I think I'm probably a 5
By now, most of us have heard at least something about Dr. Alfred Kinsey. If not through our own personal scientific research on sexual orientation, at least through the recent Bill Condon movie starring Liam Neeson.
Dr. Kinsey is most well known for developing a namesake scale by which to evaluate human sexuality. In the late 1940's and early 1950's, Kinsey and his associates conducted various types of "research" on the concept of sexual orientation. The results indicate there is a broad spectrum of sexual orientations - not just heterosexual and homosexual. Instead of looking at sexual orientation as an either-or condition, Kinsey developed a seven point continuum based on the degree of sexual responsiveness people have to the members of the same and other sex. The scale is shown below:
0 - exclusively heterosexual
1 - predominantly heterosexual, incidentally homoexual
2 - predominantly heterosexual, but more than incidentally homosexual
3 - equally heterosexual and homosexual
4 - predominantly homosexual, but more than incidentally heterosexual
5 - predominantly homosexual, incidentally heterosexual
6 - exclusively homosexual
Kinsey's researchers found that over a three-year period:
4 - 6% of men were rated as "6"
10 % of men were rated 4, 5, or 6
18% of men were rated as 3, 4, 5, or 6
37% of all men experienced orgasm in a sexual activity with another man at some time in their life.
60% of all men had some type of homosexual relationship before they were age 16.
30% of all men had some type of homosexual relationship between age 20 - 24.
Personally, based on the facts that I've observed, I think there could be some merit to this concept. Just guessing, I would probably end up landing around 5 on the scale. And I say 5 not because I have even the most remote desire to experience the joys and benefits of being with a woman, but because unlike some other people I know, the concept doesn't immediately make me want to wretch up my lunch. I'm certainly not going to go looking for a chick to bag, I have never bought a Playboy magazine, and I am a happily "married" gay man. But I will admit, I've seen some beautiful women in my life, and while I'm not actually attracted to them, I'm also not necessarily un-attracted either.
posted by Dustin @ 10:00 AM
3 Comments:
Well put, my friend. And to be honest, I don't know much more about Kinsey's studies than the stuff on the surface. I just think its an interesting concept, and could see how alot of the population could fall somewhere in between.
In response to your comment about taboos, I also agree. Deep down, everyone is sexual. Its a very large part of who we are. In reality, I only say I'm a 5 because I can recognize beauty in beautiful women. To quote Debbie from QAF "I can't fucking imagine putting my face in a muff." *gag*
2 - predominantly heterosexual, but more than incidentally homosexual
What exactly does incidentally homosexual mean?
I'd say I'm a 2 to a 2 1/2.
I say this because I've been with women before but (thus far) prefer being with a man. I have some issues ie: cleanliness, that a lot of women don't make as sacred as I do. I love beautiful things... including men and women... and could appreciate either if the opportunity were to arise.
Lets say (for this conversation) that The Rock and Gina Gershon both show up at my house ready for some serious love muffin action. Who would I choose? Damned if I know... I'd be torn... and would most definitely suggest a 3 some.. *giggle*
After much deliberation, I have placed myself as a Kinsey 5. Seeing as how I have had mucho limitado experience with women, I thought for sure that I might been a 6. But, like Dustin, I sure know when I find a beautiful woman beautiful. But no matter how beautiful she is, I have no desire to go up against her flower of life. :/
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