Youth Pornography Addiction Screening Tool (YPAST) – 2025 Edition

Take a Brave Step: Understand Your Habits

This screening tool is designed to help you see how pornography might be affecting your life. There’s no judgment here—just a safe space to be honest with yourself. Check the box that best matches your experience over the past few months, then share your results with a trusted adult to talk about what’s next.

How to Use This Tool

• Read Carefully: Think about your habits over the past few months.
• Mark Your Answer: Check one box per question.
• Score Your Answers: Click "Calculate Score" to see your total.
• Reflect & Act: Use the scoring guide below to understand your results.

Screening Questions

#	Question	Never (0)	1-2 Times (1)	Seldom (2)	Sometimes (3)	Frequently (4)
1	Do you view pornography to avoid or escape your feelings, stress, or boredom?
2	Have you hidden your pornography use from your parents or others?
3	Do you think about sex more than you’d like to?
4	Does it feel like a force inside you drives you to view pornography?
5	Do you feel empty or shameful after viewing pornography or masturbating?
6	Have you promised yourself you’d stop viewing pornography or masturbating?
7	Have you lied to parents, church leaders, or other adults about your pornography use?
8	Would you rather view pornography or masturbate than spend time with others?
9	Have you stayed up late or woken up at night to view pornography?
10	Have you erased your computer history to “cover your tracks” and avoid being caught?
11	Do you rationalize, justify, or make excuses about your pornography use?
12	Do you end up looking at pornography nearly every time you’re on the internet?
13	Do you worry something is wrong with you because of your sexual thoughts and feelings?
14	Have you participated in online sexual chats, emails, posts, or sexting?
15	Have you lied, stolen, or manipulated others to access pornography?
16	Have you used someone else’s computer or phone to view pornography without them knowing?
17	Do you find yourself needing more pornography to feel satisfied?
18	Do your sexual thoughts and feelings conflict with your religious beliefs or family values?
19	Do your sexual thoughts and behaviors make you feel unclean or unworthy?
20	Do you browse newspapers, magazines, or TV channels to find sexually stimulating content?
21	Do you seek opportunities to be alone so you can view pornography or masturbate?
22	Do you masturbate while viewing pornography?
23	Do you use pornography or masturbation as a reward for accomplishing something?
24	Do you keep viewing pornography even after facing problems because of it?
25	Do you worry about being caught viewing pornography by your parents or others?

Calculate Score

What Your Score Means

• 0-25: Healthy Curiosity
  Your habits seem within a normal range, but stay mindful. Talk openly with a trusted adult about safe online choices.
• 26-49: Growing Concern
  You might be at risk of developing unhealthy habits. Consider preventive steps like joining a support group.
• 50-69: Emerging Challenges
  You may be developing a dependency. Seek support from a therapist or program like Star Guides.
• 70-100: Significant Struggle
  Your pornography use may be a serious challenge. Professional help is recommended.

Important Note: This tool is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for a professional evaluation. For support, contact the Youth Pornography Addiction Center: www.ypacenter.com | 1-800-564-4629 | Copyright © 2025