Frequently Asked Questions

MyKinkFile is a private platform for exploring and understanding your kink preferences through guided assessments. We help you discover your unique profile using evidence-based frameworks — no judgment, just insight.

No. MyKinkFile is a self-discovery tool. You can share your profile with partners if you choose, but we don't facilitate matching or messaging.

Our assessment presents scenarios and preferences across multiple dimensions of kink interest. Your responses are scored against research-backed archetypes to generate your unique profile. There are no right or wrong answers.

You can take the quiz without an account, but creating one lets you save your results, track changes over time, and generate shareable profiles.

Only you, unless you explicitly choose to share. Your profile defaults to private. You control visibility through privacy settings and optional share links.

Yes. You can permanently delete your account and all associated data from Settings at any time. Deletion is immediate and irreversible.

Yes. All data is transmitted over HTTPS and stored securely. We never sell or share your personal information with third parties.

Archetypes are patterns of kink preferences that tend to cluster together. Think of them as personality profiles for your kink interests — they describe common combinations, not rigid categories.

Our framework draws on published research in human sexuality, including work on BDSM motivations, consent frameworks, and psychological dimensions. While not a clinical instrument, it reflects current understanding in the field.

Fantasies are things that interest or excite you in imagination. Practice refers to activities you actively engage in. Both are valid and normal — many people have rich fantasy lives that differ from their real-world activities.

Research consistently shows that BDSM interests are common, with studies finding 40–70% of the general population reporting at least some kink-related fantasies. Major psychological organisations recognise consensual kink as a normal variation of human sexuality.

SSC (Safe, Sane, and Consensual) and RACK (Risk-Aware Consensual Kink) are consent frameworks used in the kink community. SSC emphasises safety and sound judgment; RACK acknowledges that all activities carry some risk and focuses on informed consent.

If you're experiencing distress, we recommend reaching out to a kink-aware therapist. The National Coalition for Sexual Freedom (NCSF) and AASECT maintain directories of kink-knowledgeable professionals. Visit our Resources page for more.