Touch Starved Test
Understand your need for safe, consensual touch in about 10 minutes. Get a 69 question snapshot with gentle tips to build healthy connection, for insight not diagnosis.
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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.
Below is a preview of how scores are typically distributed across each scale.
Physical Affection Access (PAA)
Average
11.7
Normal range
7.6 — 15.8
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30
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Touch Comfort & Openness (TC&O)
Average
11.1
Normal range
6.3 — 16
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0
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30
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
Touch Deprivation Risk (TDR)
Average
23.1
Normal range
17.6 — 28.5
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0
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40
Majority
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Once you complete the test, your result will appear on the scale so you can see how you compare.
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CLEAR ANSWERS TO COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this quiz measure?
It assesses perceived need for physical affection and safe, consensual touch, and how often it occurs. It also covers related indicators such as loneliness, stress, mood, and relationship connection.
How long does it take and how many questions are included?
Estimated completion time is about 10 minutes. It contains 69 questions.
How should responses be selected if situations vary?
Answer based on typical experiences over the past several weeks. If unsure, choose the option that fits most of the time.
Are the results a clinical diagnosis?
No; results provide a wellness-oriented snapshot for self-understanding and planning. They do not diagnose any condition or replace professional evaluation.
What do the results include after completion?
Results summarize response patterns and indicate possible signs of unmet touch needs. They also provide general, safety-focused suggestions for increasing consensual connection.
WHAT THE TEST MEASURES
About This Assessment
Touch Starved Test - Symptoms and Signs
Wondering if you’re “touch starved”? This touch starved quiz helps you reflect on your current need for physical affection and safe, consensual touch—plus how often you’re actually getting it. Answer questions about comfort with hugs, loneliness, stress, mood, relationships, and day-to-day connection to get a personalized snapshot of your touch needs and possible signs of touch deprivation. Results are for self-understanding and wellness planning, not a diagnosis, and include gentle suggestions to build more safe connection.
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