This is what it means when you have a sex dream about your ex

Very occasionally, you may have a specific kind of dream in which your ex plays the brilliant leading role. A sex dream, that is. Which sometimes almost convinces you that it is necessary to confess that you cheated. Because the guilt... That's real. So it really can't always be explained where these dreams suddenly come from. But is it necessary to feel guilty? And should you be worried? Are there underlying issues you are not aware of?

Sex dreams can be about an ex or a colleague, for example. You wake up and wonder: where did this suddenly come from? You haven't spoken to your ex in five years, so any feelings of lust towards the person are nowhere to be seen in your daily life.

I can reassure you right away: sex dreams are perfectly normal. Like ‘normal’ dreams, sex dreams are also a way for your brain to process events and memories. It doesn't necessarily mean you are reliving a memory with your ex. Sex dreams are often a way of coping with stressful situations. So basically, you can explain it as processing stressful situations or memories your ex was involved in.

Does it fall under cheating? Quite simply, no. The explanation of the origin of sex dreams actually says enough, but in case you don't find that enough: you have not been physically involved with the person and there is no mutual emotional connection. So there is no need to feel guilty. Whether you want to tell your lover that you had this dream is also up to you, but since your lover can't do anything else with this information (because it doesn't mean anything), I would leave it out.

Source: sleepfoundation.org