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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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we look at the facts about wet dreams and debunk some of the myths surrounding this normal, healthy occurrence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are wet dreams?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A wet dream is known medically as a nocturnal emission and may affect both men and women.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wet dreams are when a person orgasms involuntarily while they are sleeping because of a dream, which may or may not be erotic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the same term is also used to refer to when a woman orgasms during sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wet dreams are not caused by masturbation during sleep; they occur without any manual stimulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Research has found that, on average, 8 percent<\/a> of dreams have some sexual content. In the same study, both men and women reported having an orgasm in about 4 percent of their erotic dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The facts and myths about wet dreams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are many myths about wet dreams, which can make them confusing or cause\u00a0anxiety\u00a0if a person does not know what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Wet dreams do not reduce sperm count<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people believe that wet dreams will reduce a man\u2019s sperm count. However, wet dreams are a way for the testicles to remove older sperm and help with the natural formation of new, healthy sperm in the body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Women can have wet dreams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people associate wet dreams with men or, more specifically, adolescent boys, but women can also have wet dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A female wet dream may result in orgasm as well as additional vaginal secretions from arousal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men may be more prone to wet dreams because they naturally produce several erections a night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Wet dreams do not reduce a person\u2019s immunity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people believe that wet dreams can cause a person to have lower immunity to things such as a cold or infection. This is a myth and has no basis in fact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, wet dreams can help reduce excess sperm in the testicles, which is a healthy function for a male\u2019s reproductive system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Wet dreams only happen during puberty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Wet dreams are more common in puberty due to hormonal changes, but they can also happen during adulthood.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While wet dreams are most common during puberty<\/a>, they can also happen during adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wet dreams may also be more frequent during adolescence because younger boys may not frequently be masturbating or having sex, so the older sperm is released during sleep instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Wet dreams are not a sign of illness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is a myth that wet dreams are a result of an underlying illness or medical condition. In fact, the opposite is true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wet dreams are a normal occurrence and may be a sign of healthy sexual functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Masturbation probably cannot prevent wet dreams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While masturbation may reduce the number of wet dreams a person experiences, it does not guarantee a person will never experience them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Evidence linking masturbation and wet dreams is lacking, but a person can experiment to see if it helps in their situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try masturbating before bed for a week or more, followed by the same length of time without masturbating, to see if there is a difference in the frequency of wet dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Wet dreams will not shrink a penis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people believe that wet dreams reduce the size of the person\u2019s penis. However, there is no scientific evidence for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are no illnesses, conditions, or natural occurrences that will cause the male reproductive organ to shrink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Some people never have wet dreams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wet dreams are a natural occurrence for both men and women. They cannot be controlled or stopped, and a person should not feel ashamed to have them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How often wet dreams occur varies between individuals. People may have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n