Where do you fall on the Kinsey Scale?

Medusa22 · 27-12-2015 02:56AM #1

Well, I posted about this in the LGBT forum a while back but I thought that AH could be an interesting place for this thread too.

The Kinsey Scale is a rather rudimentary test to determine where you fall on the gay/straight continuum.

So, people of AH, here is a quiz you can take if you want to find out!

http://www.buzzfeed.com/awesomer/lets-talk-about-sex#.oqjGvamd2

I got equal parts homo and heterosexual and I consider myself bi-sexual so that makes sense to me.

I believe that sexuality is on a spectrum and that people are either gay, straight or somewhere between the two.

Gaygooner · 27-12-2015 03:01AM

I'm super Gay!

Peregrine · 27-12-2015 03:03AM

You got: Strictly heterosexual.

You’re straighter than a ruler wearing black socks with sandals. Every sexual thought you’ve ever had has been for a member of the other sex, and that’ll probably never change. Your sexuality is about as fluid as the polar ice caps.

I wouldn't argue with that.

Medusa22 · 27-12-2015 03:04AM

Peregrine wrote: »

I wouldn't argue with that.

I got that my sexuality is as fluid as it gets, so I am your polar opposite, do you get it? :pac:

27-12-2015 03:06AM

Medusa22 wrote: »

I believe that sexuality is on a spectrum and that people are either gay, straight or somewhere between the two.

Mainly just for fun - I believe that EVERYONE is bi - but some people are just pickier than others. So those people who believe themselves to be straight - have just failed to meet someone who tickles their bells yet

Given both of my GFs identify as straight but still fall into bed with each other at every opportunity they serve only to reinforce sticking my tongue firmly into the side of my mouth.

But tongue back where it belongs - I believe so so many things lie on a continuum - or as you said spectrum - that we do not realise. Because as a species we seem really REALLY compelled to put everything into neat little boxes. Even when they do not fit.

circadian · 27-12-2015 03:08AM

"You got: Equal parts homosexual and heterosexual.

At times, you’ve found yourself drawn to different types of people: gay, straight, male, female, and whatever else. Your sexuality is about as fluid as it gets, and it’ll probably remain so as long as you’re having sexual impulses."

Grand so.

Medusa22 · 27-12-2015 03:09AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Mainly just for fun - I believe that EVERYONE is bi - but some people are just pickier than others. So those people who believe themselves to be straight - have just failed to meet someone who tickles their bells yet

Given both of my GFs identify as straight but still fall into bed with each other at every opportunity they serve only to reinforce sticking my tongue firmly into the side of my mouth.

But tongue back where it belongs - I believe so so many things lie on a continuum - or as you said spectrum - that we do not realise. Because as a species we seem really REALLY compelled to put everything into neat little boxes. Even when they do not fit.

I tend to agree with you that the majority of people, if not all, are to some degree or extent bi-sexual, but some people are adamant that they are 100% gay or 100% straight and I try to respect that, though being bi-sexual myself I find it difficult to comprehend, surely there are just degrees of bi-sexuality?

Schwiiing · 27-12-2015 03:09AM

I'm not on the scale at all apparently.

You got: Not really heterosexual or homosexual.

You don’t necessarily fall on the spectrum of sexuality, which is okay. Sexuality doesn’t have to be strictly one thing or another thing, and there are plenty of people out there who experience sexual feelings in unique ways, or perhaps don’t experience sexual feelings at all.

Peregrine · 27-12-2015 03:09AM

Medusa22 wrote: »

I got that my sexuality is as fluid as it gets, so I am your polar opposite, do you get it? :pac:

Get your coat :P

Medusa22 · 27-12-2015 03:10AM

Peregrine wrote: »

Get your coat :P

Because I've pulled?? :pac:

The Randy Riverbeast · 27-12-2015 03:12AM

Straight as a ruler as expected, the only homosexual sex I want to be involved with is 2 girls in a threesome :pac:

PLL · 27-12-2015 03:13AM

Very accurate for me.

You got: Mostly heterosexual.

You’re mostly straight, but you’re open to new ideas and experiences. Maybe you’ve had a passing thought or fantasy, and maybe you’ve actually thought about pursuing those impulses. Your sexuality is definitely a little more fluid than most.

Right Turn Clyde · 27-12-2015 03:17AM

Are you sure this was developed by Alfred Kinsey?

"Sometimes someone of the same sex sneaks in there."

It sounds more like Aziz Ansari.

Ficheall · 27-12-2015 03:18AM

It's like the Simpsons' career guidance quiz.
"First question-- ''If I could be any animal, I would be: A) a carpenter ant

a nurse shark or, C) a lawyer bird."

To perhaps save someone else the trouble of wasting data opening the page, the questions run:
Who do you find attractive?
Who have you had sex with?
Who do you have sexual fantasies about?
With whom do you form strong emotional bonds?
Who do you feel most comfortable socializing with?
Think about people you socialize with most often. How do you think they would identify?
How would you identify yourself to others?
What do you think of yourself as?

I realise that I'm strictly heterosexual and have been fortunate never to have had any concerns* about my sexuality, but Jesus Christ, what a bollocks quiz.
I hope this isn't the original "research" piece Kinsey presented...

*Not saying there's anything wrong with not being heterosexual, but I realise it can be more confusing and concerning for some people.

27-12-2015 03:21AM

Medusa22 wrote: »

I tend to agree with you that the majority of people, if not all, are to some degree or extent bi-sexual, but some people are adamant that they are 100% gay or 100% straight and I try to respect that, though being bi-sexual myself I find it difficult to comprehend, surely there are just degrees of bi-sexuality?

I agree too. But there is some fun to be had by suggesting to them that they just have not met the right person yet

And who knows - that might even be correct. Which Annoys them no end

I myself try to view the word without "sex" and just let myself be attracted to the people - or "souls" - that excite me. But we are in a species that finds it hard to see past "sex" and other such neat little boxes. And as a result I am probably not the best example given how it ended up

But tongue back out of cheek - back out of the OTHER cheek - and stop it flailing around - any scale that suggests a single linear continuum is going to fail in the first place.

Ten of Swords · 27-12-2015 03:39AM

The Kinsey scale is probably the most well known of it's kind but it is far from the best or most indicative, a major weakness of it is inability to handle the varying strength of attractions to either sex and it makes no allowance for asexuality either. Others like the Storms scale or the Klein grid or are much better.

More recently the Purple-Red scale appeared on Reddit.

The_Valeyard · 27-12-2015 03:50AM

Schwiiing wrote: »

I'm not on the scale at all apparently.

You got: Not really heterosexual or homosexual.

You don’t necessarily fall on the spectrum of sexuality, which is okay. Sexuality doesn’t have to be strictly one thing or another thing, and there are plenty of people out there who experience sexual feelings in unique ways, or perhaps don’t experience sexual feelings at all.

Are you some sort of plant?

Kylo Ren · 27-12-2015 05:23AM

I got Charizard. Nice. He's my favourite.

Samaris · 27-12-2015 07:50AM

How about adding a poll to the thread with options from 1-5 plus Asexual?

I'm going to bet that I get a 2 (Mostly het) on this quiz.

Huh. I got a middle-of-the-road 3, equal parts homo/heterosexual. And yet, I'd say I've got a strong element of asexual in there too. Contradictory maybe, but who ever said human sexuality made sense?

The Bishop Basher · 27-12-2015 08:33AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I agree too. But there is some fun to be had by suggesting to them that they just have not met the right person yet

And who knows - that might even be correct. Which Annoys them no end

Yes. Making assumptions about other peoples sexuality and then trying to ram your view of their sexuality down their throats would tend to annoy people alright.

Also you say we rely too much on labels yet you're labelling everyone as bi and taking enjoyment from the reaction of those that aren't...

I also believe that human sexuality exists on a wide spectrum and individuals can fall anywhere on that spectrum. That means some people will be 100% hetero or gay. Sure some of these people may be bi without realising it yet but you're assumptions of them are based solely on your own projections and have absolutely nothing to do with the individuals you seem determined to label as "bi".

Samaris · 27-12-2015 08:40AM

Deleted User wrote: »

I agree too. But there is some fun to be had by suggesting to them that they just have not met the right person yet

And who knows - that might even be correct. Which Annoys them no end

Yeah, people say that to gay people too, especially lesbians. Because god forbid anyone not be attracted to the fine specimen of manhood suggesting they can be 'cured' by his penis.

Live and let live, just because you're having a go at sexuality in a more "PC" way doesn't mean that you're not implying much the same thing as those idiots that have a go at lesbians.

The Bishop Basher · 27-12-2015 08:57AM

Medusa22 wrote: »

I tend to agree with you that the majority of people, if not all, are to some degree or extent bi-sexual, but some people are adamant that they are 100% gay or 100% straight and I try to respect that, though being bi-sexual myself I find it difficult to comprehend, surely there are just degrees of bi-sexuality?

Lots more assumptions here although at least you are respectful to others while making them.

Why do you think everyone is bi ?

Menas · 27-12-2015 08:58AM

Sorry boys.

You’re straighter than a ruler wearing black socks with sandals. Every sexual thought you’ve ever had has been for a member of the other sex, and that’ll probably never change. Your sexuality is about as fluid as the polar ice caps.

NachoBusiness · 27-12-2015 11:50AM

Another for the ruler wearing black socks.

Sir Osis of Liver. · 27-12-2015 11:52AM

I got Strictly Hetrosexual.

Sorry boys,hello ladies.

Larry the Logster · 27-12-2015 12:00PM

Medusa22 wrote: »

... so I am your polar opposite, do you get it? :pac:

I don't get it, can you explain it to me?

charlietheminxx · 27-12-2015 12:04PM

Mostly heterosexual.

Sounds right to me

biko · 27-12-2015 12:09PM

Gayer than Christmas.

westernfrenzy · 27-12-2015 12:17PM

Got equally gay and equally straight. It's kinda right. I am bi but I prefer girls so it ain't that equal :P

readyletsgo · 27-12-2015 12:22PM

Aced it!

You got: Equal parts homosexual and heterosexual.

At times, you’ve found yourself drawn to different types of people: gay, straight, male, female, and whatever else. Your sexuality is about as fluid as it gets, and it’ll probably remain so as long as you’re having sexual impulses.

looksee · 27-12-2015 12:23PM

You got: Strictly heterosexual.
You’re straighter than a ruler wearing black socks with sandals. Every sexual thought you’ve ever had has been for a member of the other sex, and that’ll probably never change. Your sexuality is about as fluid as the polar ice caps.

Hm, this sounds a little judgmental! Do people who identify as strictly homosexual get a comment about

'You’re gayer than a banana wearing sparkly red shoes. Every sexual thought you’ve ever had has been for a member of the same sex, and that’ll probably never change. Your sexuality is about as fluid as the polar ice caps.'?

Maybe I need to go out and find some gay pensioners to be friendly with, so I can say 'some of my best friends are gay'.

I have no issues with gay people, I do know some, though it just happens they are acquaintances/ friend's children rather than close friends. But there seems to be some conflation of my being straight with my attitudes, which is, frankly, narrow minded muck-stirring.

Edit, I just did the quiz using the most extreme gay answers and I got the following:

You got: Strictly homosexual.
You’re gay, and there’s probably nothing that will ever change that. As soon as you started having sexual thoughts, you had them for people with the same sex as your own. You’re only ever going to be attracted to people of the same sex, and because of that, your sexuality isn’t very fluid at all.

Yes, rather different to my actual response; bit patronising really, pat on the head stuff.

Where do you fall on the Kinsey Scale?

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