Thrush
Yeast infections are much more common in women than in men, but men sometimes do acquire them as well. And while thrush often occurs on the manhood and surrounding areas and can be transmitted from one partner to another, it is not classified as a social disease. That’s essentially because there are other ways for men to contract candidiasis.

It also isn’t always found on the genitals. Thrush can show up in other places, including the mouth.

Causes
Candidiasis is caused by a yeast fungus called candida. This is a commonly-occurring fungus that all bodies have. It’s only when the quantity of the fungus gets out of hand that it causes an itchy male organ or other issues.

Thrush can be passed on from one partner to the other through sensual contact, although this doesn’t happen as often as might be expected. Other common causes of thrush include:

• Use of antibiotics. Antibiotics help to keep infection under control by killing bacteria, but they kill both good and bad bacteria. When the good bacteria are decreased, candida may take advantage of the opportunity to thrive and grow.

• Immune system issues. Similarly, when the immune system is negatively impacted, the conditions become better for candida to gain in numbers.

• Diabetes. High blood sugar helps candida to breed, so uncontrolled diabetes can be a factor.

• Improper hygiene. A male organ that is not kept properly washed is much more likely to accommodate thrush. That means both those that are not kept clean as well as those that are cleaned with harsh soaps or cleansers are more susceptible. In the latter case, the improper cleanser causes irritated skin, which is a better environment for fungal infections.

Prevention
There are numerous simple steps that a man can take to make his tool less likely to develop candidiasis. For example:

• Use protection. When thrush is sensually transmitted, it is usually when a man has been engaging in coupling without a barrier protector. The protector helps to prevent the transfer of yeast to the male organ.

• Watch the blood sugar. Maintaining blood sugar at an appropriate level makes the infection less likely to occur.

• Keep the immune system up. Eating healthily, exercising regularly and getting sufficient sleep can help strengthen the immune system, making one less susceptible to thrush.

• Don’t get too rough. Irritated member skin is a target for thrush. Sometimes guys get a little too rough when self-pleasuring, and that excess friction can cause irritation. Keep the strokes steady and exciting but don’t lose all control.

• Practice proper hygiene. As mentioned above, a clean tool is less likely to attract thrush and the subsequent itchy male organ. Guys should wash their members after having sensual activity, even if they wear a protector, just to be safe. (This is in addition to regular washing, of course.) As mentioned above, it’s crucial that the cleanser used is not too harsh and does not contain chemicals or perfumes that are likely to irritate the skin. Don’t stop there, however. Keeping the equipment healthy can be accomplished with the regular use of a quality male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil). Look for one that includes a combination of a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter) and a natural hydrator (vitamin E is good), which can help to smooth and alleviate common skin irritation as well as itchiness. The crème should also contain vitamin B5, which aids in life sustenance and healthy male member cell metabolism. Used regularly, the right crème can do wonders for the itchy male organ problem caused by thrush.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues, tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy male organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men’s health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.

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