I used to bet lots of turn cards and get minraised on the turn too much. Then I learned about pot control and started checking far too many turns. I realised that this was causing me problems too so now I'm trying to discover a happy medium.

So, here's a spot where the flop is pretty draw heavy, yet I have a hand which is rather vulnerable. I'm stuck between betting and checking, both options having pros and cons.

Should I bet or check?
If I should bet, how much?
Should I be more likely to check if I am OOP on the flop?
How does this change if my hand is A J
How does this change if my hand is A A

Assume I have no reads.



Party Poker No-Limit Hold'em, $ BB (6 handed) Hand History Converter Tool from FlopTurnRiver.com (Format: FlopTurnRiver)

SB ($118.40)
BB ($90.53)
UTG ($197.45)
MP ($213.75)
Hero ($191)
Button ($75.15)

Preflop: Hero is CO with T, J. SB posts a blind of $1.
UTG calls $2, 1 fold, Hero raises to $10, 3 folds, UTG calls $8.

Flop: ($23) 7, J, 4 (2 players)
UTG checks, Hero bets $16, UTG calls $16.

Turn: ($55) 5 (2 players)
UTG checks, Hero ??