Porn Impact Assessment

This assessment will show you the impact of pornography on you and your life.

Your answers are private and safe: Everything is completely anonymous if you choose. I’ll only see your results if you want me to (and absolutely nobody else will ever see them either way).

The assessment is divided into 3 sections:

  1. Level of porn use – the amount of porn exposure and stimulation you’ve had so far.
  2. Urge to use porn – your compulsion to use porn and difficulty controlling that use.
  3. Consequences of porn use – the problems and negative effects porn use has caused in different areas of your life.
Instructions

For each question, select the answer(s) that most closely reflect your usual behaviour and experiences lately (be completely honest with yourself). You can also add any extra notes if you like.

If you haven’t used porn in a while, please answer all questions to reflect your situation right before you stopped.

All questions are optional, but the more detail you provide, the more you will get out of this tool.

This assessment will take no more than 5 – 10 minutes.

When you’re all done, hit “get my results” to get all your answers emailed to you. Super simple eh? Let’s get into it!

    Section 1: Level of Porn Use

    1. How often do you use porn (on average)?
    (a) Once a month or less(b) Once every couple of weeks(c) Once per week(d) Multiple times per week(e) Once per day(f) Multiple times per day Notes

    2. How long does each session of porn use go for (on average)?

    (a) Less than 10 minutes(b) 10 - 20 minutes(c) 20 - 30 minutes(d) 30 - 60 minutes(e) 1 hour - 2 hours(f) More than 2 hours Notes

    3. What kinds of porn do you usually use?

    Written storiesAudiosStill imagesAnimated imagesVideosMental visualisationOther: Notes

    4. What level of nudity is there in the porn you usually use (overall)?

    1 (no nudity - for example, swimsuit or underwear models)234 (partial nudity - for example, topless women)567 (full nudity - nothing covered, but no intimate views or explicit details shown)8910 (explicit nudity - intimately revealing sexual poses showing all details) Notes

    5. What level of sexual contact is there in the porn you usually use (overall)?

    1 (romantic contact only - for example, kissing)234 (intimate touching - for example, sensual stroking with no genital contact)567 (sexual touching - for example, heavy sensual stroking with some genital contact)8910 (full sexual contact - direct genital stimulation and/or penetration) Notes

    6. How graphic is the porn you usually use (overall)?

    1 (implied - don't see anything directly, everything left to the imagination)234 (partially implied - see basic actions, but don't see any direct genital contact)567 (partially explicit - see genital contact, but not in a detailed or close up way)8910 (fully explicit - see everything directly and close up, nothing left to the imagination) Notes

    7. How different are the sexual encounters and acts performed in the porn you usually use from those you would consider normal or realistic for you (overall)?

    1 (completely realistic - for example, plain sex between 2 regular people)234 (stretching reality - the outer limit of what you'd consider normal or realistic for you to experience)567 (unrealistic - this wouldn't ever be normal or realistic for you to experience)8910 (completely unrealistic - you couldn't even imagine this before you saw it in porn) Notes

    8. If you use video, images or mental visualisation, how many different clips, images or scenes would you usually view in a five minute period (on average)?

    (a) 1 - 2(b) 3 - 5(c) 5 - 10(d) 10 - 20(e) 20 - 50(f) More than 50 (such as with images or compilation videos) Notes

    9. Do you find yourself skipping ahead until you find scenes / images / parts that are especially arousing?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    10. Do you find yourself jumping back to scenes / images / parts that you enjoyed to view / listen to / read them again?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    11. How long have you been using porn the way you currently do?

    (a) Less than 6 months(b) 6 months - 1 year(c) 1 - 3 years(d) 3 - 6 years(e) 6 - 10 years(f) More than 10 years Notes

    12. How old were you when you had your first major exposure to porn?

    (a) Over 35(b) 25 - 35(c) 18 - 25(d) 14 - 18(e) 10 - 14(f) Younger than 10 Notes

    13. How old were you when you started using porn regularly?

    (a) Over 35(b) 25 - 35(c) 18 - 25(d) 14 - 18(e) 10 - 14(f) Younger than 10 Notes

    Section 2: Urge to Use Porn

    14. Do you use porn to numb negative emotions or escape from other problems?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    15. Do you feel a rush of excitement when you anticipate using porn?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    16. Do you feel anxious or agitated about upcoming situations where you won't be able to use porn (such as going to work or school, going out, travelling)?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    17. Do you get agitated, annoyed or angry if something interrupts your porn use (or delays you from starting)?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    18. Do you feel like your use of time is constantly dictated by your urges to use porn?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    19. Do you delay or neglect other enjoyable or important things (including sleeping, fun activities, appointments or responsibilities) so you can use porn instead?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    20. Do you find yourself opening more sites / porn media than it is practical to view / listen to / read in detail?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    21. Does your porn use regularly drag out for longer than you planned (you keep telling yourself "just one more video" or "just a few more minutes")?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    22. Do you find that you just can't get enough porn and you always want more and more?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    23. Do you find you use porn even at times where you don't really feel like it?

    YesSometimesNo Notes

    24. Have you had experiences with porn that you didn't enjoy (or stopped enjoying it altogether), but still felt compelled to use it again next time?

    YesNo Notes

    25. Have you vowed that you'd reduce or stop your porn use and then failed to do so multiple times?

    YesNo Notes

    Section 3: Consequences of Porn Use

    26. Has your porn use caused / contributed to any sexual performance problems?

    For example, do any of these statements describe your situation? Tick all that apply:
    You have problems getting or maintaining a solid erection - unless you watch or visualise pornYou experience delays or difficulties in climaxing (that you think could be caused by porn use)You need strong physical stimulation or porn visualisation to get/stay aroused
    YesNo
    Notes

    27. Has your porn use made sex with a partner less enjoyable than before?

    For example, do any of these statements describe your situation? Tick all that apply:
    You are more aroused or satisfied masturbating to porn than having partner sexOrgasms during sex don't feel as good as they did before you started using pornYou just don't enjoy sex as much as you did before you started using porn

    YesNo

    Notes

    28. Has your porn use made you less sexually sensitive?

    For example, do any of these statements describe your situation (compared to before you started using porn regularly)? Tick all that apply:
    You now need to use much more hardcore porn to get arousedYou now need to do kinkier things to get aroused or reach climax during partner sexYou now need stronger physical stimulation to stay aroused and reach climax

    YesNo

    Notes

    29. Has your porn use caused your sexual tastes to change over time?

    For example, do any of these statements describe your situation? Tick all that apply:
    Your use has escalated through many different genres of pornYou now have fetishes that you didn't have before you started using pornYou now like to use porn portraying acts that you wouldn't want to experience in real life

    YesNo

    Notes

    30. Has your porn use ever caused you to feel any negative emotions?

    Either immediately after using porn or over the longer term.
    For example, has your porn use ever made you feel any of the following? Tick all that apply:
    DepressedStressedAnxiousAfraidFrustratedHelplessLonelyIsolatedEmptyRegretfulAshamed

    YesNo

    Notes

    31. Has your porn use negatively affected your views or feelings about yourself?

    For example, has your porn use ever caused any of the following? Tick all that apply:
    Damage to your self imageLoss of self respectLoss of self worthSelf loathingFeelings of inadequacy

    YesNo

    Notes

    32. Has your porn use negatively affected your emotional sensitivity or mental clarity?

    For example, do any of these statements describe your situation (compared to before you started using porn regularly)? Tick all that apply:
    You now feel positive emotions less (or not at all), even when you think you should feel greatYou now feel mentally dull, unable to concentrate or forgetful

    YesNo

    Notes

    33. Has your porn use ever caused any romantic relationship problems?

    For example, do any of these statements describe your experiences? Tick all that apply:
    Porn use has given you unrealistic expectations of your partner or made you feel discontentPorn use has made you lose interest and attraction towards your partnerPorn use has limited the quality time you spend with your partnerPorn use has caused your partner to feel uncomfortable, inadequate, insecure or cheated onPorn use has caused your partner to perceive problems with your relationshipPorn use has caused conflict between you and your partnerPorn use has prevented you from seeking out a romantic relationship

    YesNo

    Notes

    34. Has your porn use ever caused any problems in your other relationships?

    This includes your relationships with your family, friends, and work, study or team mates.
    For example, do any of these statements describe your experiences? Tick all that apply:
    Porn use has limited the quality time you spend with other peoplePorn use has caused other people to feel disappointed or upset with youPorn use has caused other people to tease, reject or lose respect for youPorn use has caused you to let other people downPorn use has caused you to set a bad example to people you care aboutPorn use has made you more socially isolated or socially anxiousPorn use has made you lose respect for women or people in generalPorn use has dehumanised or otherwise negatively affected your perceptions of other people

    YesNo

    Notes

    35. Has your porn use ever caused you embarrassment or loss of reputation?

    For example, have any of the following ever happened to you? Tick all that apply:
    You've been caught using porn by someone elseYou've had your porn use or porn collection discovered or exposedYou've had people gossip or spread rumours about your porn use

    YesNo

    Notes

    36. Has your porn use ever had any negative impact on your health or fitness?

    For example, has your porn use ever led to you doing any of the following? Tick all that apply:
    Missing sleepSkipping meals in an unhealthy wayEating unhealthy foodSkipping exerciseHaving health problems brought on by negative emotions

    YesNo

    Notes

    37. Has your porn use negatively affected your work or study?

    For example, do any of these statements describe your experiences? Tick all that apply:
    Porn use has caused a drop in your focus or productivity or performance while working or studyingPorn use has made you feel distracted by sexual thoughts or the anticipation of using porn laterPorn use has led to bad grades or work resultsPorn use has led to you being fired, expelled or disciplined (or made you risk doing so)

    YesNo

    Notes

    38. Has your porn use caused you to achieve much less in life than you could have?

    For example, do any of these statements describe your experiences? Tick all that apply:
    Porn use has wasted a lot of time and energy that you could have spent on more important things in lifePorn use has made you feel less motivated or passionate about important things in life

    YesNo

    Notes

    39. How much money have you spent on pornography in your lifetime (roughly)?

    (a) $0(b) $1 - $50(c) $50 - $500(d) $500 - $2,500(e) $2,500 - $10,000(f) More than $10,000

    Notes

    40. Has your porn use ever caused you to make less money than you could have?

    For example, has porn use ever resulted in any of the following? Tick all that apply:
    You've had less time available to workYou've been less productive with the time you spent workingYou've missed out on opportunities such as bonuses, raises or promotions

    YesNo

    Notes

    41. Has your porn use ever led you to do things that didn't feel right?

    For example, have you ever done any of the following? Tick all that apply:
    You've lied about or covered up details about your porn useYou've stolen pornYou've committed a crime to get the money to buy pornYou've used illegal pornYou've felt spiritual or religious conflict as a result of your porn use

    YesNo

    Notes

    42. Has your porn use ever caused any other problems not mentioned above?

    YesNo If so, list them here:

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