Sexual Addiction Screening

How to use

Answer each question honestly about your behavior and 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 sexual thoughts or sexual behavior and have been unsuccessful.

Yes No
2. I spend a lot of time thinking about sex, planning sexual activity, or finding opportunities to act out sexually.

Yes No
3. My sexual behavior increased over time (I needed more or different sexual activity to get the same feelings or relief).

Yes No
4. I have used sexual behavior to cope with negative emotions (e.g., stress, anxiety, depression, boredom).

Yes No
5. I have continued sexual behavior despite knowing it caused harm to my relationships, work, finances, legal standing, or health.

Yes No
6. My sexual behavior has caused repeated problems in relationships (e.g., arguments, breakups, loss of intimacy).

Yes No
7. I have hidden my sexual behavior from others, lied about it, or felt intense shame or guilt because of it.

Yes No
8. I have engaged in sexual activity that I later judged to be risky or unsafe because I could not resist the urges.

Yes No
9. I have failed to meet important obligations (work, school, family) because of time spent on sexual behavior or recovering from it.

Yes No
10. I have experienced withdrawal-like symptoms (e.g., agitation, anxiety, obsessive thoughts) when attempting to stop or cut back.

Yes No
11. I feel compelled to continue sexual behavior even when I want to stop, and the urge feels driven rather than chosen.

Yes No
12. I feel that my sexual behavior has become the central or dominant part of my life.

Yes No
13. I have used sex or sexual behavior to avoid dealing with problems or to numb uncomfortable feelings.

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

Yes No
15. I have engaged in secretive sexual behaviors that I would be embarrassed for others to know about.

Yes No
16. I have made major life decisions (e.g., leaving a job or relationship) that were strongly influenced by my sexual behavior or sexual relationships.

Yes No
17. I have experienced financial consequences (e.g., spending on sex, pornography, escorts) because of my sexual behavior.

Yes No
18. I have engaged in sexual behaviors that conflicted with my personal values or religious beliefs and felt powerless to stop.

Yes No
19. I have put myself or others at physical risk (e.g., driving long distances to meet someone, meeting in unsafe contexts).

Yes No
20. I have minimized or denied the extent of my sexual behavior when confronted.

Yes No

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Privacy, Data Handling & Disclaimer

This screening tool has been intentionally designed to preserve user anonymity and to avoid creating or retaining user data. The tool is implemented to run entirely within your web browser (client-side). Under normal operation:

This tool processes answers locally in your browser and does not transmit, collect, record, or store your responses to any external server or database.
No personally identifiable information (PII) — including name, email address, or device identifier — is collected, retained, or shared by this tool or by RMBTherapy.com as a result of completing the questionnaire.
Answers remain on your device and are cleared when you reset the form, close the browser/tab, or clear your browser data; the tool does not create medical or permanent records.

Important limitations and practical considerations:

If you follow external links (for example, "Visit RMBTherapy.com") or enable the "Auto-open" option, you will be directed to an external website that may collect information in accordance with its own privacy policy — please review that site's privacy policy before providing identifying information.
If this file is deployed on a web server (rather than run locally), standard server logs or hosting analytics (e.g., connection timestamps, IP addresses) may be generated by the hosting provider. To avoid server-side logging, host the file locally (run from a file:// URL) or use a hosting environment you control and configure to minimize or disable logging.
Browser features, extensions, or third-party plugins may record local activity. To maximize anonymity, consider using a private/incognito window and avoid entering any identifying information into the form or text fields.

This tool is for informational screening only and is not a substitute for professional clinical assessment, diagnosis, or emergency care. If you are at immediate risk of harm to yourself or others, contact emergency services or a crisis hotline right away. For questions about privacy practices or to discuss treatment options, please visit RMBTherapy.com.