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A morning erection occurs without any sexual stimulation. It is not necessarily automatic. © feelphotoartzm, fotolia
by Destination Santé and Futura
Published on March 17, 2024 at 07:01
A sign of good health, morning erections don’t necessarily affect all men. In reality, where does this phenomenon, which occurs without any arousal, come from? Should we be concerned about its absence? Here are some answers.
To reassure men, let’s dispel a common misconception. If your penis isn’t erect when you wake up after sleeping, don’t panic!
Sleep: Erection during the night
In fact, during the second part of the night, virtually all men experience what specialists call a “reflex erection”.
It occurs during REM sleep, the phase in which we are immersed in dreams. A morning erection is simply a continuation of the one that occurs during the night.
The absence of an erection in the morning
However, in cases of sleep disturbances , this phenomenon may not occur. Furthermore, some individuals may experience reflex erections during the night but not upon waking, without necessarily having erectile dysfunction or an erectile disorder .
When should you be concerned? The absence of an erection following astimulationsexual intercourse or during masturbation is asignalalarm bells are ringing. In this case, it is strongly recommended to talk to your doctor to consider lifestyle changes or medical treatment.
Source: Interview with Dr. Béatrice Cuzin
Original:https://www.futura-sciences.com/sante/questions-reponses/sexualite-hommes-ont-ils-erection-matin-6452/
