Assess Your Sexual Behavior with SAST

The Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST) is designed to assist in the assessment of sexually compulsive or “addictive” behavior. Developed by Dr. Patrick Carnes in cooperation with hospitals, treatment programs, private therapists and community groups, the SAST provides a profile of responses which help to discriminate between addictive and non-addictive behavior.

Welcome to the Sexual Addiction Screening Test:

Please enter your contact information to receive your results, and a Guide to Recovery from sex addiction!

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Name

Please indicate gender:

MALE FEMALE

Indicate Orientation:

Heterosexual

Bisexual

Homosexual

How old are You?

18-25

26-34

35-44

45-55

55 and over

Which of the following is most true:

I have no concerns about my sexual behavior, but I am curious about how I might score on this test.

I have no concerns about my sexual behavior, but others are concerned.

I am having problems with my sexual behavior, but do not consider myself a "sex addict."

I know I am a sex addict.

How challenging has finding a solution to your problem become?

I am not sure that I have a problem, and need more information.

It is a problem, that I am sure can be remedied with a few key bits of information.

I have been trying to stop on my own, and just cannot stay stopped.

I have tried programs, counseling, and/or other means of getting help, and I am still stuck.

I am at the end of my rope. I don't think that there is hope for me. I have been battling this for what seems like forever.

Have you continued acting out despite being conscious of these consequences, if so, how?

Have you sought therapy because of your sexual problems?

Yes

Were you sexually abused as a child or adolescent?

Yes

Did your parents have trouble with sexual behavior?

Yes

Do you often find yourself preoccupied with sexual thoughts?

YES

Do you feel that your sexual behavior is not normal?

Yes

Do you ever feel bad about your sexual behavior?

Yes

Has your sexual behavior ever created problems for you and your family?

Yes

Have you ever sought help for sexual behavior you did not like?

Yes

Has anyone been hurt emotionally because of your sexual behavior?

Yes

Are any of your sexual activities against the law?

Yes

Have you made efforts to quit a type of sexual activity and failed?

Yes

Do you hide some of your sexual behaviors from others?

Yes

Have you attempted to stop some parts of your sexual activity?

Yes

Have you felt degraded by your sexual behaviors?

Yes

When you have sex, do you feel depressed afterwards?

Yes

Do you feel controlled by your sexual desire?

Yes

Have important parts of your life (such as job, family, friends, leisure activities) been neglected because you were spending too much time on sex?

Yes

Do you ever think your sexual desire is stronger than you are?

Yes

Is sex almost all you think about?

Yes

Has sex (or romantic fantasies) been a way for you to escape your problems?

Yes

Has sex become the most important thing in your life?

Yes

Are you in crisis over sexual matters?

Yes

Has the Internet created sexual problems for you?

Yes

Do you spend too much time online for sexual purposes?

Yes

Have you purchased services online for erotic purposes (sites for dating, pornography, fantasy and friend finder)?

Yes

Have you used the Internet to make romantic or erotic connections with people online?

Yes

Have people in your life been upset about your sexual activities online?

Yes

Have you attempted to stop your online sexual behaviors?

Yes

Have you subscribed to or regularly purchased or rented sexually explicit materials (magazines, videos, books or online pornography)?

Yes

Have you been sexual with minors?

Yes

Have you spent considerable time and money on strip clubs, adult bookstores and movie houses?

Yes

Have you engaged prostitutes and escorts to satisfy your sexual needs?

Yes

Have you spent considerable time surfing pornography online?

Yes

Have you used magazines, videos or online pornography even when there was considerable risk of being caught by family members who would be upset by your behavior?

Yes

Have you regularly purchased romantic novels or sexually explicit magazines?

Yes

Have stayed in romantic relationships after they became emotionally or physically abusive?

Yes

Have you traded sex for money or gifts?

Yes

Have you maintained multiple romantic or sexual relationships at the same time?

Yes

After sexually acting out, do you sometimes refrain from all sex for a significant period?

Yes

Have you regularly engaged in sadomasochistic behavior?

Yes

Do you visit sexual bath-houses, sex clubs or adult video/bookstores as part of your regular sexual activity?

Yes

Have you engaged in unsafe or "risky" sex even though you knew it could cause you harm?

Yes

Have you cruised public restrooms, rest areas or parks looking for sex with strangers?

Yes

Do you believe casual or anonymous sex has kept you from having more long-term intimate relationships?

Yes

Has your sexual behavior put you at risk for arrest for lewd conduct or public indecency?

Yes

Have you been paid for sex?

Yes