Sex Therapy Assessment Questionnaire

About the Sex Therapy Assessment Questionnaire Scale

The Sexual Function Evaluation Questionnaire (SFEQ) is an empirically proven and validated clinical tool designed to assess an individual’s experience across four critical domains of sexual health: Problem Distress, Partner Relationship, Overall Sex Life, and Sexual Confidence.

This comprehensive approach allows us to better understand how specific sexual difficulties may be impacting your emotional well-being, relationship dynamics, and personal confidence. By identifying these specific areas, we can work together to tailor therapy to your unique goals and improve your overall quality of life.

This scale has been adapted and modified from:

Mitchell, K. R., Rogers, K., & Mercer, C. H. (2022). The development and validation of the Sexual Function Evaluation Questionnaire (SFEQ). Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy, 48(4), 389–405.

Sex Therapy Assessment Questionnaire
About

Sexual Function Evaluation Questionnaire (SFEQ)

The SFEQ (Sexual Function Evaluation Questionnaire) is a validated clinical tool designed to screen for and assess the severity of difficulties across four critical domains of sexual health:
Problem Distress,
Partner Relationship,
Overall Sex Life and,
Sexual Confidence.
Sexual Function Evaluation Questionnaire (SFEQ) provides a reliable and structured framework supported by empirical research for clinical practice and assessment.

How the SFEQ Works

The SFEQ consists of 16 questions that ask how often or to what extent a person has been concerned by specific sexual health issues.

The response options are rated on a 5-point scale (based on your custom mapping).
The total score is calculated by summing the points for all 16 questions, resulting in a score ranging from 16 to 80.

The questions address symptoms and experiences such as:
Distress related to sexual interest, arousal, or enjoyment.

Physical pain or difficulties during sexual activity.

Partner-related relationship dynamics, such as frequency of interest and emotional closeness.

Overall satisfaction with one's sex life and feelings of sexual confidence.

Interpreting the Results

Higher total scores suggest more severe sexual distress or functional difficulty.

ScoreSexual Health Status16–37Generally high sexual function and satisfaction

38–58Moderate sexual concern or distress

59–80Significant sexual distress or functional difficulty

Sex Therapy Assessment Questionnaire
Disclosure

SFEQ Test for Sexual Function: Disclosure

The SFEQ was developed by Mitchell KR, Rogers K, and Mercer CH. In “The development and validation of the Sexual Function Evaluation Questionnaire (SFEQ). Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy.”. The instrument is utilized here to assist in evaluating sexual health across four distinct domains.

Canada Online Therapy acknowledges the developers and original contributors Mitchell, Rogers, and Mercer published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy in 2022.

Full citation: Mitchell KR, Rogers K, Mercer CH. The development and validation of the Sexual Function Evaluation Questionnaire (SFEQ). J Sex Marital Ther. 2022;48(4):389–405.

The SFEQ test is intended for clinical documentation and screening purposes only to assist healthcare professionals in identifying sexual health concerns. It is not meant to label or pathologize a fluid, minute by minute changing status.

Lee Park, RCT 25-002, MACP, BPsych Hons

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