FAQs

If I am using a cream to treat a yeast infection, can I still receive oral sex?

Answer

It is usually a good idea to avoid sex until the thrush heals as any friction may just cause further irritation and make it worse, and maybe more sore. Which will mean it will take longer to heal up and it might be longer before you can really enjoy having sex again.

Your partner may end up with thrush in his/her mouth if you don't use a dental dam. That's a flat piece of rubber that you can use for safer oral sex to put over your vulva. (the opening of your vagina and vaginal lips.) Put lube against your skin under the dam for the best feeling. It will protect you both from STIs and your partner from thrush. Or a condom cut down one side will also do the trick. It then becomes a flat piece of rubber to use the same way.

You can get Dental Dams at Family Planning NSW clinics, Sexual Health Clinics, and chemists (or your dentist!! - They use them to put round a tooth they are working on if they want to keep it dry.)

You might also like to have a look at the question & answer on our website about oral sex & Sexually Transmitted Infections. Just click on: http://www.fpnsw.org.au/sex-matters/faq/oral_20040520.html.