Topic Explanation:
The forum topic is about finding the best ostomy guards for contact sports, specifically for an ileostomy. The original poster is seeking recommendations for products that can protect and support a stoma during contact sports, as their boyfriend wants to return to roller hockey but is concerned about potential injury to the stoma.

Advice and Insights:
1. Some individuals have found that they didn't need ostomy guards for contact sports and continued playing without them.
2. One user recommended an ostomy guard from ostomyarmor.com, which they found comfortable but ultimately didn't need.
3. Another user initially used a specific support belt for sports but found their everyday support belt to be more comfortable and effective during contact sports.
4. A user who plays ice hockey mentioned that modern hockey pants have extra padding up front, providing additional protection for the stoma.
5. A user who used to play goalie in ice hockey shared their experience of using talc powder and spandex/bicycle shorts to manage sweat and a custom plastic guard to protect against potential skate cuts.
6. The original poster expressed gratitude for the advice and mentioned that their boyfriend plans to use super padded hockey shorts and continue using a Stealth Belt for everyday support.

Conclusion:
The forum discussion provided various insights and recommendations for protecting a stoma during contact sports, including the use of specific ostomy guards, support belts, padded hockey shorts, and additional protective measures for specific sports.