Talking about an ostomy on a first date can feel intimidating, but honesty handled with calm confidence.
Dating with Crohn’s or colitis can feel complicated, especially when symptoms are unpredictable.
Crohn’s disease often develops gradually, which means early symptoms are easy to dismiss or mistake for stress, diet issues, or a sensitive stomach. Many people live with symptoms for months or even years before realising something more serious is happening. Recognising the early signs of Crohn’s disease can help you seek support sooner and better understand what your body is trying to tell you. O…
Practical tips for meeting, messaging, eating out, intimacy, and travelling—without letting Crohn’s dominate your love life. Crohn’s is real. Your spark is too. This guide brings together compassionate, real-world strategies from people who date, love, and live full lives with inflammatory bowel disease. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, living with an ostomy, or simply ready to date on your terms,…
Understanding Crohn's Disease Living with Crohn's disease is a journey filled with challenges, but it has also opened doors to personal growth and connection. Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects the gastrointestinal tract, leading to symptoms like abdominal pain and diarrhea. While the exact cause remains a mystery, it’s a part of my life that has taught me resilien…
Crohn's disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that affects millions of individuals worldwide. First described in 1932 by Dr. Burrill Crohn and his colleagues, this condition can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, from the mouth to the anus. Characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition, Crohn's disease can dras…
