How long it takes to have sex

Vaginal sex typically lasts three to seven minutes, according to a Society for Sex Therapy and Research member survey. So how long should vaginal sex actually last? Many people consider the end of sex to be once all involved parties have climaxed. This may be achieved through touching, oral sex , vaginal sex, anal sex — or a combination. If intercourse is the only component in your definition of sex, then sex will likely only last a few minutes. Researchers in one study found that the shape of the penis — specifically the ridge around the head — may have evolved to be more competitive.

A scientist, though, would phrase the same question in an almost comically obscure way: What is the mean intravaginal ejaculation latency time? Measuring an average time to ejaculation is not a straightforward matter. What about just asking people how long they take , you say? Well, there are two main problems with this. The best study we have estimating the average time to ejaculation in the general population involved couples from around the world timing themselves having sex over a four-week period — using a stopwatch. You may note this could affect the mood somewhat, and might perhaps not exactly reflect the natural flow of things.

Let's talk about sex, specifically how long it lasts. Sometimes it's way too short, and you're thinking, Did he seriously just finish? In 30 seconds?

You came here looking for an answer, and an answer I will give you: Sex should last one hour, 34 minutes, and 22 seconds—the exact runtime of Wayne's World. Shyeah, right! Marathon sex sessions are used as a measurement of just how steamy an evening was. And while quickies can be fun, they should constitute a piece of a balanced sex life—not the whole thing.