Am I A Sex Addict?

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ISST

Internet Sex Screening Test (ISST)

Welcome to the Internet Sex Screening Test (ISST). This inventory asks questions about online and offline sexual behavior. Please respond "Yes" to the items which apply to your behavior and "No" to the items which do not apply. We are currently collecting data on this screening test and therefore do not have cut-off scores to indicate whether or not you have a problem with Internet sex. However, once you have completed the test, you will be shown the percentage that others have said "Yes" to the same items you indicated were "Yes" for your life. If you are concerned about your Internet sexual behavior, please seek professional help.

David L. Delmonico, Ph.D., NCC
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA
(c)2000 David L. Delmonico

To complete the test, answer each question by placing a check in the appropriate yes/no column.

Yes No 1.   I have some sexual sites bookmarked.
Yes No 2.   I spend more than 5 hours per week using my computer for sexual pursuits.
Yes No 3.   I have joined sexual sites to gain access to online sexual material.
Yes No 4.   I have purchased sexual products online.
Yes No 5.   I have searched for sexual material through an Internet search tool.
Yes No 6.   I have spent more money for online sexual material than I planned.
Yes No 7.   Internet sex has sometimes interfered with certain aspects of my life.
Yes No 8.   I have participated in sexually related chats.
Yes No 9.   I have a sexualized username or nickname that I use on the Internet.
Yes
 		 No
 		 10.  
 		 I have masturbated while on the Internet.
Yes No 11.   I have accessed sexual sites from other computers besides my home.
Yes No 12.   No one knows I use my computer for sexual purposes.
Yes No 13.   I have tried to hide what is on my computer or monitor so others cannot see it.
Yes No 14.   I have stayed up after midnight to access sexual material online.
Yes
 		 No
 		 15.  
 		 I use the Internet to experiment with different aspects of sexuality (e.g., bondage, homosexuality, anal sex, etc.)
Yes No 16.   I have my own website which contains some sexual material.
Yes No 17.   I have made promises to myself to stop using the Internet for sexual purposes.
Yes
 		 No
 		 18.  
 		 I sometimes use cybersex as a reward for accomplishing something (e.g., finish a project, stressful day, etc.)
Yes
 		 No
 		 19.  
 		 When I am unable to access sexual information online, I feel anxious, angry, or disappointed.
Yes
 		 No
 		 20.  
 		 I have increased the risks I take online (give out name and phone number, meet people offline, etc.)
Yes
 		 No
 		 21.  
 		 I have punished myself when I use the Internet for sexual purposes (e.g., time-out from computer, cancel Internet subscription, etc.)
Yes No 22.   I have met face to face with someone I met online for romantic purposes.
Yes No 23.   I use sexual humor and innuendo with others while online.
Yes No 24.   I have run across illegal sexual material while on the Internet.
Yes No 25.   I believe I am an Internet sex addict.
General Questions about Sex Addiction
Yes No 26.   I repeatedly attempt to stop certain sexual behaviors and fail.
Yes No 27.   I have continued my sexual behavior despite it having caused me problems.
Yes No 28.   Before my sexual behavior I want it but afterwards I regret it.
Yes No 29.   I have lied often to conceal my sexual behavior.
Yes No 30.   I believe I am a sex addict.
Yes No 31.   I worry about people finding out about my sexual activities.
Yes No 32.   I have made efforts to quit a type of sexual activity and failed.
Yes No 33.   I hide some of my sexual behavior from others.
Yes No 34.   When I have sex, I feel depressed afterwards.

Please indicate gender:
Male   Female  
Please tell us the state or select International for outside the USA:
If International, please write in country:
Years using the Internet:
How many hours do you spend online per week?
How many hours do you spend online for internet sex per week?
What is your age?

Thank you for completing the Internet Sex Screening Test. Your responses will help us understand and treat those who struggle with compulsive sex on the Internet. We are also conducting more in-depth interviews via email with randomly selected individuals. If you would be willing to participate, please provide us with your email address below. Since we are randomly selecting participants, you may or may not be contacted. Thank you for your consideration.

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