Am I a Top or a Bottom Personality?

Take this quiz to find out!

To know whether you’re truly a “top” and “bottom”, you need to know about your personality, your aura, your energy. Are you a top or a bottom when it comes to the vibes you give off?

Answer these quick questions, and we'll tell you if you have top or bottom energy. (And the questions might seem random, but trust us, we know what we’re doing.)

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Questions Overview

1. Which seat on the airplane do you prefer?
  1. Window. I wanna see the sights!
  2. Aisle. I wanna be able to get up at a moment's notice.
  3. Middle, or I don't really care either way.
2. What's the most pressing issue facing the world today?
  1. My TikTok algo is getting too accurate.
  2. People on the internet are getting way too mean.
  3. The price of concert tickets is too high.
  4. There are way too many superhero movies.
3. How do you prefer to communicate on the phone?
  1. With a phone call! It's more intimate.
  2. Over text. It's low-pressure and casual.
  3. Honestly? Leave me a voicemail. I'll get to it later.
4. When you have a crush on someone, do you make the first move?
  1. Yes! If you wait around, someone else might get to them first.
  2. Depends on how much I like them.
  3. Nah. If they like me back, they'll come to me.
5. Choose a text to send to the person you like right now:
  1. "You. Me. Dinner. Tonight?"
  2. "This meme reminded me of you lol"
  3. "heyyyyyyyy :)"
6. You're on a date at a fancy restaurant. Who's paying for the meal?
  1. I am! It's my treat.
  2. They are. That's the deal!
  3. We split the check.
  4. Depends on how much I enjoyed the date.
7. Someone is doing something annoying, like chewing with their mouth open. What do you do?
  1. Ignore it. It's not a big deal.
  2. Ask them politely to stop.
  3. Mimic them to show them how annoying it is.
8. You have to give a presentation. When do you volunteer to present?
  1. First. Let's get it over with.
  2. Somewhere in the middle. Keep it low-key.
  3. Last. More time to prepare, and I leave the best impression.
9. What's your favorite movie genre, out of these choices?
  1. Horror
  2. Comedy
  3. Action
10. When you sit down, what are your legs usually doing?
  1. Crossed, one knee over the other
  2. Legs and knees together
  3. Knees spread apart
  4. Crossed, ankle on the knee
  5. Something else
11. Who's your favorite pop music diva?
  1. Lady Gaga
  2. Chappell Roan
  3. Mariah Carey
  4. Someone else, or none.
12. A friend tells you to close your eyes and open your mouth. What do you do?
  1. I do as they say. Whatever happens, it'll be funny.
  2. I refuse. I know this is a trick!
  3. I do it, but I peek a little, just in case.

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Your best verse trait:<\/b> Empathy

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All About Tops and Bottoms

What is a top?
A top is someone who penetrates their partner during sex, or who focuses on giving pleasure.

What is a bottom?
A bottom is someone who is penetrated during sex, or who focuses on receiving pleasure.

What is a switch?
A switch is someone who both tops and bottoms.

What is a side?
A side is someone who doesn’t prefer any penetrative sex, and would rather have sex in other ways.

Are top, bottom, verse, etc., personality types? Not really! You’ve probably seen people on social media use these words like they’re personality types, and we played along for this quiz, but in reality, they only describe what a person wants during sex, not what a person is like when you meet them.

It’s fun to pretend that these words describe someone’s personality, but when you’re talking about sex, it can confuse the conversation. Queer people (and even straight people) use these terms to navigate and understand sex, and when you use them as personality types instead, it can cause misunderstanding.

Always remember that tops can be shy, or outgoing, or kind, or selfish. Likewise, bottoms can be timid, or lighthearted, or serious. Your preferred position during sex doesn’t speak to your vibe as a person.

But I thought tops were dominant and bottoms were submissive? Some are, sure! But many bottoms are also dominant, and many tops are submissive. Again, it just describes what position someone takes during sex, not how they act during sex, or even outside of sex.

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