Porn addiction test (PPCS-6)
Six questions of the short Problematic Pornography Consumption Scale (PPCS-6), one of the most widely studied tools for identifying problematic pornography use. It is used by researchers in many countries, including the International Sex Survey, which reached people in 42 countries.
Start the testPornography is defined as material (text, picture, video, etc.) that (1) creates or elicits sexual feelings or thoughts and (2) contains explicit exposure or descriptions of sexual acts involving the genitals, such as vaginal or anal intercourse, oral sex, or masturbation. Please, think back to the past six months and indicate how often or to what extent the statements apply to you. There is no right or wrong answer. Please indicate the answer that most applies to you.
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How to read your result
Each answer scores 1 to 7 points, for a total of 6 to 42. According to the scale's authors, 20 points or more indicate possible problematic pornography use; in their study this cut-off correctly separated problematic from non-problematic use in roughly 9 cases out of 10.
The questions are not about how much porn you watch but about signs of addiction: how important porn has become, whether it is used to release tension, whether it crowds out other activities, whether you need more and more, whether you can stop, and what happens when you cannot watch.
The test does not diagnose. It is a first step: with a high score, it is worth talking the situation through with a specialist.
Source: PPCS-6 — Bőthe B., Tóth-Király I., Demetrovics Z., Orosz G. (2021), Journal of Sex Research, 58(3), 342–352. Used with the permission of the author, Beáta Bőthe (STAR Lab, Université de Montréal). doi.org
Frequently asked questions
Is porn addiction an official diagnosis?
There is no separate diagnosis called "porn addiction". However, the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) includes compulsive sexual behaviour disorder (code 6C72), and problematic pornography use is often one of its forms. A diagnosis is made by a specialist in person.
Is watching porn already a problem?
No. The scale does not measure the fact of watching but the loss of control: when porn crowds out other activities, requires more and more, becomes the main way to relieve tension, and you cannot stop even when you want to.
Can I take the test for someone else?
The scale is designed for answers about yourself. If you are worried about someone close to you, suggest they take it themselves — anonymously — or discuss the situation in a family consultation.
Will anyone see my answers?
No. Scores are calculated in your browser and are not sent anywhere. We only learn your result if you choose to leave a request — and then we receive just the test name and the total score.
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