Features

Model mama

Rachael Kin describes how she got back up after a bolt from the blue and proved she could still be a model and take care of her daughter

Loving Lola

Alannah-Jayne Simpson talks about how she learned to live with, and eventually love, her stoma

Showing your stoma: why it’s time to stop hiding

Jessica Grossman recalls how she learned to stop worrying about having her pouch on show

Crossing continents: travelling the world with a stoma

Crohn’s disease and a stoma needn't get in the way of globe-hopping family adventures, according to Luciana Podschun

Back in the sack: sex with a stoma

How to make the most of romantic relationships and rekindle your sex life after stoma surgery

Troubleshooting your stoma

Stomas are a life saver, but at times they can also be troublesome, and it’s important to know how to spot and sort any problems

Preventing pouch leaks

Leaks are a common issue for people with a stoma, but handling them right can keep them from happening again

Stoma reversal: what to expect after

When it comes to stoma reversal, going ‘back to normal’ can be anything but that; however, knowing what to expect and how to address issues will make the process much easier

Editorial: friend of the pod

Benjamin Wakefield discusses podcasts in his introduction to the third issue of Stoma Tips

The guts to perform

Liz Richardson speaks about her one-woman play Gutted, a shameless tale of love, laughter and lavatories, co-created with director Tara Robinson

Flying with a stoma: sunflowers in the air

John Walsh covers some of the work Stomawise has been doing to make flying a breeze for people with a stoma

MASIC: helping mums keep it together

Yvette Perston introduces a charity helping mothers with weakened core muscles, sore skin and body image issues related to faecal incontinence due to childbirth