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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 approximately 18 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 or comments about this survey please contact Dr. Zebroff at info@artofconnection.org

You must be 18 to participate. By completing the survey you are agreeing to participate in furthering our understanding of human sexuality.


* This test works best on a laptop or tablet. 
1. My gender is: *This question is required.
2. My sexual orientation is:
4. My relationship status is:
I have been in my relationship for:
I would rate the general satisfaction of my relationship as:
5. Overall, how satisfactory or unsatisfactory is your present sex life?
6. Over the past 4 weeks, how often did you feel sexual desire or interest?
7. Over the past 4 weeks, how often have you been satisfied with your arousal (excitement) during sexual activity or intercourse?
8. When thinking of your latest sexual encounter with another person, how often did you feel distracted or disconnected during sexual activity?
FOR THE FOLLOWING 3-PART QUESTION:

Imagine you are having sex with a lover. Based on everything you know about your sexuality, answer the following questions. 

Think of an ideal situation, when you felt engaged and turned on during sexual activity.
 
PART A.     To feel engaged (turned-on) during sex, I would: *This question is required.Note: Think of an ideal situation, not limited by current restrictions.
Space Cell Not sexyA bit sexySexyVery sexyExtremely sexy
focus on... Pleasing my lover.
focus on... How sexy I look and feel.
focus on... Sexual thoughts or fantasies.
focus on... The feeling of connection I have with my lover.
focus on... How much I desire my lover.
focus on... The feeling of my (or my lover's) chest, nipples (breasts in women)
focus on... The feeling of my (or my lover's) thighs, butt or back.
focus on... The feeling of my (or my lover's) genitals.
focus on... The feeling of my (or my lover's) skin.
focus on... The feeling of my (or my lover's) mouth, lips or tongue.
focus on... The feeling of my (or my lover's) neck or ears.
focus on... The feeling of my (or my lover's) whole body.
focus on... Imagining a taboo or naughty act.
focus on... Imagining a novel (new) sex act.
focus on... Imagining that others find me particularly sexy or irresistible.
focus on... Imagining group sex or sex with more than one partner.
focus on... Contemplating myself in the nude or in sexy clothing.
focus on... Thoughts of love or romance.
focus on... Thoughts of controlling/dominating.
focus on... Thoughts of being controlled/dominated.
PART B.     To feel engaged (turned-on) during sex, I would: *This question is required.Note: Think of an ideal situation, not limited by current restrictions.
Space Cell Not sexyA bit sexySexyVery sexyExtremely sexy
Look at my lover's body (or part).
Pose for my lover, so they could admire my body (or part).
Look at my lover masturbate.
Touch myself or masturbate.
Look at the sex acts (eg. oral sex, intercourse) we are doing in the moment.
Gaze or look into my lover's eyes.
Look at signs of my lover's arousal (erection, lubrication, skin flush).
Close my eyes.
Talk dirty (describe a sex act or fantasy) with my lover.
Listen to my lover talk dirty (describe an act/fantasy).
Hear my lover tell me how much they want or desire me.
Plan or talk about the sex acts we will do.
Tell my lover how I feel about them.
Hear my lover tell me how they feel about me.
Moan or make noises that are not words.
Hear my lover have pleasure (moan or make noises that are words).
Not talk. Enjoy the other sounds or silence.
Listen to music or sounds that create a mood.
PART C.     To feel engaged (turned-on) during sex, I would: *This question is required.Note: Think of an ideal situation, not limited by current restrictions.
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Speed up or move faster.
Use surprise or spontaneity.
Slow down or move more gradually.
Use harder, stronger or intense stimulation.
Be passionate or urgent.
Use softer, lighter or gentler stimulation.
Be "forced" by my lover (in play).
"Force" my lover (in play).
Try a novel, new sex act.
"Take charge" and lead the action.
"Let go" and have my lover "take charge."
Adjust the environment to get rid of outside distractions.
Laugh or joke with my lover.
Include more... Deep kissing.
Include more... Gentle kisses.
Include more... Licking and sucking.
Include more... Massaging or caressing.
Include more... Scratching, slapping or biting.
Include more... Hugging or cuddling.
Include more... Grabbing/pushing or being grabbed/pushed.
Include more... Comforting or caring.
Include more... Encouragement to take more sexual risks.
Include more... Encouragement to slow down and take time.
Include more... Whispering or blowing in the ear.
How satisfied are you with your ability to remain engaged (or absorbed) during sexual activity with your partner?
9. Thinking back to a peak sexual experience, what factor stands out as highly arousing:Tip: Peak experiences are those that left an impression on you. They can involve a moment of awe or euphoria. Or can be described as the best or favorite experience.
Space Cell Not arousingA little arousingArousingVery arousingExtremely arousing.
How much I could revel in my primal body sensations.
How I could watch or talk about the things that really turn me on.
How I could let go of outside distractions and not think, just feel.
How I could please my lover.
How emotionally connected I felt to my lover.
How turned on my lover was (because of how "hot" I am).
How attractive and sexy I felt.
How the ambiance or surroundings were just right.
How my lover could please me sexually.
10. To feel the engaged and turned-on during sexual activity, I would turn my attention:
How satisfied are you with the way your current partner responds to what you want/ need sexually?
 
11. The things that turn me on the most with my current lover are:
12. The things that turned me on during sex with my previous lover(s) are:
13. The things that turn me on with my lover(s) compared with my preferred fantasy (including porn/erotica) are:
15. The race or ethnicity with which I identify is:
(where 12 is average number of years of high school)