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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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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“Will an ostomy kill my sex life?” “Will I be able to enjoy and experience intimacy after my stoma is installed?” “Will my partner be turned off by my ostomy, stoma, or bag?” “How will we do…. Things, now?!” These are common questions asked by many ostomates in the beginning stages of adjusting to their…
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A colostomy is a procedure that surgically creates an opening in the abdomen, which is called a stoma, to allow waste to be expelled from the body via the large intestine. Colostomies are installed when the colon in damaged or diseased and can no longer function normally. Normal colon function can be hindered by many…
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If you are new to ostomy life, or learning to benefit yourself and someone you love, understanding these words can be very helpful in navigating this new lifestyle. For some, ostomies are a temporary fix to allow the body to settle and for others, ostomies are a permanent part of their everyday lives. Accessory.…
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