Sex
Sex dream, Making love, Erotic dream
Almost everyone has sex dreams now and then, and they're nothing to feel embarrassed about. They're less about the act itself than about closeness, desire and trust. Sharing intimacy with a partner in a dream often reflects how connected you feel. Dreaming of someone unexpected, like a friend, a coworker or a celebrity, rarely means a hidden wish to be with that person. More often you admire a quality they have, such as confidence or warmth. Feeling shy or exposed can say something about how open you allow yourself to be. Take what the dream showed you about your needs, and leave the rest.
Dream variations
- With your partnerYour bond is on your mind, either because it feels strong or because you'd love more closeness. A relaxed, honest conversation can draw you nearer.
- With an exA situation you're in now may be bringing back memories of that time. The feeling in the dream says more about your present than about the past.
- With someone unexpectedThe surprise is the point: your mind borrowed a familiar face to show you a need, perhaps for warmth, fun or confidence. Nothing has to change between you and that person.
- Being interruptedYou may want more privacy, or more unhurried time with the people close to you. Protect a little space that belongs only to you.
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- Ex-partnerFew dreams leave people as puzzled as one about an ex.
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