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Dreams have long been the center of psychological study and fascination. Dreams can be soothing, comforting, frightening, or confusing. They can also affect your sleep .
We spend an average of two hours 1 a night dreaming but very rarely remember the dreams that we have. While most dreams occur during the rapid eye movement 2 (REM) sleep stage, they can occur during any stage 3 of the sleep cycle.
While adults dream fairly frequently, not everyone experiences sex dreams. Scienctific research stops short of exploring specific sex dreams, but many therapists and psychologists have their own theories about the meaning of sex dreams.
Although the neurological aspects of dreams are fairly well-researched, less research has been conducted to explore the content and meaning of various types of dreams. That said, there are many theories about the role dreams play in the human psyche. Some theorists believe that dreams allow us to act out potential scenarios 4 or help our brain map and store memories. Other researchers suggest that dreams are a way to cope with traumatic or stressful events 5 .
Sex dreams are considered normal. They are also quite common. More than 70% of people report experiencing a sex dream 6 at least once in their life. Even if the content of the dream is unnerving — for example, a dream of sleeping with your boss or cheating on your partner — it doesn’t necessarily mean that something is wrong. In fact, most people dream of those that they recognize 7 , so it is normal to have dreams about people you interact with frequently.
Unfortunately, there’s limited research on what sex dreams mean. Dream meaning can be difficult to study because dreams are subjective to the person experiencing them, and they are not always easy to remember upon waking.
Psychologists and researchers have theorized about sex dreams since Sigmund Freud in the early 19th century. Freud believed that dreams were the conscious and subconscious 8 parts of the mind organizing themselves during sleep. While there is no clear answers on what sex dreams mean, there are a few common theories.
Although everyone experiences dreaming differently, there are a few themes that are commonly present in sex dreams.
It is common for those who are in a relationship to dream about current or former partners 9 . These types of dreams may be part of processing a current relationship or grieving a past one. Single people who are seeking a relationship are less likely to dream of people they have dated.
Dreaming about sex with a stranger may simply be a sign of a healthy libido and normal sexual arousal. If you or a partner dreams of sleeping with a stranger, it is not necessarily indicative of cheating or a desire to cheat.
While dreams that include infidelity may not be a direct reflection of your waking life, they could correspond to feelings of jealousy or a lack of intimacy 10 in your current relationship. It may be helpful to discuss potential concerns with your partner.
Whether you dream of your professor or your boss, a sex dream about a person in authority over you may indicate that you are seeking approval from someone in charge.
Analyzing your dreams can offer insight into your everyday life. Journaling about your dreams may help you recognize patterns and process different emotions.

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“Does this mean I want to do this in real life?”
“Does it mean that I am really gay/ bisexual /straight?”
“Should I try to enact it in real life?”
“What does this dream/fantasy say about me?”
“How can I make this fantasy come true?”
Although it has been about 15 years since my last “Ask Isadora” column where I answered readers’ questions, I still get questions like the above at least once a week, sometimes more often, usually through email but occasionally in the mail. Perhaps if I answer them here, we’ll all be better off.
What does a sexual dream or fantasy mean? It means you’re human! How often do you (or anyone) dream that you’re late for class or for an important exam? No matter how many years school is in your past, this is a common anxiety dream.
How about dreams where you’re naked or have a clothing mishap that leaves you exposed? That’s very common too, and it certainly doesn’t mean you want to lose your pants at a party. So no, dreams usually don’t express a desire, but often do express something you’re feeling, such as anxious or afraid of being laughed at.
We are all sexual beings, so to dream sexually about men if you are a lesbian or about a threesome if you are monogamous only means that you are human. Do you want actually to act upon whatever your dream or fantasy was? That’s up to you. The dream or fantasy does not mean a desire to act upon it necessarily. It’s usually a passing sexual thought, no more.
Should you try to act out your sexual vision? Your choice, your life. Some sexual fantasies , such as riding bareback on a unicorn, are clearly fantasies only. Others, like throwing yourself at your boss, are just not a good idea for anyone. Many fantasies might be doable, might even be legal, but after some waking thought, would you really want to?
What does a dream or fantasy say about you? Again, usually no more than you’re human with a curious mind.
If it is a repeating dream or recurring fantasy, you might want to examine it more calmly in the light of day and ask yourself is this something you would like to try to make come true. Is it legal? How might you do this? What are the possible outcomes? Then make your decision about any actions in the cold light of day. A dream or fantasy, even one that’s frequent, does not say anything about you that you don’t already know.
Lastly, how do you make a fantasy come true? Years ago, I had a counseling client who fantasized about having sex in a swimming pool with his wife dressed in evening clothes. He asked her to, and she refused. It seemed too “weird.” He came to see me about how to make his dream come true. He didn’t want to hire a sex worker to do it; he wanted his wife. Their shower or bath at home wouldn’t do.
I asked to see her in my office to explore her objections. Would she prefer he acted out his fantasies with another woman? No. Would she prefer he wanted to enact a fantasy potentially harmful or illegal? No. This was harmless and within the boundaries of monogamy .
I strongly urged her to reconsider for the sake of her loving husband. She eventually did. No, she never got as into it as he did, but it wasn’t terrible for her, and it was blissful for him. They negotiated this act for twice a year, and both were satisfied.
What if you are a single person whose fantasy is strong and specific? How then do you fulfill it? If you need a partner in its completion, you either find a partner and establish a relationship first, or you hire someone whose work is to fulfill fantasies and ask specifically for what you want. Asking is usually how any of us get what we want in any situation, sexual or not. Asking for what you want is not a guarantee that someone will agree, but it’s a good try.
Finally, what if your fantasy is weird, so weird you’d be embarrassed to tell anyone? You want to have sex with a brindle cow or tied to a tree and be whipped with licorice sticks, or worse… or more creative. All the above applies. Your life, your choices. If asked specifically, someone will no doubt oblige you whether for love or for money.
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Isadora Alman , M.F.T ., is a board-certified sex, marriage, and family therapist, lecturer, author, and syndicated advice columnist of "Ask Isadora."

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Puberty in boys, Part 2: Tackling wet dreams and unexpected erections
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Dear boys: Our article Puberty in Boys , gave you an outline on puberty. This one will give you some significant pointers on the changes your body is undergoing. So if you are a boy who is going through puberty, this is a must read!
When a boy’s penis hardens and lengthens, it is called erection. This usually happens when he has romantic or sexual thoughts, or upon physical stimulation. But, during puberty a boy will get erections more often, at times even without any stimulation.
When you have an erection — if your penis doesn’t stand up straight — don’t worry. Most erections tend to either curve to one side or curve upwards. And boys, don’t worry about the size of your penis – most penises are around the same size when they are erect.
It’s very common to have spontaneous erections during puberty, and there is not much a boy can do to stop it. Nevertheless, there are ways to deal with it.
Wearing tighter styles of underwear can help in a big way.
Another thing you can do is to sit down when you have an unexpected erection, or cover it with something.
Focus on something else till it goes away.
Most importantly, remember, it happens to everyone.
Erections can happen any time, even when a boy is asleep. A wet dream occurs when a boy is sexually aroused during his sleep and ejaculates (releasing semen, a whitish sticky fluid which contains sperm, from the penis). Sometimes one can remember the sex dream. But mostly, one will just notice a wet patch on his clothes, after waking up.
There is nothing embarrassing about a wet dream. It is natural, and happens to many people. However, there is nothing to fear if you don’t have one, as not everyone gets it.
A boy must wash his penis and testicles, especially behind his foreskin, every single day. Or else he can become vulnerable to infections.
When a boy starts growing facial hair, there is usually very little hair – mostly on his upper lip and chin. This can be removed with a razor.
At first, a boy may need to shave once in two weeks or even less. Eventually, he’d have to shave more often. However, this varies from person to person. Read the tips below:
Use a facial cleanser or scrub to remove dead skin cells and open skin pores to prepare it for a close shave.
Massage shaving cream onto areas where you have hair growth.
Use a sharp blade. A dull blade is usually the culprit when it comes to shaving cuts, as it drags over the face and catches the skin along with hair.
Shave in the direction of hair growth. Shaving against hair growth can cause redness, rashes, and ingrown hair, which are all painful.
After shaving, finish it off with an oil-free moisturiser or an after shave.
During puberty, boys go through sudden changes in feelings. He might feel like laughing at one moment and crying the next. These sudden mood changes are caused by chemicals called hormones. Speaking to a trusted friend or adult is the best way to cope.
Sadly, our culture teaches boys not to vent grief through crying – because of which sadness is often suppressed, leading to difficulties in expressing emotions later on.
It’s important to realise that every human being goes through a range of emotions and it is healthy to express it constructively.
So if you’re feeling sad — cry it out — there is absolutely nothing wrong with doing that.
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