Feeling in control of sexual choices matters more than a number or a label. Explore whether unwanted repetition, difficulty following your own decisions or practical consequences have begun to crowd out the life you want.
Take the free Sex Addiction Test and explore 32 original questions in about 7-9 minutes. The test and basic information are free.
Go beyond a quick label
A short answer can miss the difference between what happens, how often it happens and what it changes in your day. This questionnaire looks at separate areas so that you can focus on your own experiences instead of trying to fit a stereotype. You can start with the free basic information and decide afterward whether the full report would be useful.
What the 32 questions explore
Choice and control
Difficulty following your own considered decisions about sexual behaviour. The key question is whether you can act in line with your own choices, not whether your desire is high or low. A freely chosen sexual life, any orientation and consensual interests do not by themselves indicate a problem. Describe difficulties with control in concrete, non-judgmental terms.
Time and attention
Unwanted sexual preoccupation crowding out other chosen activities. Frequent thoughts and a high level of interest are not enough on their own to explain a difficulty. Focus on whether the attention is unwanted, hard to redirect and displacing activities that matter to you. Context, stress and available support belong in the conversation.
Everyday consequences
Practical effects on responsibilities, relationships, wellbeing and resources. Separate concrete effects from criticism or guilt about consensual sexuality alone. A relationship disagreement may involve different needs or values; it does not automatically mean a loss of control. Consequences that repeatedly affect everyday life can be discussed with a qualified, non-judgmental professional.
Repetition despite unwanted effects
Continuing a difficult routine despite consequences or little personal satisfaction. Notice how intention, behaviour, short-term effects and later consequences fit together. Guilt based only on moral disapproval does not establish a loss of control. Other health concerns, medicines and substances may also be relevant and are reasons to seek an individual assessment rather than draw a conclusion from a number.
How to take the test
Think about the past six months. Choose how often each experience applied to you. Answer from your own experience, rather than what you think an answer should be. You can pause or stop. Focus on unwanted difficulty with choice and everyday consequences. High sexual interest, orientation, consensual preferences or guilt about sexual values alone are not what these questions score. Consent and safety always come first. If you feel at risk of harming someone or acting without consent, step away from the situation and seek urgent professional help. If someone is coercing or hurting you, seek confidential support. You never need to purchase a report to seek help.
Your free basic information
Complete the questions to receive a brief response-based summary and essential guidance. You can read this before deciding whether to purchase anything. No payment is required to answer the questions or read this basic information.
What makes the detailed report useful?
The optional report shows 4 separate area summaries, explains the experiences behind each one and lets you review every answer. You can see whether one area stands out or several need attention, without reducing the result to one label. Each interpretation includes a concrete way to organise observations for a useful conversation.
The companion e-book, Sexual Choices, Control and Everyday Life, adds context and practical reflection prompts. The purchase is a single optional payment. The report adds detail to your answers; it does not require buying ongoing access.
How the response summaries work
This original Mind Indicator questionnaire summarises the experiences you selected. Each of the 4 areas contains 8 statements scored from 0 to 4. Its displayed number is rounded from the area's points divided by 32 and multiplied by 100. The descriptions at 0-33, 34-66 and 67-100 are editorial response-frequency bands, not research-derived clinical thresholds. There is no overall illness score, population ranking or percentage probability. These new items have not been independently validated or normed. A lower summary does not rule out a concern, and one important experience can deserve attention regardless of the numbers.
Do not wait for a score when support matters
Consent and safety always come first. If you feel at risk of harming someone or acting without consent, step away from the situation and seek urgent professional help. If someone is coercing or hurting you, seek confidential support. You never need to purchase a report to seek help.
Make your next step concrete
Think of one recent example that explains an answer you found difficult. Note what happened, what you intended, what changed afterward and what help you would find useful. You do not need a perfect explanation before talking to a professional or trusted person. If your experience changes, compare the context rather than using repeated scores as a target.
