Can
I pass a yeast infection to my partner?
One of the most common questions when faced with a yeast
infection is concerns about sex and the possibility of
transferring to a partner. Unfortunately,
the answer is yes. Yeast infections can be transferred
to your partner and continued sexual activity can also
make the infection worse.
First of all, you should know that using a condom can reduce the risk of transferring the irritating disease. A condom prevents any passage of the infection from one partner to the other. You can also experience pain and additional irritation in the vaginal area, so it’s best not to engage in any sexual activity until the infection is cured. You may also want to discuss your yeast infection with your partner. Do not be embarrassed to bring up the possibility of sexual intercourse and transferring a yeast infection. This is a common issue that affects hundreds of couples.
Finding
Relief from Yeast Infections
Symptoms
Keep
in mind, the longer you wait to cure the yeast
infection, the longer those frustrating symptoms will
inconvenience you. If you are continuing to have sex and
your partner becomes infected with a yeast infection,
both of you must remedy these fungal infections. If only one
cures the yeast infection and continues to have sex, you
could re-infect your partner.
There
are numerous natural home remedies aimed at tackling the
yeast infection symptoms effectively and providing a
quick relief of pain and
discomfort:
·
Soak
in a warm bath with Epsom salt to relieve any pains. You
may also add to your bathwater items to help cure the
infection, such as: diluted apple cider vinegar, diluted
tea tree oil, and oil of oregano to name a
few.
·
For
internal use, dip a tampon into yogurt and insert into
the vagina.
You can also dip the tampon into some diluted
apple cider vinegar.
·
Your
partner can also use the same remedies to cure and calm
any irritations.
·
The
male counterpart can rub garlic, tea tree oil and apple
cider vinegar on any external
irritations.
·
Changes
in your diet will help alleviate and prevent future
outbreaks of the yeast infection. Avoid any sugar,
white flour, tap water and processed
meats.
·
Eat
lots of organic fruits, vegetables and meats. Consume yogurt
on a daily basis.
·
Engage
in some exercise to relieve any stress from your life.
Running, biking, meditation and yoga are great methods
to relieve your mind and release toxins from your
body.
While
utilizing these natural remedies you should abstain from
sexual activities for a few days, and give them a chance
to work throughout your body and strengthen your immune
system so you
can avoid passing a yeast infection onto your
partner.
Note
that while the natural treatments mentioned above can
bring about quick relief for your yeast infection
symptoms – they should not be confused with a complete
holistic treatment, which tackles the underlying
factors, and thus cures and prevents even the most
severe cases. Without fixing the internal problem that
is causing your yeast infection there can be no
long-term solution for your
condition.
