Lifestyle Tips to Help Slow Recurring Vaginal Yeast Infection

Non-natural materials hold onto sweat and heat more than clothes made of linen, bamboo, or cotton. Same goes for non-breathable pantyliners or pads. This can cause an imbalance of yeast and bacteria in the vagina, causing a yeast infection.

Tight clothes trap heat and moisture and don’t let air into the area, which creates an environment ripe for yeast growth. Wear clothes that go with the flow to keep things dry and cool.  

The chemicals in products that promise to keep your vaginal area “clean” actually wipe out good bacteria along with the bad, setting the stage for yeast to flourish

Studies show diets high in sugar are tied to a greater risk of yeast infections. Skimp on the sweets and balance out your diet with more fiber-filled whole foods.

Although yeast infections aren’t considered a sexually transmitted disease, mouth-to-genital contact can transmit the problem. If you’re dealing with frequent bouts, stick to other ways of lovemaking until the infection clears.

After a day at the pool, don’t just hang out in your damp bathing suit. And after workouts, slip out of your sweaty bottoms into drier gear, so yeast doesn’t have a chance to set up shop.

Not just any yogurt will do. Go for options with live probiotic cultures and no added sugar. This will give your gut health a boost and strengthen your defenses against yeast. 

Sometimes irritants or changes to your period can mirror yeast infection symptoms. If you assume you have a yeast infection – and treat it with medication – when you don’t, you could actually raise your risk for one. Check with your doctor before diagnosing yourself.

Conditions that lower your immunity, such as HIV, or raise your blood sugar, such as diabetes, can put you at a greater risk of infection. Frequent yeast infections might mean it’s time to see your doctor.

It’s common to get a yeast infection when you’re taking antibiotics, which kill bacteria – both bad and good – in your body. Make sure you’re taking them only when necessary, and tell your doctor about your yeast infection connection.