I want to talk about something that has been on my mind a lot lately: Period Privilege. This is the concept that some people get to go through life without having to deal with the discomfort, expense, stigma, pain, inconvenience, or lack of accommodation that menstruating people do.

Cassie DestinoMarch 21, 2024

What is Endometriosis?

Endometriosis is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects 1 in 10 women. It is a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. It has many symptoms and yet diagnosing it can be difficult due to the lack of understanding and awareness of it. Many women who experience the pain and discomfort that endometriosis brings may just think that their symptoms are a normal part of their menstrual cycle and not realize that something else may be going on.

Cassie DestinoMarch 6, 2024

4 Things to Consider when Thinking About Fertility Preservation

As more and more women are publicly sharing their stories of egg freezing it is becoming less taboo and more of an issue of women’s health in general. So how do you know if fertility preservation is for you and when should you consider it?

Cassie DestinoJanuary 31, 2024

Egg Freezing Spinneys Article

I recently contributed to the Spinney’s website and newsletter about what you need to know about egg freezing. It’s so exciting to me to see people wanting to talk about the importance of egg freezing these days. I must bring it up to every young woman I meet! I sure wish it had been on my radar when I was in my 20’s and 30’s.

Cassie DestinoJanuary 25, 2024egg freezing, fertility preservationComment

Embracing Life Without Children After Pregnancy or Infant Loss

I want to highlight the powerful voice of one of my collaborators, Aisha who is the founder of Mind Body Revival Coach. She's a co-author of ‘We Are One In Eight’; has written numerous blogs and spoken at global events and on several podcasts about pregnancy loss, living with endometriosis and being a non-parent.

Cassie DestinoOctober 17, 2022childless, childfree, endometriosisComment

How to Survive The Two Week Wait

The Two Week Wait (TWW) is one of the most dreaded chapters in an IVF journey. All the hard work of keeping up with appointments and injections is done and now there is nothing left to do but wait. That collection of 11-14 days can seem like an impossible hurdle to clear.

Cassie DestinoApril 4, 2022