The medical term for a wet dream is ‘nocturnal emission’ and this occurs when a person orgasms involuntarily while in their sleep (imagine this!). Although it is refered to as a sleep orgasm, it is not always tied to an erotic dream or to a sexual experience like masturbation, they are completely involuntary.
Many young men talk of these experiences often, especially while in high school as this is when they are at the peak of puberty. Do not worry my dear, you are only growing and experiencing a part of it in your body.
Did you know that wet dreams can help reduce excess sperm in the testicles, which is a healthy function for a male’s reproductive system? (Medical News Today)
Why are they called wet dreams?
This is because when a male experiences one of these, he awakens with either wet clothing or beddings. This does not mean, however, that wet dreams are limited to only males. Females too, experinece these sleep orgams but they may not necessarily get wet patches.
Are wet dreams only an experience for the teenagers?
The answer is no. Wet dreams are experienced from the start of puberty, through to adulthood. The difference is that they are more frequent during puberty as there are lots of hormonal changes happening in the body.
Is it normal to have them very often?
As a teenager going through puberty, yes. As an adult, not so much. Don’t worry, it’s not actually abnormal. As we age, our hormone levels decrease, which affects the frequency of wet dreams. But that doesn’t mean you won’t have one as an adult.
Is wet dreaming a must for everyone?
No it is not. Not everyone will have a wet dream. Some people may have a few, while others may have a lot. Then, there are people who have wet dreams as teenagers, but not as adults. Dreams are super personal, individual experiences that are different for everyone. Reaching orgasm during sleep is more common among males than females
Here are some facts about wet dreams:
Wet dreams do not reduce sperm count.
Women can have wet dreams.
Wet dreams do not reduce a person’s immunity.
Wet dreams are not a sign of illness.
Wet dreams will not shrink a penis.
Wet dreams are healthy!
