external itch cream for YI, will it interfere w/ condoms?

[rustleofswing.livejournal.com]

So it seems like I've gotten a little bit of a yeast infection, probably from a new soap I've used. I have a fair amount of discharge (usually I get none), no overly yeastie smell and VERY minimal itching, so I'm not too worried about it. 

I think I'm going to go the yogurt route because it's so minor and I rely only on condoms for safe sex, and let's be honest, it's almost the weekend and I really wanna be able to get it on, especially if it clears up in 24 hrs! 

However, I do have some Monistat external itch cream (the kind that comes w/ the suppositories) leftover. If I use it on my labia but not IN my vagina, is there any chance this could weaken the condom? I'm not going to be using it while we're having sex, obviously, but I'm wondering if it has the mineral oil in it that causes the suppositories to weaken condoms.

Input would be appreciated! Thanks!

 

 

Comments

[cheesybunny.livejournal.com]

You generally don't want to have sex at all until the YI is cleared up, trust me even if it doesn't seem like it is that itchy, it HURTS. And it will probably just make the whole situation worse...

I'm also pretty sure that the external cream doesn't actually cure the infection, just makes you feel a little better. And with the internal cream you still have to wait 7 days to be sure it's entirely cleared up (whether you use the 1, 3, or 7 dose treatment).

[sand-woman.livejournal.com]

Sometimes if I use garlic it does pretty much clear up an infection in 24 hours - not that I can definitely recommend a route that involves you having sex with a YI, but if you're going to, I'd attack it with as much as possible now and then you have the most chance.

[ladycat.livejournal.com]

I'd check the instructions carefully - the UK equivalent (Canesten) advises not using condoms as contraception for at least a week after use. I think they're being a bit excessive, but I'm just a woman who gets YIs.

If you don't fancy the risk or the wait, then you could try the garlic trick or the cider vingera douche and acidophillus cure on the VP site: http://www.vaginapagina.com/index.php?title=Yeast_Infection