HBI-19

Below are a number of statements that describe various thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

For the purpose of this questionnaire, sex is defined as any activity or behavior that stimulates or arouses a person with the intent to produce an orgasm or sexual pleasure. (e.g. selfmasturbation or solo-sex, using pornography, intercourse with a partner, oral sex, anal sex, etc…) Sexual behaviors may or may not involve a partner.

Using this guide, select the circle with the number on the right that best describes you. Please be sure to answer every question.

Select: if you: NEVER	Select: if you: OFTEN
Select: if you: RARELY	Select: if you: VERY OFTEN
Select: if you: SOMETIMES

Statements / Answers
I use sex to forget about the worries of daily life.
Even though I promised myself I would not repeat a sexual behavior, I find myself returning to it over and over again.
Doing something sexual helps me feel less lonely.
I engage in sexual activities that I know I will later regret.
I sacrifice things I really want in life in order to be sexual
I turn to sexual activities when I experience unpleasant feelings (e.g. frustration, sadness, anger).
My attempts to change my sexual behavior fail.
When I feel restless, I turn to sex in order to soothe myself.
My sexual thoughts and fantasies distract me from accomplishing important tasks.
I do things sexually that are against my values and beliefs.
Even though my sexual behavior is irresponsible or reckless, I find it difficult to stop.
I feel like my sexual behavior is taking me in a direction I don’t want to go.
Doing something sexual helps me cope with stress.
My sexual behavior controls my life.
My sexual cravings and desires feel stronger than my self-discipline.
Sex provides a way for me to deal with emotional pain I feel.
Sexually, I behave in ways I think are wrong.
I use sex as a way to try and help myself deal with my problems.
My sexual activities interfere with aspects of my life such as work or school.