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Ritual and Body Play Experience

1. Age

  1. 0 - 10
  2. 11 - 12
  3. 13
  4. 14
  5. 15
  6. 16
  7. 17
  8. 18
  9. 19
  10. 20 - 21
  11. 22 - 24
  12. 25 - 30
  13. 31 - 35
  14. 36 - 40
  15. 41 - 50
  16. 51 - 60
  17. 61 - 70
  18. over 70
2. Gender

  1. Male
  2. Female
  3. Transgender M2F (in progress)
  4. Transgender M2F (done)
  5. Transgender F2M (in progress)
  6. Transgender F2M (done)
  7. Eunuch (castrated)
  8. Eunuch (penectomized)
3. Sexual Orientation

  1. Heterosexual
  2. Bisexual (primarily heterosexual)
  3. Bisexual
  4. Bisexual (primarily gay/lesbian)
  5. Gay/Lesbian
  6. Asexual
4. Race (check all that apply that you currently "identify with")

  1. Caucasian
  2. Hispanic or Latino
  3. Asian or Pacific Islander
  4. African descent
  5. Native American
  6. Middle Eastern
  7. Other
  8. Prefer not to say
5. Country of birth

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Albania
  3. Algeria
  4. Andorra
  5. Angola
  6. Antigua and Barbuda
  7. Argentina
  8. Armenia
  9. Australia
  10. Austria
  11. Azerbaijan
  12. Bahamas
  13. Bahrain
  14. Bangladesh
  15. Barbados
  16. Belarus
  17. Belgium
  18. Belize
  19. Benin
  20. Bhutan
  21. Bolivia
  22. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  23. Botswana
  24. Brazil
  25. Brunei Darussalam
  26. Bulgaria
  27. Burkina Faso
  28. Burundi
  29. Cambodia
  30. Cameroon
  31. Canada
  32. Cape Verde
  33. Central African Republic
  34. Chad
  35. Chile
  36. China
  37. Colombia
  38. Comoros
  39. Congo
  40. Costa Rica
  41. Côte d'Ivoire
  42. Croatia
  43. Cuba
  44. Cyprus
  45. Czech Republic
  46. Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  47. Democratic Republic of the Congo
  48. Denmark
  49. Djibouti
  50. Dominica
  51. Dominican Republic
  52. Ecuador
  53. Egypt
  54. El Salvador
  55. Equatorial Guinea
  56. Eritrea
  57. Estonia
  58. Ethiopia
  59. Fiji
  60. Finland
  61. France
  62. Gabon
  63. Gambia
  64. Georgia
  65. Germany
  66. Ghana
  67. Greece
  68. Grenada
  69. Guatemala
  70. Guinea
  71. Guinea-Bissau
  72. Guyana
  73. Haiti
  74. Honduras
  75. Hungary
  76. Iceland
  77. India
  78. Indonesia
  79. Iran (Islamic Republic of)
  80. Iraq
  81. Ireland
  82. Israel
  83. Italy
  84. Jamaica
  85. Japan
  86. Jordan
  87. Kazakhstan
  88. Kenya
  89. Kiribati
  90. Kuwait
  91. Kyrgyzstan
  92. Lao People's Democratic Republic
  93. Latvia
  94. Lebanon
  95. Lesotho
  96. Liberia
  97. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
  98. Liechtenstein
  99. Lithuania
  100. Luxembourg
  101. Madagascar
  102. Malawi
  103. Malaysia
  104. Maldives
  105. Mali
  106. Malta
  107. Marshall Islands
  108. Mauritania
  109. Mauritius
  110. Mexico
  111. Micronesia (Federated States of)
  112. Monaco
  113. Mongolia
  114. Morocco
  115. Mozambique
  116. Myanmar
  117. Namibia
  118. Nauru
  119. Nepal
  120. Netherlands
  121. New Zealand
  122. Nicaragua
  123. Niger
  124. Nigeria
  125. Norway
  126. Oman
  127. Pakistan
  128. Palau
  129. Panama
  130. Papua New Guinea
  131. Paraguay
  132. Peru
  133. Philippines
  134. Poland
  135. Portugal
  136. Qatar
  137. Republic of Korea
  138. Republic of Moldova
  139. Romania
  140. Russian Federation
  141. Rwanda
  142. Saint Kitts and Nevis
  143. Saint Lucia
  144. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  145. Samoa
  146. San Marino
  147. Sao Tome and Principe
  148. Saudi Arabia
  149. Senegal
  150. Serbia and Montenegro
  151. Seychelles
  152. Sierra Leone
  153. Singapore
  154. Slovakia
  155. Slovenia
  156. Solomon Islands
  157. Somalia
  158. South Africa
  159. Spain
  160. Sri Lanka
  161. Sudan
  162. Suriname
  163. Swaziland
  164. Sweden
  165. Switzerland
  166. Syrian Arab Republic
  167. Tajikistan
  168. Thailand
  169. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
  170. Timor-Leste
  171. Togo
  172. Tonga
  173. Trinidad and Tobago
  174. Tunisia
  175. Turkey
  176. Turkmenistan
  177. Tuvalu
  178. Uganda
  179. Ukraine
  180. United Arab Emirates
  181. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  182. United Republic of Tanzania
  183. United States of America
  184. Uruguay
  185. Uzbekistan
  186. Vanuatu
  187. Venezuela
  188. Viet Nam
  189. Yemen
  190. Zambia
  191. Zimbabwe
6. Country of current residence

  1. Afghanistan
  2. Albania
  3. Algeria
  4. Andorra
  5. Angola
  6. Antigua and Barbuda
  7. Argentina
  8. Armenia
  9. Australia
  10. Austria
  11. Azerbaijan
  12. Bahamas
  13. Bahrain
  14. Bangladesh
  15. Barbados
  16. Belarus
  17. Belgium
  18. Belize
  19. Benin
  20. Bhutan
  21. Bolivia
  22. Bosnia and Herzegovina
  23. Botswana
  24. Brazil
  25. Brunei Darussalam
  26. Bulgaria
  27. Burkina Faso
  28. Burundi
  29. Cambodia
  30. Cameroon
  31. Canada
  32. Cape Verde
  33. Central African Republic
  34. Chad
  35. Chile
  36. China
  37. Colombia
  38. Comoros
  39. Congo
  40. Costa Rica
  41. Côte d'Ivoire
  42. Croatia
  43. Cuba
  44. Cyprus
  45. Czech Republic
  46. Democratic People's Republic of Korea
  47. Democratic Republic of the Congo
  48. Denmark
  49. Djibouti
  50. Dominica
  51. Dominican Republic
  52. Ecuador
  53. Egypt
  54. El Salvador
  55. Equatorial Guinea
  56. Eritrea
  57. Estonia
  58. Ethiopia
  59. Fiji
  60. Finland
  61. France
  62. Gabon
  63. Gambia
  64. Georgia
  65. Germany
  66. Ghana
  67. Greece
  68. Grenada
  69. Guatemala
  70. Guinea
  71. Guinea-Bissau
  72. Guyana
  73. Haiti
  74. Honduras
  75. Hungary
  76. Iceland
  77. India
  78. Indonesia
  79. Iran (Islamic Republic of)
  80. Iraq
  81. Ireland
  82. Israel
  83. Italy
  84. Jamaica
  85. Japan
  86. Jordan
  87. Kazakhstan
  88. Kenya
  89. Kiribati
  90. Kuwait
  91. Kyrgyzstan
  92. Lao People's Democratic Republic
  93. Latvia
  94. Lebanon
  95. Lesotho
  96. Liberia
  97. Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
  98. Liechtenstein
  99. Lithuania
  100. Luxembourg
  101. Madagascar
  102. Malawi
  103. Malaysia
  104. Maldives
  105. Mali
  106. Malta
  107. Marshall Islands
  108. Mauritania
  109. Mauritius
  110. Mexico
  111. Micronesia (Federated States of)
  112. Monaco
  113. Mongolia
  114. Morocco
  115. Mozambique
  116. Myanmar
  117. Namibia
  118. Nauru
  119. Nepal
  120. Netherlands
  121. New Zealand
  122. Nicaragua
  123. Niger
  124. Nigeria
  125. Norway
  126. Oman
  127. Pakistan
  128. Palau
  129. Panama
  130. Papua New Guinea
  131. Paraguay
  132. Peru
  133. Philippines
  134. Poland
  135. Portugal
  136. Qatar
  137. Republic of Korea
  138. Republic of Moldova
  139. Romania
  140. Russian Federation
  141. Rwanda
  142. Saint Kitts and Nevis
  143. Saint Lucia
  144. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
  145. Samoa
  146. San Marino
  147. Sao Tome and Principe
  148. Saudi Arabia
  149. Senegal
  150. Serbia and Montenegro
  151. Seychelles
  152. Sierra Leone
  153. Singapore
  154. Slovakia
  155. Slovenia
  156. Solomon Islands
  157. Somalia
  158. South Africa
  159. Spain
  160. Sri Lanka
  161. Sudan
  162. Suriname
  163. Swaziland
  164. Sweden
  165. Switzerland
  166. Syrian Arab Republic
  167. Tajikistan
  168. Thailand
  169. The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
  170. Timor-Leste
  171. Togo
  172. Tonga
  173. Trinidad and Tobago
  174. Tunisia
  175. Turkey
  176. Turkmenistan
  177. Tuvalu
  178. Uganda
  179. Ukraine
  180. United Arab Emirates
  181. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
  182. United Republic of Tanzania
  183. United States of America
  184. Uruguay
  185. Uzbekistan
  186. Vanuatu
  187. Venezuela
  188. Viet Nam
  189. Yemen
  190. Zambia
  191. Zimbabwe
7. If you are a resident of the US or Canada, what state/province do you currently live in?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Alabama
  3. Alaska
  4. Alberta
  5. Arizona
  6. Arkansas
  7. British Columbia
  8. California
  9. Colorado
  10. Connecticut
  11. Delaware
  12. District of Columbia
  13. Florida
  14. Georgia
  15. Hawaii
  16. Idaho
  17. Illinois
  18. Indiana
  19. Iowa
  20. Kansas
  21. Kentucky
  22. Louisiana
  23. Maine
  24. Manitoba
  25. Maryland
  26. Massachusetts
  27. Michigan
  28. Minnesota
  29. Mississippi
  30. Missouri
  31. Montana
  32. Nebraska
  33. Nevada
  34. New Brunswick
  35. New Hampshire
  36. New Jersey
  37. New Mexico
  38. New York
  39. Newfoundland
  40. North Carolina
  41. North Dakota
  42. Northwest Territories
  43. Nova Scotia
  44. Nunavut
  45. Ohio
  46. Oklahoma
  47. Ontario
  48. Oregon
  49. Pennsylvania
  50. Prince Edward Island
  51. Quebec
  52. Rhode Island
  53. Saskatchewan
  54. South Carolina
  55. South Dakota
  56. Tennessee
  57. Texas
  58. Utah
  59. Vermont
  60. Virginia
  61. Washington
  62. West Virginia
  63. Wisconsin
  64. Wyoming
  65. Yukon
8. What type of home were you raised in (choose all that apply)?

  1. Apartment (5 stories or less)
  2. Apartment (over 5 stories)
  3. Condominium
  4. House (attached; ie. townhouse)
  5. House (detached; ie. "normal")
  6. Trailer or mobile home
  7. Military base
  8. Homeless
  9. Other
9. What type of home do you currently live in?

  1. Apartment (5 stories or less)
  2. Apartment (over 5 stories)
  3. Condominium
  4. House (attached)
  5. House (detached)
  6. Trailer or mobile home
  7. Military base
  8. Homeless
  9. Other
10. Do you (or who you live with) own or rent?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Rent
  3. Own (paying off mortgage)
  4. Own (clear)
11. How would you characterize the area you live in?

  1. Rural (farming)
  2. Rural (industrial)
  3. Rural (other)
  4. Village or small town
  5. Small to medium city
  6. Large city (suburbs)
  7. Large city (downtown)
  8. Major metropolis (suburbs)
  9. Major metropolis (downtown)
12. How many languages do you speak or read fluently?

  1. One
  2. Two
  3. Three
  4. Four
  5. Five or more
13. Which of the following languages can you speak fluently?

  1. English
  2. Mandarin
  3. Hindustani
  4. Spanish
  5. Russian
  6. Arabic
  7. Bengali
  8. Portuguese
  9. Malay-Indonesian
  10. French
  11. German
  12. Japanese
  13. Urdu
  14. Punjabi
  15. Korean
  16. Telugu
  17. Tamil
  18. Marathi
  19. Cantonese
  20. Wu
  21. Vietnamese
  22. Javanese
  23. Italian
  24. Turkish
  25. Tagalog
  26. Thai
  27. Dutch
  28. Esperanto
  29. Finnish
  30. Greek
  31. Hebrew
  32. Icelandic
  33. Macedonian
  34. Norwegian
  35. Polish
  36. Swedish
14. How would you describe your intelligence in relation to the average person?

  1. I am much more intelligent than the average person
  2. A little smarter
  3. About average
  4. Less intelligent
  5. I am a lot less intelligent than the average person
15. Are you currently a student?

  1. No
  2. Yes (part time)
  3. Yes (full time)
16. What is the highest level of education you have completed?

  1. No recognized schooling completed
  2. 8th grade or less
  3. 10th grade
  4. High school
  5. Trade or technical school
  6. Some college or university
  7. Associates (2-year) college/university degree
  8. Bachelors (4-year) college/university degree
  9. Masters degree
  10. Doctorate/PhD
  11. Post doctoral studies
17. Are you currently employed?

  1. No
  2. Yes, part-time
  3. Yes, full-time
  4. Partially self-employed
  5. Fully self-employed
18. Are you currently employed in your "chosen career" (ie. do you like your job)?

  1. Yes (as a regular employee)
  2. Yes (as an intern/apprentice)
  3. No (currently in training)
  4. No (training complete, but no chosen career job)
  5. No (used to be, looking again)
  6. No (other reason)
19. What field is your current job in?

  1. Accountant / Actuary
  2. Administrator/Manager
  3. Advertising/marketing
  4. Author/writer/journalist
  5. Design (Architect, graphic design, etc.)
  6. Artist or craftsperson
  7. Attorney / Legal industry
  8. Bartender
  9. Construction
  10. Civil Servant
  11. Clergy
  12. Computer/Technical
  13. Criminal (professionally)
  14. Driver (Truck/Cab,etc.)
  15. Engineer
  16. Factory worker
  17. Farm worker
  18. Financial services (ie. Bank worker)
  19. Food service
  20. Homemaker
  21. Insurance industry
  22. Librarian
  23. Machinist/Mechanic
  24. Manual labor
  25. Media production (all types)
  26. Medical/dental profession
  27. Military
  28. Modification artist (tattoo artist, piercer, etc.)
  29. Musician
  30. Photographer
  31. Police/Law Enforcement
  32. Politician
  33. Postal Worker
  34. Real Estate Agent/Broker
  35. Retail Industry
  36. Retired
  37. Scientist
  38. Secretary/Clerical
  39. Security (including Bouncer, etc.)
  40. Service Industry (Hairdresser/manicurist, etc)
  41. Stripper or other sex industry worker
  42. Student
  43. Teacher/Educator
  44. Unemployed
  45. Other
20. What field is your goal job in?

  1. Accountant / Actuary
  2. Administrator/Manager
  3. Advertising/marketing
  4. Author/writer/journalist
  5. Design (Architect, graphic design, etc.)
  6. Artist or craftsperson
  7. Attorney / Legal industry
  8. Bartender
  9. Construction
  10. Civil Servant
  11. Clergy
  12. Computer/Technical
  13. Criminal (professionally)
  14. Driver (Truck/Cab,etc.)
  15. Engineer
  16. Factory worker
  17. Farm worker
  18. Financial services (ie. Bank worker)
  19. Food service
  20. Homemaker
  21. Insurance industry
  22. Librarian
  23. Machinist/Mechanic
  24. Manual labor
  25. Media production (all types)
  26. Medical/dental profession
  27. Military
  28. Modification artist (tattoo artist, piercer, etc.)
  29. Musician
  30. Photographer
  31. Police/Law Enforcement
  32. Politician
  33. Postal Worker
  34. Real Estate Agent/Broker
  35. Retail Industry
  36. Retired
  37. Scientist
  38. Secretary/Clerical
  39. Security (including Bouncer, etc.)
  40. Service Industry (Hairdresser/manicurist, etc)
  41. Stripper or other sex industry worker
  42. Student
  43. Teacher/Educator
  44. Unemployed
  45. Other
21. How would you rate your financial situation in comparison to your peers?

  1. Much better off
  2. Better off
  3. About the same
  4. Worse off
  5. Much worse off
22. How would you rate your financial situation in comparison to your community?

  1. Much better off
  2. Better off
  3. About the same
  4. Worse off
  5. Much worse off
23. What is your annual salary (in US dollars)?

  1. Prefer not to say
  2. Not working
  3. 0 - $5k
  4. $5k - $10k
  5. $10k - $20k
  6. $20k - $35k
  7. $35k - $50k
  8. $50k - $75k
  9. $75k - $100k
  10. $100k - $150k
  11. $150k - $300k
  12. over $300k
24. How much cash do you have right now in cold cash, savings, loose change, bank accounts, and so on (in US dollars)?

  1. Prefer not to say
  2. 0 - $5k
  3. $5k - $10k
  4. $10k - $20k
  5. $20k - $35k
  6. $35k - $50k
  7. $50k - $75k
  8. $75k - $100k
  9. $100k - $150k
  10. $150k - $300k
  11. over $300k
25. How much cash do you have right now in investments and assets (in US dollars)?

  1. Prefer not to say
  2. 0 - $5k
  3. $5k - $10k
  4. $10k - $20k
  5. $20k - $35k
  6. $35k - $50k
  7. $50k - $75k
  8. $75k - $100k
  9. $100k - $150k
  10. $150k - $300k
  11. $300k - $750k
  12. over $750k
26. How much debt do you have right now (in US dollars)?

  1. Prefer not to say
  2. 0 - $5k
  3. $5k - $10k
  4. $10k - $20k
  5. $20k - $35k
  6. $35k - $50k
  7. $50k - $75k
  8. $75k - $100k
  9. $100k - $150k
  10. $150k - $300k
  11. over $300k
27. Have you ever received any of the following?

  1. Unemployment Insurance
  2. Disability
  3. Student financial aid
  4. Food stamps, etc.
  5. Welfare
  6. Medical Insurance (including socialized healthcare)
  7. Other government assistance
28. Are you currently receiving any of the following?

  1. Unemployment Insurance
  2. Disability
  3. Student financial aid
  4. Food stamps, etc.
  5. Welfare
  6. Medical Insurance (including socialized healthcare)
  7. Other government assistance
29. When you make routine purchases (food, gas, etc.), you most commonly pay with:

  1. Cash
  2. Check
  3. Check or Debit Card (bank card)
  4. Credit card
30. When you make larger purchases (computers, stereos, etc.), you most commonly pay with:

  1. Cash
  2. Check
  3. Check or Debit Card (bank card)
  4. Credit card
31. Compared with your financial situation a year ago, are you now...

  1. Much worse off
  2. A little worse off
  3. About the same
  4. A little better off
  5. Much better off
32. Which of the following insurance(s), if any, do you have?

  1. Medical (including socialized healthcare)
  2. Mental health (including socialized healthcare)
  3. Prescription drug
  4. Dental
  5. Eyes
  6. Car
  7. Homeowner/renter
  8. Business
  9. Other
33. Who raised you (check all that apply)?

  1. Mother
  2. Father
  3. Step Mother
  4. Step Father
  5. Grandmother
  6. Grandfather
  7. Aunt
  8. Uncle
  9. Other relative
  10. Adoptive mother
  11. Adoptive father
  12. Nanny
  13. Non-relative
  14. State organizations (ie. foster homes, etc.)
34. Who do you feel closest to?

  1. Mother
  2. Father
  3. Both
  4. Neither
35. Which of the following types of siblings do you have (check all that apply or none)?

  1. Older brother(s)
  2. Older sister(s)
  3. Twin brother
  4. Twin sister
  5. Younger brother(s)
  6. Younger sister(s)
  7. Adopted siblings
  8. Step-siblings
36. Who do you currently live with (check all that apply or none if you live alone)?

  1. Mother
  2. Father
  3. Siblings
  4. Children
  5. Other relatives
  6. Friend(s)
  7. Partner
  8. Unrelated group (ie. dorms, etc.)
37. Do you have any children?

  1. No
  2. Unknown/maybe
  3. Currently pregnant (or partner is)
  4. One child
  5. More than one child
38. What is the highest education level of your mother?

  1. Unknown or Not Applicable
  2. No recognized schooling completed
  3. 8th grade or less
  4. 10th grade
  5. High school
  6. Trade or technical school
  7. Some college or university
  8. Associates (2-year) college/university degree
  9. Bachelors (4-year) college/university degree
  10. Masters degree
  11. Doctorate/PhD
  12. Post doctoral studies
39. What is the highest education level of your father?

  1. Unknown or Not Applicable
  2. No recognized schooling completed
  3. 8th grade or less
  4. 10th grade
  5. High school
  6. Trade or technical school
  7. Some college or university
  8. Associates (2-year) college/university degree
  9. Bachelors (4-year) college/university degree
  10. Masters degree
  11. Doctorate/PhD
  12. Post doctoral studies
40. What is the annual salary of your mother (in US dollars)?

  1. Prefer not to say
  2. Don't know
  3. Not working
  4. 0 - $5k
  5. $5k - $10k
  6. $10k - $20k
  7. $20k - $35k
  8. $35k - $50k
  9. $50k - $75k
  10. $75k - $100k
  11. $100k - $150k
  12. $150k - $300k
  13. over $300k
41. What is the annual salary of your father (in US dollars)?

  1. Prefer not to say
  2. Don't know
  3. Not working
  4. 0 - $5k
  5. $5k - $10k
  6. $10k - $20k
  7. $20k - $35k
  8. $35k - $50k
  9. $50k - $75k
  10. $75k - $100k
  11. $100k - $150k
  12. $150k - $300k
  13. over $300k
42. What field does your mother work in?

  1. Accountant / Actuary
  2. Administrator/Manager
  3. Advertising/marketing
  4. Author/writer/journalist
  5. Design (Architect, graphic design, etc.)
  6. Artist or craftsperson
  7. Attorney / Legal industry
  8. Bartender
  9. Construction
  10. Civil Servant
  11. Clergy
  12. Computer/Technical
  13. Criminal (professionally)
  14. Driver (Truck/Cab,etc.)
  15. Engineer
  16. Factory worker
  17. Farm worker
  18. Financial services (ie. Bank worker)
  19. Food service
  20. Homemaker
  21. Insurance industry
  22. Librarian
  23. Machinist/Mechanic
  24. Manual labor
  25. Media production (all types)
  26. Medical/dental profession
  27. Military
  28. Modification artist (tattoo artist, piercer, etc.)
  29. Musician
  30. Photographer
  31. Police/Law Enforcement
  32. Politician
  33. Postal Worker
  34. Real Estate Agent/Broker
  35. Retail Industry
  36. Retired
  37. Scientist
  38. Secretary/Clerical
  39. Security (including Bouncer, etc.)
  40. Service Industry (Hairdresser/manicurist, etc)
  41. Stripper or other sex industry worker
  42. Student
  43. Teacher/Educator
  44. Unemployed
  45. Other
43. What field does your father work in?

  1. Accountant / Actuary
  2. Administrator/Manager
  3. Advertising/marketing
  4. Author/writer/journalist
  5. Design (Architect, graphic design, etc.)
  6. Artist or craftsperson
  7. Attorney / Legal industry
  8. Bartender
  9. Construction
  10. Civil Servant
  11. Clergy
  12. Computer/Technical
  13. Criminal (professionally)
  14. Driver (Truck/Cab,etc.)
  15. Engineer
  16. Factory worker
  17. Farm worker
  18. Financial services (ie. Bank worker)
  19. Food service
  20. Homemaker
  21. Insurance industry
  22. Librarian
  23. Machinist/Mechanic
  24. Manual labor
  25. Media production (all types)
  26. Medical/dental profession
  27. Military
  28. Modification artist (tattoo artist, piercer, etc.)
  29. Musician
  30. Photographer
  31. Police/Law Enforcement
  32. Politician
  33. Postal Worker
  34. Real Estate Agent/Broker
  35. Retail Industry
  36. Retired
  37. Scientist
  38. Secretary/Clerical
  39. Security (including Bouncer, etc.)
  40. Service Industry (Hairdresser/manicurist, etc)
  41. Stripper or other sex industry worker
  42. Student
  43. Teacher/Educator
  44. Unemployed
  45. Other
44. How would you characterize your childhood?

  1. Extremely happy
  2. Happy
  3. Average
  4. Unhappy
  5. Extremely unhappy
45. Were you a victim of any childhood abuse? (check all that apply, if any)

  1. General emotional abandonment
  2. Physical abuse by mother
  3. Mental abuse by mother
  4. Sexual abuse by mother
  5. Physical abuse by father
  6. Mental abuse by father
  7. Sexual abuse by father
  8. Physical abuse by sibling
  9. Mental abuse by sibling
  10. Sexual abuse by sibling
  11. Physical abuse by other family member
  12. Mental abuse by other family member
  13. Sexual abuse by other family member
  14. Physical abuse by non-family member
  15. Mental abuse by non-family member
  16. Sexual abuse by non-family member
46. What is the marital status of your parents (or step parents if you consider them your primary parents)?

  1. Not applicable or Unknown
  2. Never married, but still together
  3. Married
  4. Separated
  5. Divorced
  6. Widowed
47. Which of the following events do you remember as being significant in your youth (check any that apply)?

  1. Death of father
  2. Death of mother
  3. Death of sibling
  4. Death of relative
  5. Other death
  6. Death of pet
  7. "Evil stepparent"
  8. Remarriage
  9. Kicked out of house
  10. Realizing you're not the favorite child
  11. Punished for telling the truth
  12. Punished for "being who you are"
  13. Being forced to perform or take lessons in something
  14. Being the family scapegoat
  15. Parents reading secret diary
  16. Being forced to wear stupid clothes
  17. Military school
  18. Threats of military school
  19. Summer school/camp
  20. Controlling parents
  21. Lax parents
  22. Being called "bad"
  23. Making your mother/father cry
48. How would you rank your personal physical health in general (ie. how often you get sick, how your body feels, etc.)?

  1. Excellent
  2. Better than average
  3. Average
  4. Worse than average
  5. Very poor
  6. Terminally ill
49. How would you describe your level of physical fitness and cardiovascular health?

  1. Excellent
  2. Better than average
  3. Average
  4. Worse than average
  5. Very poor
50. How would you describe your weight?

  1. Extremely overweight
  2. Overweight
  3. "Normal" Weight
  4. Underweight
  5. Extremely underweight
51. Which of the following best describes your diet?

  1. Meat-heavy
  2. Balanced including meat
  3. Minimal meat
  4. Vegetarian
  5. Full vegan
52. On the average day, which of the following do you eat?

  1. Breakfast
  2. Morning snack
  3. Lunch
  4. Afternoon snack
  5. Dinner/supper
  6. Late-night snack
53. How healthy would you consider your diet?

  1. Extremely healthy
  2. Relatively healthy
  3. Average
  4. Relatively unhealthy
  5. Extremely unhealthy
54. How often do you get active physical exercise?

  1. Daily
  2. Every couple days
  3. About once a week
  4. About once a month
  5. Rarely
  6. Never
55. How do you exercise or stay fit? (check all that apply)

  1. Not applicable
  2. Outside
  3. At home
  4. Friend's home
  5. School facility/gym
  6. Work facility/gym
  7. Community facility/gym
  8. Commercial facility/gym
  9. Martial Arts Dojo
  10. Other
56. Do you have any of the following? (check off any that apply)

  1. High blood pressure
  2. High cholesterol
  3. TMJ disorder
  4. Heart problems
  5. Limited Vision
  6. Limited Hearing
  7. Digestive disorders
  8. Skin disorders
  9. Cancer
  10. Lung problems
  11. Other physical problem
57. How would you describe your mental health?

  1. Excellent
  2. Better than average
  3. Average
  4. Worse than average
  5. Very poor
58. Do you have any of the following? (check off any that apply)

  1. Sleep disorders
  2. Any eating disorder
  3. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  4. Depression
  5. Borderline personality disorder
  6. Anxiety/panic attacks
  7. Avoidant personality disorder
  8. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  9. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
  10. Schizophrenia
  11. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder(ADD/ADHD)
  12. Schizotypal Personality Disorder
  13. Feelings of sexual inadequacy
  14. Sexual disorder (ie. premature ejaculation, etc.)
  15. Other mental health problem
59. Are you currently prescribed any mental health medication?

  1. No
  2. Yes
60. Have you ever been prescribed any mental health medication?

  1. No
  2. Yes
61. Are you currently undergoing psychotherapy or seeing a doctor on a regular basis regarding mental health issues?

  1. No
  2. Yes
62. Have you ever undergone psychotherapy or seen a doctor on a regular basis regarding mental health issues?

  1. No
  2. Yes
63. How many times have you attempted suicide?

  1. Never
  2. Never, but I have contemplated it
  3. Once
  4. More than once
  5. A lot
64. Are you a self-cutter (ie. do you cut yourself to relieve emotional stress)?

  1. No, never
  2. No (but I was in the past)
  3. Yes
65. How many hours do you sleep a night on average?

  1. 0 - 2
  2. 2 - 4
  3. 4 - 5
  4. 5 - 6
  5. 6 - 7
  6. 7 - 8
  7. 8 - 9
  8. 10 - 12
  9. more than 12
66. Do you feel that you are getting enough sleep?

  1. Yes, too much sleep
  2. Just right
  3. No, too little sleep
67. Do you suffer from any of the following sleep disorders? (check any that apply)

  1. Trouble falling asleep
  2. Abnormally light sleeper
  3. Abnormally heavy sleeper
  4. Require sleeping pills
  5. Persistent Nightmares
  6. Night terrors
  7. Sleepwalking
68. Which of the following statements are true (check all that apply):

  1. I wish I was taller
  2. I wish I was shorter
  3. I wish I was heavier
  4. I wish I was lighter
  5. I wish I was in better physical condition
  6. I wish I was a different race
  7. I with I had larger genitals
  8. I wish I had smaller genitals
  9. I think I smell bad
  10. I wish I had more hair
  11. I wish I had less hair
  12. I wish I was more attractive
  13. I wish I was less attractive
  14. I wish I was "cooler"
  15. I wish I had more friends
  16. I wish I was funnier
69. How would you rate your face in your opinion?

  1. Highly attractive
  2. Attractive
  3. Average
  4. Unattractive
  5. Extremely unattractive
70. How would most strangers rate your face in your opinion?

  1. Highly attractive
  2. Attractive
  3. Average
  4. Unattractive
  5. Extremely unattractive
71. How would your rate your body in your opinion?

  1. Highly attractive
  2. Attractive
  3. Average
  4. Unattractive
  5. Extremely unattractive
72. How would most strangers rate your body in your opinion?

  1. Highly attractive
  2. Attractive
  3. Average
  4. Unattractive
  5. Extremely unattractive
73. How often do you masturbate?

  1. Never
  2. Once a year or less
  3. Once a month or less
  4. A few times a month
  5. A few times a week
  6. Daily
  7. Several times daily
74. Which of the following best describes your sex drive?

  1. Asexual
  2. Not very sexual
  3. About average sexually
  4. More sexual than average
  5. Extremely sexual
75. Do you enjoy traditional pornography?

  1. No
  2. Not much
  3. A little
  4. A lot
  5. Yes, obsessively
76. Do you enjoy BME/HARD-style pornography?

  1. No
  2. Not much
  3. A little
  4. A lot
  5. Yes, obsessively
77. How old were you when you lost your oral virginity?

  1. Still a virgin
  2. 0 - 5
  3. 6 - 10
  4. 11
  5. 12
  6. 13
  7. 14
  8. 15
  9. 16
  10. 17
  11. 18
  12. 19
  13. 20
  14. 21 - 22
  15. 23 - 25
  16. 26 - 30
  17. 31 - 40
  18. over 40
78. Was losing your oral virginity voluntary?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Yes, totally
  3. Yes, but in hindsight I was coerced
  4. Yes, but I regretted it later
  5. Yes, but I was intoxicated
  6. No, I was a victim of incest
  7. No, I was raped
79. How old were you when you lost your vaginal virginity?

  1. Still a virgin
  2. 0 - 5
  3. 6 - 10
  4. 11
  5. 12
  6. 13
  7. 14
  8. 15
  9. 16
  10. 17
  11. 18
  12. 19
  13. 20
  14. 21 - 22
  15. 23 - 25
  16. 26 - 30
  17. 31 - 40
  18. over 40
80. Was losing your vaginal virginity voluntary?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Yes, totally
  3. Yes, but in hindsight I was coerced
  4. Yes, but I regretted it later
  5. Yes, but I was intoxicated
  6. No, I was a victim of incest
  7. No, I was raped
81. How old were you when you lost your anal virginity?

  1. Still a virgin
  2. 0 - 5
  3. 6 - 10
  4. 11
  5. 12
  6. 13
  7. 14
  8. 15
  9. 16
  10. 17
  11. 18
  12. 19
  13. 20
  14. 21 - 22
  15. 23 - 25
  16. 26 - 30
  17. 31 - 40
  18. over 40
82. Was losing your anal virginity voluntary?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Yes, totally
  3. Yes, but in hindsight I was coerced
  4. Yes, but I regretted it later
  5. Yes, but I was intoxicated
  6. No, I was a victim of incest
  7. No, I was raped
83. How many sexual partners of the opposite sex have you had in the last 12 months?

  1. Zero
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4 - 5
  6. 6 - 8
  7. 9 - 12
  8. 13 - 16
  9. over 16
84. How many sexual partners of the opposite sex have you had in your entire life?

  1. Zero
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4 - 5
  6. 6 - 8
  7. 9 - 12
  8. 13 - 16
  9. 17 - 25
  10. 26 - 50
  11. 51 - 100
  12. 101 - 200
  13. 201 - 500
  14. over 500
85. How many sexual partners of the same sex have you had in the last 12 months?

  1. Zero
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4 - 5
  6. 6 - 8
  7. 9 - 12
  8. 13 - 16
  9. over 16
86. How many sexual partners of the same sex have you had in your entire life?

  1. Zero
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. 3
  5. 4 - 5
  6. 6 - 8
  7. 9 - 12
  8. 13 - 16
  9. 17 - 25
  10. 26 - 50
  11. 51 - 100
  12. 101 - 200
  13. 201 - 500
  14. over 500
87. Have you ever engaged in beastialty (ie. sex with an animal)?

  1. Never have, never will
  2. Never have, would like to
  3. Yes, once
  4. Yes, multiple times
  5. Yes, still do
88. What is the largest number of people you have had sex with at once?

  1. Not applicable
  2. One
  3. Two
  4. Three
  5. Four
  6. Five or more
89. Have you ever paid for sex (cash, drugs, etc.)?

  1. Never
  2. Once
  3. A few times
  4. Regularly
90. Have you ever been paid for sex (cash, drugs, etc.)?

  1. Never
  2. Once
  3. A few times
  4. Regularly
91. Which of the following have you tried in a sexual context? (check all that apply)

  1. Kissing
  2. Oral Sex (giving)
  3. Oral sex (receiving)
  4. Vaginal Sex
  5. Anal sex (giving)
  6. Anal sex (receiving)
  7. Fisting, vaginal
  8. Fisting, anal
  9. Bondage
  10. Whipping/caning/spanking
  11. Cutting
  12. Play piercing
  13. Permanent piercing
  14. Tattooing
  15. Master/slave
  16. Chastity
  17. Private humiliation
  18. Public humiliation
  19. Exhibitionism
  20. Electro or fire play
  21. Watersports
  22. Scat
92. Which of the following would you like to try in a sexual context? (check all that apply)

  1. Kissing
  2. Oral Sex (giving)
  3. Oral sex (receiving)
  4. Vaginal Sex
  5. Anal sex (giving)
  6. Anal sex (receiving)
  7. Fisting, vaginal
  8. Fisting, anal
  9. Bondage
  10. Whipping/caning/spanking
  11. Cutting
  12. Play piercing
  13. Permanent piercing
  14. Tattooing
  15. Master/slave
  16. Chastity
  17. Private humiliation
  18. Public humiliation
  19. Exhibitionism
  20. Electro or fire play
  21. Watersports
  22. Scat
93. Have you ever been raped?

  1. Never
  2. Maybe, but I'm not sure if it was rape
  3. Yes
  4. Yes, multiple times
94. Do you use sexual protection devices (ie. condoms, the pill, etc.)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never (don't care)
  3. Never (not an issue)
  4. Yes, for birth control
  5. Yes, for STD protection
  6. Yes, for birth control and STD protection
95. Which of the following STDs are you currently suffering from or have suffered from in the past, that you know of?

  1. AIDS/HIV
  2. Chancroid(s)
  3. Chlamydia
  4. Crabs
  5. Gonorrhea
  6. Hepatitis A
  7. Hepatitis B
  8. Hepatitis C
  9. Herpes
  10. Genital Warts
  11. Mulluscum Contagiosum
  12. Nongonococcal urethritis
  13. PID
  14. Scabies
  15. Syphillis
  16. Vaginitis/Yeast Infection
96. Do you inform your partners of your STDs?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Yes, but I have none
  3. Yes, always
  4. Sometimes
  5. Never
97. How would you rate your sexual performance from your partner's point of view?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Extremely good
  3. Good
  4. Average
  5. Not every good
  6. Extremely poor
98. How much do you enjoy sexual contact with others?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Extremely enjoyable
  3. Good
  4. Average
  5. Don't enjoy
  6. Strongly dislike
99. What role have your body modifications played in your sex life (mentally; ie. how you feel about yourself erotically)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Massive improvement
  3. Minor improvement
  4. No change
  5. Minor detraction
  6. Major detraction
100. What role have your body modifications played in your sex life (physically; ie. does it make it feel better)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Massive improvement
  3. Minor improvement
  4. No change
  5. Minor detraction
  6. Major detraction
101. What role have your partner's body modifications played in your sex life (mentally; ie. does it make them more attractive)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Massive improvement
  3. Minor improvement
  4. No change
  5. Minor detraction
  6. Major detraction
102. What role have your partner's body modifications played in your sex life (physically; ie. does it make it feel better)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Massive improvement
  3. Minor improvement
  4. No change
  5. Minor detraction
  6. Major detraction
103. I am attracted primarily to (check any that apply):

  1. Not applicable
  2. People much younger than me
  3. People younger than me
  4. People about the same age as me
  5. People older than me
  6. People much older than me
104. Have you ever tried any of the following? (check all that apply)

  1. Caffeine
  2. Alcohol
  3. Tobacco
  4. Marijuana
  5. LSD/shrooms
  6. Ecstasy
  7. Other psychedelic drugs
  8. Poppers
  9. Cocaine
  10. Heroin
  11. Crack
  12. Crystal Meth
  13. Other illegal drug
105. Are you straightedge (ie. no drinking, drugs, etc.)?

  1. No
  2. Yes, but not by name
  3. Yes
  4. Yes, "militant"
106. How often do you use caffeine (ie. coffee, tea, Bawls, etc.)?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
107. How often do you use alcohol (ie. beer, wine, martinis, etc.)?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
108. How often do you use tobacco (ie. cigarettes, cigars, etc.)?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
109. How often do you use marijuana?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
110. How often do you use LSD or shrooms?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
111. How often do you use Ecstasy?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
112. How often do you use other psychedelic drugs (ie. GHB, MDA, etc.)?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
113. How often do you use poppers?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
114. How often do you use cocaine?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
115. How often do you use heroin?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
116. How often do you use crack?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
117. How often do you use crystal meth?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
118. How often do you use other illegal drugs?

  1. Never
  2. Occasionally
  3. Frequently (socially)
  4. Frequently (privately)
  5. Regularly, addicted
119. How would you describe the impact of substance use on your life?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Extremely positive
  3. Mildly positive
  4. No effect
  5. Mildly damaging
  6. Extremely damaging
120. Have you ever committed any of the following (even if you weren't caught)? (check all that apply)

  1. Parking offense
  2. Minor traffic offense
  3. Major traffic offense
  4. Drug or alcohol related driving offence
  5. Drug related offense (usage)
  6. Drug related offense (trafficking or dealing)
  7. Weapons related offense
  8. Political offense (ie. arrest at protest, etc)
  9. Shoplifting
  10. Minor theft
  11. Major theft
  12. Fraud
  13. Rape
  14. Incest
  15. Assault where you were the aggressor
  16. Assault/fighting (mutually started)
  17. Murder
  18. Terrorism
  19. Computer Crime
  20. Vandalism
  21. Other minor crime
  22. Other major crime
121. How would you describe your driving (check all that apply)?

  1. Don't drive
  2. Very safe
  3. Reckless
  4. Habitual speeder
  5. Poor driver
  6. Average
122. How would you rate your truthfulness in general?

  1. Habitual liar
  2. Mild liar
  3. Average
  4. Overly truthful
  5. Obsessively truthful
123. Which of the following activities have you taken part in? (check all that apply)

  1. Martial arts
  2. Bungee jumping
  3. Roller-coasters
  4. Motorcycle riding
  5. Go-carts
  6. Nude beach
  7. Driving without a license
  8. Used a fake ID
  9. Used a fake ID to get a body modification
  10. Carried a concealed weapon
  11. Drag raced (on the street or track)
  12. Evaded taxes
  13. Bought stolen items
  14. Used pirate software
  15. Traded pirate software
  16. Been at a riot or protest that got out of hand
  17. Looted
  18. Flashed or mooned someone
124. Do you own any weapons? (check all that apply)

  1. Knives
  2. Swords
  3. Nunchuks/Martial arts weapons
  4. Rifles
  5. Shotguns
  6. Handguns
  7. Automatic guns
  8. Bows or crossbows
  9. Other weaponry
125. How often do you visit BME (as in the main site)?

  1. Rarely or never
  2. Monthly
  3. Weekly
  4. Every few days
  5. Daily
126. How long have you been reading BME?

  1. Less than a month
  2. 1 - 6 months
  3. 7 - 12 months
  4. 12 - 24 months
  5. 2 - 4 years
  6. More than 5 years
127. What is the highest level of membership you currently have to BME?

  1. No membership
  2. Extreme2, free
  3. Extreme2, paid
  4. Full, free
  5. Full, paid
128. What is the highest level of membership you have ever had to BME?

  1. No membership ever
  2. Extreme2, free
  3. Extreme2, paid
  4. Full, free
  5. Full, paid
129. How long have you been a member of IAM?

  1. Less than a month
  2. 1 - 3 months
  3. 4 - 6 months
  4. 7 - 12 months
  5. Between 1 and 2 years
  6. Over 2 years
130. Is IAM your primary homepage or online journal?

  1. Yes, it's my only one
  2. Yes, but not my only one
  3. No, I have a different one
  4. No, I have no real online journal
131. Have you ever attended an IAM or BME meet in person?

  1. No
  2. No, but I want to
  3. Yes
  4. Yes, many times
132. What percentage of your immediate peer groupd (ie. your friends) also have IAM pages?

  1. Zero
  2. Less than 10%
  3. 10% - 25%
  4. 25% - 50%
  5. 50% - 75%
  6. Almost all
  7. All of them
133. Have you ever "hooked up" with someone from BME (via IAM, the personals, or writing them) as a friend?

  1. Never
  2. No, but that would be great
  3. Yes, once (briefly)
  4. Yes, once (long-term)
  5. Yes, multiple times
134. Have you ever "hooked up" with someone from BME (via IAM, the personals, or writing them) as a sexual partner?

  1. Never
  2. No, but that would be great
  3. Yes, once (briefly)
  4. Yes, once (long-term)
  5. Yes, multiple times
135. Have you ever emailed or otherwise contacted someone from BME because of their body modifications?

  1. Never
  2. Yes
  3. Yes, multiple times
136. Have you ever attended a tattoo convention?

  1. No
  2. No, but I want to
  3. Yes
  4. Yes, more than once
137. Have you ever attended a sideshow event (ie. Jim Rose, The Lizardman, Puzzilion, etc.)?

  1. No
  2. No, but I want to
  3. Yes
  4. Yes, more than once
138. Have you ever attended a fetish party or public BDSM event?

  1. No
  2. No, but I want to
  3. Yes
  4. Yes, more than once
139. Have you ever attended a cutter party (ie. castration party, ModCon, etc.)?

  1. No
  2. No, but I want to
  3. Yes
  4. Yes, more than once
140. Have you ever attended a private BDSM party or play party?

  1. No
  2. No, but I want to
  3. Yes
  4. Yes, more than once
141. How often do you visit IAM?

  1. Rarely or never
  2. Montly
  3. Weekly
  4. Every few days
  5. Daily
  6. Several times daily
  7. Any time I'm online, I'm on IAM
142. Including paid IAM memberships, how much money have you donated to IAM (not including BME memberships, unless you got them solely for IAM access), in US dollars?

  1. Zero
  2. Up to $10
  3. $10.01 to $20
  4. $20.01 to $50
  5. $50.01 to $100
  6. $100.01 to $200
  7. $200.01 to $500
  8. Over $500
143. How much money have you spent at BMEshop in US dollars?

  1. Zero
  2. Up to $20
  3. $20.01 to $50
  4. $50.01 to $100
  5. $100.01 to $200
  6. $200.01 to $500
  7. $500.01 to $1000
  8. Over $1000
144. Do you visit any other body modification sites?

  1. Never
  2. Rarely
  3. Monthly
  4. Weekly
  5. Every few days
  6. Daily
145. Do you have a paid membership to any other online sites (ie. porn sites, news sites, etc.)?

  1. Yes, several
  2. Yes
  3. No
  4. Not any more
146. "Hand guns should be legally available to all adults."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
147. "Marijuana should be legal."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
148. "It is the government's responsibility to make sure that everyone has adequate health insurance."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
149. "It's important to support your country, right or wrong."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
150. "Body piercing shouldn't be permitted at school."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
151. "My race is superior to other races."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
152. "I'm proud of my race."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
153. "Rich people should pay more taxes than poor people."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
154. "Free markets equal free people."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
155. "Abortion should be legal."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
156. "Taxes should go to supporting the arts, museums, and so on (among other things)."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
157. "War is murder / War is ignorance"

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
158. "Pornography of all kinds (as long as it's not directly hurting someone) should be legal for adults."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
159. "Same sex couples should be allowed to marry and adopt children."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
160. "Homosexuality is normal and should be supported in young people."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
161. "Society would be a lot better off if people started going to church more often."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
162. "A mother's place is in the home."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
163. "If political leaders betray their country, it is the population's duty to revolt."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
164. "I support environmental causes."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
165. "The death penalty is appropriate for some crimes."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
166. "I am worried about government powers of surveillance."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
167. "I trust my government."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
168. "There should be limits to free speech (ie. racism, child porn, etc.)"

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
169. "I am a libertarian."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
170. "I have conservative politics and views."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
171. "It is important for people to do volunteer service in their community"

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
172. "I volunteer regularly."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
173. "I support euthanasia and someone's right to die."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
174. "Prostitution should be legal."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
175. "The world would be a better place if everyone was just content to look alike."

  1. Strongly agree
  2. Agree somewhat
  3. Ambivalent/Not sure
  4. Disagree somewhat
  5. Strongly disagree
176. Is it acceptable for a person to get body modifications that their partner does not like?

  1. Yes
  2. Yes, but only if it won't damage the relationship
  3. No
177. What is the youngest someone should legally be permitted to get a non-face tattoo?

  1. Any age
  2. 13
  3. 14
  4. 15
  5. 16
  6. 18
  7. 19
  8. 21
  9. 25
  10. 30
  11. Never
178. What is the youngest someone should legally be permitted to tattoo their face at?

  1. Any age
  2. 16
  3. 18
  4. 19
  5. 21
  6. 25
  7. 30
  8. Never
179. What is the youngest someone should legally be permitted to get an ear piercing?

  1. Any age
  2. 5
  3. 10
  4. 13
  5. 14
  6. 15
  7. 16
  8. 18
  9. Never
180. What is the youngest someone should legally be permitted to get a non-ear facial piercing?

  1. Any age
  2. 5
  3. 10
  4. 13
  5. 14
  6. 15
  7. 16
  8. 18
  9. Never
181. What is the youngest someone should legally be permitted to get a navel piercing?

  1. Any age
  2. 5
  3. 10
  4. 13
  5. 14
  6. 15
  7. 16
  8. 18
  9. Never
182. What is the youngest someone should legally be permitted to get a nipple piercing?

  1. Any age
  2. 13
  3. 14
  4. 15
  5. 16
  6. 18
  7. 19
  8. 21
  9. Never
183. What is the youngest someone should legally be permitted to get a genital piercing?

  1. Any age
  2. 13
  3. 14
  4. 15
  5. 16
  6. 18
  7. 19
  8. 21
  9. 25
  10. Never
184. What is the youngest someone should legally be permitted to do a flesh-hook suspension?

  1. Any age
  2. 5
  3. 10
  4. 13
  5. 14
  6. 15
  7. 16
  8. 18
  9. 19
  10. 21
  11. 25
  12. 30
  13. Never
185. To what extent do politics (ie. cultural revolution, etc.) play a role in your body modifications?

  1. Not at all
  2. Minimally
  3. A bit
  4. A lot
  5. Primary importance
186. Are you more likely to get modifications during times of social or political stress (ie. war, recession, etc.)?

  1. Much more likely
  2. More likely
  3. No change
  4. Less likely
  5. Much less likely
187. Are you more likely to engage in ritual (play piercing, suspension, etc.) during times of social or political stress?

  1. Much more likely
  2. More likely
  3. No change
  4. Less likely
  5. Much less likely
188. I currently have the following piercings (check all that apply):

  1. Earlobe (small)
  2. Stretched earlobe, under 1"
  3. Stretched earlobe, over 1"
  4. Ear cartilage piercing
  5. Eyebrow
  6. Nostril
  7. Septum
  8. Lip ring or labret
  9. Madonna or Medusa
  10. Cheek piercing
  11. Tongue piercing
  12. Tongue web piercing
  13. Other facial piercing
  14. Prince albert
  15. Ampallang or Apadravya
  16. Dydoe
  17. Frenum
  18. Scrotal piercing
  19. Guiche
  20. Other male genital piercing
  21. Horizontal hood piercing
  22. Vertical hood piercing
  23. Inner Labial piercing
  24. Outer Labial piercing
  25. Christina
  26. Princess Albertina
  27. Other female genital piercing
  28. Nipple piercing
  29. Navel piercing
  30. Pocketing or Stapling
  31. Surface piercing
  32. Other piercing(s)
189. I once had but no longer have the following piercings (check all that apply):

  1. Earlobe (small)
  2. Stretched earlobe, under 1"
  3. Stretched earlobe, over 1"
  4. Ear cartilage piercing
  5. Eyebrow
  6. Nostril
  7. Septum
  8. Lip ring or labret
  9. Madonna or Medusa
  10. Cheek piercing
  11. Tongue piercing
  12. Tongue web piercing
  13. Other facial piercing
  14. Prince albert
  15. Ampallang or Apadravya
  16. Dydoe
  17. Frenum
  18. Scrotal piercing
  19. Guiche
  20. Other male genital piercing
  21. Horizontal hood piercing
  22. Vertical hood piercing
  23. Inner Labial piercing
  24. Outer Labial piercing
  25. Christina
  26. Princess Albertina
  27. Other female genital piercing
  28. Nipple piercing
  29. Navel piercing
  30. Pocketing or Stapling
  31. Surface piercing
  32. Other piercing(s)
190. I plan to but do not currently have the following piercings (check all that apply):

  1. Earlobe (small)
  2. Stretched earlobe, under 1"
  3. Stretched earlobe, over 1"
  4. Ear cartilage piercing
  5. Eyebrow
  6. Nostril
  7. Septum
  8. Lip ring or labret
  9. Madonna or Medusa
  10. Cheek piercing
  11. Tongue piercing
  12. Tongue web piercing
  13. Other facial piercing
  14. Prince albert
  15. Ampallang or Apadravya
  16. Dydoe
  17. Frenum
  18. Scrotal piercing
  19. Guiche
  20. Other male genital piercing
  21. Horizontal hood piercing
  22. Vertical hood piercing
  23. Inner Labial piercing
  24. Outer Labial piercing
  25. Christina
  26. Princess Albertina
  27. Other female genital piercing
  28. Nipple piercing
  29. Navel piercing
  30. Pocketing or Stapling
  31. Surface piercing
  32. Other piercing(s)
191. I got my first piercing at age:

  1. No piercings
  2. As a baby
  3. 1 - 5
  4. 6 - 10
  5. 11 - 13
  6. 14
  7. 15
  8. 16
  9. 17
  10. 18
  11. 19 - 20
  12. 21 - 22
  13. 23 - 25
  14. 26 - 30
  15. 31 - 40
  16. 41 - 50
  17. Over 50
192. I got my first non-earlobe piercing (ie. septum, lip, nipples, navel, etc.) at age:

  1. No non-earlobe piercings
  2. As a baby
  3. 1 - 5
  4. 6 - 10
  5. 11 - 13
  6. 14
  7. 15
  8. 16
  9. 17
  10. 18
  11. 19 - 20
  12. 21 - 22
  13. 23 - 25
  14. 26 - 30
  15. 31 - 40
  16. 41 - 50
  17. Over 50
193. I got my first body or genital piercing at age:

  1. No genital piercings
  2. Under 11
  3. 11 - 13
  4. 14
  5. 15
  6. 16
  7. 17
  8. 18
  9. 19 - 20
  10. 21 - 22
  11. 23 - 25
  12. 26 - 30
  13. 31 - 40
  14. 41 - 50
  15. Over 50
194. How much money (in US dollars) have you spent on piercings including the cost of piercings and jewelry?

  1. Zero
  2. Under $50
  3. $50 to $100
  4. $100.01 to $200
  5. $200.01 to $350
  6. $350.01 to $500
  7. $500.01 to $1000
  8. Over $1000
195. The following people did my piercings (check all that apply):

  1. Me
  2. Sibling
  3. Parent
  4. Other relative
  5. Friend
  6. Professional piercer
  7. Mall piercer
  8. Doctor or medical professional
  9. Other
196. How happy are you with how your piercings turned out?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Extremely happy
  3. Happy
  4. Ambivalent/Unconcerned
  5. Unhappy
  6. Extremely unhappy
197. The following statements are true about my piercings (check all that apply):

  1. I wish I had less piercings
  2. I wish I had more piercings
  3. I wish my lobes were bigger
  4. I wish my lobes were smaller
  5. I wish I had taken better care of my piercings
  6. I wish I went to a better piercer
198. Have you ever had any of the following complications? (Check any that apply)

  1. Difficultly healing or lengthy healing
  2. Minor infection
  3. Major infection
  4. Allergic reaction
  5. Rejection
  6. Thinning
  7. Scarring (ie. blowout, etc.)
  8. Physically discomfort
  9. Excessive bleeding
  10. Didn't feel right mentally
  11. Other problem
199. Have you ever removed any piercings for the following complications? (Check any reasons that apply)

  1. They weren't healing
  2. They were infected
  3. Allergic reaction
  4. They were rejecting
  5. They were thinning
  6. They were scarring (ie. blowout, etc.)
  7. Due to work
  8. Due to school
  9. Due to family
  10. Due to military service
  11. Due to partner
  12. I got tired of them
  13. Not physically comfortable
  14. Didn't feel right mentally
  15. Other reasons
200. How would you describe your relationship with your body piercer?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Strictly client/customer
  3. Casual friends
  4. Close Friends
  5. Basically family
201. I currently have tattoos on the following locations (check all that apply):

  1. Face (front)
  2. Chin
  3. Inner lip
  4. Scalp
  5. Neck (back)
  6. Neck (side)
  7. Neck (front)
  8. Left shoulder
  9. Left upper arm
  10. Left forearm
  11. Left Wrist
  12. Left hand
  13. Right shoulder
  14. Right upper arm
  15. Right forearm
  16. Right Wrist
  17. Right hand
  18. Collar
  19. Left Chest
  20. Center Chest
  21. Right Chest
  22. Right ribs/side
  23. Stomache
  24. Left ribs/side
  25. Upper back
  26. Central back
  27. Lower back
  28. Ass
  29. Left hip
  30. Pubic Region
  31. Right hip
  32. Genital tattoo
  33. Left upper leg
  34. Left lower leg
  35. Left ankle
  36. Left foot
  37. Right upper leg
  38. Right lower leg
  39. Right ankle
  40. Right foot
  41. Other
202. I plan on having more tattoos on the following locations (ie. that I don't currently have) (check all that apply):

  1. Face (front)
  2. Chin
  3. Inner lip
  4. Scalp
  5. Neck (back)
  6. Neck (side)
  7. Neck (front)
  8. Left shoulder
  9. Left upper arm
  10. Left forearm
  11. Left Wrist
  12. Left hand
  13. Right shoulder
  14. Right upper arm
  15. Right forearm
  16. Right Wrist
  17. Right hand
  18. Collar
  19. Left Chest
  20. Center Chest
  21. Right Chest
  22. Right ribs/side
  23. Stomache
  24. Left ribs/side
  25. Upper back
  26. Central back
  27. Lower back
  28. Ass
  29. Left hip
  30. Pubic Region
  31. Right hip
  32. Genital tattoo
  33. Left upper leg
  34. Left lower leg
  35. Left ankle
  36. Left foot
  37. Right upper leg
  38. Right lower leg
  39. Right ankle
  40. Right foot
  41. Other
203. Have you ever had tattoos removed?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. One
  4. Several
  5. Many
204. Have you ever had tattoos covered up by other tattoos?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. One
  4. Several
  5. Many
205. I got my first tattoo at age:

  1. No tattoos
  2. Under 11
  3. 11 - 13
  4. 14
  5. 15
  6. 16
  7. 17
  8. 18
  9. 19 - 20
  10. 21 - 22
  11. 23 - 25
  12. 26 - 30
  13. 31 - 40
  14. 41 - 50
  15. Over 50
206. How much money (in US dollars) have you spent on tattoos?

  1. Zero
  2. Under $100
  3. $100 to $200
  4. $200.01 to $500
  5. $500.01 to $1,000
  6. $1,000.01 to $2,000
  7. $2,000.01 to $5,000
  8. $5,000.01 to $10,000
  9. Over $10,000
207. The following people did my tattoos (check all that apply):

  1. Me
  2. Sibling
  3. Parent
  4. Other relative
  5. Friend
  6. Professional artist
  7. Fellow Prisoner
  8. Other
208. The following people designed my tattoos (check all that apply):

  1. Me
  2. Sibling
  3. Parent
  4. Other relative
  5. Friend
  6. Flash (wall)
  7. Found art (exact)
  8. Found art (based on)
  9. Professional artist
  10. Fellow Prisoner
  11. Other
209. How happy are you with how your tattoos turned out?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Extremely happy
  3. Happy
  4. Ambivalent/Unconcerned
  5. Unhappy
  6. Extremely unhappy
210. How would you describe your relationship with your tattoo artist?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Strictly client/customer
  3. Casual friends
  4. Close Friends
  5. Basically family
211. What styles of tattoos do you have (check all that apply):

  1. Tribal
  2. Lettering
  3. "New Skool"
  4. "Old School"
  5. Stars
  6. Kanji
  7. Cartoons
  8. Traditional Fantsy (warriors, Vikings, etc.)
  9. Biomechanical
  10. "Scary" stuff (skulls, demons, etc.)
  11. Celtic
  12. Dragons, European
  13. Dragons, Asian
  14. Oriental
  15. Portrait
  16. Political
  17. Religious
  18. Sexual
  19. Other
212. I have voluntary scarifications in the following locations (check all that apply):

  1. Facial
  2. Chin
  3. Scalp
  4. Neck
  5. Upper arm or shoulder
  6. Lower arm
  7. Hand
  8. Torso, upper
  9. Torso, lower
  10. Pubic
  11. Genital
  12. Ass
  13. Upper leg
  14. Lower leg
  15. Foot
213. How much money (in US dollars) have you spent on scarification?

  1. Zero
  2. Under $50
  3. $50 to $100
  4. $100.01 to $200
  5. $200.01 to $350
  6. $350.01 to $500
  7. $500.01 to $1000
  8. Over $1000
214. I plan on having voluntary scarifications in the following locations (check all that apply):

  1. Facial
  2. Chin
  3. Scalp
  4. Neck
  5. Upper arm or shoulder
  6. Lower arm
  7. Hand
  8. Torso, upper
  9. Torso, lower
  10. Pubic
  11. Genital
  12. Ass
  13. Upper leg
  14. Lower leg
  15. Foot
215. I got my first voluntary scarification at age:

  1. No piercings
  2. As a baby
  3. 1 - 5
  4. 6 - 10
  5. 11 - 13
  6. 14
  7. 15
  8. 16
  9. 17
  10. 18
  11. 19 - 20
  12. 21 - 22
  13. 23 - 25
  14. 26 - 30
  15. 31 - 40
  16. 41 - 50
  17. Over 50
216. The following people did my scarifications (check all that apply):

  1. Me
  2. Sibling
  3. Parent
  4. Other relative
  5. Friend
  6. Professional piercer
  7. Professional tattoo artist
  8. Scarification artist (that was not also a piercer or tattooist)
  9. Fraternity brother
  10. Other
217. How happy are you with how your scarifications turned out?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Extremely happy
  3. Happy
  4. Ambivalent/Unconcerned
  5. Unhappy
  6. Extremely unhappy
218. How would you describe your relationship with your scarification artist?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Strictly client/customer
  3. Casual friends
  4. Close Friends
  5. Basically family
219. Were you circumcised as a baby or youth?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Not circumcised
  3. Yes, for medical reasons
  4. Yes, for cultural reasons
  5. Yes, for unknown reasons
220. I currently have the following procedures, done on me voluntarily as an adult (check all that apply):

  1. Circumcision
  2. Meatotomy
  3. Subincision
  4. Glans splitting
  5. Scrotal splitting
  6. Castration
  7. Urethral Reroute
  8. Penectomy
  9. Ear reshaping
  10. Split tongue
  11. Minor amputation (finger, toe)
  12. Major amputation (hand, arm, etc.)
  13. Nipple removal
  14. Genital beading
  15. Transdermal implants
  16. "3D Art" Implants
  17. Silicone injection
  18. Cosmetic surgery
  19. Corsetry
  20. Stretched scrotum
  21. Stretched labia
  22. Stretched nipples
  23. Anal stretching
  24. Trepanation
  25. Other heavy body modifications
221. I would like to have (but do not currently have) the following procedures, done on me voluntarily as an adult (check all that apply):

  1. Circumcision
  2. Meatotomy
  3. Subincision
  4. Glans splitting
  5. Scrotal splitting
  6. Castration
  7. Urethral Reroute
  8. Penectomy
  9. Ear reshaping
  10. Split tongue
  11. Minor amputation (finger, toe)
  12. Major amputation (hand, arm, etc.)
  13. Nipple removal
  14. Genital beading
  15. Transdermal implants
  16. "3D Art" Implants
  17. Silicone injection
  18. Cosmetic surgery
  19. Corsetry
  20. Stretched scrotum
  21. Stretched labia
  22. Stretched nipples
  23. Anal stretching
  24. Trepanation
  25. Other heavy body modifications
222. My heavy mods were done by (check any that apply):

  1. Myself
  2. Friend or Partner
  3. Piercer or Tattoo Artist
  4. Underground cutter
  5. Doctor ("off the record")
  6. Doctor (legally)
223. The best time (for me) to get modified is:

  1. Morning
  2. Afternoon
  3. Early evening
  4. Night time
  5. No difference
224. The best day of the week (for me) to get modified is:

  1. Sunday
  2. Monday
  3. Tuesday
  4. Wednesday
  5. Thursday
  6. Friday
  7. Saturday
  8. No difference
225. Have you ever received a body modification to celebrate an event? (Check all that apply)

  1. Never
  2. Own birthday
  3. Other birthday
  4. Positive relationship (ie. wedding)
  5. Negative relationship (ie. divorce)
  6. Death
  7. Historical event
  8. Holiday
  9. Sports game
  10. Political Event
  11. Other current event
  12. Other
226. When you get a new modification who do you normally go with?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Alone
  3. A friend
  4. Partner
  5. A family member
  6. Multiple friends
227. Do you tip your body modification artist?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Sometimes
  3. Yes, a little (15% or less)
  4. Yes, a lot (Over 15%)
228. Have you ever required medical care for a body piercing (check any that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Self-administered (minor)
  4. Self-administered (major)
  5. First aid by Practitioner
  6. Doctor consultation (while there for something else)
  7. Doctor consultation (for the problem)
  8. Piercer visit
  9. Mental health visit
  10. Mental health stay
  11. Emergency/hospital visit (in and out)
  12. Emergency/hospital visit (day stay)
  13. Emergency/hospital visit (overnight)
  14. Emergency/hospital visit (lengthy staty)
  15. Surgery required
  16. Removal of mod required
  17. Temporary disability
  18. Permanent disability
229. Have you ever required medical care for a tattoo (check any that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Self-administered (minor)
  4. Self-administered (major)
  5. First aid by Practitioner
  6. Doctor consultation (while there for something else)
  7. Doctor consultation (for the problem)
  8. Piercer visit
  9. Mental health visit
  10. Mental health stay
  11. Emergency/hospital visit (in and out)
  12. Emergency/hospital visit (day stay)
  13. Emergency/hospital visit (overnight)
  14. Emergency/hospital visit (lengthy staty)
  15. Surgery required
  16. Temporary disability
  17. Permanent disability
230. Have you ever required medical care for a scarification (check any that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Self-administered (minor)
  4. Self-administered (major)
  5. First aid by Practitioner
  6. Doctor consultation (while there for something else)
  7. Doctor consultation (for the problem)
  8. Piercer visit
  9. Mental health visit
  10. Mental health stay
  11. Emergency/hospital visit (in and out)
  12. Emergency/hospital visit (day stay)
  13. Emergency/hospital visit (overnight)
  14. Emergency/hospital visit (lengthy staty)
  15. Surgery required
  16. Temporary disability
  17. Permanent disability
231. Have you ever required medical care for a ritual or body play activity (check any that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Self-administered (minor)
  4. Self-administered (major)
  5. First aid by Practitioner
  6. Doctor consultation (while there for something else)
  7. Doctor consultation (for the problem)
  8. Piercer visit
  9. Mental health visit
  10. Mental health stay
  11. Emergency/hospital visit (in and out)
  12. Emergency/hospital visit (day stay)
  13. Emergency/hospital visit (overnight)
  14. Emergency/hospital visit (lengthy staty)
  15. Surgery required
  16. Temporary disability
  17. Permanent disability
232. Have you ever required medical care for a heavy mod (check any that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Self-administered (minor)
  4. Self-administered (major)
  5. First aid by Practitioner
  6. Doctor consultation (while there for something else)
  7. Doctor consultation (for the problem)
  8. Piercer visit
  9. Mental health visit
  10. Mental health stay
  11. Emergency/hospital visit (in and out)
  12. Emergency/hospital visit (day stay)
  13. Emergency/hospital visit (overnight)
  14. Emergency/hospital visit (lengthy staty)
  15. Surgery required
  16. Removal of mod required
  17. Temporary disability
  18. Permanent disability
233. What type of reaction of you have had from medical professionals regarding your body modifications (select all that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. None
  3. Extremely negative
  4. Negative
  5. Ambivalent/Unconcerned
  6. Positive
  7. Extremely positive
234. What type of reaction of you have had from mental health professionals regarding your body modifications (select all that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. None
  3. Extremely negative
  4. Negative
  5. Ambivalent/Unconcerned
  6. Positive
  7. Extremely positive
235. What type of reaction of you have had from dental professionals regarding your body modifications (select all that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. None
  3. Extremely negative
  4. Negative
  5. Ambivalent/Unconcerned
  6. Positive
  7. Extremely positive
236. What type of reaction of you have had from friends regarding your body modifications (select all that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. None
  3. Extremely negative
  4. Negative
  5. Ambivalent/Unconcerned
  6. Positive
  7. Extremely positive
237. What type of reaction of you have had from your family regarding your body modifications (select all that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. None
  3. Extremely negative
  4. Negative
  5. Ambivalent/Unconcerned
  6. Positive
  7. Extremely positive
238. What type of reaction of you have had from your employer regarding your body modifications (select all that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. None
  3. Extremely negative
  4. Negative
  5. Ambivalent/Unconcerned
  6. Positive
  7. Extremely positive
239. What type of reaction of you have had from school regarding your body modifications (select all that apply)?

  1. Not applicable
  2. None
  3. Extremely negative
  4. Negative
  5. Ambivalent/Unconcerned
  6. Positive
  7. Extremely positive
240. Do you remove or cover your piercings before visiting the doctor/dentist?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Rarely
  4. Sometimes
  5. Always
241. Do you remove or cover your piercings before visiting your family?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Rarely
  4. Sometimes
  5. Always
242. Do you remove or cover your piercings before going to school?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Rarely
  4. Sometimes
  5. Always
243. Do you remove or cover your piercings before going to work?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Rarely
  4. Sometimes
  5. Always
244. Do you cover your tattoos before visiting the doctor/dentist?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Rarely
  4. Sometimes
  5. Always
245. Do you cover your tattoos before visiting your family?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Rarely
  4. Sometimes
  5. Always
246. Do you cover your tattoos before going to school?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Rarely
  4. Sometimes
  5. Always
247. Do you cover your tattoos before going to work?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Never
  3. Rarely
  4. Sometimes
  5. Always
248. Do you feel that society in general is becoming more or tolerant of your body modifications?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Much more tolerant
  3. More tolerant
  4. About the same
  5. Less tolerant
  6. Much less tolerant
249. Do you feel that your family and friends are becoming more or tolerant of your body modifications?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Much more tolerant
  3. More tolerant
  4. About the same
  5. Less tolerant
  6. Much less tolerant
250. Are you a happier person due to your body modifications?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Much more happy
  3. More happy
  4. About the same
  5. Less happy
  6. Much less happy
251. Are your friends happier with you due to your body modifications?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Much more happy
  3. More happy
  4. About the same
  5. Less happy
  6. Much less happy
252. If you could get a better job by doing so, would you remove your body modifications?

  1. Yes
  2. No
253. Would you take a worse job if it meant keeping your body modifications?

  1. Yes
  2. No
254. Do you feel more confident due to your body modifications when in public?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Much more confident
  3. More confident
  4. About the same
  5. Less confident
  6. Much less confident
255. Do you feel more confident due to your body modifications on a private level?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Much more confident
  3. More confident
  4. About the same
  5. Less confident
  6. Much less confident
256. Do you feel more attractive due to your body modifications?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Much more attractive
  3. More attractive
  4. About the same
  5. Less attractive
  6. Much less attractive
257. Do you feel more "comfortable in your body" due to your body modifications?

  1. Not applicable
  2. Much more comfortable
  3. More comfortable
  4. About the same
  5. Less comfortable
  6. Much less comfortable
258. Have you ever felt "strange" or "off" when you've taken out a body modification temporarily?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Not applicable
259. Have you ever felt "strange" or "off" when you've taken out a body modification permanently?

  1. Yes
  2. No
  3. Not applicable
260. Have your body modifications negatively impacted any of the following situations? (Check all that apply)

  1. Work (Job interview)
  2. Work (quality)
  3. Work (Interactions with coworkers)
  4. Work (Interactions with employer)
  5. Work (Performance reviews)
  6. Work (raises)
  7. Work (Promotions)
  8. School (fellow students)
  9. School (teachers)
  10. School (grades)
  11. Family (parents)
  12. Family (siblings)
  13. Family (extended family)
  14. Friends (close)
  15. Friends (social)
  16. Authority figures (police, judges, etc.)
  17. Retail sales staff
  18. Restaurant service
  19. Dating
  20. Marriage
261. Have your body modifications positively impacted any of the following situations? (Check all that apply)

  1. Work (Job interview)
  2. Work (quality)
  3. Work (Interactions with coworkers)
  4. Work (Interactions with employer)
  5. Work (Performance reviews)
  6. Work (raises)
  7. Work (Promotions)
  8. School (fellow students)
  9. School (teachers)
  10. School (grades)
  11. Family (parents)
  12. Family (siblings)
  13. Family (extended family)
  14. Friends (close)
  15. Friends (social)
  16. Authority figures (police, judges, etc.)
  17. Retail sales staff
  18. Restaurant service
  19. Dating
  20. Marriage
262. Have any of the following been supportive of your body modifications? (Check all that apply)

  1. Mother
  2. Father
  3. Siblings
  4. Extended Family
  5. Coworkers
  6. Employer
  7. Fellow students
  8. Teachers
  9. General public
  10. Friends
  11. Partner
263. Have any of the following been negatively judgemental of your body modifications? (Check all that apply)

  1. Mother
  2. Father
  3. Siblings
  4. Extended Family
  5. Coworkers
  6. Employer
  7. Fellow students
  8. Teachers
  9. General public
  10. Friends
  11. Partner
264. Do you have more or less body modifications that your peer group, on average?

  1. Much more
  2. More
  3. About the same
  4. Less
  5. Much less
265. How would you describe your hairstyle in relation to society in general?

  1. Very conservative
  2. Conservative
  3. Normal
  4. A little radical
  5. Pretty extreme
266. How would you describe your hairstyle in relation to your peer group?

  1. Very conservative
  2. Conservative
  3. Normal
  4. A little radical
  5. Pretty extreme
267. How would you describe your style of dress in relation to society in general?

  1. Very conservative
  2. Conservative
  3. Normal
  4. A little radical
  5. Pretty extreme
268. How would you describe your style of dress in relation to your peer group?

  1. Very conservative
  2. Conservative
  3. Normal
  4. A little radical
  5. Pretty extreme
269. Which of the following statements are currently true about your appearance (check all that apply):

  1. My hair is dyed
  2. My hair is dyed an "unnatural" color
  3. My pubic hair is dyed
  4. My pubic hair is shaved
  5. I wear colored contact lenses
  6. I wear big pants
  7. I wear a lot of bracelets
  8. I wear a dog collar
  9. I wear mostly black
  10. I make my own clothes
  11. I wear shirts with offensive or edgey slogans
  12. I am out of sync with fashion
270. Which of the following statements were once true but are no longer true about your appearance (check all that apply):

  1. My hair is dyed
  2. My hair is dyed an "unnatural" color
  3. My pubic hair is dyed
  4. My pubic hair is shaved
  5. I wear colored contact lenses
  6. I wear big pants
  7. I wear a lot of bracelets
  8. I wear a dog collar
  9. I wear mostly black
  10. I make my own clothes
  11. I wear shirts with offensive or edgey slogans
  12. I am out of sync with fashion
271. Which of the following activities have you taken part in ever (check all that apply):

  1. Play piercing, arms/legs
  2. Play piercing, face
  3. Play piercing, body
  4. Play piercing, genital/nipple
  5. Light CBT
  6. Heavy CBT
  7. Vacuum pumping
  8. Saline injection
  9. Suicide (back) suspension
  10. Chest suspension
  11. Superman (face down) suspension
  12. Coma (face up) suspension
  13. Knee Suspension
  14. Other suspension
  15. Pulling (back or chest)
  16. Pulling (other)
  17. Lip sewing
  18. Fire walking
  19. Meditation
  20. Bed of Nails
  21. Trance Dancing
  22. Sweat Lodge
  23. Tantric Sex
  24. Shamanic Drug Use
  25. Fasting
  26. Other ritual acts
272. Which of the following activities have you taken part in within the last year (check all that apply):

  1. Play piercing, arms/legs
  2. Play piercing, face
  3. Play piercing, body
  4. Play piercing, genital/nipple
  5. Light CBT
  6. Heavy CBT
  7. Vacuum pumping
  8. Saline injection
  9. Suicide (back) suspension
  10. Chest suspension
  11. Superman (face down) suspension
  12. Coma (face up) suspension
  13. Knee Suspension
  14. Other suspension
  15. Pulling (back or chest)
  16. Pulling (other)
  17. Lip sewing
  18. Fire walking
  19. Meditation
  20. Bed of Nails
  21. Trance Dancing
  22. Sweat Lodge
  23. Tantric Sex
  24. Shamanic Drug Use
  25. Fasting
  26. Other ritual acts
273. Which of the following activities would you like to take part in in the future (check all that apply):

  1. Play piercing, arms/legs
  2. Play piercing, face
  3. Play piercing, body
  4. Play piercing, genital/nipple
  5. Light CBT
  6. Heavy CBT
  7. Vacuum pumping
  8. Saline injection
  9. Suicide (back) suspension
  10. Chest suspension
  11. Superman (face down) suspension
  12. Coma (face up) suspension
  13. Knee Suspension
  14. Other suspension
  15. Pulling (back or chest)
  16. Pulling (other)
  17. Lip sewing
  18. Fire walking
  19. Meditation
  20. Bed of Nails
  21. Trance Dancing
  22. Sweat Lodge
  23. Tantric Sex
  24. Shamanic Drug Use
  25. Fasting
  26. Other ritual acts
274. Are you a member of any organized suspension groups?

  1. No
  2. No, but I was in the past
  3. No, but I hope to be
  4. Yes, but only peripherally
  5. Yes
  6. Yes, very actively
275. To what degree does the pain in body modification affect the procedure?

  1. Very positively
  2. Positively
  3. Irrelevant
  4. Negatively
  5. Very negatively
276. During a body modification procedure, would you rather have...

  1. More pain
  2. Current amount of pain
  3. Less pain
  4. No pain
277. During a ritual body play act, would you rather have...

  1. Much more
  2. More pain
  3. Current amount of pain
  4. Less pain
  5. No pain
278. Are you a member of any religious groups that are involved in body modification?

  1. No
  2. No, but I was in the past
  3. No, but I hope to be
  4. Yes
  5. Yes, very actively
279. How important is religion or spirituality in your life?

  1. Not at all
  2. Not very much
  3. Medium
  4. A fair amount
  5. Extremely important
280. How important are morality and ethics in your life?

  1. Not at all
  2. Not very much
  3. Medium
  4. A fair amount
  5. Extremely important
281. What is your religion?

  1. None
  2. Undecided
  3. Agnostic
  4. Asatru/Heathen
  5. Atheist
  6. Baha'i
  7. Buddhist
  8. Christian (practisting)
  9. Christian (non-practising)
  10. Christian (born again or evangelical)
  11. Confucianist
  12. Druid
  13. Falon Gong
  14. Goddess Worship
  15. "Goth"
  16. Gnostic
  17. Hare Krishna
  18. Hindu
  19. Humanist
  20. Jain
  21. Jewish
  22. Muslim
  23. Native American Spirituality
  24. Neo-Pagan
  25. New Age
  26. Objectivist
  27. Scientologist
  28. Shinto
  29. Sikh
  30. Taoist
  31. Unitarian-Universalist
  32. Voodoo
  33. Wiccan
  34. Witch
  35. Other
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