“It’s hard to be 20 or 22 or 24, when your body is just starting to do all the normal, life-giving things it’s supposed to, only to realize it might not work for you. I often feel trapped in my own body—when it won’t let me go out with friends, sit down for more than 30 minutes, or sleep.”— Kirsten Slyter, bonappetit.com
“Because this is not 1887, I'm here to let you know that just because I have this pain doesn't mean I don't *want* to be sexual. Who doesn't want to orgasm?”— Lara Parker, buzzfeed.com
“I began to understand the ways in which body positivity had been commodified to fit a capitalist purpose that, despite its intentions, still designates some bodies as lovable, and others as in need of improvement.”— Caroline Reilly, bitchmedia.org
“Something that is very very common with endometriosis is the fact that doctors don't want to believe you.”— Jen Brett, youtube.com