Having Sex When You Have a Yeast Infection - Do You Know the Risks?

[Gregory Howard]

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.

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