Yeast infection video

Here is a great 2 min video that explains about a yeast infection and the bacteria that cause it

Yeast Infection is not the only itchy culprit

A Recent report delivered to the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease has researchers warn that women who self diagnose them selves with a yeast infection and then treat their vaginal yeast infections with over the counter drugs may be doing more harm then good.

What Susan Hoffstetter said in her report was "Everything that itches isn't a yeast infection." There can be many reasons for vaginal itching or discharge that range from skin irritation because of dryness to sexually transmitted disease. Susan Hoffstetter pointed out that these conditions require different treatment and women should consult with their doctor before diagnosing themselves.

Working at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Hoffstetter analyzed over 150 cases and found that only 26% of cases actually had a vaginal yeast infection. When a women visits her doctor, the doctor will be able to identify correctly what her problem is through pelvic examinations as well as a vaginal swab.

Skinny jeans contribute to yeast infections

Every now and again an item of clothing or a practice comes into fashion that seems completely impractical, uncomfortable and awkward to wear, even cruel. Looking back across history these clothing crazies are not once off love affairs with fabric, those that wear the clothes and those being enticed but is a tradition passed on down through the ages.

For Example

17^th Centaury Corsets

or
Foot Binding in China

Through the ages women’s clothing in particular has been crafted to entice and hold men’s attention captive, and not much seems to have changed. Today’s liberated women would probably deny the heavy influence that this thinking still has on clothing today.

I found this comment on yahoo answers
"I have seen guys address this...it seem guys find us women sexier if we wear really super tight jeans, smoke cigarettes?"

I had to agree with the comment chosen as best answer that this particular lady was operating on some bad information. However super-tight jeans are still here and many young and old ladies alike squeeze themselves into these stifling body bending outfits.

Not only being uncomfortable what do these tight jeans do to your health.

This is an extract from an news article

"So Kate Moss was the trendsetter who inspired you to make skinny jeans your new must-have. That's fine, but before you shoehorn yourself into a pair, be sure you aren't setting yourself up for a nasty vaginal yeast infection."

When wearing tight clothing especially skin tight jeans that are created from heavy material the possibility of getting a yeast infection is increased considerably.

Three things that happen when wearing tight jeans are

1. It can squeezes the genital area considerably possibly causing damage(NB Men and other possible damage)
   
2. It traps moisture very close to the skin
3. It increases the level of heat

The increase in moister and heat create perfect conditions for the candida bugs to breed. This then leads to a candida over growth which is a yeast infection.

If you a more susceptibility to a yeast infection because of another under lying reason e.g. your period then these skin tight jeans can add to the likelihood of developing a vaginal yeast infection .

If you insist on wearing tight clothing to look good, avoid wearing the clothing during times when you will probably be more susceptible. Other wise the clothing to wear is loose fitting cotton underwear, and other clothing that do not squeeze, cling or creep.