Sexual addiction test

[Additude]

Sorry for the long winded post.

I agree, that test really is just relative to some "standard" prescribed by some individuals personal perception of what they consider to be normal sexual behavoir.

Classic example is; What is "swinging" to some is "reprehensible sexual conduct" to others.

A group of "swingers" setting the standard would be far more lenient than a group of catholic priests.

Therefore it all boils down to who is "setting the bar" so to speak. Then we have to ask if this individual test is accepted and endorsed by the medical community. Personally, I do not think this individual test is.

These types of tests are designed with open-ended questions that could be "Yes" or "No" for a specific reson. A lot of times just merely accepting to take the test is worth weight. I mean, consider a person for example that was alcohol free. That person would not even consider taking a test that would define if they were addicted to alcohol or drugs. So just the fact that an individual agrees to take this type of test, gives weight to the score.

This would also relate to a monogamous married relationship; say like two kids, two jobs, hubby and wife have sex a few times a week, maybe say sexy little things to each other during the week, doesn't make it a point to view on-line porn and have only 1 CD of porn in their collection, etc. They would probably consider taking a test like that just a waste of time.

I base my thoughts on a discussion with an alcohol & drug counselor. Many years ago, around 1990, I was drinking a lot. Going thru a divorce, etc. I would drink pretty much daily....and I liked it. I practiced this for over a year, I even went to work drunk a few times because I worked the night shift. I won't make this long, but it got to a point that whenever I was driving and passed a liquor store here (State run liquor stores in NC), I was aware of it and felt I wanted to stop in.

That’s when I decided to go to the county health facility and take a volunteer alcohol addiction test. Much like this one on sexual addiction, only I think that AA test was like 75 questions or so and was timed also.

My results came back that I was borderline. That’s when I was able to mentally draw a line in the sand and put an emotional feeling to a sensed level of addiction. I had a discussion with the counselor; I asked questions about the test that were confusing to me. She said just taking the test had score weight; even finishing or not finishing the test had score weight. How many questions were answered had weight and which questions that were answered or not answered had weight. Many questions are designed to ask you the same question in two different ways, one is a way that a normal person would answer in one way, and the other question would be answered in a way that an addiction would relate to and be answered accordingly.

Anyway, in my mind, this short test on the net is just a marketing gimmick. In no way does it provide any substance or any conclusion as a scientific or medical evaluation. At least not based on my past experiences. The results are highly inconclusive and a score of 13 or 10, or 5 or 25 is really just not relevant to anything other than as a comparison to other test takers.

Oh, and in case your interested, my drinking habits have been in check for years. I pretty much quit drinking for years after taking that test and understanding where I stood and what I was feeling at that time. It wasn't until maybe 3 years ago that I started to have anything to drink. A six pack usually lasts me over two weeks. I have two six packs sitting on top of the fridge...I really don't remember when I bought them. I would guess two months ago.

Thanks for reading.

[Powerglide]

Beat you! I scored an 8! However, I did have to go back rather a long way to get some of the high scoring answers.

Originally Posted by ViSexual

I saw an article about Tiger Woods and sexual addiction. It made me wonder about my own possible addiction so I took this test;

SexHelp.com - SAST

Man, was I surprised that I only scored a 7. And, my wife would probably think I cheated too! LOL!

Now I'd bet that society would consider swingers, all, sex addicts but I think not after taking the test myself.

Anyone else want to take it and share the results?

[fun4Ds]

Originally Posted by Powerglide

Beat you! I scored an 8! However, I did have to go back rather a long way to get some of the high scoring answers.

The test is valid, it's not the first time I've answered many of them...

I think some folks answered "how they feel about the question" today.

Many questions asked, have you "ever" or "in your life"

I thought it ironic that I answered yes to a few, that have long since been dealt with.

But for less than 30 bucks, they could help me now ?

[nxgn1]

Hmm I scored an 11 so its official. I'm a pervert "sigh". Great I guess I'll just go and watch some porn and polish the nob lol.

[lardub]

LOL, well had the lovely lady do it and while I scored a five she came in at a wopping four..

[Trace Ekies]

A 7.4...??? Should I be disappointed? LOL.

I would seem the questions are for an individual but I answered based on our activity as a couple...

Trace

[rathor]

Originally Posted by PB&J

I scored a 5. What a good girl I am!!

I scored 9 and these score calculator guys say I have these problems:

Preoccupation: obsessive thinking about sexual behavior, opportunities, and fantasies.

Loss of control: inability to stop behavior despite commitments to self and others and despite problems caused by behavior

Affect disturbance: significant depression, despair, or anxiety over sexual behavior

I am sure I have first one . Last two never occur to me

[warrencouple]

/me goes back and re-checks my answers...

An 8??
Hmm...


Yes, I agree, though, some of the "questions" could have been better worded, and some seem to require you to make an assumption as to how your parents are / were about sex...

Jason

[Mr. Truelove]

I scored a 9. Looks average?

[Willing29]

I scored a 2 although Mrs Willing will tell you otherwise.

[Spoomonkey]

I scored a six and was politely nudged to get help. I am not sure why really. At no point did I answer a question with an ounce of shame.

"Yes I did - and can I get some more of that!" was the typical thought in my head as I was clicking along. Not to make light of something that is a real struggle for some, but at what point does really, really, REALLY liking sex evolve into addiction?

It isn't like I "frottage" on the bus or watch iCarly for all the wrong reasons - I just dig sex. And if I'm an addict, I don't want help, I just want to meet other "addicts" so we can have some experiences to talk about in group!

Spoomonkey

[lovinher]

I tried self imposed re-hab once but that lasted about three days.
After this last weekend I'm up to a 5 for sure. Still working on it though.

[SW_PA_Couple]

Originally Posted by ViSexual

I saw an article about Tiger Woods and sexual addiction. It made me wonder about my own possible addiction so I took this test;

I learned something interesting on TV this morning. Apparently sexual addition is not listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This newly-acquired knowledge made me think of this thread. So what do they actually treat at Mr. Woods rehabilitation facility if not sexual addition? Do they help people who are hooked on relationships? Do they tell you have to control your impulses? What?

[Chicup]

Originally Posted by SW_PA_Couple

I learned something interesting on TV this morning. Apparently sexual addition is not listed in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. This newly-acquired knowledge made me think of this thread. So what do they actually treat at Mr. Woods rehabilitation facility if not sexual addition? Do they help people who are hooked on relationships? Do they tell you have to control your impulses? What?

While whenever a celeb checks into something like that I roll my eyes, taken at face value, any activity which you feel unable to stop despite it causing you harm and a desire to stop would be worthy of treatment.

The particular habit is secondary to the over all problem.

[TwoAreLooking]

Originally Posted by ViSexual

Well, it appears that those of us who accept our sexual extremes and aren't hypocritical about it aren't addicts at all! It's those who won't admit it to themselves, or their lovers, that are! Cool!

Yes.

This is probably why I scored a 2.

M