Intercourse with an uncercumcised man

Hi Anon,

Yes it is possible. Men can get skin yeast on their penis and be completely unaware they are infected. This type of male yeast infection can lie dormant because the outside of the skin is about 77 degrees. But once the penis is in the vaginal canal, it can cause a vaginal yeast infection in the woman. Before the female notices symptoms, she can give it right back to the male.  But a yeast infection can also developed from other causes, like the ones I posted earlier.

Best,

Daisy

Hi Anon,

Welcome to EmpowHER. Here are some of the causes for a yeast infection.

Vaginal yeast infections occur when new yeast is introduced into the vaginal area, or when there is an increase in the quantity of yeast already present in the vagina relative to the quantity of normal bacteria. For example, when the normal, protective bacteria are eradicated by antibiotics (taken to treat a urinary tract, respiratory, or other types of infection) or by immunosuppressive drugs, the yeast can multiply, invade tissues, and cause irritation of the lining of the vagina (vaginitis). diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, and taking oral contraceptives. The use of douches or perfumed vaginal hygiene sprays may also increase a woman's risk of developing a vaginal yeast infection.

Here is a link that might be helpful

https://www.empowher.com/condition/yeast-infection

Best,

Daisy