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Having a boner

Why do I sometimes wake up with a boner in the morning? Is this normal?

It is normal to wake up in the morning with a "boner" otherwise known as an erection. During adolescence and adulthood, males may have spontaneous erections without any sexual stimulation. Males could also have "wet dreams" also known as nocturnal emissions. You may find that you have some fluid (semen) in your underwear or pyjamas when you wake up. If you have an erection that is painful, you should see a doctor.

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