• Question: what causes a man to have wet dreams

    Asked by 535purple26 to Simon, Shilla, Robinson, Noel, Jelili on 16 May 2018.
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      Simon Masha answered on 16 May 2018:


      A nocturnal emission, informally known as a wet dream or sex dream happens when a boy is going through puberty, the body starts producing the male hormone testosterone. Once the body makes testosterone, it can release sperms. During puberty, a boy will start having erections at all different times of the day; in school, while watching TV, in the shower. A boy may even have an erection while sleeping. Semen can build up inside the body. One way that semen gets released is with a wet dream.
      Wet dreams are a normal part of growing up. Even if you have a lot of wet dreams it doesn’t mean there’s anything wrong with you. Some guys have wet dreams a few times a week. Others may only have a couple of wet dreams during their entire life.
      While wet dreams are most common during puberty, they can also happen during adulthood. Wet dreams tend to occur more often in puberty due to hormonal changes. Hormone levels in adults are much more consistent, making it less likely that they will have a wet dream.

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      Shillah Simiyu answered on 18 May 2018:


      Number of physical as well as emotional factors plays key roles in causing wet dreams. Erotic dream or thought is one among the important causes leading way to wet dreams in people. Occurrence of erotic dreams can arouse nightfall with or without erection. Sometimes it is hard to point out the actual cause of this involuntary orgasm. As per studies, it is reported that most males experience erotic dreams in the age period between 20s and 30s. Nocturnal emissions formed by erotic dreams usually occur during REM sleep. During REM sleep, there will be intense brain activities controlling autonomic nervous system. As a result of autonomic activity, erectile system of male genital organ will be activated causing wet dreams.

      According to research, it is found that a man needs to ejaculate from time to time even when he is not sexually active. This condition usually occurs after reaching the maximum holding capacity of semen in the body of person. It can be also described as a natural way to release sexual tension. Normal rate of wet dreams will not produce any harm to the body of person.

      Physical stimulation caused by blankets and pillows is an important cause reported for nocturnal emission. Combination of external stimulation by blankets together with erotic dreams results in ejaculation during sleep. Weakening of parasympathetic nervous system of person is another main cause reported for the formation of frequent wet dreams. It is mainly seen among those people involved in poor sexual behaviour. Some among the factors responsible for weakening of parasympathetic nervous system include blocked blood vessels, prolonged use of drugs, long sitting hours and nervous disorders.

      Patients suffering from frequent nocturnal emissions are advised to practice breathing exercises and meditation. It helps in regaining physical as well as mental health of person. Regular doing of meditation also helps in staying away from sexual stimulations. Conversations about sexual thoughts, reading magazines containing adult content and watching sex related movies are some common causes giving rise to the risk of night emission during sleeping hours.

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