Men with EDS

Minimalist illustration of a male and female figure shown back-to-back, with highlighted joints and overlapping circles representing shared and differing features of hEDS and HSD.

Does EDS Affect Men Differently? What a New Study Tells Us About Sex Differences in hEDS and HSD

Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS), and the closely related hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), are commonly thought of as conditions that primarily affect women. Walk into any EDS support group, online community, or clinic waiting room, and the overwhelming majority of people there will be female. But does that mean men are truly less affected, or does […]

Collage with different portraits. Going clockwise: Professional headshot of Jeevan Mann smiling outdoors, wearing a navy blazer and light blue button-down shirt against a softly blurred background Headshot of Krista Brack smiling at the camera indoors, wearing glasses and a white top, with informational displays blurred in the backgroun Portrait of Jacqueline Teti wearing a blue jean dress with large brown curls, smiling against a green leafy background Portrait of Kaleena Deshawn outdoors wearing colorful braided hair and bold green makeup, smiling slightly while wearing a green Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome awareness T-shirt with awareness ribbon graphics and text about chronic illness experiences

Beyond the Myths: Four People Talk About the Reality of Living With EDS & HSD

We wanted to end EDS Awareness Month by spotlighting the lived experiences of four individuals with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) or Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD). Through these perspectives, we aimed to tackle a few of the many myths surrounding these conditions. We also wanted to offer a glimpse into the reality of living with EDS/HSD, including […]