When reality star Brandi Glanville recently sat down with former adult film performer Lisa Ann on her podcast Brandi Glanville Unfiltered with James Maas, the conversation took an unexpected turn into uncomfortable territory. Glanville raised a question that most people would never think to ask: can you actually catch ringworm through sexual contact? According to her, that’s exactly what she suspects happened.
Glanville explained that she’d dated someone from the adult film industry, and now believes she may have contracted the fungal infection as a result. The reality TV personality indicated the infection has manifested in her throat, which prompted the urgent podcast inquiry to someone with extensive experience in that world. Lisa Ann confirmed that sexually transmitted ringworm is indeed a legitimate concern within the industry due to its highly contagious nature, lending credibility to Glanville’s worry.
This revelation comes as just another health hurdle for Glanville, who’s dealt with a significant list of medical complications over the years. She previously shared publicly that silicone from ruptured breast implants leaked into her lymph nodes, an issue that ultimately caused facial disfigurement. Between that ongoing battle and now this potential fungal infection, Glanville’s health struggles have become increasingly public.
While ringworm itself is treatable with proper medical intervention, the circumstance certainly adds an awkward dimension to her dating life. The takeaway here isn’t judgment—it’s a reminder that sometimes health concerns emerge from the most unexpected places, and seeking answers from people with relevant experience, like Lisa Ann, is exactly the right move. A doctor’s visit would probably be the next smart step for Glanville.

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