Question 1

is nocturnal emmission or wet dreams normal in men ?

Accepted Answer

Yes normal: Because healthy males are continually producing semen and sperm which will find release when necessary. Can be avoided by masturbation or regular sex.

Question 2

just out of curiosity can women have wet dreams as well as men?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps differently: I have no doubt that women can have erotic dreams that include orgasm. Since the amount of 'wetness' is usually less than a male's ejaculation - it might not result in a noticeable wet spot on the sheet. But if you count orgasm as a wet dream - then, yes. Best wishes.

Question 3

wet dreams are good or bad?why only few men would have wet dreams and   few men does't have for the whole life.

Accepted Answer

Neither: Wet dreams are neither good nor bad. They just are what they are. Why do some people have more than others? No one really knows. On average, they tend to decrease with age. Hope this helps!

Question 4

what causes wet dreams / night emissions?

Accepted Answer

Build up of semen: Most commonly because male has not ejaculated, during sex or by masturbation, to prevent build up of semen. Can also be caused by erections occurring during sleep Added to further penile stimulation by tossing or turning in bed or unconsciously rubbing penis whilst asleep. Irritation from mild urethritis is an other, although uncommon, cause

Question 5

my fianc' has been having wet dreams frequently for about a month now. what causes this?

Accepted Answer

Very common: They are called "nocturnal emissions" and they decrease with age. They happen to a large percentage of men. It doesn't mean anything in particular; it is a normal physiologic event that is often related to the content of the dreams that may be sexual in nature. It has nothing to do with you or with him or your relationship.

Question 6

does 5htp is the cause for wet dreams ?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly: Wet dreams are a complex phenomenon involving spikes in night time testosterone, serotonin, Dopamine and probably oxytocin. 5htp is a precursor molecule your body makes serotonin from.

Question 7

is it true that being horny and thinking about sex cause some wet dreams?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Dream content is related to people, events, or issues from the day or days preceding the dream.  A "wet dream" is a natural occurrence when a male's body, likely in response to a sexual dream, reaches orgasm and ejaculates.  This is normal and is officially referred to as "nocturnal emission."
some men never have these, some only during puberty, and some later in life.  There is a lot of variation.

Question 8

is the masturbation and wet dreams causes infertility for male?

Accepted Answer

No they: Don't cause that, or blindness or anything else that is harmful. If they did, almost every male would be infertile. Don't get your medical information from friends, tv or internet scams.

Question 9

hello docs. i was wondering can wet dreams cause burning pee?

Accepted Answer

Wet dreams R normal: Should not cause burning upon urination. Suggest you get your urine checked in case ot urinary tract infection or std.

Question 10

what can cause wet dreams and ejaculating sperm while asleep?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: The exact cause for wet dream is still poorly understood, but it may be considered as one of the mildest forms of parasomnia like sleepwalking or even sexsomnia; wet dream happens to all men with wide variation in frequency along their life and is harmless. It occurs during the phase of deep sleep with the men knowing or not knowing it after wake-up.

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Wet dreams are good or bad?why only few men would have wet dreams and few men does't have for the whole life.

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My fianc' has been having wet dreams frequently for about a month now. what causes this?

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Does 5htp is the cause for wet dreams ?

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Is it true that being horny and thinking about sex cause some wet dreams?

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Is the masturbation and wet dreams causes infertility for male?

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What can cause wet dreams and ejaculating sperm while asleep?

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