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Yeast Infections And Sex

Yeast infections are very common. Although a yeast infection may be considered a sexually transmitted disease, it is not always transmitted through sex. It is important to understand how yeast infections are transmitted and the ways you can prevent transmission.

Yeast infections are very common and can be transmitted through having sex however, they are usually not caused by sex.  The most common causes of yeast infections are:

•    taking antibiotics
•    hormonal changes
•    some medical conditions, like diabetes, can cause yeast infections
•    using some feminine hygiene products (such as douches and deodorant sprays)
•    not keeping the vaginal area dry

The most important element in preventing the spread of a yeast infection is cleanliness.

There are many ways to prevent an infection during sex.  Although, they may not be fun or spontaneous, they can help prevent the spread of germs.

First, wash before intercourse.  If you and your partner are both squeaky clean, there's less chance of transferring yeast germs into your vagina. Therefore, wash your hands and genitals before intercourse.

Second, rinse with water only. The vagina is naturally self-cleaning, a douche is not necessary. 

Third, avoid sex when you have an infection. Intercourse can further irritate the inflammation caused by a yeast infection.  In fact, it is not uncommon for a yeast-infected woman who has unprotected sex with a man to infect her him, treat her own infection, and then get reinfected next time she has sex with him.

Fourth, go to the bathroom before and after sex.  Men and women should wash and urinate before and after sex to flush germs out of the urethra and avoid bladder infections.

Fifth, use a condom, an unribbed, unlubricated condom will be less irritating. It will also protect partners from passing yeast back and forth.

Another concern if you do have an infection is the treatment.  A possible over the counter treatment is an ointment used on the infected area.  However, this particular ointment can damage condoms and diaphragms and may cause them to fail.  Therefore, you should wait at least three days following treatment to engage in any sexual activity. 

It is also recommend that you avoid vaginal intercourse to allow the vagina to heal before you resume any activity.  It is recommended that you wait another three days after the treatment is finished to allow the healing.

Finally that while yeast infections usually occur in women, men can be infected.  Men can have a painful itching and a burning sensation.  As the infection, the bottom line is to not have sex while infected and in treatment.

Tags: causes, condoms, lubrication, protection, sexual intercourse, spermicide, transmission, treatment, yeast infections

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