Is Male Yeast Infections Possible?
If you think yeast infection only happens to female,
think again! There’s surely such a thing as male yeast infections and,
while a lot less common than female yeast infections, there are a number
of men out there who can empathize with your burning, itching
discomfort. They just don’t talk about it with each other, and most
probably won’t talk to you about it either – stubborn pride, of course!
While we can make a lot of jokes about your husband or boyfriend being
‘in the closet’ with his male yeast infection, it in actual fact isn’t a
laughing matter for somebody who’s suffering in silence. More than that,
it’s very imperative to understand that yeast infections are infectious
from one person to another so if you’ve newly suffered from one, you may
want to talk to your man about the symptoms of a male yeast infection,
or better yet, leave this article where he can see it. He’ll most
probably do some spot checking in private, but he’ll also most likely be
relieved to know that his penis won’t fall off and that a swift trip to
the pharmacy can help heal his woes.
Symptoms of a male yeast infection
The symptoms of a male yeast infection are similar to female yeast
infection. A burning sensation, itching that doesn’t calm down, a red
rash around the head and tip of the penis and some discharge are common
symptoms. Sometimes, small spots can be an indication. A male yeast
infection can have all these symptoms or none at all. If your hubby
isn’t sure as to whether he has a male yeast infection or not, he should
treat himself anyways. It’s far safer for him to put on some cream than
to let it go and be sorry later on down the line. Treatment is as easy
as an over-the-counter antifungal cream and after about 5 to 7 days of
treatment, your man should be all clear.
Transmission of yeast infections goes both ways, so if you’ve recently
treated yourself for a yeast infection and it’s all cleared up, you’d be
best to confirm that your ‘other half’ checks out clean as well. A male
yeast infection can be passed right back to you, and you and your mate
can end up in a vicious circle of tag. Do note that while the most
common cause of a male yeast infection is sexual transmission, there are
other sources of the illness. Antibiotics use, diabetes and sensitivity
to nonoxynol-9 are other agents that may cause male yeast infections, so
try to get rid of those possibilities as well.
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