Hypersexual Behavior Scale (HBI)
Hypersexual behavior patterns - coping, control, and consequences
Does your sexual behavior feel out of control? The HBI measures hypersexual behavior across coping, control, and consequences dimensions. 19 items, about 5-8 minutes.
Is your sexual behavior causing you distress?
There's no such thing as "normal" when it comes to sexual behavior. But when your sexual thoughts or actions feel out of control, cause you significant distress, or interfere with your life and relationships, it's worth paying attention to.
The Hypersexual Behavior Inventory (HBI), developed by Reid, Garos & Carpenter in 2011, measures three aspects: control (how well you can regulate your sexual impulses), coping (whether you use sex to deal with negative emotions), and consequences (whether your sexual behavior creates problems).
19 items on a 5-point scale. The HBI is not a diagnostic instrument, but elevated total scores suggest that sexual behavior patterns may be outside the range you're comfortable with.
Scoring Guide
All items forward-scored. Total range 19-95. Dimensions: Coping (items 1-7, range 7-35), Control (items 8-15, range 8-40), Consequences (items 16-19, range 4-20). Bőthe et al. (2019) large sample mean=28.5 (SD=11.4).Result Interpretation
After completing the 19 questions, you'll receive an immediate, detailed report with:
- Your score — calculated automatically based on your responses
- Score interpretation — what your score means in practical terms
- Context — how your results compare to general population norms where available
All results are displayed on screen. No account or login needed.