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Nocturnal Erection

Nocturnal erection, also medically called nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT), indicates erections occurring at night without any sexual stimulation. It is usual for men to have three to five erections in an eight-hour sleep, with each erection lasting to about half an hour. Erections usually occur during rapid eye movement sleep when there is only little production of norepinephrine, which prevents erection by stopping blood flow.

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I get prolonged morning erection with increased frequency of stools. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, For some time now, when I wake up in the morning with an erection, I do stool frequently and after a while I has pain in my penile area. The erection is usually prolonged. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Morning erection is normal and it usually subsides as you go to the toilet. I need to ask you a few questions to clarify. How prolong is your erection? Frequency of stool is it all time? How many times in the day? Do you have any urinary complains? Do you have urethral ...  Read Full »

I need advice on penis length and masturbation. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 20 years old. My penis is 9 inches in erected state. Is it abnormal to have penis of such length? I get my penis hard very easy and fast. I end up masturbating 1 or 2 times a day. Is it normal? At times, I am able to masturbate without my penis being fully erect also. Few mornings I...  Read Full »


Dr. Shazia Anjum

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, your penis length is normal. In this age erection on minor scenes or thoughts is very common. And morning erection is a normal thing and it should be there. About discharge after masturbation is that when you do it for the first time or after a long tim...  Read Full »

Should I get a good morning erection every single day?

Query: Hello doctor,Is it necessary to get a morning erection every day? Most of the time, I do not get morning wood, and this makes me stressed out. I masturbate two to three times a week at night.  Read Full »


Dr. Prashanth. B

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Morning erection happens during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, and the length of REM sleep is more during the later stages of sleep, that is, early mornings. Since you have been masturbating regularly and have no problems, there is no need to worry. Your sleep patter...  Read Full »

I am unable to sustain an erection during sex. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am 52 years old, and I am hypertensive for the past 12 years and diabetic for the past seven years. I am using Tozaar 50, one tablet for my hypertension and Amaryl 1 mg, half tablet before break fast and half tablet before dinner, for my diabetes. Of late, during intercourse, I am not...  Read Full »


Dr. Murali Rayani

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your erectile dysfunction is due to autonomic neuropathy, meaning a dysfunction of the nerve. Troynuron SR tablet is a multivitamin combination of Methylcobalamin and Folate. It is used to treat neuropathy. There is no need to fear about its side effects. Keep sug...  Read Full »

My penis is hard when I sleep, and I feel uncomfortable. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, My penis is always hard when I am sleeping, and the whole night I feel discomfort. What to do, doctor? Would you please help me? Will it cause any problem? Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concerns. First of all, I like to inform you that nocturnal tumescence (spontaneous erection) of the penis or nighttime erection of the penis is an entirely normal phenomenon, and there is nothing wrong with it. These erections occur when your m...  Read Full »

I am suffering from sperm leakage while passing stools. What could be the cause?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from nightfall (nocturnal emission) for the past six months. It happens two to three times with more sperm leakage while passing stools. I am worried. Please help me with this issue.   Read Full »


Dr. Raveendran S R

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Wet dreams or night falls are called nocturnal emissions, which are normal. It can be due to increased erotic stimulus mentally, physically, or visually without sex or masturbation. You will have a good testosterone pr...  Read Full »

I have priapism for a year. What to do?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29 year old male. I have a problem of priapism or prolonged erection at night since more than a year. During the day I find many people staring at me directly or indirectly, and this creates tension or pressure on my mind. I try to be normal as much as possible, but due to intru...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Relax and do not worry. I think you are suffering from stuttering priapism. I have some questions for you, answering which will help me to recommend better treatment options for you. For how much time does your penis stay in an erect state in the morning after you wake up...  Read Full »

I am a 22-year-old and despite having a normal sexual life I do not get morning erection. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old and 100 % healthy and fit. I do not have a health issue. I have a concern that I think only a doctor could give me a confirmation and full explanation. So, although the fact that I am sexually active and have a healthy sex life I do not always wake up with an erec...  Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Early morning erection or morning wood is associated with the activation of areas of the brain during REM (rapid eye movement) sleep and is not caused by sexual stimulation. If you wake up during or just following a REM sleep period, you may have a morning erection. Most...  Read Full »

How to manage a nocturnal erection?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 56-year-old male, and I have diabetes and high blood pressure. I take Insulin, Metformin, Atorvastatin, Amlodipine. For the last four years, when I go to bed as soon as I fall asleep, I experience constant erections with dreams like I touch my penis. It was only happening during t...  Read Full »


Dr. Ankush Jairath

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are doing well. Coming back to your query, I would like to know, what is the dosage have you taken for Viagra and Cialis? Have you ever tried a combination of Viagra and Cialis also? What side effects you experience with the above drugs (and whether those side ...  Read Full »

Can diabetes be the reason for my multiple erections during sleep?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 56 years old, diabetic with high blood pressure. In the last four years, when I am sleeping I have multiples erections, dreams and not a calm night of sleep. My wife always complains and we argue because during day time I have no desires and it is very hard to have an erection an...  Read Full »


Dr. Parth Nagda

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, you will need good control of your sugar levels. It will help with the erection problem and sleep. Start a good exercise regimen and lose some weight. Also search on the internet for Kegel's exercises and do them daily. It will help strengthen the muscles at t...  Read Full »

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