How waking up with an erection is GOOD for your health
WAKING up with "morning glory" is part and parcel of being a bloke.
While it might be a bit awkward if you bump into housemates first thing, having a morning erection is actually good for you.
In fact, it's usually a sign that your body is nice and healthy.
Also known as nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) has nothing to do with feeling sexually aroused or having a sex dream.
It's actually just a normal function of your reproductive system.
If you're waking up with regular erections, then that's a sign that your nerves and blood supply are healthy.
Morning erections mean you're sleeping well
Studies have suggested that waking up aroused may be linked to sleep quality.
"Several hormones are involved in influencing the brain’s response, such as testosterone (the main male hormone).
"But as well as being a cause of issues in the bedroom, it can be an early warning sign of heart disease, so it’s very important to get yourself checked out by your GP.
"They’ll have seen it all before so please don’t be embarrassed."
As with everything, it's all about what's normal for you.
If you notice anything change - too many or too few morning erections, go to your GP.
And in the meantime, rest assured that it's totally normal to wake up packing a little extra wood.
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