Handwritten question: Why do you get boners in the morning?
A real question from a young person, submitted anonymously.

Why do you get boners in the morning?

Puberty

Morning happen because of what your body does while you sleep, not because of what you're dreaming about.

When you're asleep, your body goes into autopilot. It handles breathing, keeps your heart going, and increases blood flow to different parts of the body, including the . This causes erections. It's basically your body's way of doing a routine check on the plumbing, making sure everything's in working order.

This actually happens about five times a night! You just sleep through most of them. The one you notice is the last one, because that's when you wake up.

It's completely normal, and it's a sign your body is healthy. Pretty much everyone with a penis gets them. It's just one of those things.

Morning happen because of what your body does while you sleep, not because of what you are dreaming about.

While you sleep, your body increases blood flow to different parts, including the . This causes erections. It is your body checking that everything is working properly.

This actually happens about five times a night. You just sleep through most of them. The one you notice is the last one, when you wake up.

It is completely normal. Almost everyone with a penis gets them. It is a sign your body is healthy.

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