Have you ever been having sex and noticed that things were getting a bit…dry? It happens to the best of us and there’s a super easy solution. ENTER: lube. Honestly, lube does not get the love and attention it deserves. Not only can lube make sex feel more comfortable, but […]
Have you ever been having sex and noticed that things were getting a bit…dry? It happens to the best of us and there’s a super easy solution. ENTER: lube. Honestly, lube does not get the love and attention it deserves. Not only can lube make sex feel more comfortable, but […]
Does the thought of talking to your doctor about sexual health give you butterflies or send a shiver down your spine?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Here’s our top tips to make chatting to your doctor about sex a whole lot easier.
We’re talking about sexual activity that involves your butt. Anal play can be enjoyed by anyone of any gender or orientation and can be: Putting fingers or a tongue (rimming) around/inside someone’s butt Putting a dildo or other sex toy inside someone’s butt Putting a penis inside someone’s butt There […]
Thrush, also called Candidiasis, isn’t actually an STI as you don’t get it from a sexual partner. It’s an overgrowth of naturally occurring yeast on the body.
In the vagina, thrush can cause a thick clumpy white discharge and feel very itchy. The skin around the vagina may also be red, swollen and sore.
Under the foreskin and on the head of the penis, thrush can cause itch, redness or white patches, swelling and irritation.
Thrush isn’t an STI that you get from sexual partners.It’s an overgrowth of naturally occurring yeast on the body. The overgrowth can be triggered by anything that disrupts the balance of healthy organisms in the vagina or under the foreskin. It can be triggered by certain medications like antibiotics or contraceptive pills. Some people will notice it is linked to their menstrual cycle. It grows best on warm, moist skin and is more likely to occur if you wear tight fitting clothes or live in a hotter climate.
If you notice any changes in your body, it’s a good idea to get tested
It is super easy to get treatment for thrush at a pharmacy. You may not need a prescription for this. If this doesn’t help or the infection keeps recurring it’s important to get advice from your doctor.
