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Embracing Pride: Loving your body, ileostomy and all
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.
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Sex & Intimacy after a Radical Cystectomy
Anita shares how her Radical Cystectomy affected her sex life.
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Sex as a gay man with a stoma
Nathan lifts the lid on sex as a gay man with a barbie butt.
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Stoma Care Nurse Says: Let’s Talk About Sex And Stomas
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.
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Telling New Friends About Having A Stoma
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.
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Preparing For IVF With A Stoma
Jen has a stoma and wants to have a baby! Over the next year, she’s making lifestyle changes to prepare her body for IVF treatment. Find out more in her blog…
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