Topic Explanation
The forum topic is about how to disclose having an ostomy to a new partner. The original poster, a colorectal cancer survivor, is seeking advice on how to tell a potential partner about her ostomy and how to manage it during intimacy.

Advice and Insights
* Some forum members suggest using clothing items from companies like Ostomy Secrets to cover the ostomy during intimacy.
* It's important to be upfront and honest about the ostomy when the relationship starts getting more physical. It's best to have "the talk" in person and in private, allowing the relationship to progress a little first.
* Confidence is key. Being confident about oneself can make the ostomy a non-issue for the partner.
* Some members share their experiences of successful relationships where their partners appreciated their life-saving surgery and accepted them with an ostomy.
* It's important to be prepared for rejection but also to remember that if someone truly cares about you, they will appreciate your life-saving surgery.
* Some members suggest using opaque appliances and wearing a tube top or a camisole top to cover the ostomy during intimacy.
* It's important to present the information about the ostomy kindly and with optimism, and if it isn't received well, it's better to know early on.
* Members emphasize the importance of finding someone who resonates with one's spiritual walk and is accepting of the situation.
* It's important to empty the bag before intimacy and take measures to ensure complete coverage, such as wearing a tube top around the bag.

Conclusion
The forum discussion provides a range of advice and insights on how to disclose an ostomy to a new partner and manage it during intimacy, emphasizing the importance of honesty, confidence, and finding a partner who is understanding and accepting.