Sex or Sexual Dream

Researchers at the University of Montreal calculated that adults dream of sex approximately 8 percent of the time. This makes your dream common. There are many aspects of sexual dreams, and I hope to cover most of these on this page. 

But what does this dream mean? Dreams that are sexual in nature, whether you have a dream of the penis, vagina or alternatively intercourse or orgasm show that we are exploring life in our own way. It is true to say that most people have sexual urges and depending upon the details in your dream, your hormones can play a significant influence on your dreaming state. If you dream of sex on a regular basis then it is likely that these hormones are going to be the reason why you have the dream. If the dream is strange in any way then it is important to read on - I have listed many meanings below, depending on the details of your dream.

Generally a dream of sex is a symbol of unity between two people and it symbolises the desire to express ourselves in love.  To dream of sex may also indicate that you need to look after yourself in emotional ways that are not necessarily sexual. You may need to put more effort into taking care of yourself or a relationship. 

The dream is quite interesting in that it shows us that real spiritual growth taking place when we are not afraid of what is going to happen in the future.

Detailed dream interpretation...

If the sex activity resulted in child birth then things are moving forward in your life. To dream of having a penis detached from the body means that you are likely to meet a significant person soon who will give you some good advice. If in your dream you fear that you get pregnant or you make a woman pregnant then this indicates that you have been trying to move away from people that are close to you, especially people that you have a sexual relationship with.

Dreams that highlight your total desire in a sexual nature, means that we can all grow to love someone and it is time to review what is important to you. Dreams that feature yourself having sex with another generally signifies happiness and contentment is on the cards, but only if the experience is pleasurable . If you dream of watching other people having sex then it shows that you have been struggling to gain a loving relationship. To be in a red light district means that your relationships are false.

If the sex within your dream was unpleasant in any way then this is a gentle warning that you are likely to be undertaking a social meeting or gathering in the near future and this will lead to guilty feelings.  If you are a woman and you dream of being seduced by a man then it shows that you are likely to encounter somebody which is going to influence you in some way. If you are a man and you seduced a woman then this is a subconscious warning that you need to be more on your guard in connection with work situations. To dream of sexual problems such as common STDs Chlamydia, Genital warts, Herpes, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis and Syphilis means that you may find someone accusing you of something that you haven't done. To dream that you have AIDS or HIV and you do not have this in waking life, shows that your psychological integrity is soon to be attacked. Maybe you have been unable to defend your position in a matter?

If in your dream you see your partner who is angry that you have had sex with another person then the ancient dream interpretation is that your pleasures in life need to be recognise.

If you dreamt of sexy clothes or a strip club then this is specifically related to your perception of yourself, it is time to improve your reputation. To dreamt you are having sex fully clothed indicates that you have been feeling guilty about a situation related to your relationships, and you are hiding something, this guilt is a failure of commitment. If you dream that you had a date, conversation or meal before you actually had sex then this indicates that you will be able to improve your relationship. 

If you dreamt of kissing another then this indicates there is a desire to respect your partner, please see the kissing dream meaning by clicking here. It is important that you could understand the learnings from this dream in order to improve your relationship. To have a positive experience between yourself and your lover  is a successful omen - and relates to how you feel in waking life.

French kissing generally means that you need to find more ways to excite yourself in the bedroom.

To dream that you masturbated in your dream shows that you have not acknowledged or expressed sexual desire when it was needed. To see others masturbating in your dreams demonstrates your anxieties and worrys about your inhibitions. It may also be a sign that an issue in your waking life is not as satisfying as it might be. Keep in mind that this dream may not necessarily represent sexual relationships or satisfactions. This dream maybe analogous to some situation or relationship in waking life, have you been looking after yourself recently? Masturbation can also mean that you have some sexual tension that needs to be released. 

Homosexuality in your dream often relates to doing a favour for somebody of the same sex. It is important to note that is very rare that dream involves being gay in waking life or even having desires for the same sex partner. The majority of these types of dream are usually symbolic in nature, and mean that you are helping out people of the same sex as yourself. 

Here are the meanings that relate to homosexuality / gay / changing sex...

• If you are female and you dream of having sex with another woman then this is trying to tell you that you need to balance your own emotions at the moment. You have also been helping out females in your life.
• If you are a man and you dream of having sex with another man then this indicates that that you have been feeling insecure. It is important that you need to recognise what is made you feel this way you to improve your life. You have also been helping out males in your life.
• To dream of changing sex for a woman predicts that there is likely to be new opportunities for advancement in the future. If the experience of changing sex is an unpleasant one then it is important to guard yourself against others that may challenge you stop.
• If you are a man and you dream changing sex then this indicates that you need to watch your steps in regards to your behaviour.

 Sexual Organs and reaching orgasm...

• To dream that you've had a sexual disease then this indicates that you have been worrying about your social popularity, to dream of having no sexual organs suggests that you need to be able to listen to advice from others in order to improve your working relationships.
• To expose your sexual organs to others generally indicates that you need to be careful about what you say in the near future.
• If you have an orgasm in your dream then this is in relation to your attitude towards sex and your sexuality - you have a positive outlook.
• To dream of not being able to have an orgasm indicates the you are likely to get into some minor trouble because you are going to say something to somebody which is going to be taken in the wrong way - to rectify the problem explain in a clear manner your true intentions.

Any type of incest in your dream symbolises the desire for comfort in your life, traditionally the ancient dream interpretation for incest means you need to improve your relationship with your parents or family members. To dream of any type of fetish or usual sexual urges generally highlights the lack of capability in life - on a subconscious level this indicates that you are trying to escape from the realism of life, it is important to recognise what challenges you need to take or in order to move forward.

Positive changes are afoot if…

• You enjoyed the sex.
• The experiences within your dream were worrying in any way, for example you faced being raped by another then if you are able to face the situation within your dream and escape this - is a positive omen.
• You expressed any type of negativity to the sex situation within your dream
• The situation made you feel uncomfortable.

 New beginnings in your life are needed if in your dream…

• The sexual organs were not normal or missing.
• You grew a penis or vagina (when you are not the right sex).
• The dream involved you feeling used by another and you were unable to stop this during your dream.

Intercourse...

• To dream that you are having intercourse with another person generally means that emotional pleasure is soon to enter your life.
• Intercourse can also foretell that you are trying to understand your own personality.
• If a child is born in your dream from little intercourse then this indicates continued success in a project. 

If you have any desire to hurt others through sexual encounters in your dream, (rape) this often indicates that you need to sort out your emotional well-being. If you are raped then it indicates that you feel deep emotional attachment to another person in your everyday life. It is time to go and do something that is going to make you happy. If in your dream you were, abused in any way is directly related to violation of your personal space the majority of dreams which involve rape are often a sign of a power struggle between your emotions.

In your dream you may have…

• Had pleasurable sexual encounters.
• Been content and happy with your personal relationships.
• Made love to someone.
• Watched people having intercourse.
• Been having sex with a demon.
• Been unable to have intercourse or satisfy yourself sexually dream.
• Felt that the experience of sex ends up in disgrace and conflict.
• Seduced another person.
• Been seduced by somebody that you know.

Common dreams include:

• Ending up in a conflict or unpleasant behaviour.
• You dream that you are a prostitute or that you see a prostitute.
• Your dream involves seeing or being a virgin.
• To dream that you have an affair or have sex with somebody unknown.
• To dream that you are being forced to conduct things in your dream against your will.
• You've reached orgasm in your dream or experience pleasurable.
• You dream of having sex with a famous person or somebody in your working life.
• During your dream you recognise that you are actually of the other sex e.g. you are male or female.
• During your dream you ignore your own sexual nature and pleasure.
• You had a strange sexual experience that you would not encounter during your waking life.
• During your dream you dreamt of castration. This means that things are going to be rocky for some time.
• To wear sexy clothes or you were fully clothed during a sexual encounter.
• Fear of pregnancy or the responsibility of childhood was featured in your dream.
• Dreaming of homosexuality or the desire for sex with a partner who is of the same sex is you.
• The desire to hurt yourself or others during a sexual encounter. This means that you need to try to overcome a painful encounter.
• Being found by another in a promiscuous position. The message here is that you need to remember that people around you need care and attention sometimes.
• Being celibate or not wanting sex from another. This means that things have been complex in a close relationship.

Feelings that you may have encountered during a dream of sex…

Guilty. Masculine. Feminine. Three. Pleasure. Protected. Comforted. Loved. Appreciation. Fetishes. Fear of the future. Homosexuality leading to confusion. Celibacy. Positive energies. Respect for others. Emotional. Unable to face the truth. Unfulfilled. Used by another. Closeness in companionship. Unwilling to please. Over dramatised. Balsall in your self. Suffering. Allowing others to take control. Suffering due to a feeling of guilt. Expression of love and spirituality. Desire for someone else. Contentment.