Just wanted to say that I have been doing this for years, it's fantastic! My body is allergic to the creams etc so they just exacerbate the infection (was soooo painful finding THAT one out ) and garlic is the only thing that works. I usually insert a clove, and for really bad cases on the outside, I make a vinegar/garlic solution to bathe the area...works a treat and I highly recommend both; although the instant garlicy taste is sooo weird, isn't it