An OBGYN shares her thoughts.

This can happen for a variety of reasons, including sexual activity, antibiotic use, or even pregnancy.

(Read: Burning and itching ~down there~, thick white discharge, the works.)

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Yeast tends to proliferate in warm, dark, moist places, says Dr. Sekhon.

But pool water might be extra unfriendly.

On the upswing, it isnt super difficult to prevent any beach or poolside yeast infections.

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Id also say you might always try skinny dipping, but mmmm, maybe not this summer.

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