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Being particularly sexual at any given time could be due to innumerable things. It seems clear that he suffers from some depression, some self-esteem issues, but being very sexual doesn't mean that someone who is sometimes depressed has become hypo/manic. You've done a lot of research into this, so surely you see just how complex a disorder it is; so many things need to come together to really have any idea if bipolar is the culprit.
I personally don't think a lot of (I'm hesitant to say 'hyper') sexuality is something pathological, that needs to be treated psychiatrically. It depends, of course, in part, on to what extent it's negatively affecting his life and his relationships (from his point of view, no one else's).
If he has insurance, any insurance, he should be able to see a psychiatrist (for diagnosis and possible meds) and a therapist. If he has private insurance, with a co-pay, if he has Medicaid, likely with no co-pay. If he doesn't have insurance, he can seek out a public/community/sliding scale or free mental health clinic. I don't think you can figure this out for him, but I understand that you care about him a great deal and want to help him.
I'd encourage him to seek help. As far as diagnosis, that's a very tough one. I don't think all the research in the world is necessarily going to lead to an accurate diagnosis. It's hard enough for pdocs, and misdiagnoses abound.
Can you encourage him to seek a therapist and/or pdoc he can afford? Maybe you could do research on providers in his/your area by way of encouraging him. Though if he doesn't want to do it, it's ultimately up to him. But until he gets properly evaluated, I think any diagnosis (aside from dealing with symptoms/issues) is going to have to stay on the backburner.
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