Sexual Addiction

What is Sexual Addiction?

Sexual Addiction is a pattern of out of control sexual behaviour or fantasy. These behaviours, while normal in moderation, become problematic when used repeatedly and begin to interfere in other areas of life. The primary goal of the behaviour or fantasy is to avoid unpleasant emotional states.

A Self-Assessment for Sexual Addiction:

Instructions: Please answer yes or no to each of the following questions:

1 Are you concerned about your sexual behaviour? y n
2 Have you lied to others in order to conceal your sexual behaviour? y n
3 Have you made repeated efforts to stop, reduce or control these behaviours, and failed? y n
4 Has your sexual behaviour interfered in other aspects of your life? y n
5 Have you had to increase the number or types of sexual behaviour in order to achieve the same affect? y n
6 Have you continued these behaviours in spite of negative consequences? y n
 

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