Why don’t you have nocturnal emissions when you have sex?
Nocturnal emissions are a phenomenon in which men inadvertently ejaculate during sleep, usually occurring during puberty or in men who are less sexually active. With regular sexual life, nocturnal emissions tend to reduce or disappear. This article will analyze this phenomenon for you from the aspects of physiological mechanisms, psychological factors, and scientific data.
1. Physiological mechanism

Nocturnal emissions are the body's natural way of regulating semen storage. When a man has regular sex, semen will be discharged regularly through sexual intercourse, and the body does not need to release excess semen through nocturnal emissions. The following is a comparison of relevant physiological mechanisms:
| situation | semen discharge pattern | Frequency of nocturnal emissions |
|---|---|---|
| no sex life | Mainly through nocturnal emissions | higher |
| Have regular sex life | Expelled through sexual intercourse | lower or disappear |
2. Psychological factors
Satisfaction in sexual life can also affect the occurrence of nocturnal emissions. When men obtain sexual satisfaction through sexual intercourse, their psychological sexual impulses will be relieved, thereby reducing the phenomenon of nocturnal emissions caused by sexual impulses during sleep.
| mental state | sex drive intensity | Possibility of nocturnal emissions |
|---|---|---|
| High sexual satisfaction | lower | low |
| Sexual repression or strong sexual urges | higher | high |
3. Scientific data support
Several studies have shown that the frequency of sexual intercourse is inversely related to the incidence of nocturnal emissions. The following are some statistics from relevant research in the past 10 years:
| year of study | Research object | Frequency of sexual intercourse (times/week) | Incidence of spermatorrhea (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Males aged 18-25 | 0 | 85% |
| 2018 | Males aged 18-25 | 1-2 | 30% |
| 2020 | Males aged 18-25 | 3+ | 5% |
4. Other influencing factors
In addition to sexual life and psychological state, nocturnal emissions are also affected by the following factors:
| Influencing factors | Effects on nocturnal emissions |
|---|---|
| age | The frequency of spermatorrhea is high in adolescence and decreases with age |
| sleep quality | Nocturnal emissions are more likely to occur during deep sleep |
| diet | Spicy food or alcohol may increase the chance of nocturnal emissions |
5. Summary
The main reason for not having nocturnal emissions after having sex is that semen is discharged regularly through sexual intercourse, and the body does not need to release excess semen through nocturnal emissions. At the same time, sexual satisfaction will also reduce psychological sexual impulses and further reduce the occurrence of nocturnal emissions. This phenomenon is the result of the combined effects of physiology and psychology and is a normal phenomenon.
If you still have questions or the frequency of nocturnal emissions is unusual, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor to rule out other potential health problems.
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