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Yeast Infections and Sex

Yeast infections are not considered a sexually transmitted disease, and it is not usually necessary for a sex partner to be treated.

Obviously, if both partners have symptoms, it’s a good idea for both of you to see your doctor. If your sex partner has a yeast infection, it is possible that you might get one too, but this is not the usual source of a yeast infection.

Shared sex toys have been known to spread a yeast infection among partners.

Some sexual practices can transport your own rectal yeast to your vagina, where it becomes infectious. It’s not a good idea to have vaginal sex after anal sex, unless you’re sure that any yeast organisms (and other microbes) have been washed off the penis or sex toy first.

To learn more about the causes of yeast infections, please see the following articles

• Important Risk Factors Leading to Yeast Infections
• Antibiotics and Yeast Infections
• Why Sugar and White Flour Can Cause Yeast Infections
• Yeast Infections Caused by Cuts and Scrapes
• Yeast Infection Causes - Hormone Changes
• Your pH Balance and Yeast Infections
• Steroids and Yeast Infection
• Yeast Infections - Personal Products that Can Cause Yeast Infections
• Compromised Immune Systems and Candida Infections
• Yeast Infections Caused by Drug-Resistant Candida in Hospitals
• Yeast Infections Caused by Sharing Dirty Needles
• Warm Wet Conditions Can Cause Yeast Infections
• Yeast Infections and Obesity
• Diabetes and Yeast Infections
• Yeast Infections and AIDS, Leukemia and Thyroid Disorders
• Yeast Infections - The Risk of Yeast Infections When You Sit Too Long
• Are Yeast Infections Contagious?

Important: The information presented on this page and other pages on this site is based upon the opinions of the author, and on the author's interpretation of published reports and articles. It is not intended to replace your relationship with a qualified health care professional, and is not intended as medical advice. 

The author encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon knowledge of the issues of nutrition and health, and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

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