Should You Seek Help?
Curious if you may have an issue with sex addiction, including pornography?
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Do you often find yourself preoccupied with sexual thoughts? (Preoccupied)
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Do you hide some of your sexual behavior from others? (Ashamed)
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Have you ever sought help for sexual behavior you did not like? (Treatment)
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Has anyone been hurt emotionally because of your sexual behavior? (Hurt others)
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Do you feel controlled by your sexual desire? (Out of control)
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When you have sex, do you feel depressed afterwards? (Sad)
If you answered “Yes” to 2 or more of these questions, it is recommended you speak with a trained therapist to explore your responses.
Dr. Patrick Carnes developed this test, called PATHOS, to help quickly identify whether or not a person has problematic sexual behaviors.
For further information about sex addiction or to take a 45-question sex addiction screening test, click here.