In order to make sure you do not infect your sexual partner/partners it is important to understand that a yeast infection is contagious to both genders. Any symptoms you may have such as itching, soreness and pustules should be identified immidiately and treatment should be begun. However sadly many medications and drugs that are prescribed today only treat the symptoms of a yeast infection, not the infection itself. This article offers you an alternative that works; natural cures. There is no need to be irritable, moody or embarrassed. Below are ideas on treatment and perhaps more importantly prevention.
First of all one option that is a natural remedy is taking an apple cider vinegar bath. Run your bath as usual but do not add any bubble bath or scented oils. Also try not to have the water too hot. Instead add a generous amount of apple cider vinegar to the water. Soak yourself in this mix for at least several minutes, then you can rinse off with a shower and wash using a soap that is non-medicated.
Everyone has heard of probiotics nowadays and these are also important in the fight against yeast infections. Drink probiotic drinks such as yoghurts or honey tea. Probiotics keep the pH in our bodies balanced, which then ensure the candida albicans do not become infectious which is what can lead to yeast infections.
Honey is a natural probiotic. You can make honey tea or eat honey for its probiotic properties but it can also be smeared generously over the infected area using a spatula or your fingers. Be sure you to wash your hands thoroughly after application. As well as doing what other probiotics do, (balancing pH) it will also encourage a certain type of bacteria to grow that will fight the infection.
A final piece of advice if you wish to avoid yeast infections (and who doesn’t!) Control your diet; keep it balanced especially looking at sugars and carbohydrates. They can cause imbalances that lead to mouth and vaginal yeast infections, if eaten too much.