Attitudes About Sadomasochism Scale – ASMS

Sadomasochists just don’t fit into our society.

Practicing sadomasochists should not be allowed to be members of churches or synagogues.

Sadomasochism is a perversion.

Sadomasochistic behavior is just plain wrong.

Sadomasochism is a threat to many of our basic social institutions.

I think sadomasochists are disgusting.

Sadomasochistic activity should be against the law.

Parents who engage in SM are more likely to physically abuse their children.

Sadomasochism is an inferior form of sexuality.

If I was alone in a room with someone I knew to be a Dominant, I would feel uncomfortable.

SM rarely exists in a psychologically healthy individual.

If I was alone in a room with someone I knew to be a Submissive, I would feel uncomfortable.

People who engage in SM are more likely to become involved in domestic violence.

A Dominant is more likely to rape a romantic partner than the average person.

A Dominant is more likely to rape a stranger than the average person.

A Dominant is more likely to sexually molest a child than the average person.

A variety of serious psychological disorders are associated with sadomasochism.

Sadomasochists are just like everybody else.

Sadomasochism is erotic and sexy.

Many sadomasochists are very moral and ethical people.

Sadomasochistic activity should be legal, as long as all participants are consenting adults.

Submissives are passive in other aspects of their lives (besides sex).

Dominants are aggressive and domineering in other aspects of their lives (besides sex).