We talk a lot about male genitalia. In fact, we consider ourselves to be something of experts on the topic. Wet dreams have long been a source of shame and ridicule for men, and many are afraid to ask legitimate questions on the topic. A lot of different people have varying definitions of wet dreams -- even among researchers. The first camp considers every sexual dream to be a wet dream.

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Wet dreams are not just for teenage boys. In what is a common experience, especially during adolescence or periods of abstinence, wet dreams may occur during our sleep, but what is a wet dream? What does a wet dream mean to sexual health? Is it bad to have them? Learn about wet dreams or nocturnal emissions , what causes them, whether women can experience them, and whether they relate to sexual desire or need. Wet dreams occur during sleep and consist of ejaculation for men or vaginal lubrication for women. They are also known as nocturnal emissions. They are sometimes interpreted as a spontaneous orgasm with associated dream content.
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Wet dreams. But do you know what causes wet dreams? Or why you may have a few as an adult? Keep reading to learn more. In the simplest terms, a wet dream is when you ejaculate or secrete vaginal fluids during your sleep. Not at all. Wet dreams are more common during your teenage years because your body is going through some major hormonal changes that affect your sexual maturity. That said, sleep orgasms do happen more infrequently as you get older. Both women and men can experience arousal while in dreamland.
While wet dreams are typically associated with adolescent boys, they are a common experience for both sexes from puberty through adulthood. The medical term for a wet dream is nocturnal emission. In this article, we look at the facts about wet dreams and debunk some of the myths surrounding this normal, healthy occurrence. Wet dreams are when a person orgasms involuntarily while they are sleeping because of a dream, which may or may not be erotic. They are called wet dreams because when a male has this type of dream, he may awaken with wet clothing or bedding. This is because semen, the fluid containing sperm, is released during ejaculation.