Pornography Addiction Screening

How to use

Answer each question honestly about your pornography use and related behaviors/feelings during the past 6–12 months. This is a screening tool only. Scores are indicative and do not replace a clinical evaluation. The test is presented below in a printable, static format and is also scored client-side in your browser.

After scoring, you'll receive interpretation guidance and a referral to RMBTherapy.com for resources and clinician search.

1. I have repeatedly tried to cut down, stop, or control my pornography use and have been unsuccessful.

Yes No
2. I spend a lot of time seeking, viewing, or recovering from pornography use.

Yes No
3. My pornography use has escalated (more time, more frequent sessions, or more intense content) to get the same effect.

Yes No
4. I use pornography to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, loneliness, boredom, or other negative emotions.

Yes No
5. I continue using pornography despite knowing it causes harm to my relationships, work, studies, finances, or health.

Yes No
6. My pornography use has caused repeated relationship problems (e.g., arguments, secrecy, reduced intimacy, trust issues).

Yes No
7. I have hidden my pornography use, lied about it, or felt intense shame or guilt because of it.

Yes No
8. I have viewed pornography in risky or inappropriate settings (e.g., at work, public places) or when I could not resist urges.

Yes No
9. I have failed to meet important obligations because of time spent using pornography or recovering from late-night use.

Yes No
10. I have felt restless, irritable, anxious, or preoccupied when attempting to stop or cut back on pornography.

Yes No
11. I feel compelled to view pornography even when I intend not to, and it feels driven rather than chosen.

Yes No
12. Pornography has become a central or dominant preoccupation in my life.

Yes No
13. I use pornography to avoid dealing with problems or to numb uncomfortable feelings.

Yes No
14. Others (partner, family, friend, employer) have expressed concern about my pornography use.

Yes No
15. I have engaged in secretive behaviors related to pornography (e.g., hiding devices, deleting history, private browsing).

Yes No
16. My sexual arousal or intimacy with a partner feels negatively affected by my pornography use.

Yes No
17. I have spent money on pornography or related services (e.g., subscriptions, webcams) that I later regretted.

Yes No
18. My pornography use conflicts with my personal values or beliefs, yet I feel unable to stop.

Yes No
19. I have put employment, education, or personal safety at risk due to when/where I consumed pornography.

Yes No
20. I have minimized or denied the extent of my pornography use when confronted.

Yes No

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Privacy, Data Handling & Disclaimer

This screening tool runs entirely in your browser (client-side). Responses aren’t sent anywhere and are cleared when you reset or close the tab.

No PII is collected or stored by this tool or by RMBTherapy.com as a result of completing the questionnaire.
If you follow external links, those sites may have their own privacy policies.

This screening is informational only and not a substitute for professional assessment or emergency care.