A playful, evidence-aware look at what one survey associated with all 16 personality types, including comfort, novelty, positions, toys, and better conversation starters.
Important: These are exploratory survey associations and playful stereotypes, not rules. Personality type never replaces communication or consent.
If you have ever searched for MBTI sex preferences, you have probably wondered whether your four-letter personality type quietly influences what you enjoy in bed. Maybe you prefer something familiar and low-pressure. Maybe novelty, toys, or a change of pace sounds more appealing. Or maybe your type description gets your preferences completely wrong.
This playful guide looks at associations reported in a Superdrug Online Doctor survey of 1,004 sexually active adults in Europe and the United States. Every participant had taken a four-letter personality test, but the methodology does not say that every participant completed the official Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment. The survey also relied on self-reported answers, and its authors described the findings as exploratory.
So treat the results as conversation starters, not a bedroom diagnosis. The Myers & Briggs Foundation itself explains that type does not dictate behavior. Your boundaries, body, relationship, mood, health, and actual desires matter far more than four letters.
Quick Answer
The survey associated extroverted types with somewhat more adventure, sexual frequency, and satisfaction, while introverted respondents more often favored familiar, physically close positions. ENTJ respondents were the most willing to use toys, with ENFJ respondents ranking second. ESTP respondents most often named 69 as a favorite position, while doggy style appeared often among ESFP, ESFJ, and ENTP respondents. These are averages from one exploratory survey, not rules for any individual type. The useful question is not “What should my type like?” but “Does this give me an easier way to talk about comfort, novelty, control, and connection?”
What the Survey Actually Found
A few broad patterns stood out in the original results:
- Extroverts reported being 10% more adventurous than introverts.
- Extroverts were 17% more likely to report frequent sexual activity and 11% more likely to report sexual satisfaction.
- ENTJ, ESTP, and ESFP respondents rated themselves as the three most adventurous types.
- ISFJ, INFJ, and ISTP respondents rated themselves as the least adventurous.
- ENTJ respondents were the most willing to use sex toys; ENFJ respondents ranked second.
- ESTP respondents most often chose 69 as a favorite position.
- Doggy style was a particular favorite among ESFP, ESFJ, and ENTP respondents.
- Introverts collectively favored missionary; ISTJ respondents also favored spooning, while INTJ respondents favored cowgirl.
Those findings describe group averages. They do not tell you what a specific partner wants, and they should never be used to assume consent.
Analysts (NT): Strategy, Curiosity, and Control
INTJ (Architect)
Survey association: Cowgirl appeared as a favorite position in the original survey, although some later media summaries emphasized doggy style instead.
Playful read: INTJs may appreciate a setup that feels intentional, adjustable, and easy to refine. Control can mean choosing angle, pace, or how much stimulation is happening, not necessarily taking a dominant role.
Better conversation starter: “Do you like having a plan, or would you rather decide in the moment?”
INTP (Logician)
Survey association: INTP respondents were among the types reporting the lowest sexual frequency. The study did not provide strong, clear toy data for this group.
Playful read: Curiosity may be present even when frequency is lower. An INTP stereotype suggests plenty of mental exploration, followed by a need for enough comfort to stop analyzing and stay present.
Better conversation starter: “Would talking through an idea first make it easier to enjoy?”
ENTJ (Commander)
Survey association: ENTJ respondents had the highest stated appetite for adventure and were the most willing to use toys. They were also among the types most open to scenarios involving anal play or bondage.
Playful read: This can look like enjoying clear choices, confident initiation, or experimenting with a new shared element. It does not automatically mean dominance.
Better conversation starter: “Would you rather choose the plan, choose from two options, or be surprised?”
ENTP (Debater)
Survey association: ENTP respondents frequently favored doggy style and were among the types most open to trying new scenarios.
Playful read: Variety may matter more than intensity. Switching pace, location, or who leads can be enough to make a familiar experience feel new.
Better conversation starter: “What is one small change that would make tonight feel less routine?”
Diplomats (NF): Meaning, Mutuality, and Imagination
INFJ (Advocate)
Survey association: INFJ respondents reported the lowest masturbation frequency and rated themselves among the less adventurous types.
Playful read: Emotional context may matter as much as the activity itself. Eye contact, reassurance, and feeling understood may be more appealing than novelty for novelty’s sake.
Better conversation starter: “What helps you feel emotionally present and unhurried?”
INFP (Mediator)
Survey association: INFP respondents reported lower average satisfaction in the survey. That finding does not mean INFPs are inherently “hard to satisfy.”
Playful read: A vivid inner world can create strong preferences that are difficult to communicate unless the setting feels safe and nonjudgmental.
Better conversation starter: “Is there something you have imagined but never found an easy way to describe?”
ENFJ (Protagonist)
Survey association: ENFJ respondents were the second most willing type to use sex toys.
Playful read: Mutual pleasure and responsiveness may be central. A shared toy can work best when it supports connection instead of becoming a performance benchmark.
Better conversation starter: “What would make this feel good for both of us, not just technically successful?”
ENFP (Campaigner)
Survey association: ENFP respondents were among the types most open to trying new scenarios in the original survey.
Playful read: Spontaneity, humor, and a sense of discovery may be part of the appeal. The important distinction is that enthusiasm still needs a clear check-in from everyone involved.
Better conversation starter: “What sounds exciting right now, and what is definitely off the table?”
Sentinels (SJ): Familiarity, Reliability, and Comfort
ISTJ (Logistician)
Survey association: ISTJ respondents were the least likely to vocalize what they wanted and often preferred spooning or missionary.
Playful read: Familiarity can reduce pressure and make it easier to focus on sensation. Quiet does not mean uninterested, so a direct but low-stakes invitation may help.
Better conversation starter: “Would it be easier to say what you want if I gave you a few options?”
ISFJ (Defender)
Survey association: ISFJ respondents rated themselves among the least adventurous types.
Playful read: Comfort, trust, and harmony may come before experimentation. That does not mean “never”; it may simply mean slower pacing and more predictability.
Better conversation starter: “What would need to feel familiar or secure before we tried something new?”
ESTJ (Executive)
Survey association: ESTJ respondents reported the highest sexual frequency at 67% and the highest satisfaction in the survey. They were also among the types most willing to consider a threesome.
Playful read: Clear communication and repeating what works may be more appealing than adding complexity for its own sake.
Better conversation starter: “What already works well enough that we should do more of it?”
ESFJ (Consul)
Survey association: Doggy style appeared as a favorite among ESFJ respondents.
Playful read: Giving and responsiveness may be part of the fun, but a caring partner still deserves room to name their own pleasure rather than always managing someone else’s.
Better conversation starter: “What do you want for yourself tonight?”
Explorers (SP): Sensation, Flexibility, and the Present Moment
ISTP (Virtuoso)
Survey association: ISTP respondents reported lower sexual frequency, were among the most willing to try a threesome, and showed a stronger preference for being controlled in bed.
Playful read: Practical experimentation may feel more natural than a long emotional speech. Toys can be approached as adjustable tools, but every new element still needs a clear yes.
Better conversation starter: “Would you rather test something briefly and decide from there?”
ISFP (Adventurer)
Survey association: The original reporting gave less specific position and toy data for ISFP respondents than for several other types.
Playful read: Sensory details such as pace, pressure, texture, sound, and atmosphere may matter more than following a complicated scenario.
Better conversation starter: “Which sensation do you want more of, and which one do you want less of?”
ESTP (Entrepreneur)
Survey association: ESTP respondents most often selected 69 as a favorite position. They also ranked among the most adventurous and most willing to consider a threesome.
Playful read: Immediate feedback and physical energy may matter more than elaborate planning. A pause word or check-in keeps momentum compatible with consent.
Better conversation starter: “Do you want more intensity, more variety, or more control?”
ESFP (Entertainer)
Survey association: ESFP respondents ranked among the three most adventurous types, and doggy style appeared as a favorite.
Playful read: Playfulness and shared energy may be the real draw. Novelty can be as simple as music, a different room, or a new pace rather than a dramatic escalation.
Better conversation starter: “What would make this feel playful without making it feel performative?”
Positions and Toys: Use the Type as a Prompt, Not a Prescription
The most useful part of this personality exercise is not matching every type to one position. It is noticing the themes underneath the stereotypes:
- Comfort or novelty: Do you relax with a familiar routine, or does variety help you stay engaged?
- Leading or responding: Do you prefer choosing the pace, following a partner’s lead, or switching roles?
- Closeness or space: Does eye contact feel connecting, or does less visual pressure help you relax?
- Simple or layered stimulation: Does one clear sensation work best, or do you enjoy adding a toy or another form of touch?
- Planning or spontaneity: Do you want to discuss an idea first, or decide in the moment?
If toys are part of the conversation, browse them by shared need rather than by personality label. A couple looking for simple controls, partner-friendly designs, or hands-free options can start with a couples toy collection. If you are new to the category, a beginner’s guide to sex toys is more useful than assuming an ENTJ “needs” one kind of toy or an ISFJ will dislike another.
For position ideas, comfort and control are stronger decision criteria than personality type. This guide to sex positions for comfort, control, and connection offers a more practical next step.
The Bottom Line
The survey suggests that extroverted types were somewhat more likely to report adventure, frequency, and satisfaction, while some introverted types leaned toward familiarity and physical closeness. ENTJ and ENFJ respondents showed the strongest willingness to use toys, and several types had clear position preferences in the sample.
But personality type is not consent, compatibility, orientation, libido, or destiny. The four letters can be a fun way to begin a conversation, especially if the real questions are about comfort, novelty, control, connection, and communication. Your actual preferences are more useful than any type description, including one that sounds uncannily accurate.
Sources
- Superdrug Online Doctor, “Personalities and Preferences: How Your Personality Affects Your Sexual Preferences”. Survey of 1,004 self-identified four-letter personality types; self-reported and exploratory.
- Myers & Briggs Foundation, “Myers-Briggs Overview”. The Foundation notes that type does not dictate behavior and that people can use either side of a preference pair.
- Observer, “What Your Myers-Briggs Personality Type Reveals About Your Sex Life”. Secondary coverage of the Superdrug survey.
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