During my mid late teens until my mid 20s. I was addicted to sex. Making someone climax was I felt the best expression of human connection. Like I actually caused someone a form a of positive emotional experience. This led into putting myself at risk more times than I am sure I can remember. In the days of Craigslist, no names, no forwardly deep connections(outside of kinks), and no required monitoring. 

Looking back after years of this I do not know how I didn't end up with a small army of children or a CVS receipt long list of STDs.

I fully believe this was part mania and part of a special interest with ASD. The power I felt along with sexual experiences being of such interest to me. Led into a bad situation the went of for years.

After acknowledgement of the issues in my mid 20s. I stepped back from relationships for a while. Then with my infant son who solely relied on me, a new job, and a soon to be divorce.

(Just trying to provide some insight)

Now after being diagnosed ASD and BP1 in the last 2 years and medicated. I struggle with knowing whether my love for sex is still an addiction or a legitimate special interest. 

Fortunately I am married to a wonderful woman who is also BP1. She led me through seeking help after my ASD diagnosis. Then finding myself as BP1 also. And she enjoys my um prowess / drive. But it still becomes so overwhelming to me at times.

Does anyone else struggle with something similar? 

(200 mg Lamictal and an antidepressant have 0 impact on my sexual desire)