ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Sexual Compulsivity Scale

Okay kiddo, do you know what a scale is?

It's like a tool to measure how big or small something is. For example, we use a scale to weigh things like fruits, vegetables and even people.

Now, a sexual compulsivity scale is like a tool to measure how much people are obsessed or addicted to sex.

Sex is something that grown-ups do when they want to have a baby or just for fun, but sometimes some people may feel like they are not in control when it comes to sex. That's where the sexual compulsivity scale comes in.

It's a list of questions that people can answer about how much they think about sex, how often they have sex, and how it affects their life. They answer these questions honestly, and then the scale helps the doctor or therapist understand if the person may have a problem with sex addiction.

Just like how we take care of our body by eating healthy and exercising, it's important to take care of our mind too. By talking to a therapist or doctor and taking a sexual compulsivity scale test, people can get help to control their urges and have a healthy relationship with sex.