Serious Question: How does one survive "Infectus Interruptus"?

[Violette]

Not to put a damper on all the lovely sex talk out there, but there comes a time when the talk, and the sex, have to be put on hold...like when a little infection comes calling.

Here's the short version: After days of listening to one of my girls brag about her fuck-buddy's gift for giving her multiple orgasms, she learned she might have a yeast infection. She's never had one before and, of course, she's a little terrified about it. She's getting treatment, but it got me to thinking...


I guess what I'm asking is, has anyone out there ever had a lesser genital infection (yeast, chlamydia), how'd you treat it, and how'd you get your sex life back on track after it?

 

[Violette]

Serious BUMP, and only because I really could use some wise words on this...

 

[Ezzy]

Not to put a damper on all the lovely sex talk out there, but there comes a time when the talk, and the sex, have to be put on hold...like when a little infection comes calling.

Here's the short version: After days of listening to one of my girls brag about her fuck-buddy's gift for giving her multiple orgasms, she learned she might have a yeast infection. She's never had one before and, of course, she's a little terrified about it. She's getting treatment, but it got me to thinking...


I guess what I'm asking is, has anyone out there ever had a lesser genital infection (yeast, chlamydia), how'd you treat it, and how'd you get your sex life back on track after it?

I do hope it is only the minor infection she has picked up, and not hepatitis B or C or HIV.

Treat as per the instructions on the package or the prescription, but refrain from unprotected sex, oh and don’t forget to mention to the fuck buddy about the minor infection (he will need to improve his genital hygiene if she doesn’t want to be re-infected the next time they fuck).

You wrap him up in a condom and romp away again.

 

[SweetErika]

I used to get a lot of yeast infections when I was on the pill and took antibiotics. I simply treated them with the OTC meds, we refrained from oral and sex w/o a condom (though you have to be careful WITH a condom because the creams aren't condom-safe), or sometimes we simply stuck to all of the wonderful things that didn't involve my genitals (apart from touching). When I finished the treatment and felt normal, we got back on track, though we may have used a condom for a few extra days).

My husband's never gotten one, but I'm careful about recognizing and treating as soon as I start to feel irritated and a little itchy or the discharge changes to something that doesn't look quite right.

Really, it's not a big deal, but as Ezzy said, she definitely needs to tell her partner and stay away from anything that might pass it.

If she has specific questions, a call to the local Planned Parenthood or family planning clinic should prove helpful if a google search doesn't.

 

[bronzeage]

Here's the short version: After days of listening to one of my girls brag about her fuck-buddy's gift for giving her multiple orgasms, she learned she might have a yeast infection. She's never had one before and, of course, she's a little terrified about it. She's getting treatment, but it got me to thinking...
I guess what I'm asking is, has anyone out there ever had a lesser genital infection (yeast, chlamydia), how'd you treat it, and how'd you get your sex life back on track after it?

In the STD spectrum, a yeast infection is on the low end. Sex can start off normal and suddenly become very painful. It is really no fun and best just to wait it out. Yeast infections are contagious through skin contact and can show up as a skin irritation on a man's crotch, hands, face or where-ever. The treatment is the same over the counter vaginal cream used by women. If a man has burning itch that is only relieved under a hot shower, he has it too.

One other thing to worry about is a urinary irritation called "Honeymoon Cystitus". This is an irritation of the urethra opening, that results from forcefull thrusting and loss of lubrication. This can lead to real urinary infection and require antibiotics to treat. Men and women can suffer from this.
Honeymoon Cystitus can be hell on a new relationship. A man gets up the next day, has a burning while urinating, and his first thought is that he has just been given a dose of the clap.

Sex is like all the other recreational sports. You have to take care of your equipment and not try to push beyond natural limits, if you want to get good service from it.

 

[SweetErika]

<snip>Yeast infections are contagious through skin contact and can show up as a skin irritation on a man's crotch, hands, face or where-ever.

Isn't it highly unlikely for a yeast infection to spread to skin that is exposed to plenty of light, air, cold, and harsher elements such as soap, frequent washing, and things like creams and astringents? I thought yeast were generally only capable of living and reproducing in warmer, damper areas.

 

[Eilan]

My experience with yeast infections is limited; I've had only two. I was pregnant both times, so I attributed it to my hormones being a little out of whack. I did the OTC treatment and we waited several days (close to a week, maybe--I don't recall) before having sex again. My husband wasn't treated; he never showed signs of any infection.

One other thing to worry about is a urinary irritation called "Honeymoon Cystitus". This is an irritation of the urethra opening, that results from forcefull thrusting and loss of lubrication. This can lead to real urinary infection and require antibiotics to treat. Men and women can suffer from this.

Yeah, but I'm pretty sure that it's not sexually transmitted. Caused by sex, perhaps.

When my ex and I were first married I got several UTI's a year. I haven't had one since 1999, and I'm having much more sex now that I was back then. Go figure.

Isn't it highly unlikely for a yeast infection to spread to skin that is exposed to plenty of light, air, cold, and harsher elements such as soap, frequent washing, and things like creams and astringents? I thought yeast were generally only capable of living and reproducing in warmer, damper areas.

This was my impression as well. My 4-year-old had oral thrush AND a fungal diaper rash when she was about a month old. The two were likely connected, though I was vigilant about washing my hands after diaper changes, before nursing, etc. I had to use an antifungal medication in her mouth and on my nipples, as I was nursing and might have also been harboring the infection.

Not that any of this helps. I was just rambling.

 

[GEKKEN_]

Not to put a damper on all the lovely sex talk out there, but there comes a time when the talk, and the sex, have to be put on hold...like when a little infection comes calling.

Here's the short version: After days of listening to one of my girls brag about her fuck-buddy's gift for giving her multiple orgasms, she learned she might have a yeast infection. She's never had one before and, of course, she's a little terrified about it. She's getting treatment, but it got me to thinking...


I guess what I'm asking is, has anyone out there ever had a lesser genital infection (yeast, chlamydia), how'd you treat it, and how'd you get your sex life back on track after it?

Is it sourdough?

 

[tealsphynx]

Of the STD's yeast and clamydia are really easy to treat. A woman can get yeast even without sex, it's just another part of our natural flora that can flare up. Clamydia is normally treated with an antibiotic (doxycyclin is the popular one or Zithromax) If she suspects it's clamydia she should see her gyn pronto because it can lead to PID and loss of fertility and other bad problems. If it is clamydia they'll also refer her to a public health services office where her case will be documented and they'll ask about everyone she's slept with and their contact information. They'll want to test/treat all of them and repeat the same documentation, contact, test regimen with them as well.

 

[MR.GGG]

Yeast infections are usually only a result of the PH balance in the vagina being out of whack. That can happen for dozens of different reasons and NONE of them necessarily having to do with sex. Antibiotics, being on the pill, hangin out in wet swim suits, too many douches, all kind so things. OTC meds can clear it up in a couple of days - max. It is also good to eat a ton of yogurt too because this will help restore natural ph levels

Any bacterial or viral infection is waaay more serious and was likely (probably) passed through sexual contact. Antibiotics and antiretrovirals are needed for those and of course several of the worst ones, like HIV, are immune to any countermeasures - so far.

 

[Bandit58]

I can count the number of yeast infections I've had on one hand, I guess I've been lucky. The most recent one I think was caused by using an antibacterial soap which upset the pH balance - a one-step treatment bought over the counter at the pharmacy solved the problem in about a week.

While in the middle of the treatment the last thing on my mind was sex - I was too sore and itchy. However Master Gil still had to be satisfied so I practised my blowjob techniques I was quite happy to be held and cuddled during this time. However once the infection cleared up it was back to normal again (or as normal as us kinky folks get)

 

[warrior queen]

I guess what I'm asking is, has anyone out there ever had a lesser genital infection (yeast, chlamydia), how'd you treat it, and how'd you get your sex life back on track after it?

chlamydia is NOT a minor infection - it can lead to infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease.

it is actually quite a serious infection, and any treatment should be closely monitored by your gynae.

 

[boston_bbw]

My yeast experiences have actually all been non-sexual related. Diabetics are very prone to yeast infections and when your sugars get out of whack it's not uncommen.. antibiotics also do it for me. Ususaly I require the dose of Diflucan plus a OTC. The last 2 times I have experimented when on an antibiotic and also took asidophillus as my acupuncturist recommended which helps maintain the normal flora in your body and surprise! no yeast. Could have been a coincidence but is worth trying next time.

 

[Violette]

chlamydia is NOT a minor infection - it can lead to infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease.

it is actually quite a serious infection, and any treatment should be closely monitored by your gynae.

I didn't mean to imply that chlamydia wasn't serious; I meant it in terms of being somewhat treatable as opposed to other conditions...

And thank you all, fellow threaders! Your wise words & advice are very much appreciated!

 

[tumbledown]

Yeast infections have so many different origins I hardly think of them as an STD - although I have heard they can be passed on I've never experienced that.. even though I've had them many times. They can be started by just about anything that disrupts the normal environment in the vagina. Sex itself, for starters, the friction can irritate the membranes and throw things off, also semen can alter the environment and encourage a yeast overgrowth. Anything irritating... spermicides... condoms... rough toy play... hell I think I've gotten them just from the effects of stress. Even the extra moisture present during the menstrual cycle can trigger one.

If we've had an extra long play session or an extra vigorous one, I'll take preventive measures just because I know it increases the chances for the yeast to grow.

There are a few home remedies some women swear by but I think you have to start them in the very early stages of the infection for them to work.

Getting through the treatment is not that bad as far as the way it affects our sexual activity, you can get one day or three day treatment, and during the time I'm healing I'll impose a no-orgasm rule for him and/or we can still play in other ways. It's not a big deal.