TRUE Introduces First-of-Its-Kind Relationship Readiness Tool That Identifies
Eight Distinct Sexual Personalities of Today's Healthy American
DALLAS, Aug. 29 /PRNewswire/ -- Sex. It is key to a healthy relationship.
It can bring out the "best in someone," it can help improve the communication
with your partner, and it's important to one's self-image. And when it comes
to sex, we all have a personality. According to a breakthrough study from the
expert team of clinical and research psychologists at TRUE, a leading online
relationship service, there are eight different sex personalities that define
an individual. Based on this study, TRUE introduces SEXPLORATION, a smart,
computerized, adaptive test that constitutes the first-of-its-kind
scientifically based relationship readiness tool designed to address a key
element of compatibility -- sexuality.
"Sexual incompatibility is one of the top two causes of relationship
conflict, making great sex a vital part of a successful long-term romantic
relationship," said Herb Vest, CEO of TRUE. "Too many people avoid this
important topic, which can cause unnecessary strife in relationships. We
created SEXPLORATION to provide our members with a tool to better understand
and measure important sexual compatibility issues prior to sex, so they can
engage, and/or re-engage in a happy, healthy and committed relationship."
The SEXPLORATION test takes users through a series of relevant and highly
personalized questions that measure three key factors of sexuality, and
because of its adaptive approach the test ensures individuals have a short but
very enjoyable and dynamic testing experience. Once the test is completed, a
detailed report provides the user with information about the sexual attitudes
and behaviors that characterize his or her particular sex type, along with
information on compatibility levels with other types, providing singles with
yet another tool to find meaningful, compatible partners.
Let's Go on a TRUE SEXPLORATION
To date, more than 69,000 men and women nationwide have gone on TRUE's
"SEXPLORATION," and this groundbreaking compatibility test has revealed key
differences between gender and age along with other fascinating details of
sexual behavior. For example, when it comes to age, one of the most
interesting facts uncovered by TRUE's initial SEXPLORATION test-takers, is
that men and women between the ages of 45-59 were the most risque, or the
Mavericks of the group, indicating they are the most provocative, adventurous
and uninhibited in the bedroom. Younger Americans, on the other hand, are
Initiators and/or Subservients, meaning, they are typically leaders rather
than followers and they can be "submissive, with an attitude."
TRUE's SEXPLORATION also revealed that more than 43 percent of women were
found to be Traditionalists, which means they have a tendency to be more
conservative. On the other hand, a majority of men, more than 30 percent,
were found to be Intellectuals, meaning, while they love talking and thinking
about sex, when it comes to the actual practice, they're not quick to move
into the provocative side.
Let's Talk About Sex
TRUE's team of expert psychologists developed SEXPLORATION based on
proprietary research obtained through a yearlong intensive study of men and
women of all ages and their preferences and general attitudes toward sex.
This extensive research helped them identify and define, for the first time
ever, eight different sex personalities and the compatibility factors among
them. The eight different sex personalities are defined as:
* The Traditionalist (31 percent): Don't let the name fool you!
Traditionalists are full of heat that so far they've released in
pretty standard ways. When it comes to sex, they're comfortable doing
it, comfortable talking about it and good at listening to what their
partner wants. Traditionalists do well with every sex type with a
little work, but naturally partner best with other Traditionalists,
Introverts and Intellectuals.
* The Maverick (13 percent): These individuals are provocative,
adventurous and uninhibited. They're the Indiana Jones of the bedroom
-- or anyplace else they decide to have sex. If they hear about it,
they'll probably try it. Mavericks like their partners to be mutually
aggressive and experimental. Mavericks are most compatible with other
Mavericks, Fantasizers and Subservients.
* The Intellectual (29 percent): Intellectuals are comfortable talking,
thinking and analyzing the idea of sex, but they generally don't move
into the provocative side in practice. Intellectuals find their best
partner in other Intellectuals, but they also work well with
Traditionalists and Subservients. Intellectuals can also have steamy
passion with the other five sex types, if they work at it.
* The Fantasizer (4 percent): Fantasizers love to talk and dream about
sex, but when they get behind closed doors, just watch them put those
dreams into action. Fantasizers get busy best with other Fantasizers,
but they generate some serious heat with Mavericks and Initiators.
* The Contradictor (1 percent): Contradictors seem reserved and
conservative, but inside, they're wildcats. They tend to be sexually
dominant and prefer their partner to show a mutual interest.
Contradictors can do well with every sex type with a little work, but
naturally partner best with other Contradictors, Subservients and
Mavericks.
* The Introvert (7 percent): Introverts like physical intimacy, but they
are a little shy about starting sex. Introverts are most compatible
sexually with Traditionalists, Initiators and Contradictors, although
Introverts can work well with every other sex type.
* The Initiator (1 percent): These are individuals that like to lead,
rather than follow. They're up-front about telling their partner what
they need, how to do it and for how long. Initiators push themselves
to find new ways to take a walk on the wild side. Initiators find
their best partner in Subservients, but they also work well with
Introverts and Fantasizers.
* The Subservient (14 percent): Subservients are submissive, but with an
attitude: They know what it takes to get the job done, but they want
their partner to do the heavy lifting. Subservients are curious and
willing to explore, and once things get going they'll work just as
hard to make sure their partner is satisfied. Subservients are most
compatible with Initiators, Contradictors and Mavericks.
"There's certainly some overlap in traits across the eight categories, but
each sex type is unique in an important way," said Dr. James Houran, chief
psychologist at TRUE and a 15-year veteran in the field of clinical
psychology. "It's essential to understand that no one type is better than the
other: A person's sexual nature is simply an extension of his or her broader
personality. Through proper communication and negotiation, it is entirely
possible for a person of one sex type to be compatible with any of the other
types."
SEXPLORATION is endorsed by Psychology Today and its technical quality is
certified, as a result of an independent audit by Integrated Knowledge
Systems, Inc., as conforming to the 1999 Standards for Psychological and
Educational Testing as established by a joint committee of the American
Educational Research Association, the American Psychological Association, and
the National Council on Measurement in Education.
"TRUE's SEXPLORATION test provides great insight into how individuals
interact with each other on a sexual level -- everything from negotiating,
accommodating and fantasizing -- to our appetite and expectations for sex and
overall relationship satisfaction," said, P. Jason Rentfrow, Ph.D., Cambridge
University.
Through the addition of SEXPLORATION, TRUE is expanding on its advanced,
scientific TRUE Compatibility Test(TM) (TCT), furthering its promise of
helping singles find long-lasting and fulfilling relationships. TRUE is the
only online relationship service that provides a professionally constructed
tool to measure sexual compatibility and explore the intricacies of this
important issue. The test can be found at
http://www.true.com/SEXPLORATION.htm .
About TRUE
TRUE is safer, savvy, and the only scientifically based, online
relationship service whose mission is to help singles find long-lasting and
fulfilling relationships. Founded on an advanced, scientific compatibility
test uniquely endorsed by Psychology Today and independently certified by one
of the leading experts in tests and measurements -- Integrated Knowledge
Systems, Inc. -- to meet the Standards for Educational and Psychological
Testing, TRUE is the only online relationship service that actively seeks to
further protect the safety of its communicating members by conducting
extensive criminal background screenings. Moreover, TRUE is the only site to
conduct single verification screening. With the help of proprietary research
and in conjunction with national and international advisors in the field of
relationship and psychology, TRUE's team of experts guide members step-by-step
through all stages of the relationship-building process. To find out more
about how TRUE helps people around the world Live, Love and Learn(TM) please
visit http://www.true.com .
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