Nocturnal Emission

Updated: JUNE 30, 2017

Nocturnal emission is the name for ejaculation or vaginal wetness that occurs during sleep. It can be paired with orgasm. Nocturnal emission is most common during adolescence. It may or may not be tied to sex-related dreams. Often, nocturnal emission is something one can sleep through. It can occassionally disrupt sleep as well.

More About Nocturnal Emission

Nocturnal emission can occur at any point after puberty. It is most common during adolescence when one is likely to have reached sexual maturity physically, but less likely to have a regular sexual partner.

Nocturnal emission is also commonly referred to as "wet dream"