Embarrassed and worn out when your pouch balloons at night or output pancakes at the top? Gentle, practical steps for calmer nights, from real ostomates.
Noise & Odor
Quieting a noisy stoma, managing odor and gas, and the discreet daily life Stoma Stifler was built for.
Embarrassed by stoma noise in church, meetings or waiting rooms? See why stomas make sounds, small steps that help, and what to say if someone notices.
Q: I have had my colostomy for nine months. Everything is going fine, but it has been making a lot of noise lately. It can be embarrassing. What can I do? A: I am so happy to hear that everything is going well with your new colostomy. Just like anyone…
Colostomy gas is different from regular flatulent emissions (farts). While you may be able to control a regular fart with rectal sphincter control, you cannot control when your colostomy releases gas. Last updated: October 2026 Nobody wants to release noisy gas or odors at the wrong time. This fear can…
A field guide to the four types of stoma sound, what each means about your digestion, and the small daily change that quiets each one.