Why do I get an erection in the morning?

Morning erection means that the male penis subconsciously becomes hard in the morning [4-7 o'clock], without being controlled by the scene, posture, or logical thinking. Morning erection is a key manifestation or indicator of normal male sexual function. It is a normal reaction for men to have morning erection after puberty, teenagers to have sex two or three days after sex, and middle-aged and elderly people to have morning erection one week after sex. Let's take a look at why morning erection occurs.

Why do I get an erection in the morning?

Normal men, from newborns to old age, have spontaneous erections and disappearances of their penises in the early morning, which can occur 3-6 times a night. Each time the penis lasts about 30 minutes, and then it becomes soft on its own, which is called sleep-related penis erection, also known as morning erection.

The nighttime erection associated with sleep quality can reflect whether the erectile function of the male penis is normal. If the morning erection is reduced or disappeared, there may be erectile dysfunction.

Men's morning erection is a normal physiological need. The frequency and severity of morning erections can be observed, which indirectly reflects the erectile function of the male reproductive organ.

What are the causes of morning erections?

Morning erection is a normal state, which can be seen in all normal men, so there is no need to worry. Penile erection can be divided into psychogenic erection, reflex erection and night erection. It is a physiological phenomenon involving complex systems such as nerves, endocrine, and blood vessels. During REM sleep, people feel reduced in all aspects, muscle strength decreases, muscles are almost completely relaxed, heart rate increases, and penis erection occurs. Each time lasts about 30 to 45 minutes, and it can occur 4 to 5 times a night. Men's morning erections belong to night erection, which is a spontaneous erection during sleep. It provides sufficient oxygen for the penis and is a protective mechanism for the penis. Normal sleep quality and erection involve the regulation of the brain and spinal nerves. Once this structure is damaged, erectile dysfunction may occur.