All the questions you have about being LGBTQ+ and having IBD, answered

  • What to expect at your first gastroenterologist appointment

  • It can be hard to talk about your poop. Here’s my strategies.

  • Being LGBTQ and having IBD by itself can be tough, these are some tips to get through the hard days

  • Navigating sex, bottoming, and more, with IBD

  • Being your best self is important!

  • Terms you may see

  • It can be hard to find an accepting doctor - here are some resources to start at!

Having Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis is difficult enough, and navigating this disease while also being LGBTQ can make things even more complicated - especially if you do not have a healthcare provider you are comfortable with.

This website aims to serve as a hub of resources and information to decrease these barriers to knowledge in our community.

I'm L/G/B/T/Q/ + and I have just been diagnosed with IBD! What do I do?

Click on the tabs on the site header to navigate to the page you are interested in!

The sidebar has a list of common topics and frequently asked questions (and answers!) tailored to the LGBTQ+ IBD community. The header will take you to the page linked to that information.