So it’s not surprising that BPD can also have a major impact on your sex life.
In addition, women with BPD report more general sexual dissatisfaction.
Much less is known about how BPD affects mens attitudes about sex.
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In the case of sexuality, a trend toward impulsive behavior may lead to reckless sexual behavior as well.
Intense sadness, fear, jealousy, or positive emotions may also lead to impulsive sexuality.
Why might people with BPD be more promiscuous?
One possibility is that they may use sex to combat feelings of emptiness that are associated with the disorder.
When feeling empty, numb, lonely, or bored, sex may generate positive emotional responses.
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