The nocturnal pollutions are, in fact, involuntary loss of semen during sleep. Most often, pollutions occur during the so-called “wet dreams” or erotic dreams. From a sexual perspective, the nocturnal ejaculation is nothing but a normal phenomenon, which proves that the body works as it should. More specifically, it is a large amount of sperm that is ejaculated and eliminated overnight without any sexual contact or masturbation. Pollution comes from the Latin term “pollutio” which means “stain”. They’re commonly known as wet dreams.

Underlying Causes of Nocturnal Pollutions
Nocturnal orgasm frequency varies from one man to another. It is an absolutely normal phenomenon which occurs mostly in adolescent period, and it’s caused especially by abstinence. The main factor determining these wet dreams is the complex sexual tension – abstinence – intense hormonal activity.
Even if it’s more common during adolescence, the nocturnal ejaculation occur in mature men as well, when they have no sexual activity for a longer period of time. Moreover, even women can have such a nocturnal orgasm during an erotic dream. Only that women don’t have such… wet dreams. Lack of sexual activity is the root cause for nocturnal pollutions.
After the start of puberty, boys have such pollutions for several times in one night, even up to five times. Each ejaculation lasts, on average, for up to half an hour. Nocturnal erections are caused by increased brain activity during the night while the phenomenon of REM (Rapid Eye Movement).
Finally, the erections do not occur due to erotic stimuli, but are only a way to keep your body’s erectile systems functional . Those who have these erotic dreams at night quite frequently are very receptive to sexual stimuli. The fact is that men often suppress their sexual desires, which lead to more erotic dreams and nocturnal pollutions.
The Effects of Nocturnal Pollutions
In almost one third of cases, nocturnal pollutions determine the state of discomfort and dissatisfaction, and a deep state of sleep. In some cases, men feel sleepy and when they wake up, they are tired and dismayed. Most men who have such wet dreams are lazy, aren’t in the mood for anything that day, and just want to sleep more.
These wet dreams can cause problems such as decreased stamina and sex drive, decreased energy and efficiency, state of latency. The absence of these nocturnal pollutions is not really a concern and doesn’t represent a medical condition, there are many men who do not or rarely have nocturnal erections but show no sexual difficulties.
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