Ever wake up feeling tingly down there?

Here, get expert intel about sleep orgasms, including how often then happen and what causes them.

My legs are jittery, and theres a great warmth rushing through my bodyjust like an orgasm.

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But, according to experts, its absolutely possible to have sleep orgasms, no matter your genital makeup.

We should really work to normalize these sorts of things to reduce stigma and shame.

If its happening and its working for you, consider yourself lucky.

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Britney Blair, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist board-certified in both behavioral sleep medicine and sexual medicine.

How do sleep orgasms work, and how common are they?

Furthermore, increased blood flow to the genitals during REM sleep causes them to be hypersensitive.

The brain recognizes this, which can lead to sexual arousal and orgasm.

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Increased blood flow to the genitals during REM sleep causes them to be hypersensitive.

The brain recognizes this, which can lead to sexual arousal and orgasm.

What causes sleep orgasms?

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Like sex orgasms, sleep orgasms are brought on by sexual arousal.

However, sleep orgasms arent exclusive to sex dreams, and sex dreams dont always result in sleep orgasms.

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Britney Blair, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist board-certified in both behavioral sleep medicine and sexual medicine.

This is because there is more contact between your bed and your genitals, offering the most clitoral stimulation.

Can you make yourself have a sleep orgasm?

As wonderful as the idea may be, unfortunately its not possible guarantee a sleep orgasm.

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However, there are a number of strategies that may help increase the likelihood of one happening.

Ultimately, theyre something to celebrate, not cloud with shame.

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