Posts categorised under Relationships

In celebration of Pride Month Nathan talks about his journey of self-acceptance and how he embraced his identity as a gay man with an ileostomy.

Anita shares how her Radical Cystectomy affected her sex life.

Nathan lifts the lid on sex as a gay man with a barbie butt.

Nathan shares his experience around dating with a stoma and how being open and honest with people has helped him navigate the world of dating.

Sex with a stoma is a topic that many find difficult to discuss with their Stoma Care Nurse, but they shouldn’t. Sex is natural and if you have concerns, you may benefit from speaking to your nurse or reading this blog in the meantime.

It’s difficult to know how to have the conversation about having a stoma. However, it’s important to know that your friends and family will always want to support you. Here Stephie explains how she recently broached the situation with two new friends.