Surely it has happened to us at some time, and probably, on several occasions. We wake up in the morning lucidly remembering one of the dreams from the night… and are surprised to discover that we just dreamed about sex.
Having an erotic dream is very common in our society. However, sex is still a taboo subject for many, so they tend to remain a secret; they are not always counted. There are countless types of erotic dreams, as well as characters that participate. We can appear ourselves in action, or other known or unknown people. In addition, our companions can be our partners, acquaintances or people we do not know.
Dreams are part of our life. They are very directly connected to our unconscious. That is why much of what we dream has an explanation that matches the moment in which we live. They are the reflection of our worries, our emotions and fears, and offer us valuable information about our emotional state. For this reason, many people wonder what dreams whose sexual elements are explicit mean. Far from what one can think, the basis of these dreams does not have to represent sexual problems, but rather experiences that have no apparent relationship with it.
If you have had an erotic and/or sexual dream and you want to know what may have caused it, keep reading. Here we tell you everything about this type of dreams.
I dreamed of sex… and it wasn’t my partner
Dreaming about sex can be frequent… and normal. Many people feel guilty after remembering that dream in which the sexual act occurred with those people considered incorrect: Friends of our partner, our boss or boss, relatives or even with animals. Far from triggering infidelity or perverse thoughts, dreams are not chosen, so we should not feel guilty about it. In addition, they do not understand races or cultures, so everyone, absolutely everyone, is predisposed to having them.
What interpretation does dreaming of sex have?
This controversial author offered us one of the first explanations about dreams and their meanings. He said that everything we dreamed had a connection with our repressed instincts, in which sexuality had a predominant role.
His theories have been studied, and they have not always gone well. However, science has shown that dreams occur during the REM sleep phase. In this phase, our body is completely at rest, but our mind works tirelessly establishing images related to what happens inside it.
If we look for its meaning, we must attend to some details in order to determine it. Identifying our sexual partner will give us many clues about it.
Having sex with an authority figure
Authority figures are often very present in sexual dreams. We are not only referring to police officers, firefighters and other professionals. Also to supervisors, bosses and people with higher positions than ours in a certain organization.
These dreams are usually very uncomfortable, but don’t worry; the other person does not have to find out if you do not want to. What you can take advantage of is the meaning it gives you: It shows you that there is some aspect in which you can improve. Take advantage of this information to find it and get down to work.
Having sex with an acquaintance and/or friend
Not always having sex in dreams with a known person shows feelings of love towards her. On many occasions, it represents that we like some aspect of his personality, or his physique, without it having much importance in our lives. It also means wanting to attribute to ourselves those qualities that we like; That is why it is quite common to dream of having sex with a friend.
Having sex with my partner and/or ex-partner
It is usually quite common, and in the first of these cases, morally harmless. Now, when our sexual partner is our ex-partner, the moral attribution is complicated. Far from what it may seem, it does not mean that there are feelings of love towards that person, although there may be. Rather that you share aspects of life that are still latent (children, mortgages, common relationships), with which you may want to continue to have in common. It supposes, rather, a point of union in your separate paths.
Having sex with a stranger
If in your dream you have sex with a stranger, you will be obtaining information about your ability to improvise. If the sexual relationship is full and satisfactory, it will be a sign that your communication skills are good, as well as your impetus when facing new situations. On the contrary, if the relationship is forced, there has been sexual violence or it has not been pleasant, it will show signs of insecurity in you.
Dreaming of having sex with someone other than your partner
Surely it has ever happened to you! Maintaining an infidelity in dreams can mark our entire day, just by remembering it. However, you should not worry; dreams are not a symptom of infidelity, so we should not take it as such. Investigating the interpretation and understanding why it happened is very useful to extract what is truly important.
Sex is healthy, and dreaming about it, too. Thanks to dreams, we can make many sexual fantasies come true that would otherwise be quite difficult. Therefore, dreaming of erotic or sexual dreams is not a reason for shame or immorality, much less infidelity. Keep that in mind for the next time you enjoy one of these dreams.