The #AerieREAL Body Positivity Campaign Includes an Ostomate!

newbie ostomy life with an ostomy

The ostomy community had a huge win in spreading awareness this week with the debut of Aerie’s newest releases to their #AerieREAL campaign.  I loved this company already, but holy moly this makes me so thrilled! If you’re not familiar with Aerie, it’s a sub-brand of American Eagle Outfitters that make lingerie, bras, undies and some lounge, sleep and active … Read More

India, 100 Miles of Running and a Colostomy – Sarah Russell Rocks

Have you ever heard of the Himalayan 100? It’s a race in North East India where you run 100 miles over five days.  Running 100 miles seems like quite a feat in itself, now add in a rough, hilly terrain at a high altitude in India.  That was one of the races on Sarah’s list of ‘dream races’.   Sarah Russell has … Read More

Lingerie for Ostomates in a Brick & Mortar store

Have you heard of Vanilla Blush?  They design lingerie, swimwear and menswear for people with ostomies.  They focus on their products being functional AND fashionable so you can get the support you need for your stoma and feel confident in what you’re wearing.  Vanilla Blush advertises their lingerie with pin-up models, because ostomates deserve to be feel sexy and what’s more … Read More