Hygienic Practices To Steer Clear of Candida Yeast Infection

A lot of yeast infection patients are living very uncomfortable lives, and it’s no surprise that a lot of them are always on the lookout for just about anything that will somehow relieve the pain and discomfort that come with Candida.

Prevention is always better than cure, though. If you were health-conscious in the first place, you wouldn’t have been infected.

Among the measures to take in preventing Candida is steering clear of underwear that are made out of synthetic materials such as nylon or polyester. Such materials aren’t very good at absorbing sweat and they tend to hinder airflow, thus causing yeast cells to thrive even more. And in an event you badly need to don pantyhose, pick ones that have a cotton panel for it to absorb moisture as you sweat. And if possible, stay away from panty liners as they are also one of the leading causes for yeast infection. If you really have to, then at least go for breathable ones.

You are also no supposed to wear tight-fitting pants or shorts since they pave way for sweating. Keep in mind that yeasts love damp or moist environment. More to these, if borrowing pieces of clothing from others is your thing, well, you should cut it out as soon as now as it just makes you prone to catching an infection. Also make sure that all the pieces of clothing you are wearing are clean.

As you clean your private parts, make sure that you follow a front-to-back pattern. Otherwise, you’ll just be transferring the bacteria from your anus to your vagina. Avoid using scented sanitary napkins and bubble baths since these products typically contain hash chemicals that might disturb the normal pH balance of your private area. Furthermore, douching is never a good practice as it only cause the vaginal mucous to be dry, thus damaging your inner membrane. Such damages can be a ground for the thriving of yeast infection and it can cause pain and discomfort during sexual intercourse, and also severe itching.

These are just among the basics of hygienic measures you have to practice. Be always conscious with your body and health. Otherwise, it’s you who will be suffering from the dreaded Candida yeast infection anyway.

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