At least once in their lifetime, seventy-five percent of women around the world have suffered from Candida infection. Although the illness is not serious, the condition can prove to be both irritating and painful. Because of this, science has come up with ways to prevent vaginal Candida infection.

Medical studies have shown that the clothes we wear play a major role in the health of the vagina. Wearing tight clothing is not recommended. Tight clothing around the crotch area causes a lot of sweating, which are the ideal conditions for growing fungus. Do away with underwear made from spandex, and try to use cotton instead, preferably plain white, free of patterns and dyes. Before wearing them, make sure the underwear is both dry and clean. To avoid Candida infection in the future, make sure to change your underwear once everyday, at the very least. In the evenings, try to remove your underwear before going to bed. This gives the area around the vagina enough time to lessen moisture and discourages yeast from growing. If you prefer sleeping in pajamas, try wearing one that is loosely fit.

Toilet paper should be chosen wisely. Avoid patterned and printed toilet paper, and choose a brand that does not easily shred or tare. Wipe from the front the top to the back to rid the vagina of fungus that naturally comes from the intestinal tract. Do not use scented toilet paper, lubricants, and powder.

Wet clothing encourages fungus growth. Lounging around at the pool, in a wet swimsuit, is not recommended. Try changing into dry and clean clothing. Taking showers after swimming is also recommended to help thwart Candida infection.

When pantyhose come to mind, purchase a pair that run up to the thigh, instead the kind that run up to the waist. If you prefer full pantyhose, make sure to wear plain white cotton panties under them. As soon as you get home, remember to remove immediately the pair of pantyhose.

Try avoiding the use of products that include petroleum as an ingredient. The exposure of your vagina to petroleum will create the ideal moisture that fungus flourishes in. Use water-based lubricants instead. Also, be cautious of spermicides. Some women have claimed that it triggers the development of Candida infection.

Avoid using douches. Your vagina secretes mucus designed for its protection. Douches flush the mucus out, leaving your vagina susceptible to Candida infection and additional infections caused by bacteria.

In other cases, Candida infection is sexually transmitted. Avoid sexual contact, if you know your partner is suffering from a Candida infection.

The imbalanced blood sugar in diabetics appears to trigger eruptions of Candida infection. Women with diabetes should keep the level of blood sugar in check to help them become more comfortable. A large number of physicians and women have claimed that by consuming a cup of yogurt a day prevents the initial development of Candida infection.

Changing sanitary pads and tampons as often as possible, during menstrual cycles, will help as well.

Keeping the genital area dry and clean is one the most effective ways of averting Candida infection.

We hope this would help you to avoid yeast infection in the future or prevent an infection to happen. As prevention is better than cure, it is advisable than you would do all the prevention measures so you can be free of vaginal infection forever.