No map for this – but we go anyway
Lipedema Latitude is a resource for anyone living with—or wondering if they might have—lipedema who wants to keep moving through the world.
This site focuses on real-world travel with lipedema:
- flying, packing, and getting through airports
- navigating long days, unfamiliar terrain, and physical limits
- finding ways to stay comfortable without overcomplicating everything
You’ll find clear, practical guidance—not medical jargon, not inspirational fluff.
Because here’s the reality:
- Lipedema affects people of all ages, races, and body types
- Many people are undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years
- Most travel advice doesn’t account for bodies that don’t follow the “standard” model
This site does.
Some posts are based on lived experience. Others are researched, reported, and informed by clinicians and the broader lipedema community. Where something isn’t clear, it’s treated that way.
About the Editor
I’m Katherine Doherty—journalist, editor, and lifelong traveler.
I’ve spent decades turning complex topics into clear, usable information across industries including logistics, finance, and nonprofit work. I’ve traveled to more than 40 countries, often navigating physical limitations I didn’t yet understand.
I was diagnosed with lipedema in my 60s.
Lipedema Latitude brings together that editorial background and real-world experience to create something that’s been missing:
straightforward, inclusive, practical guidance for traveling with lipedema.