Wet Dream

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Wet Dream is a physiological phenomenon in which a person experiences involuntary orgasm and ejaculation during sleep.

Although most commonly associated with men, women can also experience something similar, such as orgasm or increased vaginal secretion. Additionally, wet dreams most often occur during adolescence, but can happen in adults as well.

Why it happens

Pollutions occur because of nervous system activity during sleep. During the REM phase of sleep, when the brain is most active, the body can respond to sexual stimuli, even if they are not realized. Important mechanisms involved in this process are:

• Genital stimulation. During sleep, the genitals receive increased blood flow. In men, this is often accompanied by spontaneous erections, and in women by increased clitoral sensitivity and gland secretion.
• Hormonal changes. The hormone testosterone in men and estrogen in women peak precisely during sleep, especially closer to the morning hours.
• Response to seminal fluid accumulation. In men, seminal vesicles produce sperm, and in the absence of ejaculation, the body eliminates the excess naturally.

Causes of Wet Dreams

1. Puberty

Adolescence is accompanied by a dramatic increase in testosterone levels in boys and estrogen levels in girls. This leads to increased sexual activity of the body, even if the teenager himself shows no interest in sex.

2. Accumulation of seminal fluid

Men who abstain from masturbation or sexual activity are more likely to have wet dreams. The body perceives this as a signal to get rid of excess semen.

3. Erotic dreams

Erotic images in dreams can be arousing. These dreams can be either conscious or unconscious, but the nervous system responds by arousing the genitals.

4. Physical exertion

If a person has experienced arousal during the day, but it has not resulted in ejaculation or orgasm, the body may “complete” the process in a dream.

5. Lack of sexual release

Prolonged abstinence from sex or masturbation is often the cause of pollutions. It is a kind of natural mechanism of the body to keep the sexual system normal.

Features of pollution in Men

For men, wet dreams are most often accompanied by ejaculation; which is the process in which semen comes out of the seminal vesicles by passing through the urethra. This is usually accompanied by an orgasm, even if the man does not realize it. This orgasm triggers the release of pleasure hormones (endorphins and dopamine), which provides a feeling of relaxation upon awakening.

In adolescents, pollution is more often associated with the onset of puberty, when the body is just adapting to high levels of testosterone. Adult men may also experience pollution, especially if they have been abstaining from ejaculation for a long time.

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Features of Wet Dreams in Women

In women, wet dreams manifest in the form of orgasm or increased vaginal moisturization; due to increased blood flow to the genitals and activation of nerve endings. Although orgasms in sleep in women are less common than in men, they are possible and are often accompanied by vivid erotic dreams.

Female nighttime fantasies can be caused by hormonal changes, especially during ovulation or pregnancy when estrogen levels peak. Such phenomena are also common in women who do not receive enough sexual stimulation while awake.

How often they occur

• In adolescents, they occur most often in the period from 11 to 16 years, when the body is actively adapting to changes. During this period, wet dreams may even occur several times a week.
• In adult men, wet dreams are less common, especially if they have regular sexual activity. However, some men continue to have them even into adulthood.
• In women, pollution is less common, but their frequency may increase during periods of hormonal fluctuation such as ovulation, pregnancy, or menopause.

Medical Aspects

Medically, pollution is considered normal and does not require treatment. However, in some cases, they can indicate problems such as:

• Hormonal imbalances (such as too high testosterone levels in men).
• Prostate disorders in mature men.
• Psychological tension or chronic stress.

If wet dreams are accompanied by pain, discomfort, or other unusual symptoms, it is recommended that you see a doctor for diagnosis and counseling.

Can they be prevented?

Wet dreams are a natural process that does not require prevention. However, their frequency can be reduced with the following measures:

• Regular masturbation or sexual activity that reduces the likelihood of pollution.
• Avoiding stimulants before bedtime, such as erotic movies or materials.
• Controlling stress levels, as emotional stress can increase the likelihood of wet dreams.

Interesting facts and rare occurrences

Wet dreams come with many interesting facts and rare phenomena that make this natural human condition extraordinarily diverse. For example, pollution can occur in children even before puberty, which is due to early hormonal changes or hypersensitivity of the nervous system, although this is extremely rare. In women, the probability of orgasms in dreams increases markedly during pregnancy, when changes in the hormonal background and increased blood circulation in the pelvic region create conditions for more frequent sexual stimulation in dreams. 

In addition, erotic dreams that lead to pollution often include images of both real people familiar to a person in life, and completely fictional characters, which emphasizes the creative nature of the subconscious. An interesting fact is that people who practice conscious dreaming can control their dreams, including their erotic content, and even control the process of achieving orgasm or preventing it. All these phenomena make wet dreams not only an important physiological process, but also a unique reflection of the brain and body.

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