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Is my relationship with sex compulsive?
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 14 clinical frameworks·5 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
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This test looks at facts rather than at a word: “addict” circulates widely and explains little. It examines four aspects: the control that slips despite the intention to cut back, what it costs at work, with those close to you and in terms of health, the need to go further to obtain the same effect, and the state that follows. The report describes each of these aspects.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book The Practical CBT Guide, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
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Is my relationship with sex compulsive? — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at facts rather than at a word: control that slips, the cost in daily life, escalation, and the state that follows. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 14 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This test covers urges, control, tension, relief, desire, sexuality, concentration, time, work, secrecy, shame, guilt, mood, the relationship and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Urges If an urge floods you even as you want to resist it. If your actions stay within the frame you set yourself. Control If you have tried to ease off, without it holding. If you can stop when you really decide to. Tension If a tension builds in you that only acting on it eases. If you live this area without any sense of compulsion. Relief If emptiness comes right after, rather than calm. If you have felt simply good, afterward. Desire If novelty is becoming hard to find. If you are at peace with what you have, seeking no more. Sexuality If you feel it is that doing the leading, and not you. If you are at peace with your sexuality. Concentration If the urge takes you over to the point of cutting your concentration. If your days pass without this occupying your head. Time If you spend far more time on it than you had planned. If the time it takes is missing from elsewhere. Work If your work or your studies have suffered for it. If you have dropped an obligation for it. Secrecy If you carry heavy secrets in this area. If shame stops you telling anyone. Shame If shame turns up once the moment has passed. If you get up the next day without bitterness. Guilt If you are your own harshest judge on this ground. If you live this without notable regret. Mood If your mood in the days that follow suffers for it. If your general mood stays steady. The relationship If this has threatened a bond that matters to you. If your relations with others remain untouched. Readiness to change If you want this to shift. If you believe you can move forward on this.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Your reading of what drives this sexual behavior most- The way you explain what drives this sexual behavior most, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty and does not produce a level: it collects a starting reading.
- ●Loss of control- Do you find it hard to control your sexual behaviors despite a will to reduce or stop them? Loss of control — trying to change without succeeding — is a central dimension of a compulsive relationship with sexuality.
- ●Impact on daily life- Do your sexual behaviors affect your work, relationships, social life, or health? Impact on life domains is an important indicator of distress or dysfunction.
- ●Escalation- Do you need more frequent or more intense behaviors to feel the same effect? Escalation — the need for increasing intensity — may indicate a form of tolerance.
- ●Distress afterwards- Do you feel shame, guilt, or emptiness after sexual behaviors? Distress felt after — not during — is often one of the clearest signals of a problematic relationship with sexuality.
- ●Readiness to Change- Your current readiness, read independently of the rest: acknowledging that a subject occupies a place, wanting it to change, and feeling ready to take concrete action are three different things.
Reference frameworks and authors
- Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS) — adapted (Bőthe et al., 2018)
This test is based on the criteria of Compulsive Sexual Behavior Disorder (WHO, ICD-11, code 6C72) and the Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS, Bőthe et al., 2018). It is not a validated version: it broadens the scope to all compulsive sexual behaviors, not only pornography. The clinical category of 'sexual addiction' remains debated in the scientific literature.
This test explores your subjective experience of your relationship with sexuality. A high score does not establish a diagnosis of sexual dependence or addiction — that decision belongs to a healthcare professional. The category of 'sexual addiction' is still scientifically debated: some researchers recognize it, others contest it. This test does not settle that debate — it helps you look at what you are experiencing honestly, without judgment or verdict. If you are suffering from your relationship with sexuality, that suffering deserves attention, whatever its clinical category.
Why take this test?
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This test looks at facts rather than at a word: “addict” circulates widely and explains little. It examines four aspects: the control that slips despite the intention to cut back, what it costs at work, with those close to you and in terms of health, the need to go further to obtain the same effect, and the state that follows. The report describes each of these aspects.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Your reading of what drives this sexual behavior most, Loss of control, Impact on daily life, Escalation, Distress afterwards. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Your reading of what drives this sexual behavior most
The way you explain what drives this sexual behavior most, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty and does not produce a level: it collects a starting reading.
Loss of control
Do you find it hard to control your sexual behaviors despite a will to reduce or stop them? Loss of control — trying to change without succeeding — is a central dimension of a compulsive relationship with sexuality.
Impact on daily life
Do your sexual behaviors affect your work, relationships, social life, or health? Impact on life domains is an important indicator of distress or dysfunction.
Escalation
Do you need more frequent or more intense behaviors to feel the same effect? Escalation — the need for increasing intensity — may indicate a form of tolerance.
Distress afterwards
Do you feel shame, guilt, or emptiness after sexual behaviors? Distress felt after — not during — is often one of the clearest signals of a problematic relationship with sexuality.
Readiness to Change
Your current readiness, read independently of the rest: acknowledging that a subject occupies a place, wanting it to change, and feeling ready to take concrete action are three different things.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Your reading of what drives this sexual behavior most, Loss of control, Impact on daily life, Escalation, Distress afterwards. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Your reading of what drives this sexual behavior most, Loss of control, Impact on daily life…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Read this test’s introduction and dimensions to check whether they match your situation. Answer from the perspective specified in the instructions.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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