After an ostomy, some people may find intimacy challenging due to pain and discomfort, lowered confidence, or decreased libido. These expert tips can help.

SAGINAW, MI — Before Shontee R. McMillan was a model, she was self-conscious, depressed and suicidal as a result of a surgery that left her with an ostomy bag. She was diagnosed with rectal cancer in ...

British blogger Sam Cleasby explains the struggle of going out in public with a colostomy bag Dave Quinn is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE. He has been working at the brand since 2016, and is the author ...

Urostomy and colostomy bags are used in two different types of ostomies. Also called stomas, these are surgical openings meant to create alternatives for waste to leave your body. A urostomy bag is ...

Q: Can a nursing home resident with a colostomy use the rehabilitation swimming pool? A: This depends on several factors, including the individual’s specific medical condition, the policies and ...

Bethany Townsend has Crohn’s disease. July 2, 2014— -- Bethany Townsend decided to post some snapshots of herself in a bikini, bravely exposing her colostomy bags for the first time. And now they ...

A Huntington Station man was fired from his job at Burger King after refusing to tuck in his shirt because it interfered with the operation of his colostomy bag, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday ...