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If a girl has unprotected sex with boyfriend while she has a yeast infection can that cause the boyfriends penis to become red a nothing

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Yes : Yes it is possible to pass a yeast infection from partner to partner. This could have been prevented by using a condom. Please remember to practice safe sex. Best wishes.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 4/1/2019

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