Hypersexual Behaviour Survey - is now closed

The results will be published soon.

Thank you very much to all of you who completed the survey. We had an amazing 1692 respondents. If you would like to keep up to date with all the latest news from Bipolar UK including surveys, events and webinars, please sign up to receive our free eNewsletter


Are you living with bipolar? Can you help us with an important and much-neglected area of research by taking our survey about past and present experiences of ‘hypersexual behaviour’ (unusual or excessive concern with or participation in sexual activity) in people with bipolar. This is sometimes also called ‘hypersexuality’.

This survey is for people aged 18 or over who are living with bipolar. If you don’t have bipolar or you're not currently in the process of getting a diagnosis, then please do not complete this survey.

TRIGGER WARNING: This survey includes sensitive questions about your experiences of hypersexual behaviour and bipolar. 

The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete so grab a cup of tea or coffee and take your time with the responses.

All data collected will be anonymised – no individuals will be identified.

By completing the survey you agree to let your anonymised data be used in the study and for associated research and publications. You may withdraw from filling in the survey at any time without having to provide an explanation and without consequences.

Please feel free to skip any questions you do not wish to answer.

The findings will be used to advocate for better understanding, treatment and care for people who live with bipolar.

If you need details of crisis services please see our website

If you need urgent care please call 999.

For non-urgent support please use our peer support services or call NHS 111.


Hypersexual Behaviour webinar

Watch the hypersexual behaviour webinar here.

In this webinar, Dr Clare Dolman examines a symptom which many people with bipolar have to cope with when they're high: hypersexual behaviour. Joined by Anne Chataigné, who's made a film about her experiences, they discuss the link between hypersexual behaviour and bipolar, the emotions it can trigger and its longer term consequences.


Last updated: 7 June 2023