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Wet dream: cumming in your sleep
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Wet dreams are not only a phenomenon among adolescent boys. You can also experience a wet dream in adulthood, and that applies to both men and women. Erotic dreams can induce a wet dream. Your hormones also play a role.
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What Are Wet Dreams?
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When the man ejaculates, sperm will be released, a fluid that contains sperm cells. So whoever has such a dream can wake up with wet clothes or wet sheets. Hence the name ‘wet dream’. When a woman has an orgasm during her sleep, it is also referred to as a wet dream.
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Not just in men
Although adults can get wet dreams, they are most common during puberty. That is due to the hormonal changes that teens face. In adults, hormone levels are much more stable, making them less likely to have a wet dream.
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Cause of wet dreams
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How often someone has a wet dream depends on his or her hormonal production. Men who produce a lot of testosterone and women who produce a lot of estrogen are more likely to have wet dreams. How often a person masturbates or has sex can also affect the number of wet dreams.
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Can you prevent a wet dream?
You can also meditate before going to sleep or practice relaxation techniques. It can also help to talk to someone (professional) about your dreams.
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