine that I've been loving reading books about endo and learning more about my body. I completely recommend any endo book to an endo sufferer on your list because it is always great to learn more about your body and hear other peoples' stories. My favorite ones so far have been Vagina Problems by Lara Parker, Ask Me About My Uterus by Abby Norman, and Living With Endometriosis by Samantha Bowick, but there are so many options to choose from!

Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=endometriosis+books&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

10. A.W.A.R.E NECKLACE 

The company A.W.A.R.E sells necklaces for all sorts of diseases and illnesses for people to wear and be empowered by them. I have my yellow necklace for endometriosis and the company even shared my endo story on their Instagram!

Purchase: https://awarecauses.com

I hope you all have a happy and healthy holiday season!

*Disclaimer: None of these brands have asked me to talk about them*