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The Intimacy IQ Test is a 10-15 minutes micro-learning experience in the form of a cultural and behavioural assessment, 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝟐𝟒 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭-𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐬. This digital tool, accessible on any device, phone or computer, guides learners through a private, reflective micro-learning journey. Along the way, learners discover 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐭𝐲𝐥𝐞 by examining the personal, cultural, and social forces that shape how they approach and express intimacy and desire. At the end of the journey, they watch a short, engaging video introducing the core principles of consent: mutual, voluntary, ongoing, and capable.
We identify four key dimensions that shape how individuals interact with others. Based on their responses, learners receive 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝟐,𝟓𝟎𝟎-𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 detailing where their consent communication style 𝐟𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝟎–𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 across each dimension. Growth opportunities are identified and shared as well.
The result indicates the way one conveys a message. Do you rely heavily on background information, relational implications, and shared experiences, thus including many non-verbal cues? Or do you rely a little on context, and prefer explicit, direct and verbal communication? You will get a percentage result that reflects your current tendency, and there is no right or wrong communication style.
Result indicates how one relates to others on a hierarchical scale. Do you value equal treatment, strive for shared decision-making, and balance power dynamics in intimate relationships? Or perhaps, you show more of a tendency to respect and defer to authority figures, and perceive power imbalances as inherent in various social contexts, including intimate relationships.
Result indicates where one’s priorities lie. The “I” tendency is to place a higher value on personal goals, autonomy, and self-expression in sex and relationship. The “us” tendency is to place a high value on relational harmony, social bonds and in-group expectations .
Sex shame refers to the feeling of guilt, embarrassment, or self-blame that can arise from one’s sexual thoughts, desires, or behaviours, particularly when those thoughts or behaviours are considered taboo or stigmatized by one’s culture, religion, or community.
The most powerful education doesn’t begin with the right answers; it begins with questions. When we create space for curiosity, reflection, and vulnerability, learning becomes personal, memorable and truthful. It becomes transformation, not just information.
Below, we’ll walk you through the journey to give you a clear sense of what a learner experiences in their first encounter with the tool.
Learners are welcomed with a short, 2-minute video upon entering the page. This video sets the tone for the experience ahead: reflective, respectful, and deeply personal. It’s not just a preview, it’s a moment to ground in purpose. Think of it as a cue: a gentle nudge into deeper awareness.
After the introduction, learners enter the test environment, a private, accessible space they can complete on any device, at their own pace. Upon finishing, they instantly receive a 2500-word personalized report that reflects their unique communication style and the forces that shape it. For institutions seeking additional insight, we offer the option to integrate a short follow-up survey at the end of the experience. Whether it’s demographic data, satisfaction metrics, or other custom indicators, this added layer of intelligence supports broader goals in program evaluation and student engagement.
At the end of the report, learners come to a short video introducing the core principles of sexual consent: that it must be genuine (free of coercion and fear), ongoing, conscious and capable, and grounded in mutual agreement. This final moment ties together the personal insights gained in the Test with shared values and principles a community of people share.
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In the autumn of 2023, CUE established a partnership with Utrecht University's Graduate Gender Programme (GGeP) to conduct comprehensive focus group testing. This collaboration provides a robust foundation for refining our learning solution. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to evolve our offerings.
The Intimacy IQ Test is a thoughtfully designed micro-learning experience, playfully presented as “just a fun test.” In creating this tool, we carefully considered the key developmental characteristics and needs of students transitioning from adolescence to emerging adulthood as they enter higher education.
The Test connects with students’ natural drive for autonomy, self-discovery, and growth. And while students are often drawn to tools like personality quizzes or astrology for these same reasons, the Intimacy IQ Test brings that same spirit of exploration, but rooted in psychology, behavioral science, cultural insight, and values-based reflection.
It turns consent education into a deeply personal journey, meeting students where they are, who they are, and guiding them toward greater personal truth and choice.
Emerging adulthood is a developmental phase where 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲. A test, when framed reflectively rather than evaluatively, supports this desire by offering learners 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 where they are the ones making sense of their own communication patterns, values, and choices.
Research in developmental and motivational psychology emphasizes that 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲-𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 fuel intrinsic motivation and self-efficacy. By designing a tool that centers on 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, we give learners the space to 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬, reflect critically, and begin navigating their relationships and boundaries from a place of confidence and clarity.
Emerging adulthood is 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐢𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐲, a time when many young people are asking, Who am I in this world? What do I value? How do I relate to others? This desire for self-discovery isn’t superficial; it’s a developmental imperative that supports identity formation, emotional regulation, and relational maturity. The test format meets this need by offering 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, helping learners connect the dots between 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐝 (by culture, upbringing, or past experiences) and 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲.
Whether driven by internal hopes or social norms, there’s a clear expectation (or pressure) at this stage to form more intimate relationships, be they romantic, platonic, or sexual. The test format offers 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐰-𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭 to reflect on these dynamics privately, before stepping into conversations or commitments. Unlike group-based workshops or lectures, which can feel performative or intimidating, 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞, 𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 where learners can explore their connection style 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. By guiding users through real-life scenarios and reflective questions, the Intimacy IQ Test encourages a more intentional, relational awareness.
As young people step into adulthood, they’re often met with new personal and social responsibilities (consent is one of them), yet not everyone picks up responsibilities straightforwardly. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬. The Intimacy IQ Test gently surfaces these themes through realistic, thought-provoking scenarios, encouraging learners to reflect on how they show up in moments of relational complexity. Rather than delivering top-down instructions, it invites learners to walk through the learning expericnes like walking through 𝐚 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲. In terms of cognitive clarity, it guides learners to engage with intimacy, consent, and related personal and social responsibilities 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞, thanks to its structured content framework and scaffolding as a tool.
Emerging adulthood is a time of expansive possibility, but also deep uncertainty. Intimacy, boundaries, and communication are areas where there’s 𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫. Through reflective prompts and real-world scenarios, the Test fosters critical thinking, emotional honesty, and cultural awareness. It offers a framework that helps learners 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦, 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞. It doesn’t offer certainty, it offers something deeper: the confidence to grow with personal truth. And magically, learners walk out of the learning experience 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐲.
We aim to cultivate learners who can critically navigate ambiguity, complexity, and power. We stand with institutions serious about shaping resilient, ethical leaders for tomorrow. And yes, leaders should care about intimate relationship too!
We understand the importance of actionable insights. That’s why we offer anonymized institutional data reports that help you better understand student engagement and developmental needs, without compromising privacy. These reports give your team a clear window into how learners are interacting with consent education, enabling evidence-based improvements across programs, policies, and campus culture.
16 world-class institutions have joined the conversation with CUE.
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Integrating the Intimacy IQ Test into your institution’s digital ecosystem is fast, flexible, and requires little technical setup on your end. Here’s how it works:
Institutions receive a unique, trackable link for their students. This link (or QR code) can be embedded in emails, orientation guides, learning and management systems (LMS), websites, mobile apps or standalone programming
When students click the link, they are taken to CUE’s user-friendly platform, accessible on any device, no download required. We can set up an institutional login account upon request. The experience is fully anonymized, private, and self-paced.
Upon request, we provide an anonymized participation dataset, including test results, completion rates, demographics and other customized data previously set up, to help your institution track engagement, inform programming, and report on learning impact.
For institutions seeking a fully embedded experience, we also offer Option 2: LMS Integration. This alternative allows you to host the entire Intimacy IQ Test directly within your existing Learning Management System (LMS), providing a seamless experience for learners who remain within your institutional platform. It’s ideal for schools looking to integrate the program into formal coursework, onboarding, or mandatory training modules. For this option, your IT department needs to collaborate with us.
Orientation is one of the few moments when every student is engaged and open to guidance. As research has shown, the time spanning the start of the fall semester through Thanksgiving break is when institutions see a spike in the number of cases of sexual misconduct and violence. The Intimacy IQ Test's brief, mobile-friendly format makes it ideal for inclusion in 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬, 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬, 𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬, 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐨𝐟𝐟 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩.
In prevention-focused programming, timing and tone are everything. The Test is an engaging and non-stigmatizing resource; it supports education without triggering defensiveness or shame, helping shift prevention from compliance to connection. It is suitable for 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬. It can also be shared through 𝐐𝐑 𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬
Student clubs that host parties, nightlife, mixers, group travel play a key role in shaping peer culture. Act of consideration for one another needs to be normalized, especially before entering high-risk social environments. It can be shared during 𝐩𝐫𝐞-𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠. Whether through 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬, 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐟𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠, it helps create a more respectful social circle.
Topics like identity, empathy, and communication across differences are central to an international campus. The Test calls for reflection on how cultural background, gender expectations, and communication norms shape their understanding of consent, and build shared language around mutual respect in diverse communities. It fits naturally into 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬-𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬, 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬.
As part of your existing digital wellness ecosystem, the Test elevates your offerings by adding a developmentally relevant, culturally intelligent consent tool. If your institution offers a well-being portal, such as 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐩𝐩, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐲, the Test can be embedded as a stand-alone module. Students can take it on their phone or laptop, receiving instant personal feedback that links to other institutional resources like 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐱𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬.
From RAs and Residential Mentors to House Tutors and Community Advisors, residence-based leaders are uniquely positioned to influence campus culture. The Test is a lightweight yet impactful tool to open conversations about consent, right where students live and grow. It can be shared during 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬; 𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬; or featured in residential wellness campaigns through 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐥𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.
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