Kinsey Scale

For a period of time, I was a definite 3, equally attracted to men and women, both romantically and sexually. Right now, I'd say I'm a 2.

 

The Kinsey scale told me I'm straight as an arrow.

But every test like this is based on generalizations, and the Kinsey scale doesn't really take much into consideration aside from "gay-------bi--------straight".

 

It's annoying because it doesn't include non binary genders or intersex people.
I did that test so many times when I was questioning by sexuallity.

 

I was a Kinsey 3 according to the test. I guess it figures. =)

But yeah, you should identify with what feels right for you, not with the outcome of some test. :icon_bigg

 

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Um...how does it do that when the whole thing that *makes* it "the Kinsey scale" is the fact that is considers 7 levels of sexuality from 0 (straight) to 6 (gay)?

And I'm really not clear on what test everyone else is taking. I looked up the Kinsey site, and they say explicitly that there *is no test* associated with their scale...it's a self-assessment. So those who are saying "I took the test"...what test did you take??

 

I think that you should be able to judge your sexuality by yourself, based on the answers that you give in the Kinsey test. The number is more like a pointer than an actual definite thing. That's what I think.

 

I hate the Kinsey scale.

 

There is no official test. Any test that you find was probably made by someone else. I'm not sure if you knew that.

Anyway, taking tests on the Internet isn't the most accurate way to find out your sexuality.

^ Yeah, there isn't one. Everyone probably took some test they thought was legit. And yeah, you're right. it is supposed to be a self evaluation.

 

I found it accurate but I feel like it's just a number, you shouldn't let it define you, you know you bes.

 

The test scores me as a 4, though I see myself as more of a 4.5. It's way too simple of a test, so don't put too much faith in its results.

 

For a second I just thought I read kinky scale...

 

Tests with Kinsey scales aren't always accurate. You're really the only one who knows your sexual orientation best. The Kinsey scale is more of a "self rating", rather than a literal measurement. If you place yourself between a 2 and 3, then you probably are between a 2 or 3.

 

Sexuality is too complex for a scale that only goes up to 6.

 

I think the Kinsey Institute would be the most authoritative voice on this subject:

The Kinsey Institute - Kinsey Sexuality Rating Scale

But as I said in my post, they say explicitly there is no test for obtaining your score...it's a self-evaluation, and one that can change over time.

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Don't be silly. There are an infinite number of values between 0 and 6. They could have made the scale go from 0 to 1 just as easily. But including 7 integers makes it a bit easier to distinguish "major categories".

They are also only considering the continuum between heterosexuality and homosexuality...they only *claim* that the scale addresses that continuum. They aren't saying (at all) that this is the only continuum to consider...of *course* this doesn't describe *everyone*'s sexuality/label. But it does describe *everyone*'s position on the continuum between heterosexual and homosexual. You may not consider that position to be relevant to your sexual identity...but that's no fault of the scale.

Getting upset with the Kinsey scale for not considering your sexuality/identity or not being fine-grained enough is like getting upset with a hammer, because the hook-end makes a terrible saw.