Sexual activity could prolong the infection, allowing symptoms to return. If you have bacterial vaginosis, wait to have sex until the infection clears Or use condoms during sex If you have ongoing yeast infections that a healthcare professional has diagnosed, it may be ok for you to have sex. While it is possible for a person to have sex when they have a yeast infection, it may cause pain and other bothersome symptoms. A yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted infection (sti)
It's still possible to transmit it to your partner during anal, oral, or vaginal sex. Having sex while you still have a yeast infection can reintroduce the fungus into your vagina, potentially prolonging the infection or making it harder to treat Sexual activity can irritate already sensitive tissues, causing discomfort and potentially worsening your symptoms. What to do if you had sex during an infection if sexual activity occurred during a yeast infection, focus on ensuring complete treatment for the infected individual and monitoring the partner for symptoms The infected individual should continue and complete their prescribed course of antifungal treatment without interruption. Vaginal yeast infection is not a sexually transmitted infection
