This topic is about the desire for more exciting and bold lingerie options for people with ostomies. The original poster misses the vibrant and daring lingerie from brands like Anne Summers and La Senza and feels that current options are too safe and bland. She wonders if designers assume that ostomates no longer want sexy, high-impact lingerie. She asks others if they share this frustration and if anyone has found underwear that both conceals the pouch and looks incredibly sexy.

Here are some helpful insights and advice shared by others:

1. Confidence is key: Many people emphasize that the pouch doesn't take away from your sex appeal. It's more important to wear what makes you feel attractive. Remember, "sexy is a state of mind."

2. Keep your pre-surgery lingerie: Some people continue to wear their favorite thongs, G-strings, basques, garter belts, and suspender sets. They reserve bulkier underwear for when extra support is needed.

3. Taping trick: You can fold the bag up under the flange and tape it there. This allows you to wear low-rise hipsters or smaller briefs without the pouch showing.

4. High-waist support pieces:
- Waist cinchers and general shapewear.
- Maidenform seamless high-waist panties for everyday use, which keep the pouch flat and avoid panty lines.
- Frederick’s of Hollywood “Wild Side Control Thong” (order one size up).
- Victoria’s Secret high-waisted gartered thong (buy a size larger for comfort and front-panel support).

5. Dedicated ostomy lingerie and swimwear brands/sites:
- Vanilla Blush offers lacy crotchless styles, built-in pouch pockets, and sexy colors.
- Ostomy Secrets provides supportive underwear for both women and men.
- A feature article with links to stylish ostomy swimwear and underwear can be found at http://living.stv.tv/fashion/181714-sexy-swimwear-for-colostomy-bag-wearers/.

6. Custom tweaks: You can sew a stretch-fabric pocket inside a basque or suspender belt to keep the pouch from moving around.

7. Style considerations:
- Thongs and G-strings work well if your stoma is higher, as the waistband usually covers the top of the pouch.
- French knickers look nice but might let the bottom of a long bag drop, so it's best to test the fit before buying.
- The position of your stoma affects whether low-rise or high-rise cuts are practical.

8. Fashion-show inspiration: Ostomy fashion shows, like the one at the U.S. National Ostomy Conference in 2009, showcased attractive lingerie for both sexes, proving that sexy options do exist.

9. Other brands mentioned: Marks & Spencer “Flatter Me” pants, marketed as ‘Bridget Jones’ style shapewear.

Everyone agrees: it's important to speak up to designers and only buy what truly makes you feel fabulous, whether that's bold colors, daring cuts, or something else entirely.