Patient's question:
I've been feeling very excited recently, as if I have endless energy. However, something embarrassing has also happened: every morning, my penis becomes hard and a bit tender. After searching online, I learned that this is called morning erections, but I'm still not entirely clear about it.What kind of help do I need: What exactly are morning erections?
Doctor's answer:
Morning erection refers to the natural erection of the penis in men between 4 and 7 a.m. without conscious control, unaffected by scenarios, actions, or thoughts. Morning erection is an important indicator of normal and strong sexual function. Currently, there is still no definitive explanation in the medical field as to why men experience morning erections. A normal man's penis is typically in a relaxed state, except when stimulated sexually or by certain external stimuli. However, sometimes reflex actions of internal organs can also cause the penis to become erect. The most obvious example is the frequent occurrence of penile erection during the early morning before waking up, which is medically known as morning erection. For men entering puberty to middle age, it is normal for young men to experience morning erections two to three days after sexual activity and for middle-aged men to experience them one week after. If this phenomenon does not occur or is absent for a prolonged period, it is advisable to visit a urology department in a hospital.