Hey there, stud. Think you’re the savant of the sex world? Mr. Brilliant in the Bedroom? A regular pleasure professional? Time to put your knowledge—and techniques—to the test. Take our Sex IQ quiz and find out how much you really know about pleasure, porn and more.Then tell us how well you “performed” on Twitter and Facebook.
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Sex I.Q. Test: Question #1
Research shows that women with high libidos are usually: a. overly dramaticb. emotionally sensitivec. highly intelligentd. both b. and c.e. none of the above
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THE ANSWER: C
According to sex expert A.L. Harper, there has been research that shows a strong correlation between IQ and libido in women. The more intelligent and educated a woman is, the higher her libido is likely to be.
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Sex I.Q. Test: Question #2
What is the name of the brain chemical that spikes when you get sexually aroused? a. Serotoninb. Norepinephrinec. Dopamined. Melatonine. none of the above
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THE ANSWER: C
Sex and relationship psychotherapist Paula Hall explains: “When we get sexually aroused our pleasure chemical dopamine spikes—that’s why it’s fun!”
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Sex I.Q. Test: Question #3
Regularly viewing pornography can lead to which of the following?a. difficulty getting an erectionb. overproduction of spermc. problems ejaculatingd. both a. and c.e. both b. and c.
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THE ANSWER: D
“Since no partner can ever compete with the infinite variety or porn found on the internet, many men find themselves resorting to fantasizing about the visual images they’ve seen online in order to ejaculate,” says Hall. “Over time this worsens to the point where getting an erection in the first place becomes difficult.”
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Sex I.Q. Test: Question #4
How many G-spots does a woman have?a. no one knows for sureb. onec. twod. threee. seven
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THE ANSWER: A
“The G-spot everyone goes on about is actually not a clinical certainty. Research has shown it both does and does not exist,” says sex expert Harper. “Some women have one, some don’t. If a woman does have one it is reportedly between 2 and 3 inches inside the vagina on the front vaginal wall.”
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Sex I.Q. Test: Question #5
Is it possible to get a girl pregnant if you haven’t had intercourse with her?a. Yes, she can get pregnant through outercourseb. Yes, through anal sexc. No, it’s not possibled. Yes, both a. and b. are possible
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THE ANSWER: A
“Anyone who ejaculates into the vulva area can get a woman pregnant,” says sex coach Dr. Patti Britton. “Those fluids can migrate through the vaginal canal and they can impregnate a woman without penetration.” Britton explains that in “outercourse” ejaculation, the sperm can non-intravaginally spill to the opening of the vagina and get her pregnant.
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Sex I.Q. Test: Question #6
What is the female orgasm triggered by? a. frictionb. male ejaculatec. her mindd. increased temperature in the vaginae. all of the above
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THE ANSWER: A
“The female orgasm is triggered by the same thing a male orgasm is triggered by: friction,” says Harper.
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Sex I.Q. Test: Question #7
Most women generally find which position to be the most pleasurable?a. missionaryb. reverse cowgirlc. spooningd. female on tope. from behind
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THE ANSWER: D
“The most favorable sexual position for a female is the woman on top facing the man, because she can control the angle and depth of thrusting,” says Britton. “It really enhances the potential for her to be reaching her clit.”
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Sex I.Q. Test: Question #8
Which of the following STI’s can you get by having oral sex?a. Chlamydiab. Gonorrheac. Syphilisd. Hepatitise. all of the above
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THE ANSWER: E
“Transmission can happen from skin-to-skin contact (as is the case with herpes) or through a sore in the mouth,” says sex counselor Ian Kerner. “Oral sex is not necessarily safer sex, and you should always know and trust the sexual history of your potential partner.”
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Sex I.Q. Test: Question #9
The average length of time it takes for a woman to have an orgasm is ____ minutes. a. 5b. 10c. 15d. 20e. 25
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THE ANSWER: D
For most women, it takes an average of 20 minutes to achieve orgasm—and that includes foreplay. Many women will not have an orgasm from penetration alone.
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Sex I.Q. Test: Question #10
Stimulating which of the following can make her orgasm? a. Breastsb. Clitorisc. G-Spotd. a., b., and ce. b. and c
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THE ANSWER: E
Contrary to popular belief, sex experts say that a small percentage of women can actually achieve orgasm through their breasts. Scientists are currently studying the phenomenon through observation and MRI machines.
Then tell us how well you “performed” on Twitter and Facebook.
Sex I.Q. Test: Question #1
Research shows that women with high libidos are usually:
a. overly dramatic
b. emotionally sensitive
c. highly intelligent
d. both b. and c.
e. none of the above
THE ANSWER: C
According to sex expert A.L. Harper, there has been research that shows a strong correlation between IQ and libido in women. The more intelligent and educated a woman is, the higher her libido is likely to be.
Sex I.Q. Test: Question #2
What is the name of the brain chemical that spikes when you get sexually aroused?
a. Serotonin
b. Norepinephrine
c. Dopamine
d. Melatonin
e. none of the above
THE ANSWER: C
Sex and relationship psychotherapist Paula Hall explains: “When we get sexually aroused our pleasure chemical dopamine spikes—that’s why it’s fun!”
Sex I.Q. Test: Question #3
Regularly viewing pornography can lead to which of the following?
a. difficulty getting an erection
b. overproduction of sperm
c. problems ejaculating
d. both a. and c.
e. both b. and c.
THE ANSWER: D
“Since no partner can ever compete with the infinite variety or porn found on the internet, many men find themselves resorting to fantasizing about the visual images they’ve seen online in order to ejaculate,” says Hall. “Over time this worsens to the point where getting an erection in the first place becomes difficult.”
Sex I.Q. Test: Question #4
How many G-spots does a woman have?
a. no one knows for sure
b. one
c. two
d. three
e. seven
THE ANSWER: A
“The G-spot everyone goes on about is actually not a clinical certainty. Research has shown it both does and does not exist,” says sex expert Harper. “Some women have one, some don’t. If a woman does have one it is reportedly between 2 and 3 inches inside the vagina on the front vaginal wall.”
Sex I.Q. Test: Question #5
Is it possible to get a girl pregnant if you haven’t had intercourse with her?
a. Yes, she can get pregnant through outercourse
b. Yes, through anal sex
c. No, it’s not possible
d. Yes, both a. and b. are possible
THE ANSWER: A
“Anyone who ejaculates into the vulva area can get a woman pregnant,” says sex coach Dr. Patti Britton. “Those fluids can migrate through the vaginal canal and they can impregnate a woman without penetration.” Britton explains that in “outercourse” ejaculation, the sperm can non-intravaginally spill to the opening of the vagina and get her pregnant.
Sex I.Q. Test: Question #6
What is the female orgasm triggered by?
a. friction
b. male ejaculate
c. her mind
d. increased temperature in the vagina
e. all of the above
THE ANSWER: A
“The female orgasm is triggered by the same thing a male orgasm is triggered by: friction,” says Harper.
Sex I.Q. Test: Question #7
Most women generally find which position to be the most pleasurable?
a. missionary
b. reverse cowgirl
c. spooning
d. female on top
e. from behind
THE ANSWER: D
“The most favorable sexual position for a female is the woman on top facing the man, because she can control the angle and depth of thrusting,” says Britton. “It really enhances the potential for her to be reaching her clit.”
Sex I.Q. Test: Question #8
Which of the following STI’s can you get by having oral sex?
a. Chlamydia
b. Gonorrhea
c. Syphilis
d. Hepatitis
e. all of the above
THE ANSWER: E
“Transmission can happen from skin-to-skin contact (as is the case with herpes) or through a sore in the mouth,” says sex counselor Ian Kerner. “Oral sex is not necessarily safer sex, and you should always know and trust the sexual history of your potential partner.”
Sex I.Q. Test: Question #9
The average length of time it takes for a woman to have an orgasm is ____ minutes.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
e. 25
THE ANSWER: D
For most women, it takes an average of 20 minutes to achieve orgasm—and that includes foreplay. Many women will not have an orgasm from penetration alone.
Sex I.Q. Test: Question #10
Stimulating which of the following can make her orgasm?
a. Breasts
b. Clitoris
c. G-Spot
d. a., b., and c
e. b. and c
THE ANSWER: E
Contrary to popular belief, sex experts say that a small percentage of women can actually achieve orgasm through their breasts. Scientists are currently studying the phenomenon through observation and MRI machines.
