Most people regard a yeast infection as an issue that only affects women and this could not be farther from the truth because Candida albicans—the fungus that lives in all of us, can grow and cause infection in anyone, regardless of age and sex and on any given part of the body. This is surely a rude awakening for anyone who believed this of course, but even more shocking to many is the fact that yeast infection can be passed on through sex.
Women are more susceptible to yeast infections than men and hormones tend to be the most common reason for this. Most often women, will experience the uncomfortable symptoms that accompany a yeast infection, though there are always cases where the symptoms may be so mild that they go unnoticed, leaving you unaware of the fact that you need to be extra cautious about sex with your partner. It is also
possible to have a yeast infection without any symptoms at all. It’s rarely thought of as something that men should be concerned about, but men like women can get yeast infection of the genital area. Penis yeast
infections are quite common in men and unlikely to cause any symptoms in a healthy man. So taking extra care when it comes to sex is important and goes both ways. You could practice safer sex, but when you have a yeast infection sex may be better off saved until your infection has cleared to help avoid not only passing on the infection but also to avoid further irritation which could prolong it.
If you are concerned that you may have a yeast infection, you can see a healthcare practitioner for a proper diagnosis and suggested treatments (of which there are many over-the-counter and natural).
Being able to spot the symptoms will be helpful in knowing when or if you have a yeast infection. In women the common symptoms include: redness, swelling, irritation, itching, burning and a whitish-grey discharge that may have a cheese like consistency and an odor similar to yeast or beer.
In men, the symptoms could include: redness and irritation on the end of the penis that may also include white spots as well as a white to yellow discharge. You may also experience slight soreness after intercourse. Keep in mind that the healthier the man, the less severe the symptoms.
Even if you get treatment for your yeast infection and cure it; you run the risk of becoming re-infected by your partner every time you have sex if they do not get treated as well. If you have a yeast infection and have had sex you should urge your partner to seek treatment too.
When it comes to yeast infection, sex should be approached with extreme caution on both your parts to ensure good health and overall better sex!
Posted on December 14th, 2007 by admin
Filed under: Yeast Infection: Sex With Your Partner
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