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Featured on VICE! How an Ostomy Affects our Sex Life

how an ostomy affects our sex life

My wife and I were recently interviewed and featured in an article for the iconic VICE website to discuss how having an ostomy has impacted our sex life.

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“Mastering Life with an Ostomy” Part 3 of 3 (w/video)

Mastering life with an ostomy part 3

Welcome to part three of my “Mastering Life with an Ostomy” series!

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Categories Ostomy Care and Tips

Ostomy Questions Answered: Reversals? Intimacy? Surgical Complications? (video)

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In this video, we explore audience questions about ostomy reversal surgery, intimacy after surgery, and more!

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Categories Ostomy Care and Tips, Ostomy Life

Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 2): Adapting to Change After Surgery

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I had the pleasure of doing a video interview/chat with a fellow ostomate, Amber Wallace, and I’m so happy to be sharing another video in this series!

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Categories Ostomy Life, Personal

Ostomy Chat with Amber Wallace (Part 1): The New Patient Experience

Ostomy chat with amber wallace part 1

I had the pleasure of doing a video interview/chat with a fellow ostomate, Amber Wallace, and I’m so happy to be sharing this new series with you!

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Categories Ostomy Life, Personal

Featured: Guts & Glory Podcast! Talking Veganism, Sex, and Why Men Aren’t Health Advocates

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I did a second podcast with Guts & Glory!

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Ostomy Accessories Guide: Undergarments

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Sex with an Ostomy: Tips for Better Intimacy (w/ video)

SEX and intimacy with an ostomy

Ostomates shouldn’t be afraid to talk about sex. So let’s start.

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Categories Ostomy Care and Tips, Ostomy Life

Dressing with an Ostomy: A Guide for Ladies (Part 3)

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Welcome to part three of the lady’s guide to dressing with an ostomy!

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Categories Ostomy Care and Tips, Ostomy Life

Wearing Your Ostomy Bag Horizontally: FAQ (w/ video)

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Ever since I originally reviewed the Stealth Belt several years back, I’ve been asked questions about how I could possibly wear my ostomy bag horizontally.

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Healing the Skin around the Stoma – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ Video)

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Ostomy Appliance Won’t Stick? Here Are Some Tips (w/ video)

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Dealing with liquid ostomy output – OSTOMY TIPS (w/ video)

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Dressing with an Ostomy: A Clothing Guide for Women

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  • ABOUT
    • About This Site
    • About Me
    • Support This Site
    • Contact Me
  • OSTOMY
    • OSTOMY 101
      • Glossary of Ostomy Terms
      • What Is An Ostomy?
      • Ostomy FAQs
      • Preparing for surgery
      • How to Change an Appliance
      • When to Change Your Appliance
    • OSTOMY SUPPLIES
      • *Product Reviews*
      • Guide to Ostomy Accessories
      • Guide to Ostomy Supplies
      • Emergency/Travel Kit
      • Vegan/Non-Vegan Supplies
      • Ostomy Clothing Suppliers
      • Where to get free samples
    • OSTOMY CARE
      • *All care articles*
      • Appliance Won’t Stick?
      • Ostomy Blockages
      • Preventing Leaks
      • Managing Ostomy Odors
      • Healing Damaged Skin
    • OSTOMY LIFE
      • Building Confidence
      • Clothing Guide: WOMEN
      • Clothing Guide: MEN
      • *Diet and Nutrition*
      • Sex and Intimacy
      • Showering tips
      • Travel
  • DIET
    • GETTING STARTED
      • *All Diet related articles*
      • Hospital Food: Making the Best of It
      • Ostomy Diet: First 6 weeks
      • Ostomy Diet: Beyond Your Recovery
      • Hydration Tips
      • How to find a Dietitian
    • FOOD !
      • Are plant-based diets healthy?
      • *Food Gallery*
      • What I eat
      • Nutrition tips & Food Substitutions
    • NUTRIENTS
      • Enhancing Nutrient Absorption
      • Track Your Nutrient Intake
      • Protein: What, Why, and How
      • Vitamin B12: Are You Getting It?
  • IBD
    • IBD 101
      • What is IBD?
      • *IBD Topics and Tips*
      • To the Newly Diagnosed
    • ADVICE
      • Colonoscopy Prep: TIPS
      • Laughing at Crohn’s Disease
      • Not All Support Is Good
      • Software to help Manage IBD
    • THE NOT SO GOOD
      • Stuff You Don’t Hear About IBD
      • Extraintestinal Manifestations
      • Why remission may not matter
      • Perianal Disease
  • MORE
    • Announcements & Events
    • General Topics / Humor
    • Interviews / Patient Stories
    • *Resources / Links*
    • Personal Blog
    • Vegan Topics
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