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The `!Sexual Compulsivity Scale`! (`!SCS`!) - Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale - is a `F33f`_`[psychometric`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Psychometric]`_`f measure of a high libido, `F33f`_`[hypersexuality`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Hypersexuality]`_`f and `F33f`_`[sexual addiction`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Sexual_addiction]`_`f. It was developed by `F33f`_`[Seth Kalichman`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Seth_Kalichman]`_`f.`:cite-ref-1[`F5bf`_`[1`#cite-note-1]`_`f] It consists of statements that must be rated on how much the taker agrees with them.

Scores on the SCS have been found to predict a range of health outcomes.`:cite-ref-2[`F5bf`_`[2`#cite-note-2]`_`f]

>>Contents

• `F0af`_`[Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale`#sexual-sensation-seeking-and-sexual-compulsivity-scale]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[Related scales [ 3 `#related-scales-3]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[References`#references]`_`f

• `F0af`_`[External links`#external-links]`_`f

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>>Sexual Sensation Seeking and Sexual Compulsivity Scale

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| 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 |

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>>Related scales [ 3 ]

• Sexual Compulsivity Scale -

• Dyadic Sexual Communication Scale (DSC)

• Interpersonal Sexual Objectification Scale (ISOS)

• Sexual Relationship Power Scale

• Sexual Satisfaction Scale (SSS)

• Sexual Self-Efficacy Scale-Erectile Functioning (SSES-E)

• The Sexual Relationship Scale (SRS)

• The Sexual Self-Disclosure Scale (SSDS)

• Sexual Self-Efficacy Scale-Erectile Functioning (SSES-E)

>>References

`:cite-note-1`!1.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-1]`_`f `:citerefseth-c-kalichmandavid-rompa2001`aSeth C. Kalichman; David Rompa (2001). "The Sexual Compulsivity Scale: Further Development and Use With HIV-Positive Persons" (PDF). `*`F33f`_`[Journal of Personality Assessment`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Journal_of_Personality_Assessment]`_`f`*. `!76`! (3): 379–395. `F33f`_`[doi`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Doi_(identifier)]`_`f:10.1207/S15327752JPA7603_02. `F33f`_`[PMID`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=PMID_(identifier)]`_`f 11499453. `F33f`_`[S2CID`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=S2CID_(identifier)]`_`f 23701672. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-24.

`:cite-note-2`!2.`! `F0af`_`[↑`#cite-ref-2]`_`f `:citerefkimberly-r-mcbridemichael-reecestephanie-a-sanders2008`aKimberly R. McBride; Michael Reece; Stephanie A. Sanders (2008). "Using the Sexual Compulsivity Scale to Predict Outcomes of Sexual Behavior in Young Adults". `*`F33f`_`[Sexual Addiction & Compulsivity`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Sexual_Addiction_&_Compulsivity]`_`f`*. `!15`! (8): 97–115. `F33f`_`[doi`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=Doi_(identifier)]`_`f:10.1080/10720160802035816. `F33f`_`[S2CID`:/page/wikibook/entry.mu`zim=wikipedia_en_all_nopic_2025-08.zim|entry_path=S2CID_(identifier)]`_`f 144269909.

`:cite-note-3`!1.`! `:citerefcdevelopmentassessment-76-379-395`aC, Kalichman‚ Seth; Development, Rompa‚ David The Sexual Compulsivity Scale: Further; ASSESSMENT‚ 76‚ 379–395, Use With HIV-Positive Persons JOURNAL OF PERSONALITY. "Sexual Compulsivity Scale". Retrieved 2022-02-20.`B100`F9d9{{cite web}}`f`b: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)

• Bankole A. Johnson. "Addiction Medicine: Science and Practice". pg. 668

>>External links

• Online version of the Sexual Compulsivity Scale (dead link, Aug 16, 2015)

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