Facts on 'nocturnal emission'

Second, when the penis becomes stiff through sexual excitement so that a little amount of semen may pass along the pipe and ooze out. This may be voluntary or involuntary. This is quite natural during the growing up period for the boys. Getting sexual excitement is a common occurrence during puberty. Nothing abnormal about it. Because, often I receive scores of concerns from adolescents on this matter. One need not worry much. However one should know which is normal and which is abnormal. As such we should ponder over the happenings step by step.

With stimulation, sexual excitement grows until the muscles around the testicles and penis work rhythmically to force the semen out. This is called ‘ejaculation’. Discharge of semen in small quantities is possible. When it occurs without the person being aware of it (involuntary) is called ‘nocturnal emission’. More commonly called ‘wet dreams’.

On the other hand, voluntary ejaculation of semen is called ‘masturbation’.
Majority of myths and misconceptions exist in the minds of many especially the adolescent boys around this. We shall explore this more in coming weeks.