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A 26-year-old male asked:
Is it normal for a 26 year old to get erections while sleeping
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sewa Leghaanswered
Medical Oncology 52 years experience
Yes it is: It is normal for males to have erections at night when they are dreaming.
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Im 20 years old and Ive been having a hard time getting and maintaining a erection. Ive been taking about 3 ibuprofens a night for the last 4 days because I havent been able to sleep and Ive been sick. Heavy smoker?
Dr. Bernard Seifanswered
Clinical Psychology 42 years experience
Erectile Dysfunction: ED in a man as young as you needs to be looked into by your doctor. Please see him/her. The situation may be hormonal, vascular, psychological, or a... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
When I sleep I get these erections during that night that for some reason wont go down. It gets uncomfortable to sleep. Is it normal for an erection when sleeping not to do down for at least an hour if you arent thinking of sexual things?
Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
It may happen and you can shorten that by making a trip to your bathroom.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
18 yr old male haven't slept for 30 hours and cannot get an erection with girlfriend is this because of lack of sleep?
Dr. Tanya Russoanswered
Pediatrics 27 years experience
Could be: Sleep deprivation can interfere with sexual functioning, as well as any foods, drugs or supplements taken to stay awake for prolonged periods of time.... Read More
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A 43-year-old male asked:
For the past year or so I have been having early morning erections that have really been affecting my sleep and condition the next day. ?
Dr. Stephen Southardanswered
Internal Medicine 17 years experience
Sorry to hear ...: Unfortunately it's a bit difficult for me to provide you helpful information as it's unclear how the morning erections(aka nocturnal penile tumescence... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Why do I get an erection just for laying in bed when I am about to sleep even though I have no sexual desiers?
A Verified Doctoranswered
42 years experience
Body's horny, UR not: This is not at all abnormal or uncommon. Sometimes it is simply a case of a high physical libido without the psychological libido.. You may be too ti... Read More
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