Yeast Infection
Having Sex When You Have a Yeast Infection
When most of us think of a yeast infection, we think of it in connection with women. However, the Candida albicans fungus (yeast) can cause infections in anyone of either gender, because it is present in all of our bodies. This will come as an unwelcome surprise to men, but hang on, because it gets worse. Guys, when you have sex with a woman who has yeast infection, she can easily pass it on to you.
Due to the specific hormones women have, they are more susceptible to yeast infections. Usually when a woman has an infection she will experience all of the uncomfortable symptoms that tell her what's going on. She'll know when it's necessary to take more precautions in having sex. However, there are times when she may experience such mild symptoms that she's unaware she even has a problem, so she can pass the infection on to a man without knowing it.
Most men don't even think about being concerned over getting a yeast infection, but it can happen. In fact, yeast infections of the penis are very common and seldom cause any symptoms in otherwise healthy men. During an active yeast infection in either partner, it is safer to avoid sex altogether. This practice will not only ensure that the infection won't be passed on, but it will also avoid more irritation which will make the condition last longer.
In order to know if you have a yeast infection, it will help if you know the symptoms. In women the most common symptoms are irritation, itching, redness, swelling, burning, and a whitish-grey discharge that has the consistency of cheese as well as a smell much like yeast or beer.
Men who are infected will show redness, irritation, and possibly white spots on the end of the penis. There may also be a white to yellow discharge present. It could be that after he has intercourse his penis will be sore. The better your overall health is, though, the milder the symptoms you'll experience.
Both men and women should see a physician if they are concerned that they might have yeast infection. Your doctor will be able to confirm the diagnosis and make suggestions for effective treatments. There are numerous prescription, over-the-counter and natural remedies for treating yeast infection available.
If one partner in a sexual relationship has yeast infection, both partners should get diagnosed and treated. Otherwise, the person who was treated and is now symptom-free will run the risk of getting it back from their untreated partner every time they have sex.
Yeast infections can be a nuisance and wreak havoc with your sex life, but with proper treatment and precautions, soon you'll both be healed up and back in action.
It is very important that you let your partner know of the risks involved. Sharing a tender moment is great, sharing an infection is not. Learn the facts and learn more about what options are available to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTION:
Yeast Infection?
I've never had a yeast infection, but I am beginning to believe I may have one. I know the clearish thin discharge is normal for women, but occasionally I will have a thicker white discharge that does have an odor. I have no reddish, itching or burning. Any suggestions?
(And please don't suggest going to the doctor because if I were planning on doing that any time soon, I wouldn't be on Yahoo! answers.)ANSWER:
i dont think its thrush,thrush is like cottage cheese discharge,itching and burning when you pee.
the thicker white discharge you occasionally have could be you ovulation!
this happens 14 days into your cycle and womens discharge changes,may become whiter/cloudy and may be thick or stretchy!XXXXXX
QUESTION:
yeast infection?
i have a yeast infection and i cant afford the meds for it right now. im totally broke. i was wondering if it will go away by itself? or if theres any home remedies that will help it or make it go away because i have a rash because of it now and i want that gone too. help!!!!
thxANSWER:
Try applying natural yogurt-that helps.
QUESTION:
Yeast infection?
I'm 21 and I was just at the doctor's today. I've never had a yeast infection before but my doctor told me that the anitbiotics I just finished have given me a yeast infection. She gave me a 1 day treatment and advised that I pick up a 7 day pack of monistat. What am I to expect while trying to cure this? I've heard it like "runs" out of you? Any tips or advice would be great.ANSWER:
Yeast infection are so annoying.
Antibiotics kills not only the bad bacteria but also the good bacteria in the vagina.
Since you are not suseptible to yeast infections, ask your doctor for the 1 pill ( but it costs around .00) or just do the Monistat treatment.
While you are going through this, expect itching and possible discharge.. Do not douche during this time either...
Eat lots of yogurt during antibiotic treatment, it puts back the PH balance in the vaginal wall..
Avoid sex during this treatment also....
QUESTION:
yeast Infection?
I don't know if I have one, but i have yellowy-green discarge and i mean sometimes there is so much that it soaks through. & there are these weird black specs in my discharge too. The smell is horrible, realllly strong fishy odor, and sometimes I am itchy down there. Also is there a way if i had it that I could treat it without going to the doctor, I have a fear of the doctors and would like to avoid it but I will go if I need to. & is a yeast infection fatal? Please no mean answers...
No, I am not sexually activeANSWER:
If it is that bad, you'll have to go to the gyno. All the Dr. will do is swab for yeast and in minutes he'll let you know, then give you and ORAL pill which is MUCH less messy than the OTC yeast infection treatments, and about the same price. You can get OTC meds. and see if you feel better, but you should definately see a Dr. before you misdiagnose yourself when something else could be wrong. If you let a yeast (or any vaginal) infection go too long, I'm pretty sure it can have damaging effects on the reproductive system...
QUESTION:
Yeast INfection?
what are symptoms of it and are bumps included and if not what could it be? if all the symptoms lean to Yeast Infection?ANSWER:
Well i've never heard of bumps while having a yeast infection. When you have a yeast infection usually you will have white or yellow discharge thats kind of thick. Sometimes it can cause itching or pain. Either way, the best way to find out and solve this problem is to see a gynocologist and get yourself checked out. It may be embarassing to have to do so, but its well worth it.