Tif, dating post-surgery is intimidating, so it requires practice! I dated women from outside my area with no expectations. I also practiced this way as I didn't want everyone to know in my small town. I had a neoprene black belt about five inches wide to keep the pouch flat and not getting in the way, and that helped a lot. I never had anybody be rude and found the women to be accepting. Hopefully, men are too. I got my surgery when I was about 16, so it was important for me to get back in the saddle. Complications are a royal pain but seemed to be fewer and farther between over the last 25 years. Dating culture has changed for the worst with tech, I reckon, but stay positive. I even found an ostomate once, and that was good. I also attended an international meet in Hamilton once, and that was great to be surrounded by like-minded people. Health and happiness.
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