Cybersex Addiction

Addiction to pornography or chat rooms on the Internet can quickly rob men & women of their marriages, careers and finances.

Yet the media regularly reports the serious consequences of this compulsive behaviour.

The power of the Internet to fulfill any wish and our sexual needs are mixing into an insatiable potion for more and more people.

In spite of the consequences, many cannot stop or manage this behaviour. Recovery requires the support of other people ending the isolation in this dilemma.

Do I have a problem with addiction to Cybersex or Compulsive on-line sexual behaviour?

• Do I have some sexual sites book marked?
• Do I spend more than five hours per week using my computer for sexual pursuits?
• Have I purchased sexual products online?
• Have I spent more money for online sexual material than I planned?
• Is Internet sex sometimes interfering with certain aspects of my life?
• Have I kept my computer use for sexual purposes a secret ?
• Do I sometimes use cybersex as a reward for accomplishing something like finishing a project or enduring a stressful day?
• When I am unable to access sexual information online, do I feel anxious, angry, or disappointed?
• Have I punished myself when I use the Internet for sexual purposes. For example, have I arranged a time-out from the computer or canceled Internet subscriptions?
• Am I increasing the risks I take online (for example, giving out my real name and phone number or meeting people offline)?

If your score is 8 or more, yes, it is very likely that you have a problem with your online sex-related activities. You have taken an important and positive first step. Help is available. There is hope.

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