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Online Behavior Screening

Online Behavior Screening

This private self-check is designed to help you reflect on patterns involving online sexual behavior, secrecy, compulsive use, relationship stress, and emotional distress.

Your answers do not create a diagnosis and do not define who you are. The purpose is simply to help you notice whether online behavior may be affecting your peace of mind, relationships, work, values, or daily life.

When Online Behavior Starts to Feel Hard to Control

Many people seek counseling when online sexual behavior begins to feel more difficult to manage than expected. Sometimes the concern is not only the behavior itself, but the secrecy, shame, relationship conflict, financial impact, emotional stress, or repeated attempts to stop or cut back.

At LifeWorks Recovery Counseling Center, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling for individuals and couples navigating compulsive sexual behavior, problematic pornography use, betrayal trauma, intimacy concerns, and relationship repair.

Private Self-Check

Answer each question honestly with Yes or No. Your total number of “Yes” answers will appear below the screening.

Answer#Statement
1.I have adult or sexual websites bookmarked.
2.I spend more than 5 hours per week using my computer or phone for sexual pursuits.
3.I have joined websites or online services to access sexual material.
4.I have purchased sexual products, services, or content online.
5.I have searched for sexual material through an internet search tool.
6.I have spent more money on online sexual material than I planned.
7.Online sexual behavior has sometimes interfered with important areas of my life.
8.I have participated in sexually related chats or online conversations.
9.I have used a sexualized username, nickname, or online identity.
10.I have masturbated while using online sexual material.
11.I have accessed sexual sites or material from computers or devices outside my home.
12.No one close to me knows how I use my computer or phone for sexual purposes.
13.I have tried to hide what is on my screen so others cannot see it.
14.I have stayed up after midnight to access sexual material online.
15.I use online sexual content to explore sexual interests or fantasies that I do not discuss openly.
16.I have created or maintained an online profile, account, or page that contains sexual material.
17.I have made promises to myself to stop using the internet for sexual purposes.
18.I sometimes use online sexual behavior as a reward after stress, achievement, or difficult feelings.
19.When I am unable to access online sexual material, I feel anxious, angry, disappointed, or restless.
20.I have increased the risks I take online, such as sharing personal information or meeting people offline.
21.I have punished myself or restricted my internet use after online sexual behavior.
22.I have met face-to-face with someone I first met online for romantic or sexual reasons.
23.I use sexual humor or sexual innuendo with others online.
24.I have come across online sexual material that concerned me or seemed unsafe or illegal.
25.I believe my online sexual behavior may be out of control.

Your Answers

Total “Yes” answers: 0

Answer the questions above to see your total.

What Your Score May Suggest

0–3 Yes Answers

Your answers may suggest a lower level of concern. If you still feel distress, secrecy, conflict, or anxiety around online sexual behavior, counseling may still be helpful.

4–6 Yes Answers

Your answers may suggest that online sexual behavior is beginning to affect your emotional life, relationships, values, time, or sense of control. A confidential conversation with a counselor may help you understand what is happening and what support could look like.

7 or More Yes Answers

Your answers may suggest a higher level of concern. You may benefit from working with a trained counselor who understands compulsive sexual behavior, shame, secrecy, relationship impact, and recovery planning.

This screening is not a diagnosis. It is a reflection tool. A licensed professional can help you understand the bigger picture and decide what steps make sense for you.

Confidential Counseling Support

LifeWorks Recovery Counseling Center offers support for individuals and couples facing concerns related to problematic online sexual behavior, pornography use, betrayal trauma, intimacy struggles, shame, secrecy, emotional stress, and relationship repair.

You do not have to figure this out alone. Counseling can help you slow down, understand the pattern, reduce shame, rebuild trust, and create a healthier path forward.

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Screening Attribution

This self-check is adapted from the Internet Sex Screening Test, used with permission from David L. Delmonico, Ph.D., NCC, and Elizabeth Griffin, MA, LMFT.

Disclaimer

DISCLAIMER

This assessment is for informational purposes only and cannot substitute for a full evaluation by a clinical professional; the assessment should only be used as a guide to understanding your sexual behavior and the potential consequences associated with that behavior. If you are concerned about your Internet sexual behavior, please seek professional help.