Self Assessment: Sex Addiction

Sex addiction – sometimes described as hypersexuality, porn addiction or sexual compulsive disorder – is a common and very real disorder which can have a devastating impact on individuals, relationships and families.

For those of us grappling with sex addiction, it can feel like an instinctive and unstoppable impulse. Secrecy, shame and guilt can feel like insurmountable barriers to seeking help, and these feelings can be compounded if the addiction occurs alongside infidelity or confusion over sexuality or gender identity.

Because sex addiction can be relatively easy to hide from family and friends, it’s also an addiction which has the capacity to endure and escalate over a lengthy period of time.

As you read each of the following statements, take your time to think about each answer, then tick the box if you believe it applies to you. Only you will see the results of this test, so take the opportunity to be completely honest with yourself. Trying to minimise and deny behaviours or consequences is one of the symptoms of sex addiction.

You do not need to give us any details to take this assessment or to see your results. If you would like a copy sent to you, you can ask for that at the end.

If you'd like to speak with someone after completing the assessment, our intake team is available for a free, private and confidential conversation. Send us a message and we'll be in touch at a time that suits you, or call 02 9129 1227 during business hours.

Your responses are confidential and are saved without your name or contact details. When your results are calculated, your answers to the individual questions are recorded against this assessment and used in de-identified form for research and to improve these assessments.

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