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Self assessment for compulsive sexual behaviour |
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Sex addiction is a process addiction, and is characterised by compulsive use of sexual behaviours that result in a potentially destructive twist on a normal life-enhancing activity. People come to depend on these sexual behaviours to feel better in some way, and experience cravings for them just as happens with a substance addiction. As the addiction develops the sexual behaviours continue in spite of negative consequences such as relationship difficulties, work and health issues, reputational and even legal consequences.
The goal of our sex addiction quiz is not to provide a definitive answer as to whether you or someone you care about is a sex addict. Rather it is an opportunity to raise your awareness about the impact that this sexual behaviour is having on your life, or the life of someone you care about, so that you can seek professional support, should you need it.
As you read each of the following statements take your time to think about the answer, then click on the button if you believe it applies to you. Only you will be seeing the results of this quiz so take the opportunity to be completely honest with yourself. To minimize or deny behaviours or consequences is one of the symptoms of addiction.
South Pacific Private offers free private and confidential assessments if you wish to discuss the results of this quiz. Please phone us on 1800 063 332.
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I have concerns about or have tried to control the amount of sexual activity I engage in |
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I have engaged in sexual practices which could be considered inappropriate (because of places, people or times) |
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I believe that my sexual role is a key component of my self-identity |
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I feel entitled to sex |
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I have had relationship difficulties as a result of outside sexual activity |
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My sexual behaviour has affected my reputation |
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I am unable to concentrate at times because of thoughts and feelings about sex or sexual activity with another person |
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I have engaged in sexual behaviour which could be considered risky |
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I have felt compelled to engage in sexual activity on a daily basis |
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Sometimes my ability to relate to other people is impacted by intrusive sexual thoughts or fantasies |
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I have sometimes used sex as a way of escaping uncomfortable feelings, or problems in my life |
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I have felt ashamed of my sexual behaviours at times |
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I find myself preoccupied with sexual thoughts or fantasies at inappropriate times |
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I have had negative relationship, financial, legal or health consequences as a result of my sexual behaviour |
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I am engaging more and more in sexual activities that I would not have previously considered |
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I am concerned about the amount of time I am spending using my computer to engage in sexual activity |
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I make efforts to conceal the extent of my sexual activity from the people closest to me |
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I have ritualized sexual behaviours |
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I am engaging in sexual activities with increasing frequency |
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I have been neglecting important aspects of my life (e.g. family, job) as a result of the amount of time I spend thinking about or engaging in sexual activities |
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I often relate to other people in a flirtatious or seductive manner |
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I sometimes blame my relationship problems on our sex life |
If you have found that several of these apply, or you have concerns or questions about whether this behaviour indicates problematic sexual behaviour or addiction, we recommend that you phone our assessment counsellors to have a free private and confidential discussion about whether you may benefit from the programs we offer at South Pacific Private. Please phone us on 1800 063 332.
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