Decoding Sexual Orientation
This examination of sexual orientation is grounded in the sexuality spectrum devised in 1980 by psychologist Michael Storms from the University of Kansas. While investigating the impact of erotic fantasies on human sexual preferences, Storms discovered that individuals identifying as bisexual could exhibit the same level of attraction to the opposite sex as their heterosexual counterparts.
Moreover, Storms' research showed that bisexuals harbor fantasies about same-sex partners as frequently as gay men and lesbian women. Drawing these conclusions, Storms posited that the Kinsey scale failed to fully encapsulate human sexuality, and in response, he put forth his own version - The Storms Sexuality Axis.
Understanding the Sexual Orientation Test
Storms' innovative sexuality scale leverages a bi-dimensional approach, using an X and Y axis. It separates heteroeroticism and homoeroticism onto two distinct axes, which facilitates a more precise assessment of attraction across both dimensions. This model expands upon the somewhat restrictive binary model employed by the Kinsey scale. Additionally, Storms' model provides a more nuanced interpretation of bisexuality and asexuality, which were inadequately represented on the Kinsey scale.