nocturnal erections
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, nocturnal erections has been mentioned in one podcast episode on HUBERMAN LAB (Oct 2025).
Nocturnal penile tumescence (NPT) is a spontaneous erection of the penis during sleep or when waking up. Along with nocturnal clitoral tumescence, it is also known as sleep-related erection. Colloquially, the term morning wood, or less commonly, morning glory is also used, although this is more commonly used to refer specifically to an erection beginning during sleep and persisting into the period just after waking.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB |
| Field | Sexual Medicine / Sleep Physiology |
Who talks about nocturnal erections on podcasts?
Unknown (single narrator; attributed to Dr. Andrew Huberman by title only) brought up nocturnal erections; the most recent mention was Oct 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.
- Men Over 50: Drink THIS Before Bed for Stronger Performance by Morning | Dr. ANDREW HUBERMAN on HUBERMAN LAB (Oct 2025) — Unknown (single narrator; attributed to Dr. Andrew Huberman by title only)
What is nocturnal erections mentioned alongside?
nocturnal erections is most often mentioned alongside erectile dysfunction (ED), vascular health and Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Mentioned together: erectile dysfunction (ED), vascular health, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, American College of Cardiology, endothelial cells, endothelial function, vasodilation, dietary nitrates, flavonoids, beetroot juice