Dear Jacqui,
Hi, I was wondering if too much sex causes yeast infections? Also is there anything you can eat or take that can help prevent yeast infections like yogurt or cranberry juice? A friend said that cranberry juice is good to counteract a yeast infection, thank you,
Debra.

Dear Debra,
Yes, many women get yeast infections after they've been very active sexually. This happens because: Bacteria and fungi are always present in your vaginal area. However, under normal circumstances when the pH in your vagina is healthy and the tissue is intact, the body with its own natural protection mechanism keeps these bacteria in check.

However, after a lot of sexual activity the tissue often shows the tiniest, microscopic cuts. In many cases products have been introduced into the vaginal area through condoms or lubricants. They can destroy the normal and protective pH. Now that the protective barriers have been broken down it's easier for bacteria and fungi to penetrate and infect the tissue. So what can you do to protect yourself?

Firstly, never use soaps or body products containing fragrance, chemical colors, plant, or vitamin additives, in the vaginal area. They often destroy your natural protector, the normal pH.

For the same reason you should avoid sitting in bubble baths and using douches. Use a pH balanced body wash or soap such as the pH balanced Very Private Body Wash and plenty of lukewarm water. After sexual activity always try to void and then cleanse the intimate area.

And, as to your friend's advice, she is right. A glass of cranberry juice every day helps keep the urinary tract in order and, after you have come down with a yeast infection you need to rebalance the internal vaginal flora. Either use acidophilus tablets, which you can get at the drug or health food store for two months, or eat a half a cup of yogurt for six months. It takes that long to get your system back in shape. Best regards and good health,

Jacqui





	"Can too much sex cause yeast infections?" Dear Jacqui, Hi, I was wondering if too much sex causes yeast infections? Also is there anything you can eat or take that can help prevent yeast infections like yogurt or cranberry juice? A friend said that cranberry juice is good to counteract a yeast infection, thank you, Debra. Dear Debra, Yes, many women get yeast infections after they've been very active sexually. This happens because: Bacteria and fungi are always present in your vaginal area. However, under normal circumstances when the pH in your vagina is healthy and the tissue is intact, the body with its own natural protection mechanism keeps these bacteria in check. However, after a lot of sexual activity the tissue often shows the tiniest, microscopic cuts. In many cases products have been introduced into the vaginal area through condoms or lubricants. They can destroy the normal and protective pH. Now that the protective barriers have been broken down it's easier for bacteria and fungi to penetrate and infect the tissue. So what can you do to protect yourself? Firstly, never use soaps or body products containing fragrance, chemical colors, plant, or vitamin additives, in the vaginal area. They often destroy your natural protector, the normal pH. For the same reason you should avoid sitting in bubble baths and using douches. Use a pH balanced body wash or soap such as the pH balanced Very Private Body Wash and plenty of lukewarm water. After sexual activity always try to void and then cleanse the intimate area. And, as to your friend's advice, she is right. A glass of cranberry juice every day helps keep the urinary tract in order and, after you have come down with a yeast infection you need to rebalance the internal vaginal flora. Either use acidophilus tablets, which you can get at the drug or health food store for two months, or eat a half a cup of yogurt for six months. It takes that long to get your system back in shape. Best regards and good health, Jacqui Copyright 2001 Brandwynne Corporation. All rights reserved. Thank you for your trust.

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