Answer these questions for yourself then add up your score.
- Are you well informed about your body, your sexuality and sexual practices?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Are you happy with the quality of your sex life?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Are you happy with the quantity of your sex life?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Is your partner (if you're in a relationship) happy with sex in your relationship?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Is your relationship a secure and happy one most of the time?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Can you talk productively with your partner about sex?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Do you get as much or more pleasure from sex as from watching TV?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - If you're male: can you usually get an erection when you want one?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - If you're female: can you usually get aroused when you want to?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Are you interested in sex?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Are you usually able to reach orgasm?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Do you try something different occasionally?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Do you usually find sex satisfying?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - If male- does your erection usually last for more than 1-2 minutes of stimulation?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Are you able to get on with life without thinking about sex all the time?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0 - Are you mostly comfortable with your own and your partner's sexual habits/practices?
Your score: Yes: 2 Maybe: 1 No: 0
Your total score is:
- A score of 25 or over: optimal, keep looking after your relationship and it will give you great pleasure.
- A score of 15-25: you may want to consider seeking help to get more satisfaction from this aspect of your life.
- A score of under 15: sex therapy is definitely recommended.