There is an old prejudice to be debunked, concerning candidiasis, or rather that it is an exclusively female problem : Candida Albicans is a fungus that resides in the human bacterial flora, without gender distinctions .

Changes in bacterial flora - due to poor diet, use of antibiotics, stress or other factors - can weaken the defenses and favor the proliferation of Candida, which gives rise to infection.

However, it is true that couples must pay attention to prevention and treatment for both, since the infection can be transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Let's see how and why to treat each other in the event of Candida.

Candida, caring for a couple: why?

If one of the two partners has an acute candida infection, sexual transmission can take place without initially realizing it: the infection remains silent until the first episode of lowering the defenses, when it manifests itself with all the symptoms and risks continue the infection.

It could therefore create a sort of vicious circle in which the newly healed partner is infected again:

to avoid the onset of this a continuous and repeated cycle of infections (which can be considerably challenging and have a negative impact on the couple) it is advisable for both partners to undergo therapy at the same time, especially in situations where for women the disorder checks recurrently.

Furthermore, as long as the treatment has not been completed by both, it is advisable to have only a condom to reduce the risk of becoming infected again with each other.

If the symptoms persist and the infections are recurrent, do not hesitate to contact your doctor .

Candida, caring for a couple: her

Vaginal Candida : three out of four women suffer from it at least once in their life.

It is not a question of poor hygiene, but of proper care of intestinal health. In summary, the best natural remedies to treat vaginal candida are:

> Probiotic i erments : both "reinforced" foods such as yogurt with added probiotics, or appropriate probiotic supplements (always ask the doctor for advice) and at the same time ferment for local use

> L with water and baking soda, water and apple vinegar, or water and a few drops of Tea Tree Oil or directly local applications with plain yogurt.

Candida, caring for a couple: him

Candida infection is not just a female problem.

In men this microorganism can cause balanitis (glans infection) and balanopostitis (glans and foreskin infection), both characterized by the formation of blisters and pustules, redness, itching, burning and, sometimes, whitish leakage .

If they are not adequately treated these pathologies can be aggravated with serious complications : balanopostitis can instead cause a phimosis (that is a narrowing of the foreskin). Often, however, man is an asymptomatic carrier of the disease.

Here is a brief review of the most suitable natural remedies to cure male candida :

> Use yogurt as a food but also as a direct application on the part.

> Drink plenty of water, at least 2.5 liters of water a day, helps hydrate the body and promotes detoxification.

> Rinse with water and salt: make sure that the salt is pure cooking salt, and melt a tablespoon in the water. Bicarbonate will also work.

> Applications of Aloe vera gel : applied directly to inflamed skin, to take advantage of its soothing but also antifungal properties.

> Apple vinegar wraps: make water and apple vinegar wraps around the penis, leave for about 15 minutes.

Candida, caring for a couple: advice for both

Finally, here are some "virtuous" habits to be applied in pairs, which will help cure male and female candida and prevent recurrences:

> Correct the diet : favor colorful and fresh fruit and vegetables, legumes and whole grains, unsweetened white yogurt, kefir, lean meat, eggs, fish, olive oil, sunflower or pumpkin seed oil, seaweed, garlic and onions. Remove sugars, refined flours and sugary drinks from the table.

> No to tight-fitting underwear and synthetic fabrics , such as microfibre, because they adhere too much to the area and raise the temperature, favoring the proliferation of micro-organisms;

> Underwear in natural fibers such as silk or cotton.

> Do not clean yourself too vigorously.

> Do not use overly aggressive intimate cleansers .

> Use soap from Marseille for washing underwear .

> Do not wear wet costumes for a long time (the hot and humid environment favors the proliferation of the fungus).