Patient's question:
Is it harmful to your body to have a wet dream during a nap? It happens about once or twice a week, every time it's during a nap when I have a wet dream. Is there a stable method to prevent it?Doctor's answer:
Ejaculation during sleep is a manifestation of sufficient kidney qi. If, after falling asleep, one dreams about sex or experiences ejaculation without any dreams, it is called nocturnal emission or sleep-related ejaculation. Ejaculation triggered by sexual stimulation leading to guilt, or ejaculation occurring naturally without any sensation, is known as involuntary ejaculation, which is actually the secretion of urethral fluid and prostatic fluid. There are several harms associated with nocturnal emission: 1. It affects mental state. 2. It may cause recurring discomfort symptoms. If the frequency of nocturnal emission significantly increases and persists for several months. 3. It can lead to sexual dysfunction. 4. It may result in infertility. The condition of nocturnal emission tends to be recurrent, requiring long-term medication for management.