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How To Buy Condoms

Tiny Dancer — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 23:08:57 -0500

Condoms. Just about everybody buys them at some point, and just about everybody gets embarrassed, confused or frustrated by the experience. Many men and women feel ashamed buying condoms because of our cultural attitudes labeling sex as dirty, and certainly not something to flaunt in public. That's a shame, because except for a few test tube babies, sex is how each and every one of us got here! Others find themselves confused by the variety of condoms available, or are frustrated by past experiences that didn't go so well. So let's talk condoms and clear up some of the confusion--it'll go a long way toward clearing up any reluctance you might have about using one, and hopefully spruce up your sex life as well. Sex is a good thing--and knowing your condoms can be a great way to add a boost to your sex life and protect yourself and your lucky sex partner from horrible things like children and disease!

How To Change Your Ostomy Pouch or Bag

Staff468 — Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:28:00 -0500

All aspects of caring for your ostomy bag will to some extent depend on what kind of bag you have chosen, but some general guidelines will be useful to everyone when it comes to changing an ostomy bag.
One way to divide ostomy bags is by the number of pieces in their assembly.

If your ostomy bag is a one-piece, then its bag and barrier are the same piece. A barrier is sometimes called a flange or wafer - basically, it's the part of the apparatus that connects to the skin around your stoma. Most often, the barrier contains an adhesive layer that binds to your skin, but some people prefer to use a belt system to keep the ostomy bag pressed firmly against the body.

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How To Clean an Ostomy Bag

Staff468 — Mon, 11 Sep 2006 15:22:00 -0500

If you're preparing for the changes in your daily routine that an ostomy bag will bring, this article and its links will provide you with information about cleaning an ostomy bag. If you're a patient with an ostomy bag, or a nurse or caregiver assigned to care for the patient, you should have received training from your hospital prior to reading this. If you are confused by the process and feel that you never received adequate training by a professional in the proper technique of cleaning an ostomy bag, then be sure to talk to your doctor's office; this article offers general guidelines, but does not comprehensively cover the subject of ostomy bags and could not substitute for the information you can gain from your medical professional.