N.G. asks from Arlington, TX on July 12, 2010
Orgasms During Sleep
Okay so... what a problem to have, right? But, I get so many orgasms in my sleep that it disrupts my sleep! They are so intense sometimes that they are almost painful. Usually multiple times per night. This has been happening for as long as I can remember, since puberty.
Does anybody else have this problem? I've asked friends & family, and nobody else I know experiences this, or if they are, they aren't fessing up! Any ideas as to what could cause this?
I should mention that these do not always accompany sex dreams. Sometimes they do, but not always.
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J.C. answers from Anchorage on July 12, 2010
There are a variety of sexual sleep disorders. You need to find a doctor that is knowledgeable in this area.
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F.H. answers from Phoenix on July 12, 2010
I have had orgasms during sleep but only when I have crazy sex dreams! Not sure what to tell you about this! Good luck!
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J.C. answers from Anchorage on July 12, 2010
There are a variety of sexual sleep disorders. You need to find a doctor that is knowledgeable in this area.
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D.B. answers from Charlotte on July 12, 2010
Hi N.,
I've read about something that sounds like this, except it happened all day long so that this woman could not work. She found a man who needed sex all day long himself - he had an "issue" too. They are both very happily having sex 10 times a day, every day! My husband and I were both dropping our jaws reading that article! My oh my!
I guess I would ask you (but not expecting an answer, mind you) if you are having sex with your husband and having coital orgasms often. If you aren't, see if having more sex with climaxes will cut down on the sleep time ones.
At your next annual exam, I'd definitely bring this up with your doctor. If you don't have a check-up for a long time, you might want to get one instead of waiting.
Meanwhile, maybe you could wake your husband and have some fun in the middle of the night some!
All my best,
D.
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T.M. answers from Philadelphia on July 12, 2010
I have about one a week. I think Jen C is right. It sounds like you may have a disorder. I don't think it is normal to have them nightly. I would ask your doctor.
M.T. answers from San Francisco on July 12, 2010
Wow... I almost envy you!!!! ahahahha I have them sometimes when I have crazy dreams but, yeah ask your doctor to refer you to someone!
M.K. answers from Kansas City on July 12, 2010
I watched a documentary on this once. The woman had a disorder that caused her to HAVE to have multiple orgasms, not only in sleep, but during the day as well. If she didn't masturbate, it would become very painful for her (and embarrassing if it happened while she was out). It actually ruled her life and she hated it! She could just be sitting in a chair and feel 'that feeling' building up and she would have to take care of it. It was NOT sexually related, either. It boiled down to almost a constant 'blue ball' (sorry, graphic!) sensation.
Get it checked out by your GYN.
L.P. answers from Pittsburgh on July 12, 2010
I'm with Faith. I have had them, but only when I have a sex dream!
A.G. answers from Houston on July 12, 2010
yes!.....i have them too!.....not every night, but often. They have almost stopped since i have been breastfeeding at night. I guess my body feels it has other work to do.
You are not alone. Sometimes i wake up with the "contractions" and its usually annoying, rarely fun. very very intense, and not usually released because my husband works on oil rigs and is rarely home!
Mine have been happening since puberty too, its very ticklish when it is not asked for but rather suprised upon. I wish i knew how to control , when and where they happen, but i guess we should consider ourselves lucky, i hear some 35% of women never even have one for their entire lives.
i should also add that, i hold full conversations, and used to walk, in my sleep., it might all be intertwined.
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