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Self-test: Sexual Addiction

This self-test is designed to assist in the assessment of sexually compulsive or addictive behavior. Developed in cooperation with hospitals, treatment programs, private therapists, and community groups, it provides a profile of responses that help to discriminate between addictive and non-addictive behavior.

Were you sexually abused as a child or adolescent?
No
Yes
Do you regularly purchase romance novels or sexually explicit magazines?
No
Yes
Have you stayed in romantic relationships after they become emotionally or physically abusive?
No
Yes
Do you often find yourself preoccupied with sexual thoughts or romantic daydreams?
No
Yes
Do you feel that your sexual behavior is not normal?
No
Yes
Does your spouse (or significant other) ever worry or complain about your sexual behavior?
No
Yes
Do you have trouble stopping your sexual behavior when you know it is inappropriate?
No
Yes
Do you ever feel bad about your sexual behavior?
No
Yes
Has your sexual behavior ever created problems for you and your family?
No
Yes
Have you ever sought help for sexual behavior you did not like?
No
Yes
Have you ever worried about people finding out about your sexual activities?
No
Yes
Has anyone been hurt emotionally because of your sexual behavior?
No
Yes
Have you ever participated in sexual activity in exchange for money or gifts?
No
Yes
Do you have times when you act out sexually followed by periods of celibacy (no sex at all)?
No
Yes
Have you made efforts to quit a type of sexual activity and failed?
No
Yes
Do you hide some of your sexual behavior from others?
No
Yes
Do you find yourself having multiple romantic relationships at the same time?
No
Yes
Have you ever felt degraded by your sexual behavior?
No
Yes
Has sex or romantic fantasies been a way for you to escape your problems?
No
Yes
When you have sex, do you feel depressed afterwards?
No
Yes
Do you regularly engage in sado-masochistic behavior?
No
Yes
Has your sexual activity interfered with your family life?
No
Yes
Have you been sexual with minors?
No
Yes
Do you feel controlled by your sexual desire or fantasies of romance?
No
Yes
Do you ever think your sexual desire is stronger than you are?
No
Yes

Disclaimer: This self-test cannot diagnose any condition or tell you for certain if your symptoms are harming your health; rather, it is a screening test to determine the likelihood of problematic issues. You should see a professional for further evaluation.