Sexual Wanting Questionnaire – SWQ

Q: How many questions does the Sexual Wanting Questionnaire – SWQ have?

The Sexual Wanting Questionnaire – SWQ contains 45 items and takes approximately 11 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Sexual Wanting Questionnaire – SWQ scored?

Scores range from 0 to 0. Interpretation levels: Reasons for Wanting Subscale Range (Higher scores indicate stronger reasons for wanting sex) (0-3), Reasons for Not Wanting Subscale Range (Lower scores indicate stronger reasons for not wanting sex) (-3-0).

Q: Is the Sexual Wanting Questionnaire – SWQ free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Sexual Wanting Questionnaire – SWQ

Measures complex, multidimensional reasons for wanting or not wanting a specific sexual experience.

45 Questions

~11 min

Custom

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Please provide the following information before starting the assessment. This data is used for research purposes only and will remain confidential.

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Instructions

Indicate whether each statement was true for you shortly before the sexual activity started. If the statement was not true, check 'Not True'. If it was true, rate the extent to which it was a reason for wanting or not wanting the sexual activity using the scale from -3 (A strong reason for not wanting) to 3 (A strong reason for wanting).

-3 A strong reason for not wanting to have sex

-2 A moderate reason for not wanting to have sex

-1 A weak reason for not wanting to have sex

0 Not a reason for wanting or not wanting to have sex

1 A weak reason for wanting to have sex

2 A moderate reason for wanting to have sex

3 A strong reason for wanting to have sex

I was sexually aroused before the sexual intercourse began.

A strong reason for not wanting to have sex A moderate reason for not wanting to have sex A weak reason for not wanting to have sex Not a reason for wanting or not wanting to have sex A weak reason for wanting to have sex A moderate reason for wanting to have sex A strong reason for wanting to have sex

I was not sexually aroused before the sexual intercourse began.

I expected to be aroused during the sexual intercourse.

I did not expect to be aroused during the sexual intercourse.

I felt interested in and excited about the possibility of the sexual act.

I felt indifferent about the possibility of the sexual act; I didn’t care one way or another.

I felt uninterested in and bored about the possibility of the sexual act.

I felt comfortable about my body.

I felt uncomfortable about my body.

I felt disgusted or revolted by the possibility of the sexual intercourse.

I found the other person physically attractive.

I found the other person physically unattractive.

I liked the other person.

I disliked the other person.

I didn’t know the other person well.

The sexual activity in question was socially acceptable.

The sexual activity in question was socially unacceptable.

I felt curious to try sexual intercourse with this person in this situation.

There was a good location available (it was comfortable, there was privacy, etc.).

There was a problem with the location (it was uncomfortable, there was little privacy, etc.).

I was in the mood to engage in sexual intercourse.

I was not in the mood to engage in sexual intercourse.

I found the other person’s behavior appealing or attractive in this situation.

The other person’s behavior was unappealing or obnoxious in this situation.

It seemed that the other person wanted to engage in the sexual intercourse at least to some degree.

It seemed that the other person was at least somewhat reluctant to engage in the sexual intercourse.

I expected emotional closeness during this sexual activity.

I did not expect emotional closeness during this sexual activity.

There would have been a great deal of physical closeness during this sexual activity.

I expected the sexual intercourse to be painful or physically uncomfortable.

I expected the sexual intercourse to be pleasurable.

I was not intoxicated (on alcohol or drugs).

I was mildly intoxicated (on alcohol or drugs).

I was extremely intoxicated (on alcohol or drugs).

The other person was not intoxicated (on alcohol or drugs).

The other person was mildly intoxicated (on alcohol or drugs).

The other person was extremely intoxicated (on alcohol or drugs).

The other person consented (or agreed) to engage in the sexual intercourse.

The other person did not consent (or agree) to engage in the sexual intercourse.

I felt that engaging in the sexual intercourse would make me feel uncomfortable because it would be going against my morals and values.

I or the other person was menstruating.

I was nervous about my ability to perform sexual intercourse.

I was confident about my ability to perform sexual intercourse.

I felt physically unwell or sick.

It would have been my first time engaging in the sexual activity in question.

Answer all questions to submit

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
In the Mood	1,3,5,11,13,18,19,21,23,25,27,29,31,38,43	15
Not in the Mood	2,4,7,10,22,24,28	7
Lack of Confidence	9,30,42,45	4
Disliked the Other Person	12,14	2
Not Intoxicated	32,35	2
Negative Consequences	40	1

Sexual Wanting Questionnaire – SWQ

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