Understanding Wet Dreams: A Normal Phenomenon in Male Puberty

Normal boys, after entering puberty, already have the ability to ejaculate. After this, the ability to ejaculate gradually matures, and the most common occurrence is nocturnal emissions. Since nocturnal emissions often occur during sleep, they usually coincide with dreaming, hence the term "wet dreams". Wet dreams are a physiological impulse that is difficult to control with willpower. During sleep, a person's self-control is weak, and when the genitals become erect, emissions can occur without any other stimulation. At this time, some people may wake up due to an uncontrollable urge, while others remain asleep until they discover the emissions in the morning. From a physiological perspective, the phenomenon of semen leakage due to excessive semen storage in males is completely normal. It can be said that 100% of males experience wet dreams. The age at which boys experience their first wet dream is usually between 12-14 years old. Boys entering puberty often have their first wet dream without realizing it, and they do not understand the reasons behind it. They may be surprised or even panicked when they find their underwear or sheets stained in the morning. Some people may have a wet dream due to exposure to inappropriate language or reading inappropriate literature. They fear being scolded by their parents or ridiculed by others if this is discovered, so they dare not speak up and keep it hidden in their hearts for a long time, causing early psychological stress. Another situation is when parents, lacking knowledge about this, panic upon discovering it and consider it a pathological condition, even taking their son to see a doctor, which can also leave a psychological trauma on the young person. In view of this situation, parents should first understand some physiological knowledge, and then use the correct perspective to impart necessary knowledge to their children. Of course, at the appropriate time, schools should also provide necessary education. Young people should understand that wet dreams are a normal physiological phenomenon in the process of male growth and will not harm their bodies. Wet dreams cannot be controlled by consciousness and do not need to be forcibly suppressed. The shame or guilt caused in the young person's mind must be eliminated in order to not affect their physical and mental health. Eliminating the psychological impact is particularly important, especially for parents. When they discover traces of wet dreams, they must not deliberately or inadvertently blame the child. Because young boys entering puberty already have a sensitive psychological attitude towards the opposite sex, once they feel that this secret has been discovered, it can lead to even more severe psychological depression. For this reason, we advocate that this enlightening and explanatory work should be undertaken by fathers. In addition to explanations, it is also necessary to point out some precautions if necessary. For example, correctly understand the development process of one's own body; pay attention to balancing work and rest, and participate in activities that are beneficial to physical and mental health; do not cover oneself with too thick a blanket when sleeping and avoid squeezing the perineum area, etc. These can help reduce the occurrence of wet dreams. Young people should treat themselves correctly and avoid unnecessary worries. Indeed, everyone's psychological state is different. Some people have a positive mindset and may not have excessive worries, while others may have more mental burdens if their mindset is not so positive. In this case, it is necessary to strengthen self-care abilities and also rely on the correct guidance of others.