Can shaving cause yeast infection?

When it comes to personal grooming habits, some practices can raise potential health concerns. One such concern that many individuals may not have considered is whether or not shaving could cause a yeast infection.

In this article, we will explore the possible link between sexual activity and yeast infections caused by shaving. We’ll also discuss what steps you can take to prevent infections while maintaining desirable hygiene.

It’s important to first understand what causes fungal (yeast) infections in order to determine if there may be any connection with intimate hair removal methods.

An overgrowth of the fungus candida is typically responsible for these types of infections. Candida naturally lives within the vagina, but various factors can disrupt its balance causing an overgrowth, resulting in unpleasant symptoms like itching and pain during sex and urination – ouch!

Shaving pubic hair plausibly influences whether one might experience recurrent yeast vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina) or vulvitis (inflammation of external genitalia) due to skin irritation from razor blades

But let’s break down how exactly fungi breed into wacky mood swingers:

The pubic area has delicate skin folds which more often than not house dead skin cells when they shed prematurely after waxing/shaving/epilation/chafing/rubbing against clothing etc., making it the ideal breeding ground for candida overgrowth!

And since candida feeds on sugar, when sweat mixed with urine seeps onto shaved parts…Boy oh boy!

Even using dirty ‘coochie cutters’ as my gal-pals tend to call razors unwittingly facilitates bacterial growth on hair follicles. So be hygienically cautious whenever performing your usual shower-time deforestation routines! Changing blades frequently at least once every fortnight would help keep bacteria accumulating around your private parts.

To avoid an unwanted yeast infection, you may want to consider any tools which can accidentally nick shaved skin such as electric trimmers or veet cream (my personal favourite)!

Yes! It isn’t only shaving that puts women at higher risk of yeast infections:

  • Diet: consuming high amounts of sugar promotes candida overgrowth.
  • Antibiotics: medication disturb the balance between good and bad bacteria in your body which increases the risk of developing a fungal infection by clearance of protective microorganisms away from genitals.
  • Hormonal changes: such as taking oral contraceptives or experiencing menopause could also contribute to candida overgrowth.

Overall, if you’re staying up late binge watching Netflix & chomping down sugary treats… girl bye ! Get used to treating thrush (another name for this condition) every now and then.

On the other hand,a diet focused around fresh fruits are proven to lower pH levels in your vagina thus flushing out fungi , increasing good bacteria producing citric acid(P.s vaginas LOVE strawberries 🙂 )

If you’re on antibiotics it might be wise for some people who suffer frequent BV (bacterial vaginosis)to take their probiotics routinely e.g lactic acid douche daily –Ew, but cool beans.

Now let’s focus on what we should do before rushing off to live like lumberjacks;

It is recommended not shaving pubic hair frequently enough because irritation only worsens with each session particularly focusing more around menstrual cycle days since hormonal fluctuations during those phases produces more swift effects once re-sheared.

Other than that:

  • Sterilize​ all equipment.And don’t just rinse them clean,dip them first into alcohol.Afterwards allow alcohol applied razors dry completely through exposure so that no moisture trapped while retaining sharp blades equilibrium to prevent bacterial cultures.
  • Moisturize – apply coconut oil or shea butter, which have antimicrobial qualities and helps soothe irritated skin.
  • Wear cotton panties as it allows your sensitive parts to breathe more freely than synthetic materials leading to fewer occurrences of candida overgrowth.
  • Don’t restrict yourself from breathing by wearing tight pants & sharing other clothes with people who shower lesser times than you,say bye-byeee! Keeping clean physically would enhance our physiological capabilities.

In conclusion, while there isn’t necessarily a direct link between shaving pubic hair and developing yeast infections, elements linked with intimate grooming habits can predispose one to frequent occasions of yeast vaginitis/vulvitis. The important take-away is being mindful of how frequent should we consider shaving considering hygiene maintenance .

If you’re into genital hair removal in any form,resist the urge mowing down bushy gardens too often ,take care when using razors,frequently sterilizing all equipment needed like scissors/electronic trimmers etc., keeping those bits moisturized + hydrating frequently.It’s also worth bearing in mind that taking probiotics could help reduce your risk factor and promote vaginal health – some simple tricks that go quite the mile!

‘Pilli-popping’ might treat other ailments but addressing thrush needs corrective measures rather than symptom suppressing!

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