The topic is about exploring the use of stoma cups as a temporary alternative to the traditional ostomy bag. These cups are designed to cover the stoma for short periods, allowing the skin to take a break from wearing a full pouch. Here are some insights and advice shared by others:

- Purpose and Wear-time
- Stoma cups are meant for brief, supervised use, such as during showering, grooming, or when changing appliances. They don't have the capacity for extended wear.
- Typically, they are secured with an ostomy belt.
- You can find them at retailers like CSPouchCovers.

- DIY / Homemade Options
- Some people have created their own stoma cups and shared demonstration videos online.
- Others have designed small trays with elastic straps to catch output while allowing the skin to breathe.

- Skin-Care Routines Without a Bag
- Many users remove their appliance in the shower, letting water cleanse the stoma and surrounding skin. They then remain appliance-free for 15 to 60 minutes to let the skin air-dry and absorb some light.
- To manage unexpected output during this time, some use folded toilet tissue or sterile wipes over the stoma, or cover it with cling film over a paper towel, leaving a part open for ventilation.
- A small plastic container can be used in the shower to catch any output, which can then be emptied into the toilet.

- Keeping an On-Bag Dry in the Shower
- To prevent the pouch from getting wet, some use a cut-down disposable apron or cling film over it. However, Press’n Seal was found less effective for this purpose.

- Availability and Shipping
- There is interest in purchasing stoma cups, but international shipping, such as to Australia, might be a challenge.