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Best underwear for ostomy bag wearers?

7 Sept 2026 · 2 min

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In this YouTube segment, the speaker addresses whether a specific line of underwear is suitable for individuals who wear ostomy bags. She shares a detailed testimonial from a customer in Ireland who praises the underwear’s superior flexibility and stretch, noting that it lies flat over the ostomy bag without increasing pressure, which can cause complications. The customer recommends thinner, more flexible styles for ostomy bag wearers and advises against firmer, less stretchy options. The speaker also highlights the customer’s broader contributions to the ostomy community, including the creation of "The Ostomy Cube," a device designed to improve comfort for ostomates using public bathrooms. The overall message encourages confidence and comfort when wearing regular clothing over an ostomy bag with the right underwear choice.

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Are they suitable if you wear an ostomy bag? Yes, yes, yes, yes. In fact, I have a lovely customer who lives in Ireland who made a point of emailing me, and we had a video call to tell me exactly why they are so good for ostomy bag wearers. And she has recommended it to all the ostomy bag wearers in her patient group and all around the world. So This is her words, not mine. Because of the superior flex, she said, you can have that smooth flat over the ostomy bag, but because it's so stretchy, it doesn't cause increased pressure. So she said it's the perfect combination of being able to smooth over your ostomy bag without it being too tight, which she told me can cause some issues. She said also that it means making, like, wearing clothing over the top just makes the smoother line. Makes it easier to wear regular clothing and feel confident while you're doing that. I would suggest the thinner and more flexible styles for over an ostomy bag, which would just remove buy-yourself flours, which are a firmer fit, so they would not be as suitable. But she is an amazing— well, she's a friend now actually, as well as a customer, and she's doing fantastic work in the ostomy world and has just created The Ostomy Cube, which is designed to be used in public bathrooms, etc., to help with the ostomate's comfort using public facilities. So look up the Ostomy Cube if you want to know more about it, because she's a fantastic lady.