Can you give your male partner a yeast infection?

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the possibility of passing on yeast infection to your male partner? No worries. This article will give an all-encompassing summary with respect to yeast infections and men.

What is a Yeast Infection?

Before going into details, let’s take an overview of what a yeast infection is. A yeast infection arises when there is overgrowth of a fungus called Candida albicans in one’s body. Although this fungi are usually present in our body, but they only cause trouble when their growth exceeds the normal range.

Yeast infections occur more frequently among women than men as Candida thrives well in warm and moist environments which are common occurrences around the female genitalia.

However, it’s not impossible for men to contract it via sexual contact or other modes such as weak immune system or unhygienic practices.

Is It Possible For Men To Get Yeast Infections?

Yes! Although less common compared to women, men can get infected by candidiasis (another name for yeast infection). Contrary to popular belief that only females transmit yeasts after sexual intercourse, men can also be carriers even before any sexual act occurs through bodily contacts like sharing underwear and gym equipment with infected persons.

Contributing Factors

Apart from external factors like unprotected sex and poor sanitary practice, some intrinsic health issues may make you susceptible to contracting male candidiasis;

  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Weak immune system due chronic illnesses
  • Sexually transmitted diseases such as Herpes simplex virus
  • Medications affecting immunity e.g Steroids.

How Do You Know When Your Male Partner Has The Symptom Of Yeast Infection?

With the symptoms often ridiculed simply because many believe ‘only girls’ have them; if you notice these signs below indicating Mr Bob has been invaded by yeasts, he needs help ASAP;

  • Rashes on the penis
  • Sores on the penis tip and base
  • Itching sensation around the skin of his genitals
  • Burning sensation when urinating
  • Thick white substance discharge from within

Can Yeast Infections Affect Sexual Pleasure For Both Men And Women?

Yeast infections can make life very uncomfortable for both parties. Asides from pains which come with itching, rawness and burns; sex becomes less interesting because:

  1. Rawness During Intercourse
  2. Dryness That Causes Painful Friction
  3. Vaginal Irritation that hurts during sex

How Do I Cure My Male Partner’s Yeast Infection?

Good news is that candidiasis could be cured once detected early enough before it spreads into other parts of his body which might seem riskier.

Once you have an idea that Mr Bob has been invaded,you should swing into action immediately else he’ll be a carrying aunty yeast infection in no time.

In controlling this condition, there are various over- the-counter medications like topical creams “clotrimazole”, fluconazole pills or suppositories available at your local pharmacy store which would only work to suppress symptoms for a while but won’t entirely cure it due to preexisting health conditions or immune status

Common Over-the-Counter Medications
Topical antifungal medications

If yours remain severe after using these drugs,it’s highly suggested you see a doctor who’d prescribe stronger doses e.g Fluconazole tablets dosage for up to weeks.

On how often Mr Bob gets infected as regards dieting; truth is, many foods encourage yeast existence, so swapping such meals out temporarily,might reduce risks.It could include;

  1. Alcohol – alcohol contains glucose,bacteria feed off glucose,to survive;
  2. Carbohydrates and sugar(eating too much sugar encourages rapid growth of yeasts)
  3. Increase prebiotic in diet like fruits,vegetables and whole grains to fight off bad bacteria.

You should also encourage a cleaner, safer environment such as throwing away worn panties or losing weight if diagnosed with diabetes type 2.

Prevention

This cliché statement ‘Prevention is better than Cure’ summarizes the need for prevention against candidiasis in men; which basically means abstinence, proper hygiene practice( wipe after urinating), use condoms during sex, getting tested routinely for other sexually transmitted diseases and Dietary Adjustments.

Limit Douching

Douching though often perceived to be decent hygiene practice is very wrong.It disrupts natural balance,vulnerable woman genitalia so allowing large foreign bodies into your body could lead only one way ”yeast infection”

Wear cotton materials underneath

Because Yeast thrive well in moist and warm places,you can reduce Mr Bob’s risk of getting infected by swapping synthetic fabrics underwears,(nylon) with cotton wear.These allows air passage thereby reducing accumulated moisture that triggers infections easily,

Treat It On Time

Time management remains key. Do not wait any longer once symptoms are detected especially after exposure.If untreated on time,it’s vulnerable to future reoccurrence even when treated thoroughly earlier.

Conclusion

In conclusion,a man contracting yeast infections doesn’t always mean he had sexual intercourse,since it has several other modes of transmission.Above all precautious measures must be taken otherwise what seemed no big deal at first glance might transform into grievous health issues.I hope this makes you more aware that both guys and girls get those “mighty uncomfortable”fungal infestations.”

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