The Cybersexual Addiction Screening Test by Robert Weiss, L.C.S.W. is
designed to assist in the assessment of sexually compulsive or "addictive"
behavior.
If 1-3 of these symptoms are found to be true, this may be an area of
concern and should be openly discussed with a friend or family member.
More than 3 positive answers would indicate the need to consider professional
counseling and also consideration of a 12-step support program.
Spending increasing amounts of online time focused on sexual or romantic
intrigue or involvement.
Involvement in multiple romantic or sexual affairs in chat rooms,
Internet or BBS.
Not considering online sexual or romantic "affairs" to be a possible
violation of spousal/partnership commitments.
Failed attempts to cut back on frequency of online or Internet sexual
and romantic involvement or interaction.
Online use interferes with work (tired or late due to previous nights
use, online while at work etc.).
Online use interferes with primary relationships (e.g. minimizing
or lying to partners about online activities, spending less time with
family or partners).
Intense engagement in collecting Internet pornography.
Engaging in fantasy online acts or experiences which would be illegal
if carried out (e.g. rape, child molestation).
Decreased social or family interactive time due to online fantasy
involvement's.
Being secretive or lying about amount of time spent online or type
of sexual/romantic fantasy activities carried out online.
Engaging with sexual or romantic partners met online, while also involved
in marital or other primary relationship.
Increasing complaints and concern from family or friends about the
amount of time spent online.
Frequently becoming angry or extremely irritable when asked to give
up online involvement to engage with partners, family or friends.
Primary focus of sexual or romantic life becomes increasingly related
to computer activity (including pornographic CD ROM use).