Is It Normal to Have an Erection When Waking Up?
Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD
I always get an erection almost every morning when I wake up. Is this normal?
– Levi
Yes, it's completely normal to have an erection when waking up in the morning. In fact, guys often have about three to five erections each night while they sleep — they're just not aware of them.
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Reviewed by: Larissa Hirsch, MD
Date reviewed: June 2019