Make a Sex Playlist and We'll Rate You on the Scale From Vanilla to Kinky

By: Patrick Hyde
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Make a Sex Playlist and We'll Rate You on the Scale From Vanilla to Kinky
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About This Quiz

How do you set the mood in the bedroom? You need lighting, candles, and, of course, music. A sexy playlist is a tried-and-true way to turn up the heat, and in the age of digital streaming it is easier than ever to cultivate the exact vibe you want in the bedroom. Research even suggests that, like sex, listening to music produces a feel-good chemical reaction. So it only makes sense to pair the two for a mind-blowing evening.

Sex playlists are so common that music streaming giant Spotify even studied over 28 million playlists with the word "Love" and 2.5 million playlists with the word "Sex" to determine the most popular songs to get down to. Turns out that John Legend topped love playlists, while indie electronic The XX's "Intro" was the most popular song on playlists containing the word sex.

Now it's time to think about your own sex playlist. Do you want things fast and freaky or slow and passionate? Do you stick to the classics or experiment with more out-there choices? The music you select might indicate where you fall on the scale of vanilla to kinky in the bedroom, so answer these questions and we will tell you how kinky you are.

You want to start things off with a sensual massage. What type of music do you play?
Soothing spa music
Ambient music to zone out to
Classical music
Slow R&B

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It's the big night where you bring someone home for the first time. What do you play?
"Wildest Dreams" - Taylor Swift
"Earned It" - The Weeknd
"Impatient" - Jeremih
"Call Me Maybe" - Carly Rae Jepsen

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A little strip tease always helps ignite the mood. What song do you disrobe to?
"Red Light Special" - TLC
"I Put A Spell On You" - Nina Simone
"Closer" - Nine Inch Nails
"No Diggity" - Chet Faker

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Which of these following song titles sounds like a role play situation you'd be into?
"Welcome To Burlesque" - Cher
"The Other Woman" - Lana Del Rey
"Woman In Chains" - Tears For Fears
"Hot for Teacher" - Van Halen

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Do you build different sex playlists for different occasions?
No, I'm a "one-playlist-fits-all" lover.
I have a sensual playlist and a lustful playlist.
I will make custom playlists for different kinks or role plays.
I have a few that I can choose from depending on the mood.

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Channel your sexual spirit animal. Which of these musicians epitomizes your sexuality?
Taylor Swift
Prince
Iggy Pop
Rihanna

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What song title sounds like something you'd say during dirty talk?
"oh baby" - LCD Soundsystem
"Get on Your Knees" - Nikki Minaj
"I'm A Slave 4 U" - Britney Spears
"Shut Up Kiss Me" - Angel Olsen

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You're getting ready for a date. What song do you put on?
"Roar" - Katy Perry
"Passionfruit" - Drake
"I Am A God" - Kanye West
"Love It If We Made It" - The 1975

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I listen to this genre of music when doing BDSM play:
Silence, since I'm not into that.
Hard rock
Industrial music
Classical music

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Your partner is choosing the music tonight. What song do you automatically veto from any sex playlist?
"Post to Be" - Omarion
"Amber" - 311
"i love u" - Billie Elish
"Thong Song" - Sisqo

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Which of the following song titles is closest to a fantasy of yours?
"Sensual Seduction" - Snoop Dogg
"1, 2, 3 (You, Her, And Me)" - Rick James
"10 Freaky Girls" - Metro Boomin
Hey Daddy - Usher

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You're handcuffing your partner to the bed. What song do you play?
"Pretty Tied Up" - Guns N' Roses
"Fun with Ropes" - The Go-Go's
"Master and Servant" - Depeche Mode
"Love Me Harder" - Ariana Grande

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Name a song that is perfect for a make-out sesh.
"Intro" - The XX
"Fade" - Kanye West
"Pursuit" - Gesaffelstein
"Skywalker" - Miguel

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The deed is done and you are lying blissed out in bed. What song do you come down to?
"Lay Lady Lay" - Bob Dylan
"Gett Off" - Prince
"One More Time" - Daft Punk
"While We're Young" - Jhene Aiko

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Time to turn the heat up on the camping trip. What song do you listen to for outdoor lovemaking?
"Let's Make Love" - Faith Hill & Tim McGraw
"Do Wrong Right" - Devil Makes 3
"goosebumps" - Travis Scott
"I'm On Fire" - Bruce Springsteen

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Choose the song title that sounds like your ideal romantic getaway.
"Mykonos" - Fleet Foxes
"90210" - Travis Scott
"Nude Beach A Go-Go" - Ariel Pink
"Berlin Got Blurry" - Parquet Courts

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Are you naughty or nice? What song choice describes your bedroom demeanor?
"Like A Virgin" - Madonna
"Use Me" - Bill Withers
""Take Control" - Slayer
"Get Up (I Feel Like A Sex Machine)" - James Brown

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Pick a song that matches your favorite lingerie.
"Naked as We Came" - Iron & Wine
"Hips Don't Lie" - Shakira
"Bound 2" - Kanye West
"Leather & Lace" - Stevie Nicks

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What sure-fire mood maker do you have in every playlist?
"Feel Like Making Love" - Bad Company
"Pony" - Genuwine
"F*** the Pain Away" - Peaches
"Naughty Girl" - Beyonce

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What is a song you'd listen to with a long-term partner but not a new hookup?
"When You're Smiling and Astride Me" - Father John Misty
"Work It" - Missy Elliot
"Use Me" - Miguel
"Sir" - Nicki Minaj

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This song is perfect for spooning before or after the act.
"I Need My Girl" - The National
"Body Party" - Ciara
"5 In The Morning" - Charli XCX
"Praise You" - Fatboy Slim

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Step into a time machine. What pop star are you?
Paul McCartney
Mick Jagger
David Bowie
Freddie Mercury

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Which foreplay song gets you in the mood?
"Love" - Kendrick Lamar
"Sex With Me" - Rihanna
"Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)" - Marilyn Manson
"Love Game" - Lady Gaga

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Have you ever listened to classical music during sex?
No, I can't imagine why I would.
Yeah, some nice piano music
I alternate between it and industrial during BDSM play.
Only when it is on during a movie

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Do you prefer fast or slow songs?
Slow songs are more passionate
Depends on what mood I am in
Slow songs are great for stripteases, but fast songs for the main act.
I like faster rock and hip hop songs.

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If you want to establish a sultry mood, what kind of music do you put on?
R&B
Jazz or blues
Deep house
Outlaw country

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After a big fight, you and your partner decide to make amends in the bedroom. Music for this mood?
Something sweet and romantic to help rekindle the mood
More intense and fast-paced than usual
Something really angry and intense
Nothing, I don't want to detract from the emotional intensity.

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Which diva captures your bedroom persona?
Taylor Swift
Charli XCX
Cardi B
Ariana Grande

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Pick the song that describes the sexual chemistry of your last relationship.
"It Must Have Been Love" - Roxette
"Satisfaction" - Benny Benassi
"Truly Madly Deeply" - Savage Garden
"thank u, next" - Ariana Grande

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You're setting the table for a romantic meal. Choose a song to set the mood.
"Nantes" - Beirut
"Feel It All Around" - Washed Out
"Bang Bang" - Dalida
"Claire de Lune" - Claude Debussy

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