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Sex and relationships expert explains what it means if you regularly get morning wood

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Published 13:55 10 Feb 2025 GMT

Sex and relationships expert explains what it means if you regularly get morning wood

The expert also said what to do if your morning wood suddenly stops

Jess Battison

Jess Battison

Not quite having the same issue, I can only imagine how confusing it might be to wake up in the morning and see you’ve pitched a tent with no idea why.

You might think you were getting lucky in your dreams or been having some raunchy visions while asleep. And so, to clear it up, a sex and relationships expert explained what it actually means if you regularly experience morning wood.

Kate Moyle revealed that it’s pretty good news for your health if you’ve been greeted by a surprise erection when you’ve been waking up.

From sex toy manufacturer LELO, the expert took to dismantling some common sex myths and misconceptions.

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Morning! (Getty Stock)
Morning! (Getty Stock)

Speaking to the Sun, Moyle said that just because a bloke wakes up with an erect penis it doesn’t necessarily mean he’s turned on. In fact, it’s a pretty normal occurrence and is a good sign.

She explained: "Nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) doesn't mean that a man has woken up turned on or just had an erotic dream (although that may sometimes be the case).

"It's actually a sign of healthy circulation and nervous system activity.”

Men can actually experience between three to five erections every night, and these will likely become noticeable when you wake up.

Is it unhealthy to not get morning wood?

The expert went on to warn blokes to keep an eye on their early morning downstairs movements as if they suddenly come to halt, you should pay a visit to your GP.

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"If these morning erections suddenly stop then it can be an indicator of an underlying health condition,” she added. “And it's worth discussing with your doctor."

Urologist Adam Ramin told Men's Health said that if you haven't woken up with an erection in the last two months, you may need to see a doctor.

It could be that you're getting erections in the night without realising it, but a lack of morning wood could be linked to high blood pressure, arterial disease, diabetes and low testosterone.

According to Very Well Health, it is normal for morning erections to get less frequent with age.

It's a good sign. (Getty Stock)
It's a good sign. (Getty Stock)

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Moyle also debunked a number of sexual health myths, including the belief that if you or your partner have a sexually transmitted infection you’ll know - because not all STIs are visible or have symptoms.

She told The Sun: "Anyone who is having unprotected sex - not just intercourse but other forms of sex like oral sex - can catch an STI.

"Some STIs are symptomless and so it's a good idea to test regularly, which can easily be done by visiting a sexual health clinic, or using a home testing kit."

The expert says it’s best to make sure you protect yourself by wearing condoms, particularly if you’re having sex with a new partner.

You should also get regular STI tests to make sure you haven’t picked anything up.

Featured Image Credit: Getty Stock

Topics: Health, Sex and Relationships

Jess Battison
Jess Battison

Jess is a Senior Journalist with a love of all things pop culture. Her main interests include asking everyone in the office what they're having for tea, waiting for a new series of The Traitors and losing her voice at a Beyoncé concert. She graduated with a first in Journalism from City, University of London in 2021.

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