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Why do i not wake up in the morning with an erection? i have them in the middle of the night but never directly in the morning i.e morning wood is my penis healthy?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Nocurnal erection: This is entirely normal. All healthy males naturally have penile erections while sleeping, commonly present in the morning on waking up. Nothing to worry about: you're just like most men!

Answered 3/7/2020

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A member asked:

Why do i not wake up in the morning with an erection? i have them in the middle of the night but never directly in the morning i.e morning wood is my penis healthy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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