There has been a growing incidence of sexually transmitted infections over the past few years. As the name suggests sexually transmitted infections are spread through unprotected sexual intercourse with infected individuals and these cause an array of symptoms affecting the genitalia of both men as well as women. Blue waffle is one of the new types of sexually transmitted infection that has gained considerable notoriety. While the term blue waffle has not been officially coined by a medical health professional, it is an infection that affects the vagina. Through blue waffle symptoms, more can be learnt about this problematic condition.

With blue waffle which is a vaginal infection, the vagina tends to get green, violet or blue in color. While the person who coined the term is not known, it can be presumed that the name was so given because the term waffle is a slang word for the vagina. The characteristic blue waffle symptoms can help in identification of the condition. In this infection, the vagina tends to be discolored similar to a bruise. While it can also affect men, it tends to be observed more in women compared to men and is similar to trichomoniasis.

The common blue waffle symptoms include inflammation of vagina accompanied with itching. Women suffering from this infection may experience vaginal discharge which may have a strong odor and which may be yellowish or clumpy. This is followed by discoloration of the vaginal areas. In case any of these symptoms are experienced then it is advisable to seek prompt medical attention. While there are several websites displaying the picture related with this condition, it has not been extensively documented by medical community and so not much is known about this condition. It is therefore not known whether the condition is actually existing or is an urban myth. However irrespective of the fact whether it is existing on not, people can benefit from being aware of sexually transmitted infections and the way to prevent such conditions. Certain steps can be taken to protect oneself from this condition or any other sexually transmitted condition. It is advisable for individuals to follow safe sexual practices so as to avoid sexually transmitted infections. Using condoms can be the best way to protect oneself against any sexually transmitted disease and the use of condoms should be encouraged while indulging in oral, vaginal and even anal sex.

Likewise it is also crucially important to follow certain hygiene practices. These include keeping the vaginal areas clean, avoiding use of perfumed products in the vaginal areas and avoiding douching. This is because use of perfumed products or douching can kill the good bacteria in the vaginal areas and thereby increase the risk of getting an infection. A balanced diet is also critical as any infection is opportunistic and tends to affect individuals with lowered immunity.