Question: What are Wet Dreams?
Answer: Puberty is confusing for both girls and boys, and virtually no child escapes without questions about girls and menstruation and boys and wet dreams. Wet dreams, also known as nocturnal emissions, are a common experience for many boys who are in the midst of puberty. During a wet dream, a boy ejaculates while sleeping. Some boys may not realize that they’ve had a wet dream, while others may think that they wet the bed accidentally. A wet dream is often the first time a boy experiences ejaculation and encounters sperm for the first time.
Wet dreams are perfectly normal for boys going through puberty, but many may find the experience embarrassing. It’s important for parents to educate boys about wet dreams, and reinforce the fact that it’s a normal part of growing up. Boys should also understand that having wet dreams doesn’t mean that they’re bad or that they have done something that is wrong.
