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 |