Hypersexuality Test

1. I keep a separate account, email, or phone to conceal sexual interactions.

2. I feel a strong pull to seek sexual stimulation even when I try to distract myself.

3. I have taken chances that could harm my reputation (for example, being discovered by friends, coworkers, or family).

4. I feel like my sexual urges control me more than I control them.

5. I feel unable to stop myself from engaging in sexual behavior once the urge starts.

6. I have engaged in sexual behavior in places or situations where I could be seen, caught, or reported.

7. I have tried to cut back on sexual behavior but could not maintain the change.

8. I have faced meaningful consequences because of sexual messages, photos, or online interactions (e.g., relationship fallout, harassment, blackmail concerns, reputation damage).

9. I have shared sexual images or messages that I later worried could be saved, forwarded, or used against me.

10. When I try to resist sexual urges, the urges feel overwhelming.

11. I have engaged in sexual behavior in places or situations where it created a serious risk of being caught or reprimanded (e.g., at work, in public, on shared devices).

12. My sexual thoughts or behaviors have caused me to miss deadlines or fall behind at work or school.

13. I have spent so long on sexual content or activity that I lost track of time and it disrupted my day.

14. My sexual behavior has reduced the quality of my work or school performance.

15. Sexual urges interrupt what I am trying to focus on (work, school, chores, conversations).

16. I seek more novel or extreme sexual content or experiences over time to get the same level of excitement.

17. My sexual behavior has led me to neglect family responsibilities (e.g., caregiving, household tasks).

18. I have had arguments or breakups that were directly related to my sexual behavior.

19. I have participated in sexual activity or exchanges that could create legal, workplace, or disciplinary consequences.

20. Overall, my sexual behavior has created more problems than benefits in my daily life.

21. I have felt less satisfied with my life overall because of the consequences of my sexual behavior.

22. I have met (or attempted to meet) someone in person for sex while keeping it secret from my partner or others.

23. When I attempt to set rules for myself about sexual behavior, I frequently break them.

24. I continue sexual behavior even when it conflicts with my personal values or goals.

25. I have hidden spending related to sexual content or encounters (for example, subscriptions, cam sites, escorts, hotels).

26. I have experienced health-related consequences tied to my sexual behavior (e.g., STI scares, repeated infections, physical injury, or ongoing worry about health).

27. My sexual behavior has caused me to withdraw from hobbies or interests that used to matter to me.

28. I engage in sexual behavior more frequently than feels healthy for me.

29. My sexual behavior has led to significant stress because I worried about being discovered or judged.

30. I spend more time on sexual thoughts or activities than I intend to.

31. I find myself repeatedly checking or searching for sexual material without planning to.

32. Even when I decide not to, I end up engaging in sexual behavior anyway.

33. My sexual behavior has led to problems at work/school (e.g., warnings, complaints, policy issues).

34. I have difficulty delaying sexual gratification once I start thinking about it.

35. I act on sexual impulses in the moment even when I had planned not to.

36. I have driven, traveled, or gone to unsafe locations primarily to pursue sexual activity or content.

37. I have used secrecy to manage shame or fear about my sexual behavior.

38. I have spent money on sexual content, services, or encounters in a way that strained my finances.

39. I have taken sexual risks that could affect my health (for example, sex without protection or without clear STI status).

40. I have engaged in sexual behavior despite knowing it might violate a relationship agreement or personal commitment.

41. I have stayed up late for sexual activity and felt tired or less effective the next day.

42. I have cancelled plans or avoided obligations because I wanted time for sexual activity.

43. I feel restless or uncomfortable if I cannot engage in sexual activity when I want to.

44. I have avoided social activities because I was preoccupied with sexual thoughts or plans.

45. I engage in sexual behavior even when I know I will regret it later.

46. I have hidden purchases or financial spending related to sexual activity from others.

47. I feel driven or compelled to seek sexual stimulation.

48. My sexual behavior has made it harder for me to maintain healthy routines (sleep, exercise, meals, hygiene).

49. I have ignored or downplayed signs that someone else was uncomfortable because I wanted to continue the sexual interaction.

50. My sexual behavior has interfered with my ability to be present or attentive with loved ones.

51. I have taken sexual risks that later caused real-life consequences (e.g., health scares, legal worries, safety concerns).

52. I have engaged in sexual behavior while intoxicated in ways that increased risk or reduced my judgment.

53. I feel compelled to return to sexual content or behaviors soon after I have already engaged in them.

54. I have lied to someone close to me about sexual activity (online or in person).

55. I continue to pursue sexual content or experiences even when I promised myself I would stop.

56. I have felt emotionally distant from people close to me because of my sexual behavior.

57. I have crossed my own boundaries (or someone else’s) because the excitement felt worth the risk in the moment.

58. I have spent so much time on sexual activities (including online) that I neglected important responsibilities.

59. My sexual behavior has interfered with my ability to concentrate on tasks I need to complete.

60. I have deleted messages, photos, or call logs to remove evidence of sexual behavior.

61. I lose track of time when I start sexual activities (including online).

62. I have used work, school, or family obligations as excuses to cover time spent on sexual activity.

63. I find it hard to stop sexual activity once I have started, even if I need to do something else.

64. I have kept a sexual relationship or ongoing sexual contact secret for an extended period of time.

65. I have pursued sexual situations where I did not feel fully safe but continued anyway.

66. I keep returning to the same sexual behaviors even though I want to change them.

67. My sexual behavior feels like a habit that is hard to break.

68. After sexual activity, I feel significant guilt, shame, or regret that affects my mood or functioning.

69. My sexual behavior has caused me to neglect my personal goals (e.g., education, fitness, career plans).

70. I have kept important details vague or withheld information when someone asked about my sexual behavior.

71. It takes a lot of effort for me to keep my sexual behavior within limits I consider acceptable.

72. My sexual behavior has harmed trust in my relationships.

73. My sexual behavior has contributed to conflict with a partner (or potential partners).

74. I have used sexual activity to cope with stress or difficult emotions in a way that later created problems in my life.

75. I hide sexual messages, apps, or browsing history because I worry about being found out.

76. I have used anonymous or disappearing-message features mainly to hide sexual conversations.

77. I have used fake names, fake profiles, or misleading information to pursue sexual interactions.