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Sexual Satisfaction Index

Is there room for improvement in your sex life? Take this test to find out.

Mark Travers, Ph.D.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D.

May 27, 2024

Mark Travers, Ph.D., is the lead psychologist at Awake Therapy, responsible for new client intake and placement. Mark received his B.A. in psychology, magna cum laude, from Cornell University and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. His academic research has been published in leading psychology journals and has been featured in The New York Times and The New Yorker, among other popular publications. He is a regular contributor for Forbes and Psychology Today, where he writes about psycho-educational topics such as happiness, relationships, personality, and life meaning. Click here to schedule an initial consultation with Mark or another member of the Awake Therapy team. Or, you can drop him a note here.

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Sexual satisfaction refers to the fulfillment individuals experience regarding their sexual lives and activities. Sexual satisfaction can have lasting impact on relationship quality and satisfaction. The Sexual Satisfaction index is a tool designed to evaluate sexual satisfaction within a romantic relationship.

This scale provides a comprehensive measure of an individual's sexual satisfaction, helping to identify strengths and areas for improvement within the relationship. The scale helps to gauge the dynamics of physical pleasure, intimacy and overall sexual satisfaction.

You can take this test here. Please follow all of the steps to receive your results.

References: Leth-Nissen, A. B., Fentz, H. N., Wellnitz, K. B., & Trillingsgaard, T. L. (2024). Development and validation of the Assessment Inventory on relationship Risks and Resources (AIRR). Family Relations, 1–20.

Step 1: Rate the following statements based on how much you agree with them on a scale of strongly disagree to strongly agree.

1. I am satisfied with the amount of touching in my relationship (e.g., hugs and caresses).

2. There is flirtation and romance between my partner and I.

3. I am satisfied with the amount of time my partner and I spend on foreplay.

4. I am satisfied with how often my partner initiates sex.

5. I don't feel rejected sexually by my partner.

6. I am satisfied with the variation in my sex life.

7. I am satisfied with how loving and caring my partner is during sex.

8. I have an orgasm when we have sex.

9. I am generally satisfied with my sex life.

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Step 2: Enter your age, gender, region, and first name so we can provide you with a detailed report that compares your test scores with people similar to you.

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What is your first name?

Step 3: Check to make sure you've provided answers to all of the statements/questions above. Once you've done that, click the button below to send your responses to Awake Therapy's Lead Psychologist, Mark Travers, Ph.D. He will provide you with an overview of how you scored relative to others (all answers are anonymized and confidential to protect users' privacy). He can also answer any follow-up questions you may have.