Shelley Lawes discusses the role of open communication and body confidence in fulfilling sexual relationships for people with a stoma
Gemma Evans describes how she made her marriage ceremony inclusive for people with an ostomy or inflammatory bowel disease
Sahara Fleetwood-Beresford reports from the online stoma community on the value of self-care for achieving self-confidence
Luciana Podschun recalls the most difficult decision of her life
Jessica Mary Logan describes her challenging journey to a J-pouch that led her to establish a pageant to inspire body confidence in people with...
Hazel Pixley celebrates nearly five decades of the Urostomy Association providing support for people with a urinary stoma
Carolyn Stammers explains how people with an ileostomy or ileo‑anal pouch aged 16 and above can apply for financial support from the Kingston Trust...
Stoma nurse Janaína Maria Felix, patient advocate Steve Cartmail and support group secretary David Bunger discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic has...
Jennie Burch explains how best to protect the skin around your stoma and how you can resolve any issues that are causing you discomfort
Man with a stoma barred from enjoying the attractions at a popular holiday resort with his ostomy pouch on show
Vicky Wilson, Coloplast Nurse with 20 years’ experience in stoma care nursing, offers some tips on taking your stoma on holiday safely and with...
Jennie Burch discusses the what, why, when and how of convex ostomy appliances
Lisa Hall helps ostomates from the world’s major religions factor their culture, beliefs and values into life with a stoma
Luciana Podschun recalls the highs and lows of raising two sons while living with inflammatory bowel disease and an ostomy
Clare Mee looks back on the complications, predicaments and valuable lessons she has shared with Tomas, her stoma