The subconscious mirrors real life experiences in dreams, as strange as it’s abstract scenarios might be.
4. …you could just be super horny
Sex dreams, like other dreams, are specific to the dreamer’s waking life and the take on images, metaphors and content from personal associations and life experiences.
A good chunk of sex dreams have nothing to do with the act itself. Though fairly common, they are not an indicator of high libido, or are they?
4 things that your s3x dreams are trying to tell you
In a study conducted by Antonio Zadra, PhD, University of Montreal, s3x dreams make up about nine percent of the 3,500 reported dreams.
And that figure is surprising, it turns out that four percent of the the men and women who had sex dreams reported having an orgasm!
What kind of sexual dynamics show up in sex dreams?
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM), sexual intercourse is the most frequent content for both men and women. Followed by sexual propositions, kissing and, lastly, masturbation.
According to expert dream analyst Layne Dalfen, s3x dreams involving past lovers reveals experiences you are currently having that you associated with that ex. When you are feeling rejected, neglected, your dreams take on a past lover who made you feel that way.
Question to ask yourself: “What things come up when I think of that person?” There’s likely a connection, good or bad, with your present reality.
2. Qualities you want to develop in yourself
In this case, think of sleeping with certain characters in your dreams as a way of trying to get characteristics you desire for yourself.
Despite that, dreams that involve cheating can be literal due to feelings of dissatisfaction and being unfulfilled. Your mind conjures up dreams for an escape.
3. Reflecting present day situations
What about sex dreams that involve sleeping with someone you would never consider or want to sleep with in real life?
Consider this, is there something you recently did and enjoyed so much, but prior to that moment you had never considered doing?
