This topic is all about the creative and often humorous practice of naming one's stoma. Many people find that giving their stoma a name helps them form a more positive relationship with it. Here are some insights and advice shared by others who have named their stomas:

1. Humor and ownership can aid in acceptance. Many people find that naming their stoma helps them feel more comfortable and even friendly towards it. For example, names like St.Ouma, Shlomo, and Chucky have helped turn initial dislike into a more positive relationship. A nurse even suggested naming the stoma as a way to "take ownership."

2. Using the stoma's name as a discreet code can help communicate the need for a restroom break without embarrassment. For instance, saying "Igor calls" can signal to companions that it's time for a quick exit.

3. Here are some creative stoma names and the reasons behind them:
- Mr. Peabody: A playful pun for a urostomy.
- Sir Poops-a-Lot: A humorous nod to Camelot and stool humor.
- Willy: A light-hearted joke about one's "inner child."
- Sally or Louise: Chosen for the sound or blurted out during an "outburst."
- Ruby, Rosie, or Rosebud: Named for the stoma's rose-like color.
- Stuie: Inspired by Stuart Little or a play on the word "stool."
- Igor: The "deformed assistant" who signals bathroom time.
- Stig: A reference from a book.
- Pumpkin: Named for its orange interior.
- Winnie: A nod to Winnie-the-Pooh.
- Seymour: From "Feed me, Seymour!" in Little Shop of Horrors.
- Minnie: Tied to a member's nickname "Mikamouse."
- Shlomo the Stoma: A rhyming name featured in a Convatec video.
- St.Ouma: A playful "saint" of bladderless bodies, with "Ouma" being Afrikaans for granny and a rusk brand.
- Phillip: A bag name paired with "Chucky" the stoma.

4. For those interested in stoma covers, one user made a cover from Aldi "Fat Quarters" cotton featuring Winnie-the-Pooh. While it looked good, it didn't stay on well, and elasticated tape might help. Attractive covers can also be purchased on Etsy, though they can be pricey. DIY patterns are available online, and embroidery ideas like "Not Today…" with a Grim Reaper motif were also discussed.

5. Some product and brand mentions include Convatec, known for their ostomy supplies and the "Shlomo the Stoma" video, and Etsy, an online marketplace for handcrafted stoma covers. Aldi "Fat Quarters" cotton fabric bundles are also popular for DIY projects.