How Compatible Are You? Check Your Intimacy Harmony
Physical and emotional intimacy are the cornerstones of a healthy relationship. The HISC (Hurlbert Index of Sexual Compatibility) method is designed to help partners objectively assess their level of accord. This questionnaire analyzes five key aspects — from matching desires to overall satisfaction. Complete the quiz to receive a detailed radar chart of your compatibility profile.
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What you'll learn
Overall level of sexual compatibility in your couple
How well your desires and needs align
Quality of sexual communication between partners
Degree of satisfaction with intimate life
Recommendations for improving sexual harmony
Key facts
History & development
D. F. Hurlbert publishes HISC in Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
Study on sexual compatibility and desire-arousal disorder connection
Comparative study of HISC across diverse populations
HISC integrated into family therapy programs worldwide
HISC adapted for online counseling use
About the methodology
The Hudson Index of Sexual Compatibility (HISC) is a standardized 25-item psychometric instrument developed by Dr. David F. Hurlbert in 1991 for quantitative assessment of sexual compatibility between partners. The methodology was published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy (Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. 55-60) and has since been widely used in clinical practice and scientific research in sexology and family therapy worldwide.
HISC measures 7 key factors of sexual compatibility in couples: desire alignment, preference matching, sexual communication, satisfaction, boundaries and pressure, emotional connection, and frequency harmony. The instrument demonstrates excellent psychometric properties: internal consistency coefficient (Cronbach's alpha) is 0.90, indicating high measurement reliability. Test-retest reliability is also high (r = 0.
90 over a 2-week interval), confirming stability of results over time. The instrument's validity has been confirmed by correlation with other widely recognized measures of sexual satisfaction. HISC is actively used in over 30 countries worldwide for assessing intimate relationship quality, in family therapy programs, sexological counseling, and academic research on factors affecting sexual harmony in couples.
Scientific references
Frequently asked questions
What is the HISC sexual compatibility test for couples?
HISC (Hudson Index of Sexual Compatibility) is a scientific 25-item psychometric test developed by Dr. David Hurlbert in 1991. It measures the overall level of sexual compatibility between partners, assessing desire alignment, satisfaction, communication, and preference matching.
How accurate is this compatibility test?
HISC demonstrates high psychometric reliability: Cronbach's alpha coefficient is 0.90, and test-retest reliability r = 0.90 over a 2-week interval. The test has been scientifically validated and used in clinical practice for over 30 years.
How long does the HISC test take?
The test takes 5-8 minutes to complete. It contains 25 statements, each rated on a five-point frequency scale: from "None of the time" to "All of the time".
Do both partners need to take the test?
The test is filled out by one partner, evaluating their feelings in the relationship. For a more complete picture, both partners are recommended to take the test separately and compare results. This helps identify areas of divergence and growth points.
What factors of sexual compatibility does HISC measure?
HISC assesses 7 key factors: desire alignment, preference matching, sexual communication, intimacy satisfaction, boundaries and pressure, emotional connection, and frequency harmony.
How to interpret the test results?
The result is expressed as an overall compatibility score. A low score (up to 33%) indicates significant discrepancies and the need to work on the relationship. Medium (34-66%) indicates both strengths and areas for improvement. High (67-100%) indicates good sexual compatibility.
Instructions
This questionnaire measures the degree of sexual compatibility with your partner. Answer honestly, rating each statement by frequency: from "None of the time" to "All of the time". There are no right or wrong answers.
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