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I rarely wake up in the morning with an erection but often have erection when i wake up in the middle of the night, why is this?
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Sounds normal: Nocturnal erections can occur at any time, not necessarily on awakening. This sounds entirely normal.
Answered 2/13/2020
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NPT: Nocturnal penile tumescence is a normal physiological process. This is actually not associated with sexual dreams or thoughts. It is a noted physiological process associated with the sleep cycle. For some men this can be 5 times nightly.
Answered 2/13/2020
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