When a man chooses celibacy or abstinence — whether for faith, discipline, healing, or personal clarity — his body doesn’t suddenly stop being a body. It still functions. It still resets. It still releases what it needs to release.

And one of the most common (yet least talked-about) experiences for abstinent or celibate men is the nocturnal emission, better known as a “wet dream.”

Let’s break the silence on this — with honor, maturity, and truth.

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First: There Is Nothing Sinful or Shameful About It

A nocturnal emission is not lust, not a lack of discipline, not “falling,” and not a spiritual failure.

It is:

• Biological maintenance
• A natural release of built-up fluid
• Your body resetting itself during deep sleep

Even highly disciplined, spiritually focused, celibate men experience this.
Even monks, pastors, and men of God throughout history experienced this.

What happens unconsciously while you are asleep does not reflect your character, purity, or commitment.

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It Happens More Often When a Man Is Celibate or Abstinent

When a man isn’t sexually active and he’s not engaging in self-stimulation, the body will periodically clear excess reproductive fluid on its own.

This is normal.

Your body is not rebelling.
Your body is not “fighting purity.”
Your body is simply doing its job.

Men who practice:

• Celibacy
• Abstinence
• Extended fasting
• Sexual discipline
• Porn avoidance
• No masturbation

… often experience nocturnal emissions more frequently.

Not because they’re weak —
but because they’re healthy.

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It Doesn’t Mean Your Mind Is “Perverted” or Out of Order

Many men worry:

“Why did this happen if I’m committed to purity?”

Because dreams are not conscious choices.

In sleep, the brain organizes memories, emotions, and physiology.
Not every dream is symbolic.
Some are simply neurological firing mixed with biological release.

And the release can happen even without a sexual dream.

Some men don’t dream at all — the body just releases.

So do not interpret a normal biological function as a spiritual message or personal failure.

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The Word of God Doesn’t Condemn Natural Bodily Functions

Throughout Scripture, God distinguishes between:

• Actions we consciously choose, and
• Normal functions of the human body

You are not unclean.
You are not defiled.
You are not “falling off spiritually.”

God designed your body with wisdom.
And He is not surprised by what He created.

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Keep Your Discipline — But Release the Shame

Your celibacy or abstinence is still intact.
Your purity is still intact.
Your commitment is still intact.

A nocturnal emission:

• Does not reset your progress
• Does not dishonor God
• Does not break your vow
• Does not compromise your masculinity
• Does not indicate spiritual warfare

It is simply part of being a man.

A disciplined man.
A healthy man.
A Kingdom man.

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Signs Your Body Is Just Regulating Normally

You’ll know it’s normal if:

• It happens occasionally
• You’re not intentionally stimulating yourself
• You’re abstaining from porn
• You’re honoring your mind and body
• You’re not feeling obsessed or compulsive

If all that is true, then you are aligned, focused, and walking in discipline.

Your body is just releasing pressure while you’re asleep.

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If You Want to Reduce Frequency (Optional)

Some men don’t mind — and that’s perfectly fine.

Others prefer to reduce or slow the frequency, which can naturally happen when:

• You exercise regularly
• You reduce late-night heavy meals
• You avoid erotic media
• You lower stress
• You get consistent sleep
• You stay busy and active during the day

But again — this is optional, not necessary.

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You’re Not Broken. You’re Just a Man.

A nocturnal emission does not redefine who you are:

• You’re still a man of God
• You’re still walking in discipline
• You’re still honoring your body
• You’re still walking with purpose
• You’re still a King

Your purity is not measured by involuntary body functions.
It’s measured by your intent, your integrity, and your choices when you’re awake.

Walk in freedom.
Walk in clarity.
Walk in truth.

You’re good.

Thank you for reading…

Blessings & Strength,
Corwin L Guilliams
Founder, CLG Lifestyle

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