Kinsey Scale (IMAGE) Indiana University Caption The seven-point Heterosexual-Homosexual Rating Scale, commonly known as the Kinsey Scale, is a tool to gauge a person's sexual orientation or experiences with both sexes. Credit Kinsey Institute Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.