Read about the creation of a guide to sexual intimacy for people with stomas, led by specialist stoma nurse Kyle Waring.

Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Ileostomy and colostomy are two types of ostomy surgery that treat diseases and conditions affecting the digestive system. Both include the creation of a ...

Skin barrier. The skin barrier is the part of the ostomy pouch that sticks to your skin and protects it. Empty your pouch when it is one-half full to prevent leakage and bulges. This should be about ...

You need to change the bag every 1-4 days. The pouches used for ostomy bags are designed to prevent odors. Companies offer ...