The Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST): Patrick Carnes PhD & Robert Weiss LCSW. Used by permission. The Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST) is designed to assist the assessment of
sexually compulsive or “addictive” behavior. The SAST provides a profile of responses which help to identify men with sexually addictive disorders. Answer each question yes or no.
Male Sexual Addiction Self-Test
Indicate your response to the following statements:
Depending on the particular pattern of symptoms:
1–3 of these symptoms found to be true 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 a Twelve Step support program like those for
Sexual Addicts.
6 or more true answers clearly presents a problem with potentially self-abusive
and/or dangerous consequences. Should seek treatment.
To take an online self-test about Internet pornography, go to www.sexhelp.com and click on the Internet Sex Screening Test.
Cautionary Note: There is a wide range of prevailing opinions as to what is
acceptable sexual behavior. If you are concerned about your own sexual behavior,
and you feel that your behavior is causing you problems, or may get you into
trouble with the law, please talk to a professional.
The Women’s Sexual Addiction Screening Test (W-SAST)
Patrick Carnes PhD & Sharon O’Hara MA. Used by permission.
The Women’s Sexual Addiction Screening Test (W-SAST) is designed to assist the
assessment of sexually compulsive or “addictive” behavior. Answer each question
yes or no.
1. Yes No Were you sexually abused as a child or adolescent?
2. Yes No Do you regularly purchase romance novels or sexually
explicit magazines?
3. Yes No Have you stayed in romantic relationships after they become
emotionally or physically abusive?
4. Yes No Do you often find yourself preoccupied with sexual thoughts
or romantic daydreams?
5. Yes No Do you feel that your sexual behavior is normal?
6. Yes No Does your spouse [or significant other(s)] ever worry or
complain about your sexual behavior?
7. Yes No Do you have trouble stopping your sexual behavior when
you know it is inappropriate?
8. Yes No Do you ever feel bad about your sexual behavior?
9. Yes No Has your sexual behavior ever created problems for you and
your family?
10. Yes No Have you ever sought help for sexual behavior you did not
like?
11. Yes No Have you ever worried about people finding out about your
sexual activities?
12. Yes No Has anyone been hurt emotionally because of your sexual
behavior?
13. Yes No Have you ever participated in sexual activity in exchange for
money or gifts?
14. Yes No Do you have times when you act out sexually followed by
periods of celibacy (no sex at all)?
15. Yes No Have you made efforts to quit a type of sexual activity and
failed?
16. Yes No Do you hide some of your sexual behavior from others?
17. Yes No Do you find yourself having multiple romantic relationships
at the same time?
18. Yes No Have you ever felt degraded by your sexual behavior?
19. Yes No Has sex or romantic fantasies been a way for you to escape
your problems?
20. Yes No When you have sex, do you feel depressed afterwards?
21. Yes No Do you regularly engage in sado-masochistic behavior?
22. Yes No Has your sexual activity interfered with your family life?
23. Yes No Have you been sexual with minors?
24. Yes No Do you feel controlled by your sexual desire or fantasies of
romance?
25. Yes No Do you ever think your sexual desire is stronger than you are?
Add up your totals and type them into the "Yes" and "No" boxes. (Your responses will NOT be sent anywhere, this is for your information only.
Totals: Yes No
Depending on the particular pattern of symptoms:
1–3 of these symptoms found to be true 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 a Twelve Step support program like those for
Sexual Addicts.
6 or more true answers clearly presents a problem with potentially self-abusive
and/or dangerous consequences. Should seek treatment.
To take an online self-test about Internet pornography, go to www.sexhelp.com and click on the Internet Sex Screening Test.
Cautionary Note: There is a wide range of prevailing opinions as to what is
acceptable sexual behavior. If you are concerned about your own sexual behavior,
and you feel that your behavior is causing you problems, or may get you into
trouble with the law, please talk to a professional.
Resources
For immediate help . . .
Find a counselor: The Christian Care Network is a national referral network of
state licensed and/or certified professional counselors. To find a counselor in
your area, go to www.aacc.net and click on “Find a counselor.”
Intervention: When you’ve tried everything, but your loved one who needs
help won’t accept it, consider calling someone trained to do an intervention.
For more information about this service, call Jeff VanVonderen at 888-JEFF-
911 or go online to www.jeffvanvonderen.com.
If someone in your family is violent, threatening to become violent, suicidal,
missing or acting in ways that are out-of-control, call 911 to reach your local
police or emergency medical services. For chronic problems, contact your
doctor or social services in your community.
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