Living with an ostomy involves learning a new routine, adapting to changes in the body, and figuring out which products work best for your individual needs. Although many people become comfortable managing their ostomy over time, some experience a frustrating problem that can interfere with daily life: “stoma sweat.” For people living with a colostomy,…
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Along with choosing the right products, a few changes to your ostomy care routine may help reduce moisture-related problems. Prepare the skin carefully before applying a new pouch Apply the barrier correctly After positioning the barrier, press it gently but firmly against the skin, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Some products benefit from gentle warming with…
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Whether it’s an ileostomy, colostomy, or urostomy, living with an ostomy means adapting to a new way of life. While the physical adjustments often take center stage early on, like learning how to manage the pouch, healing after surgery, navigating diet, the emotional and psychological impact is just as significant and sometimes more complex. From…
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Living with an ostomy can change many things, including how you experience your body, your confidence, and your approach to intimacy. While these changes can be intimidating at first, they do not mean the end of pleasure or connection. In fact, many ostomates discover new depths of emotional and physical closeness when they take the…
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Living with an ostomy means embracing a new kind of readiness, especially when you are on the go or facing the unexpected. Whether you are heading out for the day, packing for a trip, or preparing for a natural disaster or medical emergency, having a well-stocked ostomy emergency kit can provide peace of mind and…
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One of the most common and maddening challenges for people with an ostomy is dealing with sore, irritated skin around the stoma, or peristomal skin. When the skin beneath your appliance is inflamed, painful, or broken, it can make pouching difficult, lower your confidence, and affect your overall quality of life. Sore ostomy skin can…
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Living with an ostomy can be a big life adjustment and for LGBTQIA+ folks, that adjustment can come with extra layers of complexity. Navigating body image, intimacy, gender identity, and medical systems that are not always inclusive can make the journey feel isolating at times. The truth is that you are not alone, nor are…
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Having an ostomy does not mean putting your love life on pause. Instead, it simply means adapting and finding what feels best for you. Whether you’re rocking a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy, intimacy is still absolutely on the table! Or in bed, on the couch, or wherever you like! The great news is that sex…
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