Table 1.

Mean and standard deviation of Hypersexual Behavior Inventory items

	Mean(SD)
Control
Even though I promised myself I would not repeat a sexual behavior, I find myself returning to it (v2)	2.15(1.20)
I engage in sexual activities that I know I will later regret (v3)	2.13(1.07)
My attempts to change my sexual behavior fail (v4)	2.18(1.17)
I do things sexually that are against my values and beliefs (v5)	1.92(1.11)
Even though my sexual behavior is irresponsible or reckless I find it difficult to stop (v6)	2.04(1.14)
I feel like my sexual behavior is taking me in a direction I don't want to go (v7)	2.06(1.14)
My sexual cravings and desires feel stronger than my self-discipline (v8)	2.29(1.21)
Sexually, I behave in ways I think are wrong (v9)	1.84(1.15)
Coping
I use sex to forget about the worries of daily life (v10)	2.21(1.15)
Doing something sexual helps me feel less lonely (v11)	2.49(1.15)
I turn to sexual activities when I experience unpleasant feelings (v12)	2.47(1.19)
When I feel restless, I turn to sex in order to soothe myself (v13)	2.68(1.19)
Doing something sexual helps me cope with stress (v14)	2.99(1.15)
Sex provides a way for me to deal with emotional pain I feel (v15)	1.99(1.11)
I use sex as a way to try and help myself deal with my problems (v16)	2.00(1.10)
Consequences
I sacrifice things I really want in life in order to be sexual (v17)	1.91(1.04)
My sexual thoughts and fantasies distract me from accomplishing important tasks (v18)	2.30(1.11)
My sexual behavior controls my life (v19)	1.87(1.03)
My sexual activities interfere with aspects of my life such as work or school (v20)	1.89(1.03)

Notes. Participants answered items on a 5-point scale: 1 = Never, 2 = Rarely, 3 = Sometimes, 4 = Often, 5 = Very Often.