What Do Sex Dreams Mean?
Are Sex Dreams Normal?
Sex dreams are considered normal. They are also quite common. More than 70% of people report experiencing a sex dream6 at least once in their life.
Even if the content of the dream is unnerving for example, a dream of sleeping with your boss or cheating on your partner it doesn’t necessarily mean that something is wrong.
In fact, most people dream of those that they recognize7, so it is normal to have dreams about people you interact with frequently.
Unfortunately, there’s limited research on what sex dreams mean. Dream meaning can be difficult to study because dreams are subjective to the person experiencing them, and they are not always easy to remember upon waking.
Psychologists and researchers have theorized about sex dreams since Sigmund Freud in the early 19th century.
Freud believed that dreams were the conscious and subconscious8 parts of the mind organizing themselves during sleep.
While there is no clear answers on what sex dreams mean, there are a few common theories.
Although everyone experiences dreaming differently, there are a few themes that are commonly present in sex dreams.
Sex With an Ex-Partner
It is common for those who are in a relationship to dream about current or former partners9. These types of dreams may be part of processing a current relationship or grieving a past one. Single people who are seeking a relationship are less likely to dream of people they have dated.
Sex With a Stranger
Dreaming about sex with a stranger may simply be a sign of a healthy libido and normal sexual arousal. If you or a partner dreams of sleeping with a stranger, it is not necessarily indicative of cheating or a desire to cheat.
Cheating on Your Partner
While dreams that include infidelity may not be a direct reflection of your waking life, they could correspond to feelings of jealousy or a lack of intimacy10 in your current relationship. It may be helpful to discuss potential concerns with your partner.
Sex With an Authority Figure
Whether you dream of your professor or your boss, a sex dream about a person in authority over you may indicate that you are seeking approval from someone in charge.
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