james t kirk

Interesting little online test to see if you're a sex addict (there is debate whether or not sex addiction is a real thing...)

SexHelp.com - SAST

I did it twice.

I scored a 12 on the first go round and an 11 on the second go round.

Either way, I'm past the point where the two curves intersect....

I've always prided myself on a healthy libido and very much love sex. About 4 or so years ago, I lost almost all (but not quite ALL) sexual desire and it was quite disconcerting. Having been sexually driven since I was 11 or so, I was quite distressed. If given the choice between that and being a horndog, I'll take the latter - thank you very much.

snowy

I scored a 3, but it did have this to say:

Yes, I am definitely preoccupied by sex, but generally I take care of said preoccupation by writing smut and/or having sex with my partner and/or masturbating, not by acting out in a destructive manner.

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canuckguy

I scored a 1. I thought i might score higher. Not sure if i should be happy with 1 or should go outside and have sex on the front lawn to boost it up.

In addition there are certain subscales to further confirm that a problem exists. The following patterns emerged in your answers:

· A profile consistent with men who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior
· A profile consistent with women who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior

lane.myer

I've wondered how to try to evaluate this. Good reference. I ended up at a 9 and an 11, but I'm working on retuning my life to make more positive sexual experiences, rather than the ones I have experienced in the past.

ratbastid

I scored a 4. And that was with a fairly generous interpretation of the questions.

Funny, I'd have thought it would be higher. But okay.

Charlatan

I scored a 2. Not all that high.

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girldetective

I answered the questions based on my behavior with my partner, and it seems that right now in my life, I am a sex addict.

Jeez. Its about time.

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Baraka_Guru

Ouch.

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cadre

I scored an 11 and I've often pondered the question of whether I'm an addict or not. I figure that I'm not neglecting other important aspects of my life and I'm not hurting anyone so I'm just sexually driven.

I'm kind of an adrenaline addict as well, I think they seem to go hand in hand for me.

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ASU2003

Since that site doesn't agree with my browser/Linux OS, and I probably shouldn't go there during work, I'll consider myself a virgin sex addict. I know if I found a willing girl, we would be exhausted everyday from having as much sex as possible.

Anormalguy

I scored a zero, which I find interesting since I enjoy sex & like to keep things interesting.

Maybe I should try ED meds, even though I don't need them (at least not yet ).

Daniel_

I scored a seven.

· A profile consistent with men who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior
· A profile consistent with women who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior
· A profile consistent with sex addicts who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior on-line

based on a very liberal reading of the questions. It's the "do you ever" that gets you, because if I've once looked atporn when my wife was in the room, I get the same score as I would have if I did it for hours every day.

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Xazy

I scored a 10.

abaya

Zero here... and y'all know that I love all kinds of sex. Guess I don't think about it much--I just do it.

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Poppinjay

A 3. I'm boring.

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lotsofmagnets

5 here. just enough icing on the cake to keep things interesting

edit: i re-sat the test and gave my *most* liberal consideration to each question (thought of every question as "have you ever, even once") and scored a 13. fun times

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FlatLand Flyer

Scored a 7. Thought it would maybe be higher, but I answered truthfully. It actually made me feel a little better.

World's King

I got a fucking 6.


That's bullshit. I should have been way higher.

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curiousbear

my score is 2.
it also said below two points
· A profile consistent with men who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior
· A profile consistent with sex addicts who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior on-line

I think it is perfectly right!

Jinn

I take issue with the question "Have you had sex with minors?"

It should be "Have you had sex with minors as an adult?" because there's nothing wrong with having sex with minors when you, too, are a minor.

I scored a 6, though. Shrug.

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Vigilante

I got a 7. But like stated above, if you've looked at porn once with a SO in the room, it's like you do it every day.

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Reese

I woulda scored way higher if I was dumb enough to actually spend money on porn I got a 6

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ItWasMe

I read romance novels (well, mystery romance).
I did not leave my ex right away when it became abusive.

For this, I get a 2 and a
" A profile consistent with women who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior"

I don't agree with it. I don't struggle with anything. As far as staying with someone when they become physically/mentally abusive...that's not exactly a sexual addiction issue. More like a self esteem or fear issue.

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Ayashe

I scored a five here. Interesting test.

StellaLuna

I scored a 5-- the question about having multiple sexual relationships at the same time seemed like a freebie!


Well, honey, being really good at it and being an addict aren't the same thing.

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Xerxys

Got 12, well wat-do-ya-know,
· A profile consistent with men who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior
· A profile consistent with women who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior
· A profile consistent with sex addicts who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior on-line

I've never spent money for porn but still.......

SSJTWIZTA

i got a five here.


bullshit, i say.

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Milnoc

I got a 3. I'm not trying hard enough.

Now I gotta find out what I need to change in my lifestyle to make that score go through the roof!

Spartanx9

I scored a 1. interesting test.

ratbastid

Well, that's the thing. This is a funny thread--people with high numbers are a bit disturbed about it, and people with low numbers feel like it should be higher. This thing seems to point to a certain sexual self-esteem issue...

BCD

Hmmmm. Based on the score I received, perhaps some serious introspection is necessary. Thank you for ruining my day.

cadre

That's the issue I have too, I don't struggle with anything regarding sex, I just kind of go with the flow so I don't know how accurate that test can be if it assumes that because you do one thing you must be struggling.

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cookmo

I got a 7. I enjoy sex, but I am not obsessed with it, its just good ole fun


In addition there are certain subscales to further confirm that a problem exists. The following patterns emerged in your answers:

· A profile consistent with men who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior
· A profile consistent with women who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior
· A profile consistent with sex addicts who struggle with sexually compulsive behavior on-line

The SAST measures key characteristics of addiction. The following dimensions of an addictive disorder appeared in your answers:

· Preoccupation: obsessive thinking about sexual behavior, opportunities, and fantasies
· Relationship disturbance: sexual behavior has created significant relationship problems

little_tippler

I scored a 7 but I think it would have been lower if it reflected why I answered certain questions the way I did...it's a very limited test. The questions are ambiguous to me.

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Tully Mars

I scored a 5.

But I'm with others regarding some of the questions... Hmm, "ever have sex with a minor?" Not since I was a minor. And, "Has the Internet created sexual problems for you?" Umm, no I like having easy access to sexually orientated material. "Do you spend too much time online for sexual purposes?"... Ah, how much is too much?

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Wyodiver33

Just a four here. Thought it would be higher. I'll work on it.

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Xerxys

That's because high numbers generally reflect those who aren't getting any!!!! Seriously ratbastid, turn the knife why don't you....*sobs*

Deltona Couple

Wow. I took this test then saw everyones score...I'm almost scared to admit I scored a 14....Guess I might be more fucked up than I thought...wait...My wife and I are fine with our sex lives, so WTF is their problem? hahahaha

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Iliftrocks

8

Just can't stop with the innernets. Luckily most real women find me unattractive.... ha

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Jozrael

5.

I think its pretty accurate, but what its describing is your likelihood of having PROBLEMS with your sexuality. Just because you scored low doesn't mean you're not sexual, just that the behaviors you exhibit aren't generally those of addicts. And just because you score high doesn't mean you ARE an addict, but that you SHARE behaviors with those commonly exhibited by addicts, thus you should generally be a bit careful.