Cybersex Addiction

Am I A Cybersex Addict?

Internet Sex Screening Test

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.

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.

Total  Yes Answers:

If you answered Yes to 0-3 Q’s – you’re probably not sexually addicted

If you answered Yes to 4-6 Q’s – you may have a problem

If you answered Yes to 7 or more questions, we suggest you seek help for cybersex addiction, internet sex addiction or pornographic addiction.

Internet Sex Screening Test used with permission from:

David L. Delmonico, Ph.D., NCC
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
(c) 2000 David L. Delmonico
(412) 396-4032
(412) 396-1340 (fax)

Elizabeth Griffin, MA, LMFT
5115 Excelsior Blvd. #450
Minneapolis, MN 55416
(952) 210-5778

www.internetbehavior.com

Disclaimer: This assessment is for informational purposes only and cannot substitute for a full evaluation by a clinical professional; the assessment should only be used as a guide to understanding your sexual behavior and the potential consequences associated with that behavior. If you are concerned about your Internet sexual behavior, please seek professional help.

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