Internet Sex Screening Test

Welcome to the Internet Sex Screening Test. The following inventory should be taken online at http://www.SexHelp.com. SexHelp.com is a Web resource for sex addiction and recovery sponsored by Dr. Patrick Carnes, a nationally known speaker and pioneer in the field of sexual addiction. The inventory asks questions about online and offline sexual behavior. Please respond “True” to the items that apply to your behavior and “False” to the items that do not apply. SexHelp.com is currently collecting data on this screening test and therefore do not have cut-off scores to indicate whether or not you have a problem with Internet sex. However, once you have completed the test online, you will be shown the percentage that others have said “True” to the same items you indicated were “True” in your life. If you are concerned about your Internet sexual behavior, please seek professional help.

1. I have some sexual sites bookmarked.
2. I spend more than 5 hours per week using my computer for sexual pursuits.
3. I have joined sexual sites to gain access to online sexual material.
4. I have purchased sexual products online.
5. I have searched for sexual material through an Internet search tool.
6. I have spent more money for online sexual material than I planned.
7. Internet sex has sometimes interfered with certain aspects of my life.
8. I have participated in sexually related chats.
9. I have a sexualized username or nickname that I use on the Internet.
10. I have masturbated while on the Internet.
11. I have accessed sexual sites from other computers besides my home.
12. No one knows I use my computer for sexual purposes.
13. I have tried to hide what is on my computer or monitor so others cannot see it.
14. I have stayed up after midnight to access sexual material online.
15. I use the Internet to experiment with different aspects of sexuality (e.g., bondage, homosexuality, etc.).
16. I have my own website which contains some sexual material.
17. I have made promises to myself to stop using the Internet for sexual purposes.
18. I sometimes use cybersex as a reward for accomplishing something (e.g., finish a project, stressful day, etc.).
19. When I am unable to access sexual information online, I feel anxious, angry, or disappointed.
20. I have increased the risks I take online (give out name and phone number, meet people offline, etc.).
21. I have punished myself when I use the Internet for sexual purposes (e.g., time out from computer, cancel Internet subscription, etc.) .
22. I have met face to face with someone I met online for romantic purposes.
23. I use sexual humor and innuendo with others while online.
24. I have run across illegal sexual material while on the Internet.
25. I believe I am an Internet sex addict.

General Questions About Sex Addiction

26. I repeatedly attempt to stop certain sexual behaviors and fail.
27. I have continued my sexual behavior despite it having caused me problems.
28. Before my sexual behavior I want it but afterward I regret it.
29. I have lied often to conceal my sexual behavior.
30. I believe I am a sex addict.
31. I worry about people finding out about my sexual activities.
32. I have made efforts to quit a type of sexual activity and failed.
33. I hide some of my sexual behavior from others.
34. When I have sex, I feel depressed afterwards.

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