But when someone with bipolar disorder is having a manic episode, risky, reckless sexual behaviors and significantly increased sex drive are quite common. Hypersexual behavior is often a warning sign of a manic episode

Bipolar Disorder: When Sexuality Is in Overdrive - Bipolar Disorder Center - Everyday Health

When I'm manic...

Risky sexual behavior? Check
Increase sex drive? Check

I tried tireless to "hook up" with strangers before I was medicated. When that wouldn't work, I went to prostitution. I still cannot believe I did that. On top of it, it felt like an almost out of body experience where I knew what I was doing but was compelled not to stop.