Male Yeast Infections

Women are not the only ones who can get yeast Infections. Men can get it also with the main difference being that the symptoms of infection in a male are far less pronounced and it can go on unnoticed for a much longer period of time. The most common way that men develop yeast infection is through unprotected sex, however, they can also get it if they happen to have a compromised immune system because of complications from HIV or Diabetes. 

The symptoms for a male yeast infection are as follows: 

• A Burning Sensation in the Urethra
• A noticeable red rash
• Unpleasant white discharge
• Itching all around the genital area

Ways to Combat It

As always, prevention is always the best medicine and one of the surest ways to prevent a yeast infection is to maintain a healthy lifestyle as well as a diet that does not help produce yeast. 

There are a lot of foods out there that can actually render any medications that you are talking useless and most doctors that treat male yeast infections generally recommend a diet change as part of the treatment process. Avoiding food that are filled with processed sugar while eating more raw fruits and vegetables in a good start and your doctor can recommend some other good diet changes along with the medication. 

Natural Home Remedies

Men being men, a lot of them would rather not go to the doctor about this problem but rather try to treat it themselves at home. Thankfully, there are a number of things that you can do on your own in order to combat this condition. Washing your gentiles with warm soapy water, making sure to get under the foreskin is a good start. After washing, be sure to towel yourself nice and dry and then apply a good amount of antibiotic cream to the infected area. 

Another great way to naturally treat you yeast infection is to drink unsweetened cranberry juice. Cranberries are nature’s tonic and have strong antiseptic and astringent properties. Unsweetened cranberry juice also has the acidity needed to combat the yeast infection. 

Another good at home remedy is yogurt. While simply eating yogurt will help you combat yeast infections over time by helping your body maintain a proper balance of good yeast, you can also apply it directly to the problem. Simply use a q-tip to insert some yogurt inside your urethra via the pee hole. 

Basil tea is also a great way to combat yeast infections. Boil three tablespoons of fresh basil in two cups of water for 5 minutes. Once it is cool, you can gargle with it or add honey to it and drink it as a hot beverage.