Intimacy after disability or an ostomy isn’t just “physical”… it’s mindset, shame, confidence, and real-life logistics.

In this episode, we talk leaks, bag noises, body shame, proctectomy changes, and how to build desire without pressure.

Welcome back to Rewired and Desired, where intimacy, mindset, and disability intersect. Nicole Richards and Trina Ricketts get honest (and PG-creative) about the realities of intimacy with an ostomy bag, confidence after body changes, and what actually helps when anxiety tries to run the show.

We cover:

● The mind as the biggest barrier (shame, guilt, “what ifs”)

● Practical solutions for bag noises, leaks, and comfort

● Proctectomy (“Barbie/Ken butt”) changes and what women are rarely told

● How to create arousal and connection without rushing to “the usual way”

● Why men and women often bond differently, and how to work with it

Trina Ricketts – The Intimate Ostomate
Website: intimateostomate.com
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Nicole Richards – Ostomy Innovations
Website: ostomyinnovations222.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ostomyinnovations/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OstomyInnovations222

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Nicole Richards - Ostomy Innovations
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