Orgasm Cues Mast

This survey is anonymous and confidential (see our privacy statement) and should take approximately 9-12 minutes to complete. The questionnaire has approximately 23 questions that cover your sexual preferences and interests. Feel free to check it out, knowing that at any point you can discontinue without consequence. If you have any questions or comments about this survey please contact Dr. Zebroff at info@artofconnection.ca.

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1. Email: (Your email address is not required, but handy if you want your results emailed to you) This question requires a valid email address.

2. My gender is: *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

3. Which of the following best describes the genitals you currently have? *This question is required.

4. My sexual orientation is:

5. What is your age?

6. My relationship status is: *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

I have been in my relationship for:

I would rate the general satisfaction of my relationship as:

7. The race or ethnicity I identify with is:

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

8. Over the past 4 weeks, how often did you feel sexual desire or interest?

9. Overall, how satisfactory or unsatisfactory is your present sex life?

10. Which statement do you most agree with:
*This question is required.(Orgasm is defined by you. There are many types and experiences of orgasm. Technically it is defined as "a climax of sexual excitement, characterized by feelings of pleasure centered in the genitals.")

11. When you stimulate yourself sexually (masturbation), how often do you reach orgasm (climax)? *This question is required.

Orgasm Pattern (On Our Own)

We all have our own unique pattern of how our brain learned to orgasm. This developed from our earliest sexual experiences (from masturbation or/and partnered sex). Let's start with what happens while you are on your own. Tell us about your orgasm pattern when you are self-pleasuring.

Is there any position you need to be in to orgasm? Hand motion you use? Erotic thought you have? (While this will change from context to context, there tends to be a pattern that we tend to go to)

Where on your genitals do you stimulate yourself to reach orgasm when you are on your own?

Think back to the last time you were stimulating (pleasuring) yourself and you were "feeling close to orgasm." Based on everything you know about your sexuality, rank which part of your genitals would you stimulate the most to bring you over the edge to orgasm.

*This question is required.(Rank your top 3 options most likely to bring you to orgasm. Choose "1" for your first choice, "2" for your second, and so on. Rank as many options as you like, but make sure to list at least 1 option) Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

Directly on the clitoris
On the skin around the clitoris (either side, above or below)
Vaginal lips (labia minor or majora)
The mons (the pubic mound, where pubic hair grows)
Opening of the vagina
G-spot (1-2 inches inside the front wall of vagina)
Deep inside, in the back of the vagina (cervix)
Anal area
The vagina and clitoris at same time

Where on your penis (or surrounding area) do you stimulate yourself to reach orgasm on your own?

Think back to the last time you were touching yourself and you were "feeling close to orgasm." Based on everything you know about your sexuality, describe which part of your body would be most likely to bring you over the edge to orgasm.

*This question is required.
(Rank your top options most likely to bring you to orgasm. Use "1" for your first choice, "2" for your second, and so on. Rank as many options as you like, but make sure to list at least 1 option) Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

Urethra
Head of the penis (glans)
Top edge of the head (corona)
Underside of the head of the penis (frenulum)
Shaft of the penis
Perineum (spot between the base of the scrotum and the anus)
Prostate
Scrotum

What do you use to stimulate your genitals to reach orgasm when on your own?

Think back to the last time you were touching yourself and you were "feeling close to orgasm." Sometimes it is difficult to orgasm and sometimes it is easy. On the times that you do orgasm, rank the stimulation most likely to bring you over the edge to orgasm. *This question is required.
(Rank your top 3 options most likely to bring you to orgasm. Use "1" for your first choice, "2" for your second, and so on. Rank as many options as you like, but make sure to list at least 1-2 options) Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

My hand
Vibrator
Dildo
Anal toy
Flowing water
Sheets, pillow or cloth
Another object

What position is most likely to bring you to orgasm when you are on your own?

Think back to the last time you were stimulating yourself and you were "feeling close to orgasm." Sometimes it is difficult to orgasm and sometimes it is easy. On the times that you do orgasm, rank which position is most likely to bring you over the edge to orgasm. *This question is required.
(Rank your top 3 options most likely to bring you to orgasm. Use "1" for your first choice, "2" for your second, and so on. Rank as many options as you like, but make sure to list at least 1-2 options) Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

On my back
On my side
On my stomach
On all fours
Sitting
Standing
Other

What type of motion on your genitals that is most likely to bring you to orgasm?

Think back to the last time you were stimulating your genitals. Based on everything you know about your sexuality, rank which type of motion is most likely to bring you over the edge to orgasm. *This question is required.
(Rank your top 3 options most likely to bring you to orgasm. Use "1" for your first choice, "2" for your second, and so on. Rank as many options as you like, but make sure to list at least 1-2 options) Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

Circular
Flicking
Tapping
Pulling
Pulsating (rapid pushing in one spot)
Pushing/pressing in one spot
Up and down motion
Repeated rhythmic motion
Switching between a few different motions
Tighten/relax your pelvic floor (kegels)
Straightening or squeezing your thighs
Thrusting or moving my hips
Staying motionless (immobile)

What type of pressure do you use on your genitals to reach orgasm?

Think back to the last time you were stimulating yourself and you were "feeling close to orgasm." Based on everything you know about your sexuality, rank the pressure most likely to bring you over the edge to orgasm. *This question is required.
(Rank your top option(s) most likely to bring you to orgasm. Use "1" for your first choice, "2" for your second, and so on. Rank as many options as you like, but make sure to list at least 1 option) Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

Touched very lightly (-there contact, like a brush of air)
Light pressure that glides over your genital skin
Medium pressure that moves your genital skin
Firm pressure that pushes deep into your genital skin
Squeezing, tightly pressed or clutched

Where do you focus you attention to reach orgasm when you are on your own?

Think back to the last time you were stimulating yourself (masturbating), when you were "feeling close to orgasm." Sometimes it is difficult to orgasm and sometimes it is easy. On the times that you do orgasm, rank what you focus on most often to bring yourself over the edge to orgasm. *This question is required.
(Rank your top 3 option(s) most likely to bring you to orgasm. Use "1" for your first choice, "2" for your second, and so on. Rank as many options as you like, but make sure to list at least 2 options) Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

On my physical sensations and pleasure I am feeling
On a favorite fantasy
On emotions or what I feel for my partner
On sexy images or porn
On memories of past sexual events
On thoughts of aspects of my partner (their body or sexiness)

Which context(s) is more likely to help you reach orgasm on your own?

Think back to the last time you were stimulating yourself (masturbating), when you were "feeling close to orgasm." Sometimes it is difficult to orgasm and sometimes it is easy. On the times that you do orgasm, rank the context(s) most likely to help bring you over the edge to orgasm. *This question is required.
(Rank the top 3 options most likely to bring you to orgasm. Put "1" beside your top choice, "2" beside your second choice, and so on. Choose as many options as you like, but at least 3 options)
Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

Changing my breathing -- slower, faster or holding
Increasing the speed or pace
increasing the intensity or pressure
Spending time building up my arousal
Not feeling rushed
Increasing or decreasing lubrication
Listening to sounds of arousal, pleasure, or music
Smelling or tasting a particular scent or taste

Is there anything else (not mentioned above) that helps you reach orgasm when you are stimulating yourself.

12. Over the past 4 weeks, when you had sexual stimulation or intercourse with a partner, how difficult was it for you to reach orgasm (climax)?

13. When you have sexual stimulation or intercourse with a partner, how often do you reach orgasm (climax)? *This question is required.

Orgasm Pattern (With A Partner)

We all have our own unique pattern of how our brain learned to orgasm. This developed from our earliest sexual experiences (from masturbation or/and partnered sex).
Now let's compare what happens while you are with a partner. Tell us about your orgasm pattern when you are with a lover.

Is there any position you need to be in to orgasm? Hand motion you use? Erotic thought you have? (While this will change from context to context, there tends to be a pattern that we tend to go to)

When with a partner, which general areas on the genitals provide the most effective stimulation for orgasm?

Think back to the last time you were having sex (however you define it) with your partner and you were "feeling close to orgasm." Based on everything you know about your sexuality, rank which part of your genitals are most likely to bring you over the edge to orgasm.

Directly on the clitoris
On the skin around the clitoris (either side, above or below)
Vaginal lips (labia minor or majora)
The mons (the pubic mound, where pubic hair grows)
Opening of the vagina
G-spot (1-2 inches inside the front wall of vagina)
Deep inside, in the back of the vagina (cervix)
Anal area
The vagina and clitoris at same time

When with a partner, what usually brings your genitals the kind of stimulation that leads to orgasm?

Image you were having sex (however you define it) with a partner, and you were "feeling close to orgasm." Sometimes it is difficult to orgasm and sometimes it is easy. On the times that you do orgasm, rank what was used to stimulate your genitals to bring you over the edge to orgasm. *This question is required.
(Rank your top 3 options most likely to bring you to orgasm. Use "1" for your first choice, "2" for your second, and so on. Rank as many options as you like, but make sure to list at least 1-2 options) Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

My hand
My partner's hand
My partner's mouth
My partner's genitals (penis or vagina)
A vibrator or toy
Another object

When with a partner, which position helps you reach orgasm?

Imagine you are having sex (however you define it) with your partner and you are feeling close to orgasm. Sometimes it is difficult to orgasm and sometimes it is easy. On the times that you do orgasm, rank the position is most likely to bring you over the edge to orgasm. *This question is required.
(Rank your top 3 options most likely to bring you to orgasm. Use "1" for your first choice, "2" for your second, and so on. Rank as many options as you like, but make sure to list at least 1-2 options) Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

Missionary - face to face with women's legs open
Missionary - face to face with women's legs straight down
Doggy style
Side by side
Standing
Woman-on-top (riding / woman on top)
Woman sitting on partner’s lap
Other

When with a partner, where do you focus you attention to reach orgasm?

Imagine you are having sex (however you define it) with your partner and you are feeling close to orgasm. Sometimes it is difficult to orgasm and sometimes it is easy. On the times that you do orgasm, rank what you focus on most to bring yourself over the edge to orgasm. *This question is required.
(Rank your top 3 option(s) most likely to bring you to orgasm. Use "1" for your first choice, "2" for your second, and so on. Rank as many options as you like, but make sure to list at least 2 options) Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

On my physical sensations or pleasure I am feeling
Stopping thinking, letting my mind going blank
On a favorite fantasy
On an aspect of my partner (their body or sexiness)
On the emotion or what I feel for my partner
On pleasing my partner or seeing their arousal/pleasure
On seeing/watching what we are doing
Synching movements and connectiong with my partner

When you are with a partner, which context(s) is more likely to help you reach orgasm ?

Imagine you are having sex (however you define it) with your partner and you are feeling close to orgasm. Sometimes it is difficult to orgasm and sometimes it is easy. On the times that you do orgasm, rank the context(s) most likely to help bring you over the edge to orgasm. *This question is required.
(Rank the top 3 options most likely to bring you to orgasm. Put "1" beside your top choice, "2" beside your second choice, and so on. Choose as many options as you like, but at least 3 options)
Order the items from the following list. First select an item with the spacebar to show a menu of possible ranking positions. Next, click a ranking position to order it in the ranked list. Note the menu will display more ordering options as you add items to the ranked list.

Changing my breathing -- slower, faster or holding
Not feeling rushed
Increasing / decreasing lubrication
Listening to sounds of arousal, pleasure or music
Spending time building up my arousal
Increasing the pace or speed of the stimulation
Increasing the intensity of the stimulation
Talking dirty
Looking into my partner's eyes
Intense stimulation (slapping, choking, etc)
Smelling or tasting a particular scent or taste
Domination or submission
Public or risky situations
Luxurious settings

Is there anything else (not mentioned above) that helps you reach orgasm when you are with a partner.

How satisfied are you with how well your partner knows what you want, like or need sexually (to arousal, orgasm)?

14. Over the last year, how often do you have difficulty getting enough lubrication (women) or maintaining an erection (men) before or during sex?

How satisfied are you with the way your current partner responds to what you want/ need sexually?

15. If I could tell my partner the most important thing to take away from this report, it would be:
(Identify the most important elements for your orgasm pattern with a partner) (This answer will be visible on the report)

16. Communication During Sexual Activity

Space Cell	Very difficult	Moderately	Slightly	Neutral	Slightly	Moderately	Very easy
Telling my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercouse would be:	Telling my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercouse would be:: Very difficult	Telling my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercouse would be:: Moderately	Telling my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercouse would be:: Slightly	Telling my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercouse would be:: Neutral	Telling my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercouse would be:: Slightly	Telling my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercouse would be:: Moderately	Telling my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercouse would be:: Very easy
Showing my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercourse would be:	Showing my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercourse would be: : Very difficult	Showing my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercourse would be: : Moderately	Showing my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercourse would be: : Slightly	Showing my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercourse would be: : Neutral	Showing my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercourse would be: : Slightly	Showing my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercourse would be: : Moderately	Showing my partner what to do to stimulate me during intercourse would be: : Very easy
Asking my partner to stimulate me to orgasm (i.e. by massagin my genitals/clitoris) whin I have interncourse with my partner would be	Asking my partner to stimulate me to orgasm (i.e. by massagin my genitals/clitoris) whin I have interncourse with my partner would be: Very difficult	Asking my partner to stimulate me to orgasm (i.e. by massagin my genitals/clitoris) whin I have interncourse with my partner would be: Moderately	Asking my partner to stimulate me to orgasm (i.e. by massagin my genitals/clitoris) whin I have interncourse with my partner would be: Slightly	Asking my partner to stimulate me to orgasm (i.e. by massagin my genitals/clitoris) whin I have interncourse with my partner would be: Neutral	Asking my partner to stimulate me to orgasm (i.e. by massagin my genitals/clitoris) whin I have interncourse with my partner would be: Slightly	Asking my partner to stimulate me to orgasm (i.e. by massagin my genitals/clitoris) whin I have interncourse with my partner would be: Moderately	Asking my partner to stimulate me to orgasm (i.e. by massagin my genitals/clitoris) whin I have interncourse with my partner would be: Very easy