Tests

Sex Addiction Test – HBI: Hypersexual Behavior Inventory

2010 © Rory C. Reid, Ph.D., Sheila Garos, Ph.D., and Bruce N. Carpenter, Ph.D.

Below are a number of statements that describe various thoughts, feelings,
and behaviors. As you answer each question, choose the answer to the right
that best describes you. Please be sure to answer every question.

For the purpose of this questionnaire, sex is defined as any activity or behavior that stimulates or arouses a person with the intent to produce an orgasm or sexual pleasure.
Sexual behaviors may or may not involve a partner . (e.g. self-masturbation or solo-sex, using pornography, intercourse with a partner, oral sex, anal sex, etc…)

If your scored 68 or above, your score is well above the cut-off score of 53 on this scale and falls in a clinical range where people are generally classified as sexually compulsive. People with high scores such as yours frequently report multiple unsuccessful attempts to regulate their sexual thoughts, urges, and behaviors. They also frequently report that their sexual choices cause significant distress and various undesirable consequences in their personal lives. People with your scores similar to yours are generally advised to strongly consider counseling from a qualified mental health professional in order to address the issues that can arise from sexual compulsivity.

If your scored between 53 and 67, your score is above the cut-off score of 53 on this scale. Scores such as yours fall within a range that is common among individuals who seek counseling for issues related to their sexual thoughts, urges, or behavior. People with these scores often use sex to cope with various challenges in their life or they encounter undesirable consequences in relation to their sexuality. You should consider having an evaluation from a qualified mental health professional if you desire to further discuss these issues.

If your scored 52 and below, your score is below the cut-off score of 53 on this scale. Scores such as yours fall within a range that is common among a general population and therefore it is unlikely that your sexual thoughts, feelings, and urges create significant distress or consequences in your life. Although most people with scores such as yours do not seek counseling for sexual addiction / compulsivity, if you feel your sexual cravings or behavior is creating problems in your life, you might consider having an evaluation from a qualified mental health professional.

The clinical staff of Center for Healthy Sex is available by

phone at 310.843.9902 or email infothecenterforhealthysex.com

In addition to CHS, there are many resources to help those suffering from
destructive sexual behavior.

Find more information, check out our books about sex and love addiction.

For helpful information online, see our list of websites, national 12-Step groups, therapy referrals outside
Los Angeles.

More Tests