Hypersexuality is something I've struggled with during mania and have for many years. I've made many poor decisions during that time. I have very poor impulse control with mania and have put myself in high-risk situations. Luckily, I tested negative for HIV/Hep C recently. I also have gone through lots of times without using protection during mania, even with partners that are just hook-ups. I've had my regrets, and I have had to learn how to deal with those feelings. Usually after mania, I end up at the doctor's getting tested for STD's.

During times I have been in long-term, serious relationships, I get much more sexually "needy" while manic. The weird thing is, I am starting to get hypo lately, but I do not feel an intense need for sex. It's unusual for me to not experience a high sex drive during hypo/mania, so I hope I don't end up on the opposite end of the spectrum, where I lose interest entirely. At least it's healthier compared to what I was doing before. I seem to have all the other signs of early hypo though currently.