Sexual Abuse & Assault

Sexual addiction is a complex issue that affects not only the individual but also their relationships with work, friends, family, and personal relationship. There is no single type or amount of behaviors that can identify if someone is a sex addict. The following characteristics, obtained from the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health (SASH), have been identified  help define the boundaries of sexual addiction and compulsivity:

1. Do I have a sense that I have lost control over whether or not I engage in my specific out-of-control sexual behavior?

2. Am I experiencing significant consequences because of my specific out-of-control sexual behavior?

3. Do I feel like I am constantly thinking about my specific out-of-control sexual behavior, even when I don't want to?

According to SASH, the various behaviors can include masturbation and pornography through sexual exploitation of others. If you answered "yes," to each of these questions, it is recommended to seek some help. The screening tests below will help to identify this further. While the score on the test is only an indication about sexual addiction, it does not mean that you either do or do not have a problem, rather provides you will a direction on if you need to get some help. The links below will provide some direction of services.

For more information please call (213) 351-7888

Last modified on 09/26/2008.