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Err.. so what exactly is thrush?

In laymans terms, thrush is an irritation of the vagina and the area around the vulva. It is also known as a “Yeast Infection” and “Candida Albicans”, Basically, there’s a heap of good bacteria and a small number of yeast cells in a healthy vagina.

But I’m a good person… Why did I get thrush!?

So you helped an old lady cross the road and gave up your seat for a pregnant lady. Unfortunately thrush doesn’t care about how nice you are! All men thrush cares about is how healthy you and you vagina is, and if you give it an inch and it will take a mile! Causes of thrush or yeast infections can happen for a number of reasons, including: When your period is fast approaching (usually a week before you’re due).

Less talk and more cures! How do I flush the thrush?

Since thrush and yeast infections are ultimately a fungal infection of your hooch, you’ll need some antifungal medicines to help cure thrush and yeast infections. These medicines come as creams, tablets, or ointments and suppositories that are inserted into your vagina. Most of these can be bought over the counter at a drug store, grocery store, or even online.

If I have thrush or a yeast infection, can my partner catch it from me?

First things first, thrush and yeast infections are not categorised as sexually transmitted infections (STI’s). That’s a whole other kettle of fish. However, it is can be spread to sexual partners.

Ok.. Now that I know how to treat thrush, how can I prevent it in future?

Apart from the main causes of thrush and yeast infections mentioned above, you can proactively reduce your risk of getting thrush by: Ignore all the pro-douche advice you’ve received. Douching is b.a.d for your va-jay-jay. Studies show that this natural “remedy” can actually have adverse outcomes that actually increase your risk of vaginal infections in future! Check out the study here if you don’t believe us!