If you’re suffering from Endometriosis or experiencing symptoms, always seek medical advice from your doctor for diagnosis and treatment options.
Almost a decade ago, at the age of 17, I found myself eagerly awaiting the arrival of my period. My first period.
The offensively pink Libra starter pack gifted to me during my earlier years of high school had become imprinted in the bottom of my bag. Lodged under the heavy weight of textbooks, it remained unused but not untouched.
I’d thumbed through its contents more times than I cared to admit, while every other girl I knew had well and truly exhausted it. The paper instructions had kept their perfect creases and despite the lightweight nature of the pads and plastic, the fullness of it felt like a lead weight.
