Causes of male yeast infections. Women are known to be more vulnerable to yeast infections. Many men contract thrush from coming into sexual contact with infected female partners. Sexual activity isn’t the only media to developing yeast infections. Poor hygiene habits contribute to the overgrowth of Candida. Use of antibiotics and abrasive skin care products have also been sidelined as probable causes. Wearing tight or wet underclothing and exposure to the hot environment also plays a role. Uncircumcised men fall victims of the thrush due to the foreskin creating a breeding ground for candida growth.
