Asexuality Identification Scale (AIS)
(Yule, M. A., Brotto, L. A., & Gorzalka, B. B., 2014)
Directions
These questions ask about your experiences over your life-time, rather than during a short period of time such as the past few weeks or months. Please answer the questions as honestly and as clearly as possible while keeping this in mind. In answering these questions, keep in mind a definition of sex or sexual activity that may include intercourse/penetration, caress-ing, and/or foreplay.
1. I experience sexual attraction toward other people
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1 = Completely True
2 = Somewhat True
3 = Neither True nor False
4 = Somewhat False
5 = Completely False
2. I lack interest in sexual activity
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1 = Completely False
2 = Somewhat False
3 = Neither True nor False
4 = Somewhat True
5 = Completely True
3. I don't feel that I fit the conventional categories of sexual orientation such as heterosexual, homosexual (gay or lesbian) or bisexual
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1 = Completely False
2 = Somewhat False
3 = Neither True nor False
4 = Somewhat True
5 = Completely True
4. The thought of sexual activity repulses me
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1 = Completely False
2 = Somewhat False
3 = Neither True nor False
4 = Somewhat True
5 = Completely True
5. I find myself experiencing sexual attraction toward another person
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1 = Always
2 = Often
3 = Sometimes
4 = Rarely
5 = Never
6. I am confused by how much interest and time other people put into sexual relationships
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1 = Completely False
2 = Somewhat False
3 = Neither True nor False
4 = Somewhat True
5 = Completely True
7. The term "nonsexual" would be an accurate description of my sexuality
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1 = Completely False
2 = Somewhat False
3 = Neither True nor False
4 = Somewhat True
5 = Completely True
8. I would be content if I never had sex again
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1 = Completely False
2 = Somewhat False
3 = Neither True nor False
4 = Somewhat True
5 = Completely True
9. I would be relieved if I was told that I never had to engage in any sort of sexual activity again
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1 = Completely False
2 = Somewhat False
3 = Neither True nor False
4 = Somewhat True
5 = Completely True
10. I go to great lengths to avoid situations where sex might be expected of me
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1 = Completely False
2 = Somewhat False
3 = Neither True nor False
4 = Somewhat True
5 = Completely True
11. My ideal relationship would not involve sexual activity
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1 = Completely False
2 = Somewhat False
3 = Neither True nor False
4 = Somewhat True
5 = Completely True
12. Sex has no place in my life
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1 = Completely False
2 = Somewhat False
3 = Neither True nor False
4 = Somewhat True
5 = Completely True
13. Which of the following best describes you?
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Heterosexual
Bisexual
Homosexual (Lesbian or Gay)
Asexual
Scoring
Total AIS scores are calculated by summing responses from all 12 questions. Higher scores indicate greater tendency to endorse traits that may indicate asexuality. Those participants who score at or above 40 on the AIS are likely to experience a lack sexual attraction. The final item (“Which of the following best describes you?”) is unscored.
Sum of Total Score? (Question 13 is left unscored)
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