What Your Sex Dreams Mean (Part 1)

Aside from giving you a chance to score with your fantasy-man, your sizzling visions give a fascinating peek into your psyche. Here's a peek into what your sex dreams mean... Getting Passionate With a Wacky Partner A dream where you’re scorching the sheets with your boss or best buddy? Yikes. Although you may assume this scandalous vision means you harbor hot-and-heavy feelings, the actual implications are generally PG. “You probably admire a quality that person possesses and want to develop it within yourself,” explains Patricia Garfield, PhD, author of Creative Dreaming. Maybe you crave the head honcho’s success or wish you had your friend’s confidence. Sex With a Celeb On lucky nights, a celebrity might make a guest appearance. While celeb sex dreams could just be mental candy your brain has cooked up for fun, there’s probably more to it. “To singles, it’s a reminder that amazing prospects are out there, and it also clues you in to the kind of man you want,” says Garfield. If you’re already one half of a twosome, it may point to a yearning for a trait your guy lacks or—if you’re blissfully content—affirm you’ve scored with a star-quality man. No Place to Get Busy You’re on a hunt for a place to have sex with your man, but problems arise that make hooking up impossible. “This suggests a loss of intimacy between you and him,” explains Gillian Holloway, PhD, author of Erotic Dreams. “Women tend to have this dream before or after a breakup.” Although you’ve struggled to make it work, something-like mismatched goals-has prevented it. However, if you and your man are happily coupled, the dream may indicate that there’s an obstacle you’re trying to overcome-maybe it’s a long-distance issue or even just that you’re unsure what the future holds. Having Sex in Public Right in the middle of a XXX romp, you suddenly realize you’re onstage or in a roomful of people...with all eyes on you. “If the crowd makes you self-conscious, you could be worried that people are gossiping about your relationship,” says Holloway. Think about it: Are you afraid your pals don't like him? Did you start dating while he was still with someone else? On the other hand, should being in the spotlight feel deliciously naughty, it means you have a hankering to flaunt your sizzling sex life to the world. Cheating on Your Man It's pretty unsettling to imagine getting busy behind your guy's back. "You usually dream of sleeping with someone else soon after taking a major relationship step, like getting engaged," says Holloway. "Any uneasiness about making such a huge life change can manifest in your dreams." It doesn't mean you have regrets; you're just experiencing normal concerns, like that you're missing out on other potential mates or you'll one day discover he's not right for you. Your Man Cheats on You On the flip side: "If your man's the unfaithful one, ask yourself if you're resenting him for some reason," suggests Holloway. "This dream can expose feelings of emotional abandonment, like maybe he's working a lot or you're more serious about your bond than he is."