Have you ever woken up and discovered that you ejaculated in your sleep? Don’t freak out, this does not mean that there is something wrong with you. This is a completely normal phenomenon, especially for adolescent boys. So take a deep breath – everything is okay!
So what is actually happening to our bodies?
During puberty, our body develops and hormones go wild until our body fully matures and reaches a hormonal balance. You will not always be able to control what your body does. Therefore, at times, when you have a sexual dream, you may reach an orgasm and ejaculate, or in short, you may have a “wet dream”. Nevertheless, nocturnal emissions can also occur without an erotic dream. Not always will ejaculation wake you and not always will you have an erection. There is no connection between nocturnal emissions and masturbation. Even if you masturbate during the day, it is possible to have nocturnal emissions in your sleep. In any case, this is an entirely common and natural phenomenon in young men up to the age of 25, and, although less frequently, can also happen in older men. Incidentally, women who have erotic dreams can also have an orgasm in their sleep.
Can this be prevented?
Dreams and ejaculation cannot be prevented, but you may be able to eliminate the embarrassment you feel. Having a pair of clean underwear and a small towel under your blanket so you can wipe yourself off without getting out of bed can help.
Are erotic dreams harmful?
Not at all. This is a natural way for the brain to process the experiences we have. However, if you have recurring sexually oppressive dreams of a violent nature, you should share them with a professional so that you can rid yourself of the distress.
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