Latino Sexuality Study

Dr. Charley Ferrer & The Ferrer Institute

36 Finley Ave, Ste 222, Staten Island NY 10306

www.sexuallyspeaking.org 

FerrerInstitute@aol.com

(347) 239-1046

 

A quick note before we begin:  I realize that responding to this questionnaire will require some of your valuable time as well as your trust.  I applaud you for taking time out of your hectic schedule to participate in this Historical Nationwide Latino Sexuality Study.  Through your voice, the world will learn what Latinos truly think and feel about sex.  It is Latinos like you who remind us that one voice does make a difference!  The study will run through December 2004.  The results will be published in a book entitled, “The Latin Lover”, anticipated publication date 2005.  Please answer as many questions as you wish or that pertain to you in as much detail as possible. Please ensure to maintain OUR numbers for each question when responding. You may mail or email your answers to us. All emails kept strictly confidential.   Thanks for your cooperation. 

 

Live with passion, Dr. Charley Ferrer

 

I.  General Demographic Information

 

How do you view yourself?

___ Heterosexual___ Gay ____Transsexual FTM _____ Bi-sexual ____

___ Man who has sex with other men _____Other (Explain)

 

What is your age? ______

 

What is your nationality? 

_____ Latino (from: Puerto Rico/Mexico etc: _______________)

______Caucasian _____African-American _____ Native American ___________Other (Explain)

 

Where do you live now?  City & State.  ________________________________

 

What is your marital status?  (Includes gay relationships)

_____single  _____ married ______ divorced _____ widowed _____celibate 

____ living with partner     ____________Other (Explain)

 

What is your religious background?

____Catholic  ____Jewish  ____Protestant ____Pagan/Spiritual _________Other (Explain)

 

Education?

____Did not complete High School _____ Completed High School ____College ____Masters/Postgraduate  

 

What is your occupation? ________________________________

 

How did you learn about this questionnaire? ___Magazine(name) _____ friend/family ___website ___other

 

Please provide your response to the following questions.  Your honesty and details are appreciated.    Please ensure to add the correct question #’s to your responses. (Please write or type your responses so we may understand them.) 

II.  Cultural Information

 

1. How has machismo affected your sexuality?

 

 

 

2.  When did you learn about sex—from whom?  Do you feel you learned what you needed to know?

 

 

 

3.   Do you participate in any alternative sexual lifestyles such as BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadomasochism), multi-partners, sex with other men, etc. Please explain.

 

 

 

4.   How has religion affected your sexuality?

 

 

 

5.   When was your first sexual experience? What did you think of it?  What age were you?  Did you continue to be sexual afterwards or did you wait before engaging in sexual activity again? If waited, for how long?

 

 

 

6.   If you could create the IDEAL Latino, what would he be like?

 

 

 

7.   When did you lose your virginity?  What age? What was it like for you?

 

 

 

8.   Do you feel parents should talk to kids about sex? When? Did your parents talk to you about sex? What did you learn?

 

 

 

9.   Have you experienced (now or in the past) any sexual dysfunctions such as impotency, pre-mature ejaculation, low sexual desire, etc.  Why do you think you are/were experiencing these problems? Please explain. 

 

 

 

10.        Do you or have you participated in extra-marital affairs? What was the basis behind the affair? (This includes infidelity in any relationship.)

 

 

 

11.         What do you look for in a partner? Is virginity or sexual history an issue?

 

 

 

III. General Sex information questions

 

12.        How often do you engage in sexual activity with another person(s)? If you are celibate, do you masturbate?  

 

 

 

13.        What were you taught about masturbation?  When?  By whom (your partners, friends, religious organization, etc.)? At what age did you first masturbate/discover masturbation?  Did you masturbate to climax? 

 

 

 

14.        Do you enjoy masturbating?  How often do you masturbate?  Do you masturbate to relieve tension, anxiety, or in lieu of a sexual partner?  

 

 

 

15.        Please describe in detail how you masturbate.  For example, what do you use for stimulation:  your fingers, hand, the bed, a vibrator, your partner’s hand/body, use fantasy, etc. Is there a ritual to your masturbation?  

 

 

 

16.        Do you use condoms (male or female version of condoms), spermicides, or other forms of sexually transmitted disease preventive measures when engaging in sexual activities—including anal and oral penetration?  Do you use them during every sexual encounter? Why or why not?

 

 

 

 

17.        Have you ever contracted a sexually transmitted disease? For example:  Gonorrhea, Herpes, HIV, etc.  Has your illness prevented you from engaging in sex or do you still participate in sexual activity and/or gain sexual satisfaction from it? 

 

18.        When (if ever) do you share your sexual history and sexually transmitted disease information with your partner or lovers? 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19.        Do you feel there are certain sexual activities that you can/cannot perform with your partner or wife?  What are they? Would you find another woman/man to do these with?

 

 

 

 

20.        Have you ever felt you were unable to say “no” during a sexual encounter or activity?  Have you ever felt pressured to perform sexually?  Please explain.

 

 

 

 

21.        Have you ever been sexually abused?  How old were you?  Please explain.  

 

 

 

 

22.        What role does religion and/or government play in your sexuality?  Do they have power over your sexuality? Do you feel their control over your sexuality should be less or more?  In what way?

 

 

 

23.        What role does your body image play in your sexuality? 

 

 

 

24.        Do you feel a woman should be a virgin when she gets married? Is virginity important to you? Please explain.

 

 

 

 

25.        What role does fantasy play in your sexual lifestyle?  What do you fantasize about? Please explain.

 

 

 

26.        How do you feel about pornographic or sexually explicit materials? How often do you view them? With whom?  Are they used for arousal?  Do you engage in sexual activity before, during or after their viewing? If you could create your own sexual videos what would you like to see in them?  Oral, anal, vaginal intercourse, fantasy, etc.  Please specify.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV. Sexual Activities

 

27.         How long does it take you to climax? What is needed for you to climax?

 

 

 

28.        What is your favorite sexual activity and why? 

 

 

 

29.        How do you feel about anal sex/play? Giving or receiving.  Do you enjoy anal intercourse/penetration?  Sometimes, always, rarely?  Are condoms used when engaging in anal intercourse?  With all partners?  

 

 

 

30.        How do you feel about oral sex? Giving & receiving.

 

 

 

31.         How do you feel after a sexual encounter? Are you fulfilled; is there something missing; etc.?

 

 

 

32.        Describe what a climax/orgasm feels like for you.

 

 

 

33.        Have you ever faked a climax with your partner? Why/why not?

 

 

 

34.         Are you multi-climatic (able to have more then one climax during sexual activity)? Is so, what is necessary to help you be muti-climatic?  How long does it take you to achieve subsequent orgasms/climaxes?

 

 

 

35.        If you have a physical disability, are you still able to attain sexual satisfaction or climax?  How have you re-sensitized your body to experience pleasure?  What compensations or adjustments have you made to accommodate your disability? 

 

 

 

 

36.        What types of non-genital sexual activities are important to you?  For example:  hugging, touching, kissing, intimate conversations, smelling.  Do you enjoy these activities more so than actual genital penetration?  Is genital penetration best?

 

 

 

37.         Do you recall your sexual feelings during childhood?  Grade school?  High School? At what age did you begin to experiment sexually and with whom?  For example playing house, show and tell, doctor, spin the bottle, etc.

 

 

 

V. Relationships

 

38.         What is the difference between sex and love for you?  Is there a difference?  

 

 

 

39.        What would you say is most important in a relationship?  Please explain.

 

 

 

40.        How long would you (have you) waited before seeking treatment for a sexual difficulty?  Would you even seek treatment?  Why or why not?  

 

 

 

41.        What, if any, type and degree of abusive behavior have you experienced in a relationship whether while single or married? With a man or woman? Were you the abuser or the abused?

 

 

 

42.        Do you participate in advanced sexual activities with your partner such as:  BDSM (Bondage, Discipline, Sadomasochism), role-playing, swinging, etc? Do you feel these activities increase your arousal, your orgasmic potential, your love?  How does this activity affect your relationship?  Please Explain.

 

 

 

 

43.        How do you spice up your sexual relationships? (i.e.:  role-playing, special dates, books, workshops, etc.)  Please explain.

 

 

 

 

44.        Anything else you would like to add?

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations for completing this questionnaire and making your voice heard!

 

 

About Dr. Ferrer:  Dr. Charley Ferrer is a Clinical Sexologist & Sex Therapist who assists individuals to reclaim their divine sexuality.  She is an avid Speaker, Radio Talk Show Host, International Columnist, and College Professor who provides new insights into old questions and beliefs that precipitate personal growth and self-empowerment. Award winning author of  The W.I.S.E. Journal for the Sensual Woman, Para La Mujer Sensual, and The Passionate Latina: In Our Own Words. 

 

Please e-mail your responses to FerrerInstitute@aol.com or mail to:  The Ferrer Institute 36 Finley Ave Ste 222, Staten Island NY 10306

 

All e-mail addresses are kept strictly confidential!