Ever woken up from a dream feeling a little… flustered? Maybe even completely satisfied? Well, if you’ve ever had a dream that finished with a bang, you’re in very good company. The folks over at Adam & Eve just dropped a new survey that pulls back the covers on what’s really happening when we have sex dreams, and the results are fascinating.
The Dreamy Details
Last month, AdamEve.com confirmed what many of us already suspected: sex dreams are super common. Their poll of over 1,000 adults found that a whopping 81% of us have them. But this month, they asked the million-dollar question: do these steamy nighttime adventures actually lead to a real-life orgasm?
The answer is a resounding “yes” for the majority. According to the new data, 59% of people who have erotic dreams say they experience an orgasm as part of the package. The breakdown shows a bit of a gender gap, with 68% of men and 50% of women reporting a dream-induced climax.
So, What’s Actually Happening?
If you’re wondering how your body can go all the way while your mind is off in dreamland, it’s not magic—it’s biology. Adam & Eve’s resident sexologist, Dr. Jenni Skyler, breaks it down for us in a way that makes total sense.
“Just as sex dreams are common and natural, orgasm during sex dreams is a normal and healthy occurrence. Often referred to as a nocturnal emission in men and a sleep-related orgasm in women, the experiences occur during REM sleep when breathing and heart rate increase. This increases blood flow throughout the body, including the genitals, and can make them hypersensitive to stimulation of any kind.”
In other words, when you’re in that deep, active stage of sleep (REM), your body is already in a state of heightened arousal. Your brain cooks up a spicy scenario, and your body is primed and ready to respond. It’s a completely natural physiological process that health experts confirm is a normal part of human sexuality.
More Than Just a Fun Fact
This survey does more than just satisfy our curiosity. It’s part of a larger, positive trend of normalizing conversations about sex and bodies. For decades, topics like “wet dreams” were often shrouded in mystery or embarrassment, but companies like Adam & Eve are using their platform to bring them into the light.
It’s all about fostering a culture of sexual wellness and open communication, a mission the brand has championed for years.
“For over 50 years, Adam & Eve has provided a variety of toys and accessories for cheerfully consenting adults,” said Chad Davis, the company’s Director of Marketing. “Adam & Eve encourages adults to celebrate their sexuality within their own comfort levels and are happy to offer enhancements for any relationship at any stage.”
Embrace Your Inner Dreamer
Ultimately, this survey is a great reminder that our sexuality is a 24/7 part of us—even when we’re unconscious. Whether it’s a fleeting fantasy or a full-blown nocturnal adventure, it’s all part of the human experience.
So next time you wake up from a particularly vivid dream, don’t overthink it. As Dr. Skyler points out, it’s simply a “normal and healthy occurrence.” Your body is just doing its thing, and that’s something to be celebrated, not questioned.
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