Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST)

The Sexual Addiction Screening Test (SAST) is a psychological screening instrument developed to identify patterns associated with compulsive sexual behavior, sexual preoccupation, loss of control, risky sexual behavior, and relational difficulties connected to sexual activities. The scale is commonly used in behavioral addiction research, counseling settings, and clinical screening environments.

The SAST evaluates multiple dimensions related to problematic sexual behavior, including compulsive sexual thoughts, emotional distress, secrecy, relationship impairment, online sexual behavior, impulsivity, risky sexual conduct, and difficulties controlling sexual urges.

Research has suggested that compulsive sexual behavior may share characteristics with behavioral addictions and impulse-control difficulties, including craving, repetitive engagement despite consequences, emotional regulation problems, and impaired functioning in daily life.

The SAST is intended as a screening instrument only and does not provide a formal diagnosis. Results should be interpreted cautiously and evaluated alongside professional clinical assessment, psychological history, and broader mental health factors.

You will be presented with a series of statements related to sexual thoughts, behaviors, emotions, and experiences. Read each statement carefully and answer honestly based on your typical experiences and behaviors.

There are no right or wrong answers. Honest responses provide the most meaningful results.

This assessment is intended for adults interested in exploring patterns related to compulsive sexual behavior, sexual preoccupation, emotional coping, impulsivity, and relational functioning. Participation is voluntary and responses should reflect genuine experiences.

Each item is scored using a binary response format:
0 = No
1 = Yes

Higher scores may indicate greater tendencies toward compulsive or problematic sexual behavior patterns. Results may include dimensional analysis across several behavioral domains, including:
- Sexual Preoccupation
- Emotional Distress
- Loss of Control
- Online Sexual Behavior
- Relationship Impact
- Risky Sexual Behavior
- Compulsive Sexual Tendencies

The final report provides a percentage-based overview of behavioral tendencies and screening indicators.

v1.0 – Initial release of the SAST module.
v1.1 – Added dimensional scoring system.
v1.2 – Improved online sexual behavior analysis.
v1.3 – Enhanced reporting structure and interpretation.
v1.4 – Added multilingual support and responsive layout improvements.

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 that your sexual behavior is not normal?

Do you ever feel bad about your sexual behavior?

Has your sexual behavior ever created problems for you and your family?

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

Has anyone been hurt emotionally because of your sexual behavior?

Are any of your sexual activities against the law?

Have you made efforts 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?

When you have sex, do you feel depressed afterwards?

Do you feel controlled by your sexual desire?

Have important parts of your life (such as job, family, friends, leisure activities) been neglected because you were spending too much time on sex?

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

Is sex almost all you think about?

Has sex (or romantic fantasies) been a way for you to escape your 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 services online for erotic purposes (sites for dating).

I have used the internet to make romantic or erotic connections with people online.

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

I have attempted to stop my online sexual behaviors.

I have subscribed to or regularly purchased or rented sexually explicit materials (magazines, videos, books or online pornography).

I have been sexual with minors.

I have spent considerable time and money on strip clubs, adult bookstores and movie houses.

I have engaged prostitutes and escorts to satisfy my sexual needs.

I have spent considerable time surfing pornography online.

I have used magazines, videos or online pornography even when there was considerable risk of being caught by family members who would be upset by my behavior.

I have regularly purchased romantic novels or sexually explicit magazines.

I have stayed in romantic relationships after they became emotionally abusive.

I have traded sex for money or gifts.

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

After sexually acting out, I sometimes refrain from all sex for a significant period.

I have regularly engaged in sadomasochistic behavior.

I visit sexual bath-houses, sex clubs or video/bookstores as part of my regular sexual activity.

I have engaged in unsafe or “risky” sex even though I knew it could cause me harm.

I have cruised public restrooms, rest areas or parks looking for sex with strangers.

I believe casual or anonymous sex has kept me from having more long-term intimate relationships.

My sexual behavior has put me at risk for arrest for lewd conduct or public indecency.

I have been paid for sex.