A moist dream, also called a nocturnal emission, is a dream that ends in sexual arousal and orgasm throughout sleep. Whereas it’s generally related to males, ladies also can expertise moist desires. Throughout a moist dream, the physique goes by the identical physiological adjustments that happen throughout waking sexual arousal, equivalent to elevated coronary heart fee, blood stress, and genital engorgement. Moist desires are a standard a part of sexual improvement and usually are not a trigger for concern.
Moist desires can happen for numerous causes, together with hormonal adjustments, stress, nervousness, and sure medicines. They’re extra frequent throughout puberty and younger maturity however can happen at any age. Whereas they are often embarrassing or disruptive, moist desires usually are not dangerous and don’t point out any underlying medical situation.