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Forget tiptoeing around ostomy questions – our ambassadors blogs share unfiltered info on everything from surgery and stoma pouches to diet, lifestyle, sex with a stoma, and everything in between.

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Water parks and theme parks with a stoma | by Nikki

Water parks, swimming, theme parks with a stoma? YES YOU ABSOLUTELY CAN. 

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My stoma care routine | by Louise

I have my stoma care routine down to a two minute change.

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Camping with a stoma | by Anna

Camping with a stoma can bring its challenges but that shouldn’t stop you enjoying the great outdoors.

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Navigating airport security as an ostomate | by Kevin

As someone who travels for work, I thought I would share some of my experiences to support others when it comes to navigating airport security.

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Hen party celebrations with a stoma | by Rachel

After months of planning, it was finally the weekend of my cousins’ hen weekend!

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Flying long-haul with a stoma | by Nikki

You have a stoma, and you’re going on a long-haul flight this summer? Freaking out? Don’t. You have no need to.

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Managing work life with a stoma | by Kevin

When I first had my stoma surgery, one of my biggest worries wasn’t just about recovery, it was about my future. Would I still be able to do my job?

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Hen do with a stoma | by Summer

I recently got back from the most amazing trip to Ibiza to celebrate my best friend’s hen do.

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Balancing work, family and life with a stoma | by Rachel

Here I share my top tips to help navigate life with a chronic illness to balance work, family life and stoma care.

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Stoma care during a hospital admission | by Rachel

Needing to go to hospital with a stoma can be a very daunting experience.

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Why my stoma gave me my life back | by Louise

Stomas even now are still considered taboo.

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Running with a stoma | by Ayesha

For two years I put off running as I thought it would feel uncomfortable with a stoma, but I was completely wrong!

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