Patient's question:
I am a boy, and I am in the second year of junior high school. I live in the school dormitory. I didn't feel anything when I took a nap. After being well-rested on the third day, I discovered that I had experienced nocturnal emission. It was very embarrassing. My roommate said this is called "dream thief nocturnal emission." What does "dream thief nocturnal emission" mean? Is it normal for it to occur again now? Does it cause any harm to my body?Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your description, it is quite normal for someone your age to experience nocturnal emissions. Generally, males enter puberty around the ages of 13 to 18, and this stage can lead to nocturnal emissions. As long as they are not frequent, nocturnal emissions are not harmful to your health. Your situation does not qualify as "dream" (a term that doesn't have a direct English equivalent, but refers to emissions during dreams). It is simply a part of your puberty process.