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Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST)

The Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST) is a psychological screening questionnaire used to identify problematic or compulsive sexual behavior.

The assessment looks at excessive sexual thoughts, loss of control, secrecy, emotional distress, relationship problems, risky sexual behavior, online sexual activity, and problems caused by sexual behavior in daily life.

The SAST is commonly used in behavioral addiction and mental health screening because it provides a structured way to identify possible symptoms of compulsive sexual behavior.

Higher scores may suggest sexual preoccupation, emotional dependence on sexual behavior, poor self-control, risky sexual activity, or sexual behavior-related difficulties affecting relationships, work, or well-being.

You will be presented with 45 questions about sexual thoughts, urges, online sexual behavior, and personal experiences.

Read each question carefully and choose either “Yes” or “No” based on your real experiences and behavior.

Please answer honestly according to your personal feelings and experiences.

This assessment is intended for adults who are able to understand and honestly answer questions about sexual behavior and related experiences.

Participation is voluntary. Responses are anonymous and intended for educational, self-awareness, and research-related purposes only.

Higher scores may reflect compulsive sexual behavior, emotional distress related to sexual activity, or possible behavioral addiction symptoms.

Were you sexually abused as a child or adolescent?

Did your parents have trouble with sexual behavior?

Do you often find yourself preoccupied with sexual thoughts?

Do you feel your sexual behavior is not normal?

Do you ever feel bad about your sexual behavior?

Has your sexual behavior created problems for you or your family?

Have you ever sought help for sexual behavior you did not like?

Has anyone been emotionally hurt because of your sexual behavior?

Are any of your sexual activities against the law?

Have you tried to quit a type of sexual activity and failed?

Do you hide some of your sexual behaviors from others?

Have you attempted to stop some parts of your sexual activity?

Have you felt degraded by your sexual behaviors?

Do you feel depressed after sexual activity?

Do you feel controlled by your sexual desire?

Have important parts of your life been neglected because of time spent on sex?

Do you think your sexual desire is stronger than you are?

Is sex almost all you think about?

Has sex or romantic fantasy been a way to escape problems?

Has sex become the most important thing in your life?

Are you in crisis over sexual matters?

The internet has created sexual problems for me.

I spend too much time online for sexual purposes.

I have purchased online services for romantic or sexual purposes.

I have used the internet to make romantic or sexual connections.

People in my life have been upset about my online sexual activities.

I have tried to stop my online sexual behaviors.

I regularly purchase or use sexually explicit materials.

I have been sexual with minors.

I have spent large amounts of time or money on adult entertainment venues.

I have used prostitutes or escorts for sexual needs.

I spend large amounts of time viewing online pornography.

I have used pornography despite the risk of being caught by family members.

I regularly purchase romantic novels or sexually explicit magazines.

I have stayed in emotionally abusive romantic relationships.

I have traded sex for money or gifts.

I have maintained multiple romantic or sexual relationships at the same time.

After sexual activity, I sometimes avoid all sex for long periods.

I regularly engage in sadomasochistic behavior.

I regularly visit sexual clubs, bath-houses, or adult stores.

I have engaged in unsafe sexual behavior despite knowing the risks.

I have searched public places for anonymous sexual encounters.

I believe casual or anonymous sex has prevented long-term close relationships.

My sexual behavior has put me at risk for arrest or legal problems.

I have been paid for sex.