Sex Test

In 12 minutes, this 62-question sex test helps you explore the motives and feelings that shape your intimate relationships, including pleasure, closeness, care, comfort, power, and self-worth. Your profile can support thoughtful self-reflection about what intimacy means to you and how different needs may influence connection.

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How the Scales are Structured

ReproductionR

Procreation measures the extent to which reproductive goals are a motivating factor in sexual behavior.

example score4/5

4/5Highexample score

1 – 2.3Low

2.4 – 3.6Moderate

3.7 – 5High

A score of 4 falls in the High range, suggesting that reproductive intentions are a relatively strong component of your sexual motivation compared with other motives.

PleasureP

Measures the extent to which pleasurable sensations and gratification motivate sexual involvement.

example score3/5

3/5Moderately pleasure-drivenexample score

1 – 2.3Lower pleasure-driven

2.4 – 3.6Moderately pleasure-driven

3.7 – 5Highly pleasure-driven

A score of 3 indicates a moderate tendency to seek enjoyable sensations and gratification as a motive in sexual relationships.

SubmissionS

This scale measures the stable motivation to feel a partner’s power and direction during sexual interactions.

example score3/5

3/5Moderateexample score

1 – 2.3Low

2.4 – 3.6Moderate

3.7 – 5High

A score of 3 indicates a moderate tendency to find partner-led control or dominance erotically motivating in some contexts, without it being a primary driver.

PowerP

This scale measures the extent to which sexual arousal is motivated by exerting control over a partner to intensify feelings.

example score3/5

3/5Moderateexample score

1 – 2.3Low

2.4 – 3.6Moderate

3.7 – 5High

A score of 3 falls in the Moderate range, suggesting a balanced tendency for control dynamics to sometimes enhance arousal without being a dominant motive.

Caring for One's PartnerCfOP

This scale measures how strongly sexual activity is motivated by caring for and supporting a partner’s psychological well-being.

example score3/5

3/5Balanced partner-care focusexample score

1 – 2.3Lower partner-care focus

2.4 – 3.6Balanced partner-care focus

3.7 – 5Stronger partner-care focus

A score of 3 indicates a balanced tendency to express care and support for a partner through sexual intimacy, without it being the dominant motive.

ComfortC

Measures the tendency to seek emotional relief and stress reduction through sexual relationships.

example score4/5

4/5High comfort motiveexample score

1 – 2.3Low comfort motive

2.4 – 3.6Moderate comfort motive

3.7 – 5High comfort motive

A score of 4 indicates a high tendency to use sexual intimacy as a way to alleviate stress and regain emotional ease.

Partner SignificancePS

Measures how strongly sexual motivation is tied to affirming a partner’s value and seeking their positive evaluation and recognition.

example score3/5

3/5Moderate partner-affirmation motiveexample score

1 – 2.4Low partner-affirmation motive

2.5 – 3.6Moderate partner-affirmation motive

3.7 – 5High partner-affirmation motive

A score of 3 indicates a moderate tendency to link sexual activity with affirming the partner’s importance and valuing their recognition.

Self-WorthSW

Self-Importance measures the extent to which a person uses sexual intimacy to affirm their value and seek recognition from their partner.

example score3/5

3/5Balanced affirmationexample score

1 – 2.3Lower need for affirmation

2.4 – 3.6Balanced affirmation

3.7 – 5High need for recognition

A score of 3 falls in the balanced range, suggesting self-affirmation and partner recognition are present but not dominant motives in sexual intimacy.

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DATA-BASED USER COHORTS

Who Usually Takes This Test?

Couples in intimacy slump

41%OF USERS

Partners take it to understand what actually turns them on and why their desires may have drifted apart.

Clients in sex therapy

34%OF USERS

People in counseling use it to clarify stable sexual motives that contribute to recurring patterns, conflicts, or concerns.

Curious self-explorers

25%OF USERS

Individuals take it for self-knowledge, to name their erotic drivers and communicate preferences more clearly.

BASED ON AGGREGATED, ANONYMIZED DATA FROM TENS OF THOUSANDS OF FREUDLY USERS.

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See How You Compare

Once you complete the test, your results are compared with real-world data from people in your country.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.

Shaded area — where most people score

Dot — the average

You — your score lands on each curve after the test— your score, after the test

ProcreationP

You?

Average2.4

Typical rangeTypical1.7 – 3

Possible1 – 5

PleasureP

You?

Average3.5

Typical rangeTypical2.7 – 4.2

Possible1 – 5

SubmissionS

You?

Average2.2

Typical rangeTypical1.6 – 2.9

Possible1 – 5

PowerP

You?

Average3.9

Typical rangeTypical3.3 – 4.5

Possible1 – 5

Taking Care of Your PartnerTCoYP

You?

Average3.4

Typical rangeTypical2.8 – 4

Possible1 – 5

ComfortC

You?

Average3.9

Typical rangeTypical3.2 – 4.5

Possible1 – 5

The Importance of a PartnerTIoaP

You?

Average4

Typical rangeTypical3.4 – 4.5

Possible1 – 5

Self-ImportanceS

You?

Average2.8

Typical rangeTypical2.3 – 3.4

Possible1 – 5

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SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Example Questions From the Test

- Strongly disagree
- Somewhat disagree rather than agree
- Not sure
- Somewhat agree rather than disagree
- Strongly agree
- Strongly disagree
- Somewhat disagree
- Not sure
- Somewhat agree
- Strongly agree
- Strongly disagree
- Disagree somewhat
- Not sure
- Agree somewhat
- Strongly agree

These are 3 of the 62 real questions — the rest appear in the test. No sign-up needed to start.

WHAT THE TEST MEASURES

Sex Test - Description and methodology of the test

motivation

sexology

People who want to understand what sexual intimacy represents to them may use this sex test as a structured reflection exercise. As a sexual personality test, it looks beyond desire, asking how pleasure, affection, reassurance, control, comfort, and recognition may shape intimate choices. The result offers a personal profile rather than a single label, making it useful for noticing patterns you may examine further.

What This Assessment Explores

For readers wanting a sex personality test, this profile maps motives. Scores show stronger endorsement, not a ranking. The dimensions are:

Reproduction (1-5) measures procreation: Low 1-2.3; Moderate 2.4-3.6; High 3.7-5.
Pleasure (1-5) measures enjoyment: Low 1-2.3; Moderate 2.4-3.6; High 3.7-5.
Submission (1-5) measures desire for dominance; Power (1-5) measures arousal from control. Both use Low 1-2.3; Moderate 2.4-3.6; High 3.7-5.
Caring for One's Partner (1-5) measures partner well-being: Lower partner-care focus 1-2.3; Balanced partner-care focus 2.4-3.6; Stronger partner-care focus 3.7-5. Comfort (1-5) measures relief: Low comfort motive 1-2.3; Moderate comfort motive 2.4-3.6; High comfort motive 3.7-5.
Partner Significance (1-5) measures partner affirmation: Low partner-affirmation motive 1-2.4; Moderate partner-affirmation motive 2.5-3.6; High partner-affirmation motive 3.7-5. Self-Worth (1-5) measures self-validation: Lower need for affirmation 1-2.3; Balanced affirmation 2.4-3.6; High need for recognition 3.7-5.

Methodology and Scientific Basis

The 62 statements use five response positions from strong disagreement to strong agreement, with an unsure middle option. Their themes include pleasure, affection, coping, dominance, submission, care, and recognition, so the result is read as a pattern across motives rather than a verdict from one item.

The nsfw test format is direct self-report: responses produce eight displayed dimension scores from 1 to 5. Bands describe positions within this scoring system, not population norms or universal thresholds; high scores are not automatically healthy or unhealthy.

AMORE (Hill & Preston, 1996) is the closest conceptual and measurement reference. This questionnaire is conceptually consistent with AMORE’s dispositional sexual motives, but is not the published instrument itself. Hill (1997) distinguishes motives from desire and partner attributes, while Schachner and Shaver (2004) relate motives to attachment dimensions.

As a sexual test quiz, the profile can organize reflection about recurring needs and relationship meanings. Results may shift with current mood, relationship context, disclosure, and self-awareness, so the profile is a snapshot of personal tendencies rather than a diagnosis.

Author: Robert J. Sternberg, Zick Rubin

Literature:

Hill, C. A., & Preston, L. K. (1996). Individual differences in the experience of sexual motivation: Theory and measurement of dispositional sexual motives. Journal of Sex Research, 33(1), 27-45. 10.1080/00224499609551812
Hill, C. A. (1997). The distinctiveness of sexual motives in relation to sexual desire and desirable partner attributes. Journal of Sex Research, 34(2), 139-153. 10.1080/00224499709551878
Schachner, D. A., & Shaver, P. R. (2004). Attachment dimensions and sexual motives. Personal Relationships, 11(2), 179-195. 10.1111/j.1475-6811.2004.00077.x

Updated: 2025-10-02