Brandi Glanville is speaking out about another serious health scare—this time involving what she believes could be a sexually transmitted fungal infection affecting her throat.
During a recent episode of her Brandi Glanville Unfiltered podcast, the 53-year-old reality star told adult film actress Lisa Ann that she suspects she developed “sexually transmitted ringworm” following a relationship with a man she described as deeply involved in wrestling. Glanville shared that after testing negative for more common sexually transmitted infections, she started exploring other possible explanations for her ongoing throat symptoms.
“I have a quick question,” Brandi Glanville said during the podcast episode. “Have you heard about sexually transmitted ringworm? I feel like I might have it.” She later added that she believes the possible infection is “in my throat.”
Sexually transmitted fungal infections—while not widely discussed—have started drawing increased attention from public health experts. According to the CDC, newer strains of ringworm-related fungi, including Trichophyton mentagrophytes type VII (TMVII), are becoming more commonly associated with close skin-to-skin and sexual contact.
Unlike traditional ringworm, which is typically linked to locker rooms, shared towels, pets, or gym equipment, these newer fungal strains can affect areas such as the face, genitals, torso, and other parts of the body. They may also cause stronger irritation and inflammation than standard cases.
Glanville tied her concerns to a recent sexual relationship, explaining that the unnamed man “would only, you know, my face because he didn’t want to get me pregnant.” She jokingly added that she never corrected him about her ability to conceive.
The former Bravo personality also admitted she only recently became aware of how certain fungal infections tied to ringworm can spread through close physical contact. “You see them when it’s on the outside of your skin,” she explained, “but they can burrow.”
The CDC has warned that some sexually transmitted fungal strains can resemble conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or common jock itch, which may make proper diagnosis more difficult without medical testing.
Some reported cases have required months of oral antifungal medication instead of the over-the-counter creams typically used for ordinary ringworm treatment.
Health experts continue to advise people experiencing symptoms to seek professional medical evaluation instead of relying on self-diagnosis online.
Earlier this year, Glanville revealed that ruptured breast implants leaked silicone into her lymph nodes, something she believes contributed to facial swelling and other health complications she had previously blamed on a “facial parasite.”
Since then, she has undergone surgery to remove the implants along with additional cosmetic procedures aimed at repairing the damage.
