Sexual identity is an important aspect of our lives. It’s how we define our own sexuality, including our sexual orientation, our gender identity, and our sexual preferences.

Understanding our own sexual identity can help us navigate our relationships, improve our communication with our partners, and boost our sexual confidence. The following test can help you explore your own sexual identity.

: Instructions

Answer the following questions with a “yes,” “no,” or “sometimes” response. Try to be honest and open-minded about your answers. Think about past experiences, current feelings, and future desires.

Remember that there are no right or wrong answers, and everyone’s sexual identity is unique and valid.

: Question 1

Are you primarily attracted to people of the opposite gender?.

: Question 2

Are you primarily attracted to people of the same gender?.

: Question 3

Are you attracted to people of multiple genders?.

: Question 4

Do you identify as heterosexual?.

: Question 5

Do you identify as homosexual?.

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: Question 6

Do you identify as bisexual?.

: Question 7

Do you identify as asexual?.

: Question 8

Do you feel comfortable with your biological sex?.

: Question 9

Do you feel like your gender identity differs from your biological sex?.

: Question 10

Do you have any sexual kinks or preferences that you enjoy?.

: Results

If you answered “yes” to questions 1, 4, and 8, you may identify as heterosexual. If you answered “yes” to questions 2, 5, and 8, you may identify as homosexual.

If you answered “yes” to question 3 and/or 6, you may identify as bisexual. If you answered “yes” to question 7, you may identify as asexual. If you answered “yes” to question 9, you may identify as transgender.

If you answered “yes” to question 10, you may have certain sexual preferences or kinks that make your sexual identity unique.