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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

Timestamps

00:00 New Year intro + episode setup
01:40 Disability, confidence, and “mind in the gutter” language workaround
04:10 Ostomy insecurities (fear of noises, leaks, body shame)
10:00 Real leak story + belly bands and prevention
13:30 Scars, massage-table confidence, and everyday insecurities
19:10 The “what if” spiral + why mindset matters most
25:05 What to do if your bag makes noise (and how NOT to make it awkward)
29:30 Planning vs spontaneity: food, timing, smaller bags/caps
38:10 Leaks during sleep: respectful ways to handle it
42:40 Proctectomy explained: internal changes + pain timeline (what no one tells you)
48:20 Intimacy without “the usual way”: creating safety + desire
52:30 Naked hugging, teasing, and why rushing kills arousal
58:30 Giving feedback without triggering defensiveness
1:03:00 Pleasure basics (communication + anatomy, without pressure)
1:14:00 Men vs women bonding patterns + “pillow talk” timing
1:21:30 Free guide + Confidence Comeback program + next episode teaser

LINKS

Trina Ricketts – The Intimate Ostomate
Website: intimateostomate.com
Instagram:   / intimateostomate  
YouTube:    / @intimateostomate  


Nicole Richards – Ostomy Innovations
Website: ostomyinnovations222.com
Instagram:   / ostomyinnovations  
YouTube:    / @ostomyinnovations222  

Community
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