Pelvic Health is Health.

Chronic Pelvic Pain affects 1 in 5 women and 1 in 12 men at some point in their lives and has a significant impact on your quality of life. Let my blog help you advocate for yourself, better understand chronic pelvic pain and help you to find the care + support you deserve.
What is Chronic Pelvic Pain?

About

I have lived with chronic pelvic pain most of my life but had my symptoms dismissed and misdiagnosed for over 15 years. Since 2018 I have been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis/BPS, Endometriosis, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Fibromyalgia and Lupus (SLE). I hope that what I share on my blog will help others advocate for themselves, better navigate the healthcare system and find the care and treatment they deserve.
I Write
I write as a hobby, to spread awareness and shine light on pelvic pain and my struggles living with chronic illness. What started as a coping strategy, has now turned into something that gives me great meaning and purpose.
I Advocate
I advocate to help ensure a better future for all and to assist pelvic pain patients and their families in coping with their chronic pain and emotional stress.
I Create
I create to put something good into the world. Since becoming chronically ill and unable to work as a designer, it gives me back a sense of purpose and achievement.

What The Community Is Saying

Helping others has enabled Michelle to find purpose in her pain and I have no doubt that she will continue to offer hope and education to so many through The Happy Pelvis.
Martina Skrela, PT + Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist

Latest Posts

If you are interested in my health journey or how to make the best out of life when living with chronic illness, take a look at my latest blog posts below.
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Queering The Body: One Non-Binary Person’s Experience with Chronic Pelvic Pain & the Medical System
Since starting my blog, I have met many incredible individuals online and I’m happy to introduce to you one of…
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September IC/BPS Awareness Month Giveaway
Interstitial Cystitis/BPS Awareness Month Giveaway Last chance to enter: September, 18, 2020 00Days 00Hours 00Minutes 00Seconds This year, because of…
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Interstitial Cystitis/BPS UPOINT Phenotype System
Interstitial Cystitis(IC)/Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS) is a chronic pelvic pain and bladder condition with painful symptoms that lasts over 6…
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What is Interstitial Cystitis/BPS?
What is Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome? Interstitial Cystitis(IC)/Bladder Pain Syndrome (BPS) is a chronic pain and bladder condition with painful…
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Sexuality and Growing Up a Millennial with Pelvic Pain
In this blog post I discuss the sexuality driven, pop culture of the 1990’s and early 2000’s, as well as…
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Systemic Racism in Endometriosis Healthcare
Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour lives (still) matter… even if your social media feed may not be showing black…
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Location
Toronto, Canada
Contact
E-mail: michelle@thehappypelvis.ca

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