Itchy Penis Prevention: Keeping Thrush at Bay An itchy penis can strike a guy at any time and any place – and can be caused by any number of things. One of the more irritating causes is commonly called thrush – a yeast infection, the proper name of which is candidiasis. Practicing proper penis care can help decrease the chance of infection, which is certainly advisable. Thrush Yeast infections are much more common in women than in men, but men sometimes do acquire them as well. And while thrush often occurs on the penis and surrounding areas and can be transmitted from one partner to another, it is not classified as a sexually transmitted infection. That's essentially because there are other ways for men to contract candidiasis. It also isn't always found on the genitals. Thrush can show up in other places, including the mouth. Causes Candidiasis is caused by a yeast fungus called candida. This is a commonlyoccurring fungus that all bodies have. It's only when the quantity of the fungus gets out of hand that it causes an itchy penis or other issues. Thrush can be passed on from one partner to the other through sexual contact, although this doesn't happen as often as might be expected. Other common causes of thrush include: Use of antibiotics. Antibiotics help to keep infection under control by killing bacteria, but they kill both good and bad bacteria. When the good bacteria are decreased, candida may take advantage of the opportunity to thrive and grow. Immune system issues. Similarly, when the immune system is negatively impacted, the conditions become better for candida to gain in numbers. Diabetes. High blood sugar helps candida to breed, so uncontrolled diabetes can be a factor. www.man1health.com