Remarks and treatment linked to sex
What is said to you or done to you because of your sex or gender.
A Purple Lab tool · Scientific research
Put precise words on what you have experienced.
A 6-minute test to put words on what you have been through, see where you stand and know how to act.
AnonymousFreeYou can stop at any time
Exposure levela clear result, no judgement
Ways to actresources and contacts
27situations described
6 minto answer
100 %private: nothing is sent without your consent
Why a test?
Many people play down what they have been through, or cannot name it. No legal terms here: only facts, and how often they happened to you.
Unwanted sexual behaviour
Words, gestures, looks and messages you did not want.
Sexual or intimate acts forced on you
Acts you did not agree to, with or without physical contact.
How it works
Three steps, no sign-up. You can skip any question or section.
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Choose your setting
One setting at a time, over 12 months or your whole life.
WorkStudiesCoupleFamilyPublic space and online -
Answer the situations
For each situation, say how often it happened to you.
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See your result
Your exposure level, a summary and the steps you can take.
For organisations
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Results specific to your context.
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A tool created by Purple Lab
The VSSomètre is designed by Purple Lab, a team of psychology PhDs, HR experts and lawyers, as part of its research. Sending your answers at the end of the test is optional and anonymous.
The VSSomètre guide as a PDF (in French)
Two pages: the graduated scale of situations, and what to do if you experience them. Download, print or display it. It is written in French.
Note: the France Victimes helpline for victims (France) is 116 006 (the printed guide says “11600”).
Need help now?
You do not need to take the test to ask for help. Free services, numbers for France.
17 or 112Immediate danger. Text 114 if you cannot speak.
3919Violence against women
116 006Victim support, 9am to 8pm
3114Distress, 24/7
Anonymous chat 24/7 (in French): arretonslesviolences.gouv.fr.