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Test if you are a Porn Addict with the ISST: Internet Sex Screening Test

Are you addicted to cybersex, Internet sex or pornography? The following questions are designed to be used as guidelines to identifying possible signs of cybersex addiction, Internet sex addiction or porn addiction. They are not intended to provide a sure-fire method of diagnosis, nor can negative answers to these questions provide absolute assurance that the illness is not present. Many sex addicts and love addicts have varying patterns which can result in very different ways of approaching and answering these questions.

Yes 

No
1. I have some sexual sites bookmarked.
Yes 

No
2. I spend more than 5 hours per week using my computer for sexual pursuits.
Yes 

No
3. I have joined sexual sites to gain access to online sexual material.
Yes 

No
4. I have purchased sexual products online.
Yes 

No
5. I have searched for sexual material through an Internet search tool.
Yes 

No
6. I have spent more money for online sexual material than I planned.
Yes 

No
7. Internet sex has sometimes interfered with certain aspects of my life.
Yes 

No
8. I have participated in sexually related chats.
Yes 

No
9. I have a sexualized username or nickname that I use on the Internet.
Yes 

No
10. I have masturbated while on the Internet.
Yes 

No
11. I have accessed sexual sites from other computers besides my home.
Yes 

No
12. No one knows I use my computer for sexual purposes.
Yes 

No
13. I have tried to hide what is on my computer or monitor so others cannot
see it.
Yes 

No
14. I have stayed up after midnight to access sexual material online.
Yes 

No
15. I use the Internet to experiment with different aspects of sexuality (e.g.,
bondage, homosexuality, anal sex, etc.)
Yes 

No
16. I have my own website which contains some sexual material.
Yes 

No
17. I have made promises to myself to stop using the Internet for sexual purposes.
Yes 

No
18. I sometimes use cybersex as a reward for accomplishing something (e.g.,
finish a project, stressful day, etc.)
Yes 

No
19. When I am unable to access sexual information online, I feel anxious,
angry, or disappointed.
Yes 

No
20. I have increased the risks I take online (give out name and phone number,
meet people offline, etc.)
Yes 

No
21. I have punished myself when I use the Internet for sexual purposes (e.g.,
time-out from computer, cancel Internet subscription, etc.)
Yes 

No
22. I have met face to face with someone I met online for romantic purposes.
Yes 

No
23. I use sexual humor and innuendo with others while online.
Yes 

No
24. I have run across illegal sexual material while on the Internet.
Yes 

No
25. I believe I am an Internet sex addict.

 

Total Yes Answers:

If you answered Yes to 0-3 Q’s – you’re probably not sexually addicted

If you answered Yes to 4-6 Q’s – you may have a problem

If you answered Yes to 7 or more questions, we suggest you seek help for cybersex addiction, internet sex addiction or pornographic addiction. Our skilled sex addiction therapy team will teach you how to overcome sex addiction through comprehensive sex addiction treatment and sex addiction support groups. The clinical staff of Center for Healthy Sex is available by phone at 310.843.9902 or email info@thecenterforhealthysex.com

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

Find more about this with books about cybersex and porn addiction.

For helpful websites, 12-Step groups and therapy referrals outside Los Angeles.

Our expert therapists begin with the Patrick Carnes task-centered approach,
followed by EMDR to resolve underlying trauma. Our work is complete when
our clients have established a healthy sex life free of shame and secrets.

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