Does bipolar really intensify your sex life? The ’emotional’ relationship of a couple and their ‘sexual’ relationship are inter-dependent and often strongly influence each other.

Impulse control disorders like bipolar can cause people to be and feel out of control with sexuality. Your sexual behavior may become impulsive and you may engage in behaviors that are not ordinary for you.

If you’re living with bipolar disorder and it’s impacting your sexual wellness : “Maintain your medication regimen and be aware of the side effects. Understand your symptoms and know your vulnerability factors, including triggers, like lack of sleep or alcohol use. Be informed about safer sex practices and harm-reduction approaches such as condom use and STI testing. Communicate with your partner about your triggers and symptoms, as well as ways to support you to lessen the tendency for partners to blame themselves. Engage in psychotherapy or sex therapy to understand your negative cycles and create new patterns that are empowering to you, and find a support system that understands your symptoms and able to assist if needed.”