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Woman sleeping in bed.

Your sexual dreams are actually windows into things like your spirituality, ambition and more.

This isn’t apropos of anything. I just found myself on a dream interpretation website and thought I’d bring it to 11 Points. I like dream interpretation — nothing is what it seems, everything means something else. No matter what Freud said, a cigar is never a cigar.

Sexual dreams can be confusing, embarrassing, or even disturbing for some people. It affects how the rest of the day goes by, especially if the dream is too elaborate.

If you’re looking for answers, you’re not alone. It seems like everyone is searching for answers these days. But fear not, because I’ve compiled a list of interpretations for your sexual dreams.

11 sexual dreams and their meanings

A lot of these dreams aren’t too common, but they occur. I’m saying this because not one of them doesn’t belong to the 35 most common recurring dreams that many of us collectively experience.

So today, I’m analyzing 11 different sexual dream subjects to let you know what they REALLY mean. Whether you’re dreaming about dominatrixes, orgies, or even castration, there may be more to these dreams than what meets the eye.

1 | If you dream about a dominatrix, it means that…

You’re looking to find God. Apparently, dreaming that you’re a dominatrix means you’re looking to step up your spirituality. Or maybe you just need a more dominant presence in your life to whip you into shape.

Not sure how digging your spiked high heel into someone until they say the safety word (most likely “razzmatazz”) is a sign that you’re looking to be born again, but hey, who am I to argue with a book?

2 | If you dream about watching someone get naked, it means that…

You feel vulnerable and exposed. It could indicate that you’re feeling exposed in a certain situation or relationship and need to find a way to protect yourself emotionally.

On the other hand, it could also mean that you’re compassionate. Watching someone get undressed shows you want to understand that person better, so you can empathize and become more comfortable with them.

I suppose this even applies if you’re watching them get undressed through binoculars outside their window. Your empathy is clearly off the charts.

A woman getting naked.

3 | If you dream about castration, it means that…

You feel uncreative, or you’ve apparently been suffering from a lack of creativity in your life. Makes sense, getting your genitals lopped off is akin to not being able to express yourself by painting seascapes or making a bunch of pots.

So, why not take up a new hobby? Maybe try pottery-making with your newly acquired free time and see how that goes. Or maybe trying out exposing your dick in public in 11 classy ways.

4 | If you dream about orgies, it means that…

You need to have fewer hobbies.

Take a note: If, in your dream, you’re getting spread too thin by simultaneous sex with a half dozen people, maybe it means you’re getting spread too thin in real life. So give up stamp collecting, or you’re going to keep dreaming of getting gangbanged.

5 | If you dream about an erection, it means that…

You should finally start writing that novel you’re always talkin’ about. Erections don’t mean erections in dreams. They mean you have power and energy you need to use, and, most commonly, use in a creative way. It’s kinda like a call to action, urging you to put your creative talents in working hands.

A banana that's meant to portray an erect penis.

6 | If you dream about wearing a chastity belt, it means that…

You’re too protective. Clearly. If you want to put your lady genitalia under lock-and-key, it’s a sign that you need to relax.

Dreaming about wearing a chastity belt can also symbolize feelings of insecurity or fear of sexual intimacy. Perhaps you’re afraid of being vulnerable, losing a part of yourself, or getting hurt in a romantic relationship.

On the other hand, if you’re a man dreaming of wearing a chastity belt, it can represent feelings of emasculation, a fear of being sexually inadequate, or your biggest fears during sex.

Sexual dreams about chastity belts vary. But one thing’s for sure, if you’re actually wearing a chastity belt in real life, it might be time to reevaluate some of your life choices.

7 | If you dream about condoms, it means that…

Well, it depends on the condom.

If the condom is wrapped, it means you need to start letting other people voice their opinions. If you’re a woman, and you dream about a man wearing a condom, it means you feel emotional protected.

And finally, if the condom is unwrapped, it means you’re sexually frustrated (naturally, because every dream interpretation has to be the opposite of logical).

8 | If you dream about incest, it means that…

You forgive a family member for an argument. Seriously.

Your subconscious mind rewards them sexually. And yes, that’s gross, but it doesn’t mean (1) you’re sexually attracted to your sister or (2) that you should take the dream as a sign and act on it in real life. She gives you a nice birthday present, just thank her with a heartfelt hug.

A man and woman in bed ready for sex.

9 | If you dream about performing oral sex on yourself, it means that…

You’re a selfish bastard. But hey, I respect you for dreaming of something so ambitious.

Additionally, it may also represent a desire for self-sufficiency and independence. However, if we take a more literal interpretation, it could just mean that you’re a contortionist with some impressive skills. Either way, I’m sure you’re very proud of yourself.

10 | If you dream about being gay, it means that…

You’re not gay. You’re just comfortable with your sexuality and have a deep sense of sympathy for others. It means that you accept yourself, and you’re compassionate.

So, don’t worry, you’re not secretly gay, you’re just a decent human being.

11 | But if you dream about being bisexual, it means that…

You’re attracted to both men and women. In other words, you’re gay.

Oh wait, that one actually makes sense. Maybe the interpretation of sexual dreams isn’t all that arbitrary after all. And those two interpretations back-to-back really sum up the seemingly random and illogical art of dream interpretation.