PREVENT YEAST INFECTION AFTER SEX

HOW TO PREVENT YEAST INFECTION AFTER SEX?
It is as easy to prevent as to get a yeast infection after sex. Since sexual activity involves moisture, warmth, exchange of fluids, and transfer of microbes from one body to another, it creates a beneficial environment for Candida to overgrow indefinitely. Therefore, to prevent such infections, you must learn to avoid creating a yeast-friendly atmosphere in your intimate body parts. Typical prevention tips involve pre and post-sex hygiene and material cleanliness (such as bed, bedsheets, undergarments, sex toys, and contraceptive devices.

THE 5 ESSENTIAL DO’S AFTER SEX
1. URINATE AFTER SEX
You might have heard to urinate after sex. Have you thought about it before? Why? Because urine can flush out most bacteria and candida that thrive or have entered the vagina or penis during sex. So make it a habit and pee after sex to prevent yeast infections.

2. WIPE AFTER SEX
Sexual arousal is always accompanied by arousal fluids which means a lot of heat and moisture and, of course, a good home for candida overgrowth. So wipe your private parts after sex with cotton, unscented tissue, or a towel. It’s best to wash the area after 5-7 minutes with plain water and then wipe it to dry. Men with foreskin should pull it back gently and wash it underneath thoroughly.

3. WASH YOUR HANDS
Wash your hands after sex to wash off bacteria and fungi you might get from touching your partner’s genitalia. It’s an essential step to will help prevent the spread of infections.

4. KEEP YOURSELF HYDRATED
Drink a glass of water to keep your body temperature optimal. It will also help hydrate your body and filter unwanted foreign objects through urination.

5. LET IT BREATHE
Let it breathe means let your vagina or penis breathe. Do not wear underwear immediately after sex. Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid creating any humid and warm environment that may trigger candida to multiply and cause you a yeast infection.

THE DON’TS

1. Do not use toxic chemicals and fragrances in the name of feminine hygiene products.
2. Do not douche and use hot tubs frequently since they can disrupt normal microflora.
3. Do not wear undergarments right after sex.
4. Do not wear wet to damp clothes.
5. Do not intake too much sugar.
6. Do not wear tight leggings or pants.
7. Do not use filthy sex toys; always wash them after use.