To be fair, of all the kinds of infections people catch, yeast infections aren’t among the most talked about. But perhaps they ought to be – especially among men. Granted, it tends to be more common for a woman to suffer from a yeast infection than a man, but so little is this type of infection even recognized by men, the vast majority of them are unlikely to be taking steps to avoid getting one.
But they certainly should – because the irritability and pain a yeast infection can cause the male genitals can be pretty unbearable. Here then are several points to make note of, especially if you’re a man, to avoid catching – and developing – a yeast infection:
What to wear
As they thrive in warm, moist and dark locations, yeast infections find tight underwear the ideal breeding ground. In which case, you’re best advised to go for loose, cotton underwear.
Alcohol
Drinking alcohol isn’t going to automatically result in a yeast infection, but over-consumption (i.e. binge drinking) will certainly increase the chances of developing one. If you enjoy the odd tipple then, make sure you drink in moderation.
Antibiotics
There’s expert thinking out there that suggests following a course of antibiotics for an illness can leave your body vulnerable to contracting a yeast infection during – or following – the antibiotics treatment. This is because antibiotics have a tendency to knock out not only bad, infecting bacteria, but also the healthy bacteria that keeps yeast in and on our body under control.
Many medical practitioners may advise taking antibiotics in some situations; however, owing to the latest train of thought in this area, you may conclude it’s worthwhile investigating all your treatment options should you get an infection of any type to reduce your chances of getting a yeast infection afterwards.
Sugary foods
There are few things yeast likes more than a stomach full of sugar. That’s because yeast feeds on sugar; so remember, if you like sugary foods and fill yourself full of them, then you’re potentially giving a yeast infection exactly what it wants and needs to develop and spread.
Sexual activity
One of the most common ways people catch a yeast infection is through intercourse with an infected partner. The risk then is pretty obvious – the pleasure surely won’t be worth the potential pain; even agony of a yeast infection. However, for sex between trusted, regular partners, one way to especially protect against infection is to use as a lube coconut oil, which is effective at killing yeast. Worth noting too is the fact that, should you trim your public hair, you might also cut the chance of infection; this is because the more hair you have in the genital area, the warmer this area will be and thus the more inviting for yeast it will be.
Probiotic supplements
If you decide take antibiotics when ill, then it could be a good idea to take one or more probiotics as soon as you finish your antibiotic treatment – indeed, if you take a look at The Finchley Clinic website you’ll discover Fivelac reviews from members of the public back this up. The following are all recommended and popular probiotic supplements available through The Finchley Clinic:
- Threelac (60 sachets or 120 capsules) and Fivelac (60 sachets) – particularly good for managing candida and other yeast infections
- Symbion (120 capsules) – an alternative to Threelac and Fivelac; combines well with liquid oxygen products
- MicroFloraGuard (30 capsules) – releases probiotics and botanical oils at very effective, separate intervals.
