Laura Monka

For over two decades Laura has struggled with endometriosis. She deals with it through sarcasm and snarkiness. Laura Monka is a freelance writer and author. She lives in NJ dreaming of the ocean with her husband and three children.

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On Becoming a Mother With Endo

Blessed. Lucky. Fortunate. These are words that flash inside of my head whenever a fellow…

Here’s How I Get That #ButYouDontLookSick Glow

Ever since I began wearing makeup more frequently my thoughts have turned ominous. My ultimate…

Just Because I’m Wearing Makeup Doesn’t Mean ‘I’m Better’ #ButYouDontLookSick

If there’s one thing a chronically ill person does not want to hear, it’s “Well,…

Four Australian Women Speak Up About Endometriosis

They say: It’s all in your head. You know the symptoms I’m talking about –…

‘Grab Them by the Midterms’

It is simple: if you are over 18 in a woman you need to get…

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Moon Goddess or Werewolf: Does the Moon Affect Our Cycle?

Halloween may be over, but we’re still feeling witchy. Samhain is a Celtic festival that…

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How to Find Your Inner Freak – Tips on How to Feel Sexy and in Control

We’ve all heard of the erotic trilogy “Fifty Shades,” but if you need a refresher,…

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Endo After Dark – Insomnia, Excruciating Pain, and Resentment

I usually find myself tossing and turning around midnight, only to receive a not-so-pleasant gift…

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My Endo Flare-Ups Killed My Social Life and Nearly Ended My Marriage

It was raining again this week. Just another day of gloomy skies, thick and humid…