All 100 Rice Purity Test Questions, Explained

The Rice Purity Test has 100 yes-or-no questions in five categories: Romance (15), Intimacy (43), Substances (10), Legal (10) and Experiences (22). You tick every one you have done, and your score is 100 minus the number of ticks. Below, every question is explained in plain English so you know exactly what counts, and what doesn’t, before you answer.

Key takeaways

• There are exactly 100 questions; each one you tick lowers your score by one point.
• Only tick things you have actually done. Thinking about something or almost doing it doesn’t count.
• When a question is unclear, answer the way you would honestly describe it to a friend.
• Your answers never leave your browser, so there is no reason not to be honest.

How the questions are organised

• Romance: questions 1–15
• Intimacy: questions 16–58
• Substances: questions 59–68
• Legal: questions 69–78
• Experiences: questions 79–100

Rice Purity Test romance questions (1–15)

The first 15 questions cover dating, kissing and relationships. They are usually the first ones people tick.

1. Held hands with someone in a romantic way? Any hand-holding with romantic feelings behind it counts, even once. Holding a friend's or family member's hand does not.
2. Gone out on a proper date with someone? A planned outing where you both understood it was a date — dinner, a film, a walk. Group hangouts usually don't count unless it was clearly a date.
3. Been in a committed romantic relationship? An exclusive relationship where you both agreed you were together. Length doesn't matter.
4. Danced closely with someone in an intimate way? Slow dancing or dancing pressed close with romantic or flirty intent — not just dancing near someone at a party.
5. Kissed someone who is not a family member? Any romantic kiss, including a quick peck, with someone outside your family.
6. Shared a kiss on the lips with someone? A kiss on the lips specifically, as opposed to a kiss on the cheek.
7. Experienced a French kiss? A kiss with tongue (open-mouthed kissing).
8. French kissed someone in a public place? French kissing somewhere other people could see you — a party, the street, a club.
9. Kissed someone on the neck? Kissing someone's neck as part of making out.
10. Kissed while lying down together? Kissing while lying on a bed, sofa or the floor together.
11. Given or received a hickey (love bite)? A hickey is a bruise-like mark left by sucking or kissing the skin, usually on the neck. Giving or getting one counts.
12. Kissed or been kissed on the chest? Kissing on the chest area, giving or receiving.
13. Kissed someone below the waist? Kissing anywhere below the waistline in a romantic or sexual way.
14. Kissed continuously for more than two hours? A long, near-continuous make-out session of more than two hours. Short breaks are fine; separate kisses across an evening are not.
15. Been unfaithful in a relationship? Cheating on a partner in any way you both would have considered a betrayal — physically or romantically.

Rice Purity Test intimacy questions (16–58)

The longest section covers solo and partnered sexual experiences, from mild to explicit. The explanations are kept factual and non-graphic.

16. Played a game that involved removing clothing? Games such as strip poker or truth-or-dare where clothing came off as part of the game.
17. Seen or been seen in a sexually suggestive situation? Being seen by someone, or seeing someone, in a sexual or suggestive moment — for example walking in on someone.
18. Pleasured yourself (masturbated)? Masturbation of any kind.
19. Masturbated while viewing images or videos? Masturbating while looking at photos, videos or other material.
20. Masturbated while someone else was nearby? Masturbating while someone else was in the same room or very close by.
21. Been caught in the act of masturbating? Someone walked in on you or otherwise saw you masturbating.
22. Used an object during masturbation? Using any object or toy during solo masturbation.
23. Viewed or read adult (pornographic) content? Watching or reading pornographic material, even once.
24. Given or received a sensual massage? A massage with a sensual or romantic purpose rather than a purely therapeutic one.
25. Undressed or been undressed by someone you are attracted to? Taking off someone's clothes, or having yours taken off, in a romantic or sexual context.
26. Taken a shower with someone you are attracted to? Showering together with someone you were attracted to.
27. Touched or been touched on the chest or breasts? Romantic or sexual touching of the chest or breasts, giving or receiving.
28. Touched or been touched on the genitals? Sexual touching of the genitals, giving or receiving, over or under clothing.
29. Reached climax through someone else's actions? Reaching orgasm because of something another person did.
30. Sent a sexually suggestive message or text? Sexting — sending a flirty or sexual message.
31. Sent or received explicit photos? Sending or receiving nude or sexually explicit photos.
32. Engaged in sexual activity over video call? Any sexual activity with another person over a video call.
33. Bought protection (condoms or similar)? Buying condoms or other contraception, whether or not you used them.
34. Performed oral sex on someone? Giving oral sex to someone.
35. Received oral sex? Receiving oral sex from someone.
36. Used a sex toy with a partner? Using a sex toy together with a partner.
37. Spent the night with someone you are attracted to? Sleeping over in the same bed or room as someone you were attracted to, whether or not anything happened.
38. Had sexual intercourse? Sexual intercourse in any form.
39. Had sex multiple times in a single night (3 or more)? Having sex three or more separate times in one night.
40. Had sex with someone you just met or within 24 hours? Having sex with someone on the day you met them, or within 24 hours of meeting.
41. Had sex inside a vehicle? Sex inside a car, van or any other vehicle.
42. Had sex outdoors? Sex outside — a garden, beach, park or similar.
43. Had sex in a public setting? Sex somewhere public where you could have been seen or caught.
44. Had sex in a bed that was not yours or your partner's? Sex in a bed that belonged to neither of you, such as a friend's or a relative's.
45. Had sex while parents were in the same house? Sex while one of your parents (or your partner's) was somewhere in the same house.
46. Had sex on an airplane (mile high club)? The 'mile high club' means having sex on a plane during a flight.
47. Had sex without using protection? Sex without a condom or other barrier protection.
48. Had a threesome? Sexual activity involving three people at the same time.
49. Had five or more sexual partners? Having had five or more sexual partners in total so far.
50. Had anal sex? Anal sex, giving or receiving.
51. Experienced a pregnancy scare? Worrying that you or a partner might be pregnant, even if it turned out to be nothing.
52. Caused or experienced a pregnancy? Being involved in a pregnancy — yours or a partner's.
53. Exchanged money for a sexual act? Paying for, or being paid for, a sexual act.
54. Secretly watched someone in a private moment (voyeurism)? Secretly watching someone undress or in another private moment without their knowledge.
55. Had sex with multiple people within a 24 hour period? Sex with two or more different people within the same 24 hours.
56. Been part of a group sexual encounter? Taking part in a sexual encounter involving more than three people.
57. Recorded or been recorded during sex? Filming or photographing sex, or being filmed, with or without sharing it.
58. Got tested for or been diagnosed with an STI? Getting tested for a sexually transmitted infection, or receiving a diagnosis. Getting tested is a responsible health step — it just counts as an item on the list.

Rice Purity Test substances questions (59–68)

These ten questions cover alcohol, tobacco and drugs. Several describe illegal or harmful activities. They are on the list to describe experiences, not to recommend them.

59. Consumed alcohol outside of religious purposes? Drinking alcohol at any time other than in a religious ceremony.
60. Taken part in a drinking game? Drinking games such as beer pong, flip cup or 'never have I ever' with drinks.
61. Been intoxicated (drunk)? Being drunk — noticeably affected by alcohol, not just having one drink.
62. Pretended to be sober in front of authority figures? Acting sober in front of a parent, teacher, police officer or another authority figure while you were drunk or high.
63. Experienced memory loss due to drinking? Not remembering part of a night because of drinking (a 'blackout').
64. Used tobacco products? Smoking cigarettes, vaping nicotine, cigars, chewing tobacco or similar.
65. Used cannabis (marijuana)? Using cannabis in any form, including edibles.
66. Tried drugs stronger than marijuana? Using any recreational drug considered stronger than cannabis.
67. Used hard drugs such as cocaine, meth, or heroin? Using drugs such as cocaine, methamphetamine or heroin.
68. Used a drug intravenously? Injecting a recreational drug.

Rice Purity Test legal questions (69–78)

Ten questions about getting into trouble at school or with the law, ordered roughly from minor to serious.

69. Been called to a school or university office for misconduct? Being sent to the principal's, dean's or head teacher's office because of your behaviour.
70. Faced suspension or disciplinary probation? Being formally suspended, or put on disciplinary probation, at school or university.
71. Damaged property on purpose (vandalism)? Deliberately damaging property that wasn't yours — graffiti, breaking things and so on.
72. Had someone call the police on you? Someone reported you to the police, whatever the outcome.
73. Tried to escape or run from the police? Running from, hiding from or trying to get away from police.
74. Been questioned by law enforcement? Being questioned or formally interviewed by police about something.
75. Been handcuffed by police? Being put in handcuffs by police, even if you were released.
76. Been taken into custody (arrested)? Being arrested or held in police custody.
77. Been found guilty of a crime? Being convicted of any criminal offence, however minor.
78. Been convicted of a serious offense (felony)? Being convicted of a felony — the most serious category of crime in the US (similar to an indictable offence elsewhere).

Rice Purity Test experiences questions (79–100)

The final 22 questions cover everything else: risk-taking, rule-breaking and once-in-a-lifetime moments, some of them perfectly wholesome.

79. Urinated in a public place? Urinating outdoors or anywhere public rather than in a toilet.
80. Gone swimming without clothes (skinny dipping)? Swimming naked, usually in a lake, pool or the sea.
81. Run naked in public (streaking)? Running naked through a public place — 'streaking'.
82. Watched a stripper perform? Watching a stripper or exotic dancer perform, at a club or a private event.
83. Stayed awake for more than 48 hours straight? Staying awake for 48 hours or more without sleeping.
84. Travelled internationally alone? Travelling to another country on your own.
85. Performed in front of a crowd of 50 or more people? Performing on stage or speaking in front of an audience of 50 or more people.
86. Been in a physical fight? Being in a physical fight — punches thrown, not just an argument.
87. Gambled for money? Betting money on cards, sports, a casino game or any other gamble.
88. Stolen something? Taking something that wasn't yours, of any value.
89. Lied to your parents about your whereabouts? Telling your parents you were somewhere you weren't.
90. Watched the sun rise without sleeping? Staying up all night and watching the sunrise before going to sleep.
91. Driven a vehicle recklessly? Driving dangerously — excessive speeding, racing, or other reckless driving.
92. Skipped school or work to do something fun? Skipping school, college or work to go and do something fun instead.
93. Trespassed on private property? Entering private land or a building where you weren't allowed to be.
94. Done something illegal that you never got caught for? Doing something illegal and never being caught for it.
95. Been on a spontaneous road trip without a plan? Setting off on a road trip on impulse with no fixed plan.
96. Been hospitalised due to your own actions? Ending up in hospital because of something you chose to do — an accident, a dare, drinking and so on.
97. Taken part in an extreme sport (skydiving, bungee jumping etc.)? Extreme sports such as skydiving, bungee jumping, cliff diving or paragliding.
98. Shoplifted from a store? Taking something from a shop without paying.
99. Attended a party where alcohol or drugs were present? Being at a party where alcohol or drugs were present, whether or not you used them.
100. Sworn at or verbally abused an authority figure? Swearing at, or verbally abusing, a teacher, boss, parent, police officer or similar figure.

What does MPS mean on the Rice Purity Test?

MPS stands for “member of the preferred sex” — in other words, anyone you are attracted to. It appears in older versions of the test and in many copies online. Our version writes everything out in full, but here is what MPS and the other common terms mean:

• MPS: “member of the preferred sex”, meaning anyone you are attracted to. According to Rice University’s student newspaper, the Rice Thresher, the term was introduced in a 1998 revision of the test.
• Mile high club: having sex on a plane during a flight.
• Streaking: running naked through a public place.
• Skinny dipping: swimming without clothes.
• Hickey: a love bite, the bruise-like mark left by kissing or sucking the skin.
• Felony: the most serious category of crime in the United States.

Question wording and order vary between versions, so a score from another site may not match ours exactly.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are on the Rice Purity Test?

There are 100 questions, split into five categories: Romance, Intimacy, Substances, Legal and Experiences.

Do I have to answer every question?

You only tick the questions that apply to you. Anything you leave unticked counts as something you haven’t done.

What if I’m not sure whether something counts?

Check the explanation above. If it is still unclear, answer the way you would honestly describe it to a friend.

What does MPS mean on the Rice Purity Test?

MPS stands for “member of the preferred sex”, meaning anyone you are attracted to. It appears in older versions of the test.

Are my answers stored anywhere?

No. The test runs entirely in your browser, and your answers are never sent to a server or saved.

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