Self Evaluation for Sexual Addiction
THE SEX ADDICT TEST BY DOUGLAS WEISS, Ph.D.
Answer yes or no as it applies to yourself or your partner.
1. Have you had sexual behaviors that you wish you could stop?
2. Do you feel abnormally driven by your sexual drive?
3. Have you been in relationships just for sex?
4. Has masturbation been ongoing even after marriage?
5. Has the use of pornography been ongoing even after being in a long term committed sexual relationship?
6. Does your sexuality seem to be dragging down your personal potential?
7. Do you find that you spend a significant amount of time online, viewing pornography or grooming others for sexual encounters?
8. Have you experienced an unwanted sexual encounter during childhood or adolescence?
9. Has monogamous sex grown to be boring?
SCORING
To score yourself give yourself one point for each yes and read the below recommendations.
1-3 points: It does not seem that you are presently an active sexual addict.
4-6 points: It seems that you may be struggling in the area of sexual addiction. Your first step would be to gather further information. If your behavior continues, consider going to a 12-Step Support group listed on our website. If you feel you need to discuss this with a counselor, call to schedule a free assessment and/or a counseling appointment at (719) 203-7442.
7-9 points: You are likely sexually addicted. It's recommended that: 1. You gather more information. 2. Go to a support group as soon as possible. 3. Seek professional help. Counseling is available at Stone Bridge Counseling Center by calling (719) 203-7442.
Answer yes or no as it applies to yourself or your partner.
1. Do you withhold love from your partner?
2. Do you withhold praise or appreciation from your partner?
3. Are you controlling with silence or anger?
4. Do you have ongoing or ungrounded criticism of your partner that causes isolation?
5. Do you withhold sex from your partner?
6. Do you have an unwillingness or inability to discuss feelings with your partner?
7. Do you stay so busy that there is no relational time for your partner?
8. Do you make problems or issues about your partner instead of owning your own issues?
9. Are you controlling or shaming of your partner regarding money issues?
SCORING
If you answered "yes" to more than 5 questions above, it may indicate the presence of sexual anorexia. We recommended you gather more information, attend a support group as soon as possible, and seek professional help. Counseling is available by calling Stone Bridge Counseling Center at (719) 203-7442.
Self Evaluation for Intimacy Anorexia
THE SEX ADDICT TEST BY DOUGLAS WEISS, Ph.D.