The Internet Screening Test

Use this screening test to assess your own situation or in helping others. It is written by Patrick Carnes, one of the pioneers in the area of sexual addictions. A score above 8 indicates possible problems and you may need to seek professional help.

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