Hey bipolar friends!

I realize this may be a question that belongs in the Sexual Issues section but I want to know what my fellow bipolarians think. Have you experienced a dramatic increase in your sex drive? If so, how did you cope?

I realize I may be slipping into a manic episode, but my overall energy is very low. I haven't had sex in a very long time. This is due to the relationships I was having over the years, (they were online and far away). Although I have no problem with masturbation, I feel that it is no longer "enough" for me. But when I think of the risks of having sex with strangers I become very anxious and scared.

Have you ever experienced Hypersexuality? How do you deal with it when you have bipolar?