Topeka, KS
A 30-year-old female asked:
what can i put on my vagina and around anus after shaving regularly to avoid getting a yeast infection again?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Nothing: Shaving regularly raises the risk for a vaginal bacterial or hair follicle infection not a yeast infection. Simply thoroughly wash the vulva with an anti-bacterial soap post shaving, rinse and be done.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
How does sex affect the male based on vagina sizes and muscle tone?
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Dr. Wayne Ingramanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Circular muscle: The lining of the vagina(epithelium) is surrounded by circular muscle that can contract around objects and a potential space that can expand as well. Expansion projects include childbirth, sex and tampon placement.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Can you have sex with a girl that has a urinary tract infection and not get it?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
Yes: Vaginal penetration by the penis will not induce infection simply because your partner has a uti.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Can u get vaginal sores from shaving pubic hair?
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
No.: You can get infection at the site of hair follicles, but you cannot get sores vaginally. You need to be seen by a doctor who can check your herpes viral titers.
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Dr. Otto Placik commented
Plastic Surgery 34 years experience
Not unless you use a chemical whichnentersnthe vaginal cavity for a prolonged period and causes mucosal ulceration
Aug 18, 2012
Dr. Otto Placik commented
Plastic Surgery 34 years experience
It is possible if the shaving cream you use enters the vaginal cavity and sits there for a prolonged period causing mucosal inflammation and/or ulceration
Aug 18, 2012
A 29-year-old member asked:
What can I do to prevent bacterial infections?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Bryan Leveyanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Good hygiene: The best way to prevent bacterial infections, or viral infections, is good hygiene. Wash your hand properly and often. Next come nutrition; your immune system works much better if you give it the proper tools to work with. Next comes sleep; not sleeping properly or enough has been shown to weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to infections.
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A member asked:
What causes frequent throat infections?
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Dr. Martin Raffanswered
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
Many possibilities: Inadequate therapy, re-exposure or frequent exposure to persons with causative organisms (like schoolteachers), changes in immune function, chronic tonsillar infection, and so on and so on.
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