Before we discuss that let us look at the problem first.
Most types of yeast infections most commonly known as candida albicans or thrush, are caused by an imbalance of naturally occurring yeast cells in the body.
Unfortunately for most women this imbalance occurs mainly in their vaginal region.
Many studies point away from the fact of sexual transmission as is the case with STD's.
Here follows some general facts about this condition.
Antibiotic use is implicated as the main culprit in yeast infections.
I am taking antibiotics and now I have a yeast infection.
All humans, male and female are susceptible to imbalances of many bodily functions through the use of antibiotic medications.
Antibiotics are used to destroy harmful bacteria that causes many types of diseases and ailments.
Unfortunately this also has the effect of destroying good bacteria which the body needs to keep harmonious balance throughout the system.
Men commonly develop ulcers and women most commonly develop vaginal yeast infections or thrush.
Recurring Yeast Infections may point to the development of Diabetes.
People who have instances of recurring bouts of Candida Albicans, may find that they are developing type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes or adult onset diabetes develops at a more mature age in the human life cycle.
Unlike type 1 diabetes which is normally hereditary or runs in families.
Type 2 diabetics will usually not pass the condition on to their offspring.
People at risk of type 2 diabetes will likely also become sufferers of the dreaded thrush.
Sufferers normally fall into the category of people who do not follow good nutritional habits, who are overweight or obese and generally do not lead a healthy lifestyle.
There may be other underlying factors but that will be for another discussion.
Your Diet Or what you eat may exasperate the condition.
Can Beer make a vaginal yeast infection worse? While it is not clear whether what you eat directly contributes to yeast infections, it is known that once you have the symptoms or otherwise clearly established some form of candidiasis, certain foods do make the problem worse.
The usual suspects include sugary foods, highly acidic foods, and foods containing yeast.
Foods and beverages that have been fermented during their production, like beer, wine and even soya products also contribute to increasing the production of yeast cells.
Yeast cells need moist places to multiply.
Advice from physicians is that anywhere that yeasts or fungus may develop should be kept as dry as possible.
So therefore tight clothing, or materials that cannot breathe like polyester fabrics are the worst enemy of those who suffer from candida related conditions.
Careful attention should be paid to drying off areas that could become infected, and cotton based materials should be worn in place of polyester and other synthetic materials.
Talcum powder could be used to dry excess moisture on the skin although it should not be scented.
The main message is to keep the affected areas dry and aerated.
So as we can see there are myriad of factors to consider when dealing with the problem of Yeast Infections.
As I mentioned previously there are many factors pointing away from infecting your sexual partner.
It is not proven that this affliction is passed from one partner to the other.
What may happen is that both couples may be susceptible to yeast infections.
In rare cases where this has been presented to doctors the advice has been to treat both partners and also to abstain from sex until the infection clears up.
Men very rarely display symptoms of candida on their sexual organs and some evidence suggests that it is more common for gay men or those who indulge in anal sex to infect one another.
So "Can you spread a yeast infection to your sexual partner?" The answer is yes you can.
However only in certain situations.
Rest assured though it can be cured quite easily both naturally and with medication.