Do i have a problem?
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Have you ever thought you needed help for your sexual behavior or pornography use?
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That you’d be better off if you didn’t keep “giving in”?
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That sex or pornography are controlling you?
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Have you ever tried to stop or limit doing what you felt was wrong in your sexual behavior and pornography?
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Do you resort to sex and pornographyto escape, relieve anxiety, or because you can’t cope?
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Do you feel guilt, remorse or depression after acting out sexually?
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Has your pursuit of pornography and sex become more compulsive?
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Does pornography interfere with relations with your spouse?
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Do you have to resort to images or memories during sex?
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Does an irresistible impulse arise when the other party makes the overtures or sex is offered?
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Do you keep going from one “relationship” or lover to another?
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Do you feel the “right relationship” would help you stop lusting, masturbating, or being so promiscuous?
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Do you have a destructive need—a desperate sexual or emotional need for someone?
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Does pursuit of sex make you careless for yourself or the welfare of your family or others?
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Has your effectiveness or concentration decreased as sex has become more compulsive?
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Do you lose time from work for it?
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Do you turn to a lower environment when pursuing sex?
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Do you want to get away from the sex partner as soon as possible after the act?
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Although your spouse is sexually compatible, do you still masturbate or have sex with others?
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Have you ever been arrested for a sex-related offense?
HOW BIG IS THE PROBLEM?
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Over 40 million Americans are regular visitors to porn sites. 28,258 users are watching pornography every second, on one porn site alone.
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76% of 18-24 year old christians actively seek out pornography.
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47% of families in the United States reported that pornography is a problem in their home.
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Pornography use increases the marital infidelity rate by more than 300%.
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68% of church-going men and over 50% of pastors view porn on a regular basis.
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57% of pastors say porn addiction is the most damaging issue in their congregation.