Revised Mosher Guilt Inventory – Sex-Guilt Subscale (RMGI-SG)

"Dirty jokes" in mixed company do not bother me.

"Dirty jokes" in mixed company are something that make me very uncomfortable.

Masturbation is wrong and will ruin you.

Masturbation helps one feel eased and relaxed.

Sex relations before marriage should be permitted.

Sex relations before marriage are wrong and immoral.

Sex relations before marriage ruin many a happy couple.

Sex relations before marriage are good in my opinion.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) might be interesting.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) don't interest me.

When I have sexual dreams (dreams with sexual content) I sometimes wake up feeling excited.

When I have sexual dreams (dreams with sexual content) I try to forget them.

"Dirty jokes" in mixed company are in bad taste.

"Dirty jokes" in mixed company can be funny depending on the company.

Petting (a sexually stimulating caress of any or all parts of the body), I am sorry to say, is an accepted practice.

Petting (a sexually stimulating caress of any or all parts of the body) is an expression of affection which is satisfying.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) are not so unusual.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) don't interest me.

Sex is good and enjoyable.

Sex should be saved for wedlock and childbearing.

"Dirty jokes" in mixed company are coarse to say the least.

"Dirty jokes" in mixed company are lots of fun.

When I have sexual desires I enjoy it like all healthy human beings.

When I have sexual desires I fight them for I must have complete control of my body.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) are unwise and lead to trouble.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) are all in how you look at it.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) are ok as long as they are heterosexual.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) usually aren’t pleasurable because you have preconceived feelings about their being wrong.

Sex relations before marriage, in my opinion, should not be practiced.

Sex relations before marriage are practiced too much to be wrong.

As a child, sex play (a child’s exploration of their own or friend’s private body parts - e.g., “playing doctor”, sexual kissing, etc.) is immature and ridiculous.

As a child, sex play (a child’s exploration of their own or friend’s private body parts - e.g., “playing doctor”, sexual kissing, etc.) was indulged in.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) are dangerous to one’s health and mental condition.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) are the business of those who carry them out and no one else’s.

When I have sexual desires I attempt to repress them.

When I have sexual desires they are quite strong.

Petting (a sexually stimulating caress of any or all parts of the body) is not a good practice until after marriage.

Petting (a sexually stimulating caress of any or all parts of the body) is justified with love.

Sex relations before marriage help people adjust.

Sex relations before marriage should not be recommended.

Masturbation is wrong and a sin.

Masturbation is a normal outlet for sexual desire.

Masturbation is alright.

Masturbation is a form of self destruction.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) are awful and unthinkable.

Unusual sexual practices (sexual practices which are uncommon) are alright if both partners agree.

If I had sexual relations, I would feel alright, I think.

If I had sexual relations, I would feel I was being used not loved.

Masturbation is alright.

Masturbation should not be practiced.

Talking about sex with friends of the same gender is perfectly acceptable.

Talking about sex with friends of the same gender should be completely avoided.

Talking about sex with mixed company is perfectly acceptable.

Talking about sex with mixed company should be completely avoided.

Looking at pornographic materials is fine depending on the content of the pornographic materials.

Looking at pornographic materials is wrong and unacceptable under all circumstances.

Men and women shaking hands is normal and acceptable behaviour.

Men and women shaking hands can lead to sexual thoughts and so should not be engaged in.

Looking up information on sex on your own is healthy and empowering.

Looking up information on sex on your own can elicit sexual desires and so should not be done.

“Dirty jokes” in same gender company do not bother me.

“Dirty jokes” in same gender company are something that make me very uncomfortable.

“Dirty jokes” in same gender company are in bad taste.

“Dirty jokes” in same gender company can be funny depending on the company.

“Dirty jokes” in same gender company are coarse to say the least.

“Dirty jokes” in same gender company are lots of fun.