Mister Poll: Female Sexual Arousal

What is your gender? [Select One]

I am female

I am a feminine female

I am a masculine female

I am a female who is both masculine and feminine

I am intersexed and identify as female

I am intersexed and identify as male

I am intersexed and identify as both male and female

I am a male to female transsexual

I am androgynous, somewhere in the middle

I have female sexual anatomy but identify as male

I have male sexual anatomy but identity as female

Not sure

Other

What is your current age? [Select One]

Where do you live? [Select One]

What is your current sexual orientation? [Select One]

Looking back, I first experienced sexual arousal at the age of [Select One]

Looking back, I first became consciously aware of my sexual arousal, that what I was experiencing at that very moment was sexual arousal at the age of [Select One]

I had my first orgasm while masturbating at the age of [Select One]

I had my first orgasm during sex with a partner at the age of [Select One]

I believe: [Select One]

I never become sexually aroused

I become sexually aroused with great difficulty

I become sexually aroused with difficulty

I become sexually aroused easily

I become sexually aroused very easily

I am always sexually aroused

I am not sure

Other

Some young women have asked how they will know when they are sexually aroused. As a teenager, would you say you have or had difficulty knowing when you were sexually aroused? [Select One]

Some young women have asked how they will know when they are sexually aroused. As an adult, would you say you have or had difficulty knowing when you were sexually aroused? [Select One]

I have experienced the following: [Select One]

Sexual fantasies

Sexual fantasies that resulted in sexual arousal

Sexual fantasies that resulted in orgasm

I am not sure

None of the above

Other

I have experienced the following: [Select One]

Sexual dreams while sleeping

Sexual dreams while sleeping that resulted in sexual arousal (wet dreams)

Sexual dreams while sleeping that resulted in orgasm (wet dreams)

I am not sure

None of the above

Other

I have experienced the following: [Select all that apply]

Spontaneous sexual arousal, it just happened

Spontaneous orgasm, it just happened

I am not sure

None of the above

Other

I have experienced the following: [Select all that apply]

Sexual arousal while reading a book

Sexual arousal while reading an erotic book

Sexual arousal while watching a PG, PG-13 rated movie

Sexual arousal while watching an R rated movie

Sexual arousal while watching an NC-17 rated or adult movie

I am not sure

None of the above

Other

I have experienced the following: [Select all that apply]

Sexual arousal while in a classroom, grades six and below

Sexual arousal while in a classroom, grades seven through twelve

Sexual arousal while in a classroom, college classes

Sexual arousal in another type of educational environment

I am not sure

None of the above

Other

I have experienced the following: [Select all that apply]

On average, sexual or erotic thoughts form in my head: [Select One]

On average, I experience sexual arousal: [Select One]

I am: [Select One]

Sexually aroused more by mental than physical stimulation

Sexually aroused more by physical than mental stimulation

Sexually aroused equally by physical and mental stimulation

Not sure

Other

For me: [Select One]

Sexual arousal is more mental than physical

Sexual arousal is more physical than mental

Sexual arousal is equally physical and mental

Not sure

Other

For me: [Select One]

Sexual arousal is boring

Sexual arousal is equivalent to sunlight warming my skin

Sexual arousal is equivalent to a smoldering fire

Sexual arousal is equivalent to a forest fire

Sexual arousal is equivalent to a raging forest fire

Sexual arousal is equivalent to a volcano

Not sure

Other

When I experience or witness something of a sexual or erotic nature I become sexually aroused: [Select One]

When I become sexually aroused: [Select One]

My nipples never become erect

My nipples seldom become erect

My nipples usually become erect

My nipples always become erect

My nipples are flat or inverted

My nipples are always erect

Not sure

Other

When I become sexually aroused: [Select Single Best Choice]

I am not aware of changes in my clitoris

I notice a change in my clitoris

I feel my clitoris become erect

I feel my clitoris throb or pulse

I feel firmness in my clitoral area

Not sure

Other

When I become sexually aroused: [Select all that apply]

I notice a change in my clitoris

I feel my clitoris become erect

I feel my clitoris throb or pulse

I feel firmness in my clitoral area

I am not aware of changes in my clitoris

Not sure

Other

When I become sexually aroused: [Select One]

There is no noticeable change in the temperature of my clitoris

My clitoris becomes warm

My clitoris becomes hot

I am not aware of temperature changes in my clitoris

Not sure

Other

When I become sexually aroused: [Select One]

I experience vaginal lubrication immediately

I experience vaginal lubrication after a period of time

I experience vaginal lubrication with difficulty

I dont experience vaginal lubrication

Not sure

Other

When I experience vaginal lubrication: [Select the best single answer]

I dont experience vaginal lubrication

The fluid lubricates inside my vagina only

The fluid lubricates my vagina and the area immediately outside my vagina, the introitus

The fluid lubricates my vagina and inner labia

The fluid reaches my outer labia

The fluid reaches my thighs

The fluid drips from my body

Not sure

Other

When I experience vaginal lubrication: [Select One]

The fluid lubricates my clitoris

The fluid does not lubricate my clitoris

Not sure

Other

When I experience vaginal lubrication while fully clothed: [Select One]

The fluid does not reach my underwear

The fluid reaches my underwear

The fluid soaks my underwear

The fluid reaches my outer layer of clothing

The fluid soaks my outer layer of clothing

Not sure

Other

With increasing age the amount of vaginal lubrication my body produces? [Select One]

When I become sexually aroused: [Select One]

I feel my vulva swell with blood, significantly

I feel my vulva swell with blood, slightly

I do not feel my vulva become engorged with blood

Not sure

None of the above

Other

When I become sexually aroused: [Select One]

There is no noticeable change in the temperature of my vulva

I feel my vulva become warm

I feel my vulva become very warm

I feel my vulva become hot

I feel my vulva become very hot

I am not aware of temperature changes in my vulva

Not sure

None of the above

Other

When I become sexually aroused: [Select One]

I experience a vaginal ache, a need for vaginal penetration

I do not experience a vaginal ache, a need for vaginal penetration

Not sure

None of the above

Other

When I become sexually aroused: [Select One]

I become aware of physical changes inside my vagina, internal

I do not become aware physical changes inside my vagina, internal

Not sure

None of the above

Other

When I become sexually aroused: [Select One]

I become aware of physical changes in my uterus, behind pubic bone

I do not become aware of physical changes in my uterus, behind pubic bone

Not sure

None of the above

Other

During sexual arousal, prior to orgasm, I experience female ejaculation: [Select One]

During orgasm I experience female ejaculation: [Select One]

If I experience a high level of sexual arousal without orgasm occurring: [Select One]

I dont experience physical discomfort

I experience physical discomfort

Not sure

Other

If I experience a high level of sexual arousal without orgasm occurring: [Select One]

I feel frustrated

I dont feel frustrated

Not sure

Other

If I experience a high level of sexual arousal without orgasm occurring: [Select One]

My desire increases

My desire does not change

My desire decreases

Not sure

Other

On average, how long does it take for you to become aroused to the point that orgasm may occur while masturbating? [Select One]

On average, how long does it take for you to become aroused to the point that orgasm may occur during sex with a partner? [Select One]

I believe, compared to my peers: [Select One]

I experience sexual arousal to a lower level

I experience sexual arousal to an equal level

I experience sexual arousal to a greater level

Not Sure

Other

I believe, compared to my peers: [Select One]

I become sexually aroused much less often

I become sexually aroused less often

I become sexually aroused equally as often

I become sexually aroused more often

I become sexually aroused much more often

Not Sure

Other

I know I am experiencing sexual arousal when [Select all that apply]

For me: [Select One]

Sexual arousal is more enjoyable than orgasm

Orgasm is equally enjoyable to sexual arousal

Orgasm is more enjoyable than sexual arousal

I have not experienced orgasm

Not sure

Other

For me: [Select One]

Sexual arousal is centered or focused in my brain

Sexual arousal is centered or focused in my body

Sexual arousal is centered or focused in my vulva

Sexual arousal is centered or focused in my clitoris

Sexual arousal is centered or focused in my vagina

Sexual arousal is centered or focused in my emotions

Sexual arousal is a full body experience

Not sure

Other

When I am not sexual aroused my clitoral glans is: [Select One]

When I am sexually aroused my clitoral glans is: [Select One]

When a partner stimulates only my nipples: [Select One]

My level of sexual arousal decreases

My level of sexual arousal remains the same

My level of sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

When a partner stimulates only my clitoral glans: [Select One]

My level of sexual arousal decreases

My level of sexual arousal remains the same

My level of sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

When a partner stimulates only my clitoris, including hood and glans: [Select One]

My level of sexual arousal decreases

My level of sexual arousal remains the same

My level of sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

When a partner stimulates only my inner labia: [Select One]

My level of sexual arousal decreases

My level of sexual arousal remains the same

My level of sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

When a partner stimulates only my outer labia: [Select One]

My level of sexual arousal decreases

My level of sexual arousal remains the same

My level of sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

When a partner stimulates only my vagina, internally: [Select One]

My level sexual arousal decreases

My level sexual arousal remains the same

My level sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

During penile/vaginal intercourse, with male partner: [Select One]

My level sexual arousal decreases

My level sexual arousal remains the same

My level sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

During dildo/vaginal intercourse, with female partner: [Select One]

My level sexual arousal decreases

My level sexual arousal remains the same

My level sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

When a partner stimulates only my anus: [Select One]

My level sexual arousal decreases

My level sexual arousal remains the same

My level sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

When a partner stimulates only my thighs: [Select One]

My level sexual arousal decreases

My level sexual arousal remains the same

My level sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

When a partner stimulates only my buttocks: [Select One]

My level sexual arousal decreases

My level sexual arousal remains the same

My level sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

When a partner stimulates only my neck: [Select One]

My level sexual arousal decreases

My level sexual arousal remains the same

My level sexual arousal increases

Have not experienced this

Not sure

Other

What areas of your body are sensitive to sexual touch: [Select all that apply]