So, you're dating a new guy and he reveals that he either had an STD in the past, or he currently has one. Yikes. But before you totally freak, get the facts on what you need to know to stay safe.

Don't Assume Oral Is Okay

Some STDs like gonorrhea and herpes can be passed on with MouthAction. It's less likely that you'll catch herpes when he doesn't have an outbreak, but still possible. Before a guy forms an actual ulcer, he sheds the virus and may infect you.

Always, Always Wear a Condom— But Know That It Might Not Be Enough

If you're super careful not to let his penis come anywhere near you before the condom is applied, you're mostly safe. However, some women who use condoms still ended up with STDs. That's probably related to the "emissions" that can can happen when you're fooling around before he puts on a condom. Exposure to blood can also give you an STD, including HIV and Hepatitis B and C. The rules change depending on the STD. For example, you can get gonorrhea—and 62 million people around the world get it each year—from being in contact with the mouth, penis, or anus of an infected guy. So a condom may or may not protect you from certain STDs.

Wait It Out

When it comes to crabs, it can take five to 14 days for the nits to hatch and cause symptoms, so you want to avoid sex until you know your partner is completely treated. There is a lice-killing lotion that can be applied, but unless you're meticulous about cleaning your underwear, sheets, bedding, and clothing, your partner may need multiple treatments. Make sure the outbreak is fully gone before getting busy.

Ask Him to Get Tested Again

When a guy tells you that he had an STD in the past, you want to be sure that he now has a clean bill of health. The safest bet is to wait to get busy until you're both successfully treated and re-evaluated.

Read His Results

Get a thorough checkup and have your guy do the same. Then share your lab results with each other before you get down (even if you know you're clean, it'll soften the blow when you ask to see his test results). Here's why: Many STDs are "superbugs" that have become resistant to antibiotics. In fact, up to 30 percent of gonorrhea is resistant to meds. Because gonorrhea has no symptoms, you may only know that you've cleared the infection by getting another lab test.

Staying safe is the only OPTION...
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