Why Morning Wood Happens and What it Says About Your Health
By Ezra Allen, Dec-18-2024
Dr. Arjun Srivastav Medical Reviewer (Pharm D)Most men experience morning wood — medically known as Nocturnal Penile Tumescence (NPT). It’s a natural and healthy occurrence where you wake up with an erection, usually during the early morning hours.
Have you noticed that your penis gets hard as you get a hard erection while you sleep? Well, if you ask most people, they may not be able to feel the changes since they occur in deep REM sleep.
Most of the time, the erection that you get during this time often lasts a few minutes. But if you are awake by this time, he erection may last longer.
Despite what others may feel or tell you, it is common and not something to be ashamed of or feel back about getting an erection.
What Makes Us Get Morning Wood?
Scientists have done enough studies to find out why morning occurs in males.
According to studies, the sleep cycle brings about some hormonal changes, and a physical stimulation touch or even a full bladder, may get you an erection during the wee hours of the day in the early morning.
Physical Touch to Genitals
Studies show that even though you sleep, a part of the subconscious brain is still active. During this time, if you touch the penis or stimulate it, morning wood may occur.
However, if you do not normally get a hard erection, it is better to use Cenforce 100 mg tablets.
Changes in Hormones
A study done in 2007 shows that the peak time of testosterone being active in your body is during the early hours of the morning.
Scientists feel that the effects of these high hormone levels are what trigger an erection.
Effects of the Brain
Research has shown that most hormones that suppress erections remain less active during sleep.
Thus, if you combine it with a physical touch or high testosterone levels in the early morning time it is not that hard to understand why morning would occur.
However, you need to take ED pills if you do not get an erection when awake and having sex.
Who Can Get A Morning Wood?
Well, there is no specific answer to this question, as males across any age group are bound to get erections in their sleep.
As per a study, a man can get up to 3 to 5 times of such erection bouts at different stages of the sleep cycle.
However, a study done only recently shows that men may start to get less hard in sleep with age.
Most may not get any erection at all by the time in their 50s.
Another study shows that it is a common thing to occur even in children right from birth.
Usually, it occurs due to the effects of nitric oxide and dilation of the penis arteries.
Is This An Issue or is it Normal?
It is normal if a male is getting morning wood. Moreover, it is a sign that your penile function and blood flow are working just fine.
However, it can signal erectile dysfunction in you. In this case, you need a more specific impotence cure.
If you stop getting hard, it may show that you are-
- Having a nerve disorder
- Have arterial blood flow issues.
- Have diabetes.
- Not in the right mental health
- Diabetes
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When to Go To a Doctor
See, if you are getting morning wood normally, there is no reason why you need to rush to a doctor.
It’s normal at this stage in your sexual prime years. However, it is a good idea to go to a doctor if you notice some changes given below.
If You Stop Getting Morning Wood
Aging is a normal issue that may stop the morning wood from occurring.
However, if you had been getting morning wood, usually having stopped getting it may be a sign of a sex issue or other penile problems.
For example, these can be the symptoms of E.D., where the doctor may tell you to use Vidalista 20.
If You Get a Painful Erection in the Morning While You Sleep
You also need to go to a doctor if you feel pain while getting morning wood and if you wake up way too early before you usually get up.
And on top of this, if the erection lasts along with the pain, it may show signs of a disorder.
The Difference You Need To Not About Wet Dreams And Morning Wood.
See, the thing with morning wood is that it is limited to an erection with no emission.
However, if you have a sexual dream or have been erect at night before going to sleep, chances are you may get some erections at night as well.
Effects of a Full Bladder on Morning Wood
Even though you do not get a morning woo, usually you can still get it, provided you do not urinate at night.
Studies have shown that if you have taken too much water before sleep and do not pee at night, chances are that the full bladder may cause an erection.
As per studies, a full bladder increases the sensitivity of the penis region and the penis nerves specifically.
Even though you are in deep sleep, the nerves in your body are active. With high sensitivity to the penis, the result is a hard erection due to a full bladder.
When You Should Be Concerned
You should talk to a doctor if you notice:
Morning wood has stopped completely
Erections have become consistently weak
Loss of libido
Difficulty maintaining erections
Pain during erections
These may indicate:
Poor circulation
Hormone imbalance
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Stress, anxiety, or depression
What If A Normal Morning Wood Does Not Go Away?
The reason for having priapism may include blood flow that is not able to leave the penis after about 30 minutes to several hours of getting hard.
Some people also have pain while remaining hard for such a long time.
And guess what, if your erections normally do not go away even after 1 to 2 hours, you may have something known as priapism.
Final Takeaway
Morning wood is normal, healthy, and beneficial. It indicates good hormonal levels, blood flow, and nerve function. If it suddenly decreases or disappears, it can be an early warning sign of sexual or overall health issues — and worth discussing with a medical professional.
Final Thoughts
It is normal that in your sexually prime years, you are getting morning wood or wet dreams.
However, changes in your erection and not getting hard after waking up a sign of worry that needs to be reported to the doctors.
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