Hello and welcome. If it is interfering with your life then it is a problem. It sounds to me like it is something you want to stop since you came hear asking the question. The first step is to admit you have a problem. I am fairly new here as well and just beginning my journey to recovery from an addiction to porn and masterbation. If you want to chat more feel free to message me.

I took sex addiction tests online. Basically, if you feel like you are not in control of it or it negatively impacts your life, it is probably and addiction. And if you are actively using it as an escape.

But the thing about masturbation is that it is a natural, healthy thing to do, as long as you are in control of it.

Welcome to DS and I hope that helped a bit!! Keep asking questions and PM if you need to, for support or info!

Best to you, love!

how can one take sex addiction test online? any web address ?

Just google it and there are a variety of screening tests one can take.

Hi - there is some debate as to whether using porn is a true addiction or a dysfunction - but probably safer to deal as if it were - so if you feel guilty about it and can't stop then best to treat it as an addiction - welcome to the club!
I think masturbation is a different thing although one can feel guilty about doing that as well. I don't think simple masturbation using fantasies has the same negative brain impact as watching porn for hours on end - opinions anyone?

If masturbation gives you guilt there is a reason. Abstain from doing it. It may require years to learn how to control your sexual drive but it can be done. Keep trying and do not give up if you are having problems learning self control. I believe sex is for an expression of love between a married man and woman and for child bearing. Using your sexual power for just pleasuring yourself without your wife is not the right way to use your body. Sex is wonderful and beautiful between a married couple if they are using it as an expression of love.