#JustBe Magazine September 2015 | Page 7

We’re answering some of the most asked questions Outta Sex Ed Q. Can you tell if someone has an STD if they look like they sleep around? The truth is there’s no way to tell if someone has an STD by just looking at them. Even if someone has had sex with only one person, they are still at risk to catch something. The only way to really know is to get tested. Tap here to learn about the most common STD symptom Q. Is it true that a girl cannot get pregnant if a guy pulls out? There is still a chance of getting pregnant even if a guy pulls out. It’s possible for some guys to release sperm before they ejaculate (found in pre-ejaculate or “pre-cum”). Using an effective birth control can help reduce the risk of getting pregnant. Do you know about the most effective birth control methods? Tap here to find out! Q. Can you get an STD from oral sex? Yes, people still have the risk of getting an STD if they have oral sex. Using a condom correctly can reduce the risk of getting most types of STDs. Tap here to learn the other ways that STDs are spread nd send us your a 26 e g a p to o g to Click here em on our next th g in er sw n a e r a questions! We magazine issue. ©2015 The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston