Your Arousal Type

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This survey is anonymous and confidential (see our privacy statement) and should take approximately 8-12 minutes to complete. The questionnaire has 23 questions that cover your sexual preferences and interests. Feel free to check it out, knowing that at any point you can discontinue without consequence. If you have any questions about or comments please contact Dr. Zebroff at info@artofconnection.org.

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1. Email: (Your email address is not required, but handy if you want your results emailed to you) This question requires a valid email address.

2. My gender is:

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

3. My sexual orientation is:

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

5. How strong a role did religion play in your household while you were growing up?

6. My relationship status is:

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

I have been in my relationship for:

I would rate the general satisfaction of my relationship as:

7. In preparing for my ideal sexual encounter, the situation that would help me to feel the most turned on would be: *This question is required.Tip: Think about a favorite sexual fantasy or experience.

Space Cell	Not a turn-on	Weak turn-on	Moderate turn-on	Strong turn-on	Exceptional turn-on
Preparing the room with sexy ambiance (candles, scents, music, etc.).	Preparing the room with sexy ambiance (candles, scents, music, etc.).: Not a turn-on	Preparing the room with sexy ambiance (candles, scents, music, etc.).: Weak turn-on	Preparing the room with sexy ambiance (candles, scents, music, etc.).: Moderate turn-on	Preparing the room with sexy ambiance (candles, scents, music, etc.).: Strong turn-on	Preparing the room with sexy ambiance (candles, scents, music, etc.).: Exceptional turn-on
Imagining and preparing for a sexy scenario I would like to play out.	Imagining and preparing for a sexy scenario I would like to play out.: Not a turn-on	Imagining and preparing for a sexy scenario I would like to play out.: Weak turn-on	Imagining and preparing for a sexy scenario I would like to play out.: Moderate turn-on	Imagining and preparing for a sexy scenario I would like to play out.: Strong turn-on	Imagining and preparing for a sexy scenario I would like to play out.: Exceptional turn-on
Preparing a celebration that enhances our intimacy.	Preparing a celebration that enhances our intimacy.: Not a turn-on	Preparing a celebration that enhances our intimacy.: Weak turn-on	Preparing a celebration that enhances our intimacy.: Moderate turn-on	Preparing a celebration that enhances our intimacy.: Strong turn-on	Preparing a celebration that enhances our intimacy.: Exceptional turn-on
Dressing in my favourite clothes and/or preparing my body to look HOT	Dressing in my favourite clothes and/or preparing my body to look HOT: Not a turn-on	Dressing in my favourite clothes and/or preparing my body to look HOT: Weak turn-on	Dressing in my favourite clothes and/or preparing my body to look HOT: Moderate turn-on	Dressing in my favourite clothes and/or preparing my body to look HOT: Strong turn-on	Dressing in my favourite clothes and/or preparing my body to look HOT: Exceptional turn-on
Thinking about (or planning for) a favorite sex act.	Thinking about (or planning for) a favorite sex act.: Not a turn-on	Thinking about (or planning for) a favorite sex act.: Weak turn-on	Thinking about (or planning for) a favorite sex act.: Moderate turn-on	Thinking about (or planning for) a favorite sex act.: Strong turn-on	Thinking about (or planning for) a favorite sex act.: Exceptional turn-on

8. Think back to a favorite sexual fantasy or experience. The part of sex that is most arousing for me to think about is: *This question is required.

Space Cell	Not a turn-on	Weak turn-on	Moderate turn-on	Strong turn-on	Exceptional turn-on
How exciting it was to do the act(s) I find most compelling.	How exciting it was to do the act(s) I find most compelling.: Not a turn-on	How exciting it was to do the act(s) I find most compelling.: Weak turn-on	How exciting it was to do the act(s) I find most compelling.: Moderate turn-on	How exciting it was to do the act(s) I find most compelling.: Strong turn-on	How exciting it was to do the act(s) I find most compelling.: Exceptional turn-on
How much my partner desired me or thought I was sexy.	How much my partner desired me or thought I was sexy.: Not a turn-on	How much my partner desired me or thought I was sexy.: Weak turn-on	How much my partner desired me or thought I was sexy.: Moderate turn-on	How much my partner desired me or thought I was sexy.: Strong turn-on	How much my partner desired me or thought I was sexy.: Exceptional turn-on
How I was able to enjoy a part of my partner's body.	How I was able to enjoy a part of my partner's body.: Not a turn-on	How I was able to enjoy a part of my partner's body.: Weak turn-on	How I was able to enjoy a part of my partner's body.: Moderate turn-on	How I was able to enjoy a part of my partner's body.: Strong turn-on	How I was able to enjoy a part of my partner's body.: Exceptional turn-on
How I could play a role that was most exciting to me.	How I could play a role that was most exciting to me.: Not a turn-on	How I could play a role that was most exciting to me.: Weak turn-on	How I could play a role that was most exciting to me.: Moderate turn-on	How I could play a role that was most exciting to me.: Strong turn-on	How I could play a role that was most exciting to me.: Exceptional turn-on
How I felt emotionally connected with my lover.	How I felt emotionally connected with my lover.: Not a turn-on	How I felt emotionally connected with my lover.: Weak turn-on	How I felt emotionally connected with my lover.: Moderate turn-on	How I felt emotionally connected with my lover.: Strong turn-on	How I felt emotionally connected with my lover.: Exceptional turn-on
How the sensations of my body felt -- the touches, smells and tastes	How the sensations of my body felt -- the touches, smells and tastes: Not a turn-on	How the sensations of my body felt -- the touches, smells and tastes: Weak turn-on	How the sensations of my body felt -- the touches, smells and tastes: Moderate turn-on	How the sensations of my body felt -- the touches, smells and tastes: Strong turn-on	How the sensations of my body felt -- the touches, smells and tastes: Exceptional turn-on

9. The sexy-talk that gets me most aroused is: *This question is required.

Space Cell	Disagree	Neither agree nor disagree	Agree a little bit	Agree	Strongly agree
Hearing or saying how much we feel for one another.	Hearing or saying how much we feel for one another.: Disagree	Hearing or saying how much we feel for one another.: Neither agree nor disagree	Hearing or saying how much we feel for one another.: Agree a little bit	Hearing or saying how much we feel for one another.: Agree	Hearing or saying how much we feel for one another.: Strongly agree
I would rather have more sensual friction than do much sex talk.	I would rather have more sensual friction than do much sex talk.: Disagree	I would rather have more sensual friction than do much sex talk.: Neither agree nor disagree	I would rather have more sensual friction than do much sex talk.: Agree a little bit	I would rather have more sensual friction than do much sex talk.: Agree	I would rather have more sensual friction than do much sex talk.: Strongly agree
Hearing my partner tell me how much they desire me.	Hearing my partner tell me how much they desire me.: Disagree	Hearing my partner tell me how much they desire me.: Neither agree nor disagree	Hearing my partner tell me how much they desire me.: Agree a little bit	Hearing my partner tell me how much they desire me.: Agree	Hearing my partner tell me how much they desire me.: Strongly agree
Saying the things appropriate to the sexual role I am playing.	Saying the things appropriate to the sexual role I am playing.: Disagree	Saying the things appropriate to the sexual role I am playing.: Neither agree nor disagree	Saying the things appropriate to the sexual role I am playing.: Agree a little bit	Saying the things appropriate to the sexual role I am playing.: Agree	Saying the things appropriate to the sexual role I am playing.: Strongly agree
Talking or hearing a description of lusty sex acts.	Talking or hearing a description of lusty sex acts.: Disagree	Talking or hearing a description of lusty sex acts.: Neither agree nor disagree	Talking or hearing a description of lusty sex acts.: Agree a little bit	Talking or hearing a description of lusty sex acts.: Agree	Talking or hearing a description of lusty sex acts.: Strongly agree

10. My ideal sexual partner is: *This question is required.

Space Cell	Not very important	A little bit important	Important	Very important	Exceptionally important
Someone with whom I feel a deep love-connection.	Someone with whom I feel a deep love-connection.: Not very important	Someone with whom I feel a deep love-connection.: A little bit important	Someone with whom I feel a deep love-connection.: Important	Someone with whom I feel a deep love-connection.: Very important	Someone with whom I feel a deep love-connection.: Exceptionally important
Someone who can match the pace and intensity right for the moment.	Someone who can match the pace and intensity right for the moment.: Not very important	Someone who can match the pace and intensity right for the moment.: A little bit important	Someone who can match the pace and intensity right for the moment.: Important	Someone who can match the pace and intensity right for the moment.: Very important	Someone who can match the pace and intensity right for the moment.: Exceptionally important
Someone who desires me.	Someone who desires me.: Not very important	Someone who desires me.: A little bit important	Someone who desires me.: Important	Someone who desires me.: Very important	Someone who desires me.: Exceptionally important
Someone who is playful and who can adopt different roles.	Someone who is playful and who can adopt different roles.: Not very important	Someone who is playful and who can adopt different roles.: A little bit important	Someone who is playful and who can adopt different roles.: Important	Someone who is playful and who can adopt different roles.: Very important	Someone who is playful and who can adopt different roles.: Exceptionally important
Someone who excited about the same sex-acts that turn me on.	Someone who excited about the same sex-acts that turn me on.: Not very important	Someone who excited about the same sex-acts that turn me on.: A little bit important	Someone who excited about the same sex-acts that turn me on.: Important	Someone who excited about the same sex-acts that turn me on.: Very important	Someone who excited about the same sex-acts that turn me on.: Exceptionally important

11. Think back to a time when you felt you were your best sexual self. Which was the biggest factor that allowed me to be the most confident and aroused sexual self: *This question is required.

Space Cell	Not a factor	Weak factor	Moderate factor	Strong factor	Exceptional factor
I was able to get into the role I find most exciting.	I was able to get into the role I find most exciting. : Not a factor	I was able to get into the role I find most exciting. : Weak factor	I was able to get into the role I find most exciting. : Moderate factor	I was able to get into the role I find most exciting. : Strong factor	I was able to get into the role I find most exciting. : Exceptional factor
I was in exactly the right environment for me to 'let go'	I was in exactly the right environment for me to 'let go': Not a factor	I was in exactly the right environment for me to 'let go': Weak factor	I was in exactly the right environment for me to 'let go': Moderate factor	I was in exactly the right environment for me to 'let go': Strong factor	I was in exactly the right environment for me to 'let go': Exceptional factor
I felt incredibly attractive and desirable.	I felt incredibly attractive and desirable. : Not a factor	I felt incredibly attractive and desirable. : Weak factor	I felt incredibly attractive and desirable. : Moderate factor	I felt incredibly attractive and desirable. : Strong factor	I felt incredibly attractive and desirable. : Exceptional factor
I felt deeply connected with my partner.	I felt deeply connected with my partner.: Not a factor	I felt deeply connected with my partner.: Weak factor	I felt deeply connected with my partner.: Moderate factor	I felt deeply connected with my partner.: Strong factor	I felt deeply connected with my partner.: Exceptional factor
I could focus on the sex acts I find most exciting.	I could focus on the sex acts I find most exciting. : Not a factor	I could focus on the sex acts I find most exciting. : Weak factor	I could focus on the sex acts I find most exciting. : Moderate factor	I could focus on the sex acts I find most exciting. : Strong factor	I could focus on the sex acts I find most exciting. : Exceptional factor

Did we miss something? Think back to a time when you felt you were your best sexual self. I felt the most confident when:

12. When I am looking forward to sex, what I look forward to the most is:

Space Cell	Not at all interesting	Not very interesting	Somewhat interesting	Very interesting	Exceptionally interesting
To have a sexual adventure	To have a sexual adventure: Not at all interesting	To have a sexual adventure: Not very interesting	To have a sexual adventure: Somewhat interesting	To have a sexual adventure: Very interesting	To have a sexual adventure: Exceptionally interesting
To do a particularly hot act (involving the genitals)	To do a particularly hot act (involving the genitals): Not at all interesting	To do a particularly hot act (involving the genitals): Not very interesting	To do a particularly hot act (involving the genitals): Somewhat interesting	To do a particularly hot act (involving the genitals): Very interesting	To do a particularly hot act (involving the genitals): Exceptionally interesting
To feel desired and sexy	To feel desired and sexy: Not at all interesting	To feel desired and sexy: Not very interesting	To feel desired and sexy: Somewhat interesting	To feel desired and sexy: Very interesting	To feel desired and sexy: Exceptionally interesting
To feel playful and expressive	To feel playful and expressive : Not at all interesting	To feel playful and expressive : Not very interesting	To feel playful and expressive : Somewhat interesting	To feel playful and expressive : Very interesting	To feel playful and expressive : Exceptionally interesting
To focus on the sensual pleasures of my body	To focus on the sensual pleasures of my body: Not at all interesting	To focus on the sensual pleasures of my body: Not very interesting	To focus on the sensual pleasures of my body: Somewhat interesting	To focus on the sensual pleasures of my body: Very interesting	To focus on the sensual pleasures of my body: Exceptionally interesting
To experience the sensation of touch	To experience the sensation of touch: Not at all interesting	To experience the sensation of touch: Not very interesting	To experience the sensation of touch: Somewhat interesting	To experience the sensation of touch: Very interesting	To experience the sensation of touch: Exceptionally interesting
To feel loved and connected	To feel loved and connected: Not at all interesting	To feel loved and connected: Not very interesting	To feel loved and connected: Somewhat interesting	To feel loved and connected: Very interesting	To feel loved and connected: Exceptionally interesting
To know my lover is aroused by me	To know my lover is aroused by me: Not at all interesting	To know my lover is aroused by me: Not very interesting	To know my lover is aroused by me: Somewhat interesting	To know my lover is aroused by me: Very interesting	To know my lover is aroused by me: Exceptionally interesting
To experience a compelling dynamic with another	To experience a compelling dynamic with another: Not at all interesting	To experience a compelling dynamic with another: Not very interesting	To experience a compelling dynamic with another: Somewhat interesting	To experience a compelling dynamic with another: Very interesting	To experience a compelling dynamic with another: Exceptionally interesting
To feel in-synch with my lover	To feel in-synch with my lover: Not at all interesting	To feel in-synch with my lover: Not very interesting	To feel in-synch with my lover: Somewhat interesting	To feel in-synch with my lover: Very interesting	To feel in-synch with my lover: Exceptionally interesting
To reach orgasm	To reach orgasm: Not at all interesting	To reach orgasm: Not very interesting	To reach orgasm: Somewhat interesting	To reach orgasm: Very interesting	To reach orgasm: Exceptionally interesting
To please my lover	To please my lover: Not at all interesting	To please my lover: Not very interesting	To please my lover: Somewhat interesting	To please my lover: Very interesting	To please my lover: Exceptionally interesting
Enter another option	Other: Not at all interesting	Other: Not very interesting	Other: Somewhat interesting	Other: Very interesting	Other: Exceptionally interesting

13. My sexual style is: *This question is required.

Space Cell	Not my style	A little bit my style	Somewhat my style	Mostly my style	Exactly my style
Unhurried sensation	Unhurried sensation: Not my style	Unhurried sensation: A little bit my style	Unhurried sensation: Somewhat my style	Unhurried sensation: Mostly my style	Unhurried sensation: Exactly my style
Pure connection	Pure connection: Not my style	Pure connection: A little bit my style	Pure connection: Somewhat my style	Pure connection: Mostly my style	Pure connection: Exactly my style
Vivid action	Vivid action: Not my style	Vivid action: A little bit my style	Vivid action: Somewhat my style	Vivid action: Mostly my style	Vivid action: Exactly my style
Passionate flirtation	Passionate flirtation: Not my style	Passionate flirtation: A little bit my style	Passionate flirtation: Somewhat my style	Passionate flirtation: Mostly my style	Passionate flirtation: Exactly my style
Sexy attraction	Sexy attraction: Not my style	Sexy attraction: A little bit my style	Sexy attraction: Somewhat my style	Sexy attraction: Mostly my style	Sexy attraction: Exactly my style

14. Over the last year, how often have you had difficulty reaching orgasm (WITH a partner present)?

15. How important is it for you to have an orgasm with a partner?

16. Over the last year, how often do you have difficulty getting enough lubrication (women) or maintaining an erection (men) before or during sex?

17. Over the past 4 weeks, how often have you used sexual thoughts or fantasy during masturbation?

18. I feel content with the way my present sex life is.

19. When it comes to reaching orgasm, the thing I am most likely to get distracted by or concerned about is: *This question is required.

Space Cell	No at all concerned	A little concerned	Somewhat concerned	Mostly concerned	Exceptionally concerned
I would lose control of my body (it will do something weird or embarrassing).	I would lose control of my body (it will do something weird or embarrassing). : No at all concerned	I would lose control of my body (it will do something weird or embarrassing). : A little concerned	I would lose control of my body (it will do something weird or embarrassing). : Somewhat concerned	I would lose control of my body (it will do something weird or embarrassing). : Mostly concerned	I would lose control of my body (it will do something weird or embarrassing). : Exceptionally concerned
We would get interrupted.	We would get interrupted. : No at all concerned	We would get interrupted. : A little concerned	We would get interrupted. : Somewhat concerned	We would get interrupted. : Mostly concerned	We would get interrupted. : Exceptionally concerned
I would be rushed or pressured.	I would be rushed or pressured. : No at all concerned	I would be rushed or pressured. : A little concerned	I would be rushed or pressured. : Somewhat concerned	I would be rushed or pressured. : Mostly concerned	I would be rushed or pressured. : Exceptionally concerned
I would become bored with what we are doing.	I would become bored with what we are doing. : No at all concerned	I would become bored with what we are doing. : A little concerned	I would become bored with what we are doing. : Somewhat concerned	I would become bored with what we are doing. : Mostly concerned	I would become bored with what we are doing. : Exceptionally concerned
I would not be able to express myself as freely as I need to.	I would not be able to express myself as freely as I need to. : No at all concerned	I would not be able to express myself as freely as I need to. : A little concerned	I would not be able to express myself as freely as I need to. : Somewhat concerned	I would not be able to express myself as freely as I need to. : Mostly concerned	I would not be able to express myself as freely as I need to. : Exceptionally concerned
We would not do the actions I need to go 'over the edge'.	We would not do the actions I need to go 'over the edge'. : No at all concerned	We would not do the actions I need to go 'over the edge'. : A little concerned	We would not do the actions I need to go 'over the edge'. : Somewhat concerned	We would not do the actions I need to go 'over the edge'. : Mostly concerned	We would not do the actions I need to go 'over the edge'. : Exceptionally concerned
My partner would think I look strange or un-sexy.	My partner would think I look strange or un-sexy. : No at all concerned	My partner would think I look strange or un-sexy. : A little concerned	My partner would think I look strange or un-sexy. : Somewhat concerned	My partner would think I look strange or un-sexy. : Mostly concerned	My partner would think I look strange or un-sexy. : Exceptionally concerned
I would be playing a role that doesn't work for me.	I would be playing a role that doesn't work for me. : No at all concerned	I would be playing a role that doesn't work for me. : A little concerned	I would be playing a role that doesn't work for me. : Somewhat concerned	I would be playing a role that doesn't work for me. : Mostly concerned	I would be playing a role that doesn't work for me. : Exceptionally concerned
My partner would become bored with what we are doing.	My partner would become bored with what we are doing. : No at all concerned	My partner would become bored with what we are doing. : A little concerned	My partner would become bored with what we are doing. : Somewhat concerned	My partner would become bored with what we are doing. : Mostly concerned	My partner would become bored with what we are doing. : Exceptionally concerned
My partner and I would not be in-sync.	My partner and I would not be in-sync. : No at all concerned	My partner and I would not be in-sync. : A little concerned	My partner and I would not be in-sync. : Somewhat concerned	My partner and I would not be in-sync. : Mostly concerned	My partner and I would not be in-sync. : Exceptionally concerned

Did we miss something? When it comes to reaching orgasm, the thing I am most likely to get distracted by or worry about is:

20. Overall, the pace of sex that works for me is: *This question is required.

21. The sensual props that work to get me aroused the most are:

Space Cell	Not a turn-on	Weak turn-on	Moderate turn-on	Strong turn-on	Exceptional turn-on
Sensual oils, candles, etc	Sensual oils, candles, etc: Not a turn-on	Sensual oils, candles, etc: Weak turn-on	Sensual oils, candles, etc: Moderate turn-on	Sensual oils, candles, etc: Strong turn-on	Sensual oils, candles, etc: Exceptional turn-on
Sex toys (dildos, vibrators, anal toys, etc)	Sex toys (dildos, vibrators, anal toys, etc): Not a turn-on	Sex toys (dildos, vibrators, anal toys, etc): Weak turn-on	Sex toys (dildos, vibrators, anal toys, etc): Moderate turn-on	Sex toys (dildos, vibrators, anal toys, etc): Strong turn-on	Sex toys (dildos, vibrators, anal toys, etc): Exceptional turn-on
BDSM or power-exchange props (floggers, restraints, etc)	BDSM or power-exchange props (floggers, restraints, etc): Not a turn-on	BDSM or power-exchange props (floggers, restraints, etc): Weak turn-on	BDSM or power-exchange props (floggers, restraints, etc): Moderate turn-on	BDSM or power-exchange props (floggers, restraints, etc): Strong turn-on	BDSM or power-exchange props (floggers, restraints, etc): Exceptional turn-on
Sexual images - erotic photography	Sexual images - erotic photography: Not a turn-on	Sexual images - erotic photography: Weak turn-on	Sexual images - erotic photography: Moderate turn-on	Sexual images - erotic photography: Strong turn-on	Sexual images - erotic photography: Exceptional turn-on
Porn - explicit moving pictures	Porn - explicit moving pictures: Not a turn-on	Porn - explicit moving pictures: Weak turn-on	Porn - explicit moving pictures: Moderate turn-on	Porn - explicit moving pictures: Strong turn-on	Porn - explicit moving pictures: Exceptional turn-on
Sexual writing, such as erotica	Sexual writing, such as erotica: Not a turn-on	Sexual writing, such as erotica: Weak turn-on	Sexual writing, such as erotica: Moderate turn-on	Sexual writing, such as erotica: Strong turn-on	Sexual writing, such as erotica: Exceptional turn-on
Fetish wear	Fetish wear: Not a turn-on	Fetish wear: Weak turn-on	Fetish wear: Moderate turn-on	Fetish wear: Strong turn-on	Fetish wear: Exceptional turn-on
Sexy clothing or lingerie	Sexy clothing or lingerie: Not a turn-on	Sexy clothing or lingerie: Weak turn-on	Sexy clothing or lingerie: Moderate turn-on	Sexy clothing or lingerie: Strong turn-on	Sexy clothing or lingerie: Exceptional turn-on
No sensual props, just us	No sensual props, just us: Not a turn-on	No sensual props, just us: Weak turn-on	No sensual props, just us: Moderate turn-on	No sensual props, just us: Strong turn-on	No sensual props, just us: Exceptional turn-on
Enter another option	Other: Not a turn-on	Other: Weak turn-on	Other: Moderate turn-on	Other: Strong turn-on	Other: Exceptional turn-on

22. Think of all of the elements of sex that you have just read or thought about. Which is the one (most important) thing for you to have to get turned on? (Sex would feel "incomplete" if you don't have it.)

23.

Overall, my greatest frustration with sex is:

24. Think of a favorite (recurring) sexual fantasy and write the highlights in the space below. You can write about the first one that comes to mind, or, if you think of several, write about one that is common for you, or that is a favorite. Write as much or as little as you like.

25. The way I believe I should approach sex with a partner is to: