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New Scientific Scale Can Tell You How Kinky You Are

Author Dave & Chuck the Freak and Cort Freeman
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A new scientific scale can tell you how kinky you are. Let’s introduce you to the Kink Orientation Scale!

Have you ever wondered your your personal kinkiness compares to your peers around you? Is it normal? Now, there’s finally a way to tell with the new Kink Orientation Scale.

New Scientific Scale Can Tell You How Kinky You Are

Thanks to this new scientific scale, you and your friends and family can now sit around and talk about how kinky each of you are and where you fall upon the scale. It’s the bonding activity you never knew you wanted nor needed.

According to PsyPost, “kink” encompasses a wide range of sexual practices that fall outside of the range that the majority of people would consider “normal” sexual activities. PsyPost points out that “These practices can include power dynamics, the exchange of control, the infliction or reception of pain, and the use of specialized gear or objects to enhance sensory experiences. Do you sexual interests fall within any of those categories? Then you have yourself a kink!

However, the term “kinky” can be a bit subjective and fluid. What kinky means for one person might not be considered kinky for another. Sometimes, you actually enjoy acting on these kinks. Other times, they can simply be fantasies. Now, Liam Wignall of the University of Brighton and his team are trying to bridge that gap. Wignall tells PsyPost, “My research explores how people engage in kink in different ways, as an activity, identity, or behavior. Previous studies have overrepresented people who identify as kinky, missing out the key voices of people who practice kink, but not community (or the social aspects)–I discuss this more in my book, Kinky in the Digital Age. I wanted to develop a measure that allowed research to identify and potentially recruit other people who could take part in the research on kink.” He just had to plug his own book in that quote, eh?

What Is The Kink Orientation Scale?

Wignall’s Kink Orientation Scale allows for better analysis and understanding of kink. According to PsyPost, the Kink Orientation Scale follows a rigorous multi-phase methodology aimed at creating a reliable tool for measuring aspects of kink engagement. It focuses on dimensions of kink including attitudes, practices, desires, and identity.

In the end, it’s a concise 18-item scale that they believe successfully captures a broad range of kink-related experiences and perspectives to determine your level of kinkiness. You can read more about the Kink Orientation Scale here.

Cort Freeman was born and raised in Metro Detroit. He was named Clarkston High School 2009 Class Clown 13 years after graduating. Totally normal thing to happen. That’s thanks to his time spent as an Intern at Comedy Central and Social Media Correspondent for The Colbert Report. Cort has done comedy across the country, both standing up and sitting down. When he’s not trying to make you laugh on-air and online, he’s probably at home enjoying his favorite shows like Seinfeld, South Park, and The Office. He’s also totally uncomfortable writing about himself in the third person. Cort enjoys writing about comedy, food, sports, and entertainment. So, basically anything and everything.

5 Foods To Put You In The Mood

What are the best foods to put you in the mood? Aphrodisiacs are a food, drink, or drug that stimulates sexual desire. That’s right. There are some foods out there that can get you horny.

Looking for some foods to put you in the mood? Then you have to check out these tasty treats! See more below!

What Foods To Put You In The Mood?

An aphrodisiac isn’t just a food that you enjoy and makes you happy. No, aphrodisiacs have some sort of science going on that chemically gets your hormones going and makes you want some sweet lovin’.

Kids often need to be enticed or tricked into eating their vegetables. They can be bribed with TV time, video games, or dessert. Whatever works! Well, it turns out there are more advantages to eating your vegetables than just eating healthy.

Many vegetables and fruits are actually aphrodisiacs. Yes, fruits and veggies are among foods that can get you in the mood. Majority of the items on the list are actually healthy items, so there are tons of benefits going on here! If you’re looking to set the scene for a romantic meal, you can have foods to put you in the mood on the menu. It’s not all about the candlelight and soft music.

There are many more than just 5 foods to put you in the mood. There’s a long list of delicious treats that are considered aphrodisiacs. However, since we decided to save you some time and only discuss 5 examples in greater detail, that means some foods to put you in the mood are being left out. That means you won’t read about artichokes, spicy chili peppers, or watermelon below. However, all of those can get you ready for love, according to AllinaHealth.org. Check out the list of 5 foods to put you in the mood below!

  • Chocolate

    Chocolate is probably the first aphrodisiac that comes to mind for most people. Not only is it a great gift for your significant other on Valentine’s Day, it also has the power to get you in the mood! According to Simply Chocolate, chocolate contains two chemicals that are linked to arousal: tryptophan and phenylethylamine. So, if you’re looking to set the mood you best find some chocolates. You can have many purposes with it in the bedroom. Wink wink.

  • Oysters

    Oysters are not the sexiest food. They are disgusting looking and are pretty difficult to eat. It can be difficult to look attractive while eating oysters. However, it’s probably worth it! According to MedicalNewsToday, they contain zinc and other nutrients that may support sexual performance. Is there something about all that slurping that gets people going?

  • Asparagus

    Asparagus is probably most famous for making your pee smell. However, it’s also known as an aphrodisiac. According to PETA UK, asparagus is high in Vitamin E which increases blood and oxygen flow to the genitals. It also contains potassium which is important for sex-hormone production. They say to get the best effect, eat the vegetable 3 days in a row. Wow, your pee will be smelling for a while!

  • Figs

    You likely didn’t know figs are an aphrodisiac. Many people aren’t aware of its secret power. However, the ancient Greeks had it right and understood back then what figs were capable of. Now, it’s all backed up by modern science. It turns out figs are filled with minerals like iron that strengthen fertility for men and women, per Kosterina. So, if you’re trying to have a baby you should try to load up on some figs!

  • Strawberries

    Strawberries are famous for being a bit of a sexual treat. There’s something about feeding your partner a chocolate covered strawberry that can really get the mood going. Even just seeing one it’s like, “Aw yah! It’s on!” However, it’s not just a sexual activity–they’re the real deal! Strawberries are another example of an aphrodisiac. According to Allina Health, they contain compounds like capsaicin and antioxidants. They also can enhance bodily sensations and blood flow.

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