Sex Anxiety Test: Are You Comfortable with Intimacy?

Understand your comfort levels with intimacy.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: March 19, 2026

Sexual anxiety involves feelings of excessive worry, fear, or discomfort related to sexual activity or intimacy. While some nervousness is natural, persistent anxiety can hinder your ability to form deep connections and enjoy a fulfilling sex life. This Sex Anxiety Test is inspired by the research of Janda and O'Grady (1980) and helps identify specific triggers and patterns in your comfort levels. By understanding these feelings, you can take the first step toward greater confidence and well-being. For further exploration of your intimate life, consider taking our Fear of Intimacy Scale or the Brief Sexual Attitudes Scale.

Take The Sex Anxiety Test

For each statement, indicate how much you agree. For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. An affair could negatively impact a person's professional life.

2. I feel tense when someone makes a sexual advance toward me.

3. I worry about getting caught while having sex.

4. Discussing intimacy in a mixed group makes me anxious.

5. I worry about how the other person will react if I flirt with them.

6. Cheating on a spouse has the potential to destroy a family.

7. Intimacy brings me just as much worry as it does enjoyment.

8. I feel anxious when I engage in self-pleasure.

9. I feel on edge after imagining sexual scenarios.

10. When physical intimacy starts, I feel fearful initially.

11. Starting a sexual relationship is highly stressful for me.

12. The idea of engaging in oral sex is frightening to me.

13. Making the first move sexually makes me nervous.

14. I get anxious when I encounter someone I find attractive.

15. As a younger person, I felt anxiety regarding sex.

16. I am unsure how to react when someone flirts with me.

17. The concept of group sex terrifies me.

18. I believe I would be caught if I were ever unfaithful.

19. Telling a risqué joke around both men and women would make me too anxious.

20. I feel uneasy when I hear crude humor.

21. I wake up feeling tense after having erotic dreams.

22. I feel uncertain and worried when I experience sexual urges.

23. I would constantly fear my partner discovering it if I were unfaithful.

24. Purchasing adult content would cause me anxiety.

25. Engaging in casual sex has the potential to harm multiple people.

26. I worry about my ability to satisfy a sexual partner.

Now, enter your demographics to see how you stack up against others.

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References

Inspired by work by Janda, L. H., & O'Grady, K. E. (1980). Development of a Sex Anxiety Inventory. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 48(2), 169–175.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this scale take?
It takes a few minutes to complete.

Are my responses private?
Yes, all responses are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?
Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for entertainment purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.

Sex Anxiety Test: Are You Comfortable with Intimacy?

Take The Sex Anxiety Test

Now, enter your demographics to see how you stack up against others.

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