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Sexual Compulsivity Scale
| Field | Value |
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| name | Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale |
| purpose | measure of high libido |
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The Sexual Compulsivity Scale (SCS) - Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale - is a psychometric measure of a high libido, hypersexuality and sexual addiction. It was developed by Seth Kalichman. |url-status = dead
Scores on the SCS have been found to predict a range of health outcomes.
Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale
| Question/Experiental parameter | 1-Not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-Very much like me |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My sexual appetite has gotten in the way of my relationships. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 2. My sexual thoughts and behaviors are causing problems in my life. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 3. My desires to have sex have disrupted my daily life. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 4. I sometimes fail to meet my commitments and responsibilities because of my sexual behaviors. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 5. I sometimes get so horny I could lose control. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 6. I find myself thinking about sex while at work. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 7. I feel that sexual thoughts and feelings are stronger than I am. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 8. I have to struggle to control my sexual thoughts and behavior. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 9. I think about sex more than I would like to. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
| 10. It has been difficult for me to find sex partners who desire having sex as much as I want to. | 1-not at all like me | 2- Slightly like me | 3- Mainly like me | 4-very much like me |
References
- Bankole A. Johnson. "Addiction Medicine: Science and Practice". pg. 668
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