Dating With an Ostomy: Confidence, Leaks & Intimacy

Send us Fan Mail Dating with an ostomy can bring up questions most dating advice never touches: What if my bag makes noise? What if I have a leak? When do I tell them? And what happens if the date leads to intimacy? In this episode of Rewired and Desired, Trina Ricketts and Nicole Richards get very real about dating with an ostomy, from preparing your body and choosing what to wear to handling disclosure, intimacy, body confidence and the unexpected moments nobody warns you about. In this episode, we talk about: ●      Preparing your ostomy before a date ●      Learning your body's output patterns ●      Dressing confidently without spending a fortune ●      Hygiene, grooming and getting ready for intimacy ●      What to bring in case of an ostomy leak ●      A real story about having a leak during a date ●      When to tell someone you have an ostomy ●      Whether to put your ostomy in your dating profile ●      Checking restaurant menus ahead of time ●      Belly bands, bag covers and intimacy ●      Managing ostomy sounds and worries during sex ●      Getting out of your head about your body ●      Why confidence matters more than having a "perfect" body ●      Handling rejection and dating without taking it personally ●      Dating in your 40s, 50s and beyond Support the show 📌 Connect With Us Trina Ricketts – The Intimate Ostomate Website: intimateostomate.com Instagram:   / intimateostomate  Youtube:    / @intimateostomate  Books, guides, coaching & resources Coaching • Books / Guides • Resources • Intimacy Advocacy Nicole Richards - Ostomy Innovations Website: ostomyinnovations222.com Instagram:   / ostomyinnovations  Youtube:    / @ostomyinnovations222  Coaching • Wellness • Disability advocacy • Ostomy Clothing