Q&A – Common Yeast Infection Intercourse Questions

So, you’ve got a yeast infection.  Intercourse is one thing that often causes many people to question exactly what they can and can’t do when they’ve got a yeast infection.  Here, I’d like to answer some of the most common questions I’ve received about yeast infections and your love life.

Q:  I’ve got a yeast infection, can I have sex?

A:  There is little risk that your partner will get your yeast infection. Intercourse is perfectly okay in most situations.  However, if both you and your partner suffer from a compromised immune system, there is a chance that you can pass a yeast infection to your partner through sexual activity.  It is best to use a condom and practice safe sex to minimize this risk.

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Q:  I’ve got a yeast infection. Intercourse is painful. Is this normal?

A:  Painful intercourse is actually quite a common Candida overgrowth symptom.  A yeast infection will make the affected area sore and sensitive.  Any sort of contact with that area can potentially be painful.

Q:  Can I transmit a yeast infection to my partner through intercourse?

A:  You bet!  In fact, if you have dealt with chronic yeast infections before, this may be the cause.  You give it to your partner and then treat your own infection.  You heal yourself, but then your partner trades it back to you.  It can become quite complicated.  It is often best to avoid sexual activity until you are completely recovered from the infection.

Q:  Does having sex while you have a yeast infection increase the chances of getting an STD?

A:  Yes, it can.  A yeast infection is not an STD.  However, it can cause sores and irritation.  When these sensitive areas are agitated, they may bleed, which could result in spreading an STD from one partner to another.  It is best to avoid sexual contact while you are recovering.  Especially if you do not know the STD status of your partner.

Q:  Why do I seem to get a yeast infection after having sex with my partner?

A:  Again, this is a case of one partner passing the infection to the other.  If you are getting yeast infections, but your partner isn’t, that probably means that you are suffering from a compromised immune system, while your partner is able to fight off the infection naturally.  Every time you have intercourse, you are exposing yourself to more yeast.  What you should do is work on restoring your body’s defenses to yeast infections, so that this does not become a chronic problem.

Q:  What can I do to stop getting yeast infections from sexual intercourse?

A:  Talk to your partner and tell them what is happening.  Then, both of you should seek out a yeast infection treatment together.  Both of you need to heal and recover from the infection so that you do not pass it back and forth and continue the vicious cycle.  There are many yeast infection creams or homeopathic yeast infection treatments that you can do together to get everything sorted out quickly.

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