2023-11-16 19:00:00
What is a morning erection in men?
Morning erection, also known as “morning glory”, corresponds to waking up in the morning with a penile erection.
How long does an erection last when you wake up?
Each erection lasts between 10 and 30 minutes on average.
The mechanism of morning erections
“We often hear that this phenomenon is linked to the need to urinate when we wake up: this is in fact an unlikely and insufficient explanation. In fact, men do not have an erection during the day as soon as their bladder is full,” reassures with humor Dr Gilbert Bou Jaoudé, sexologist for the digital clinic, Charles.
Why do men get an erection in the morning?
“The most plausible hypothesis is that this mechanism of morning erection is linked to brain activity and sleep phases : light sleep, then deeper and deeper, until reaching a phase of so-called paradoxical sleep,” explains the sexologist. And it is also during this last phase that the morning erection occurs. The latter is neither more nor less than one of the so-called “nocturnal” erections, but which occurs when you wake up. Furthermore, the fact that the testosterone level is at its peak in the morning would contribute to this erectile reflex.
In summary : the morning erection is the last nocturnal erection except that we become aware of it because we wake up. “And it is because we wake up and therefore are no longer in the paradoxical sleep phase that the erection subsides and not because we are going to urinate,” specifies the specialist.
Reminder: what are nocturnal erections and what are they due to?
Nocturnal erections also known as “nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT)” are spontaneous, involuntary and mechanical erectionsof the penis. “They arrive during sleep during the so-called “paradoxical” phase, whereother unexplainable phenomena such as more intense dreams, a body that is completely paralyzed, eyes that move under the eyelids,” illustrates Dr. Gilbert Bou Jaoudé. Depending on the quality and duration of sleep, there would be approximately 3 to 5 nocturnal erections in each male individual without erectile dysfunction.
The morning erection is therefore the end of the very last erection of the night. Dr Gilbert Bou Jaoudé, sexologist
What is the role of morning erection?
Like other nocturnal erections, morning erections have a role of repair and maintenance of the penis. “Through the repeated oxygenation of the organ that they induce, they maintain the good trophicity of the penis but also make it possible to maintain the proper functioning of “the machine” in the event of relatively infrequent sexual intercourse,” explains the sexologist.
“Under experimental conditions or following surgical interventions, we even realized that if a man lost erection in the morning or at night, gradually, his penis was damaged,” continues the doctor, who relies on a scientific study (source 1).
“It has also been shown that if rats are deprived of these erections, they then begin to have erectile problems,” adds the sexologist.
Morning erections and desire, what is the link?
“There is no link between morning erections and erotic dreams, or even with arousal at night,” says the doctor. However, it is indeed possible that these erections lead to sexual intercourse if there is a desire to make love and stimulation of the partner, or masturbation, follows.
Morning erections, an ambiguous term
Be careful with do not confuse morning erectionss, i.e. those which manifest themselves upon awakening, with those which could take place a little later in the morning, once awake. These two phenomena are in fact due to different mechanics. “The first taking place unconsciously, the second conscious,” indicates Dr. Gilbert Bou Jaoudé.
Namely: it could be profitable, on days off, to wake up without an alarm in order to benefit (or not) from the morning erection and to follow up with sexual intercourse, with the consent of course of the intimate partner.
Can you have an involuntary erection during the day?
Sexual desire or stimulation is not always necessary to cause an erection.
A simple contact, a situation or a thought can in fact give rise to an involuntary erection: the body taking over through reflex mechanisms in certain situations. Gilbert Bou Jaoudé, sexologist doctor.
“This is also a mechanical reflex. It is a rather mysterious phenomenon and difficult to explain, because normally it is the brain that directs the body and sends signals that cause the erection. And while this may cause some discomfort, it is a completely normal phenomenon and a sign of good health. So you don’t have to worry. » The specialist adds: “It is also possible to have nocturnal and therefore morning erections during a nap provided that it lasts long enough. »
Morning erections, when to worry?
A prolonged, involuntary erection lasting several hours should worry: this is called priapism. “Its causes are diverse: hematological diseases (blood diseases), treatments for impotence (such as intracavernous injections, but not only), various drug treatments (antidepressants, neuroleptics, corticosteroids, certain antihypertensives), drug consumption or even alcohol,” illustrates the sexologist. “Be careful, if an erection lasts more than 2 to 4 hours, you must urgently consult a health professional.
Does a man with erectile dysfunction have morning erections?
“It is entirely possible tohave very good morning erections even if there are erectile problems the rest of the time. On the other hand, it is difficult to maintain morning erections in certain situations such as sleep apnea syndrome, hormonal problems, diabetes or even a state of depression or burn-out…”, adds the sexologist. A mechanical arterial problem can also concern the penis itself and reveal erectile dysfunction. In case of symptoms (fatigue, discomfort, pain, etc.) or in doubt about the quality of your erections, whether they are in the morning or not, do not hesitate to seek the advice of a health professional (doctor sexologist, urologist …).
But also: men who take certain medications such as sleeping pills will be less prone to morning erections.
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