Lucid Dream Sex - Pros and Cons

From flying orgasms to shapeshifting dream lovers, Dr. Clare breaks down the pros and cons, answers listener questions, and shares scientific insights from dream research. What really happens when we have sex in a lucid dream? Why does it feel so real? Is it ethical to have dream sex if we have a partner in waking reality? And why are our thoughts so vital while we’re making love in a lucid dream?  

Dr. Clare Johnson explores one of the most frequently asked (and least answered) questions in lucid dreaming: What’s the deal with lucid dream sex? She breaks down the pros and cons, answers listener questions, and shares scientific insights from dream research.

The Art of Lucid Dreaming includes a “Guide to Fabulous Lucid Dream Sex”, and The Complete Book of Lucid Dreaming dives into how to stabilise and guide erotic lucid dreams, and the ethics of lucid dream sex.

Topics Covered by Dr. Clare Johnson:

• Why sex and flying top the list of favourite lucid dream activities
• Listener questions answered: Will it hurt if a virgin has sex in a lucid dream?
• Ethical and relationship dilemmas: Is dream sex "cheating"?
• What if your dream lover morphs into a zebra or other animal?
• The ultra-realism of dream orgasms and REM sleep arousal
• Lucid dream sex as a safe space for healing, confidence, and self-discovery
• Pitfalls of overreliance on dream sex for intimacy
• Tips for stabilising erotic lucid dreams and guiding them with intention

Upcoming Lucid Dreaming Ocean Retreats with Dr. Clare Johnson: Hawaii, Oct 25-29, 2025. And: Portugal, May 19-23, 2026.

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