1) A pattern of out-of-control behaviour.
2) Severe consequences due to sexual behaviour.
3) Inability to stop despite adverse consequences.
4) Persistent pursuit of self-destructive or high-risk behaviour.
5) Ongoing desire or effort to limit sexual behaviour.
6) Sexual obsession and fantasy as a primary coping strategy.
7) Increasing amounts of sexual experience because the current level of activity is no longer sufficient.
8) Severe mood changes around sexual activity.
9) Inordinate amounts of time spent in obtaining sex, being sexual or recovering from sexual experience.
10) Neglect of important social, occupational or recreational activities because of sexual behaviour.
If you think you may have a problem, look for books written by Dr Patrick Carnes, "Don't call it Love", an excellent book on compulsive sexual behaviour. Alternatively, get in touch with www.sexaddictionaustralia.com.au.