Dating with an Ostomy
Dating can be hard, period. Dating with an ostomy is even harder. When do you bring it up? How ...
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Ostomy Life – A progress report for stoma surgery
It’s time for a progress report on my ostomy life.
I can’t even count on one hand the number o...
Ostomates – A Guide For Maximising Festive Food Enjoyment
The festive season is a time of celebration and that goes hand in hand with enjoying food, perhaps some foods...
Swimming With A Stoma
I recently started swimming again, so, I wanted to write a blog to share my experience and tips for those who...
Nutrition and Mental Wellbeing – An Ostomate’s Guide
Roughly 1 in 6 people will experience a common mental health problem (e.g. depression) each week in the UK. There ...
Eating well during Diwali with a bowel stoma
Diwali is a wonderful celebration and some find the special foods make it an even more enjoyable time. If you...
Sex After Stoma Surgery
Sexual relationships after you’ve had a stoma formed can feel complicated. It’s not jus...
Disability Employment Awareness Month
Disability Employment Awareness Month is actually an American observance. Having said that, we live on social...
Preparing For Stoma Surgery – Part 2
In Preparing For Stoma Surgery Part 1, I talked about the practical stuff, like surgery prep an...
Preparing For Stoma Surgery – Part 1
Preparation is always key for me. So, when something as big and life-altering as stoma surgery ...