Sex is like good food. When it’s good, it’s really good. When it’s bad, it’s still okay.
When it the sex is fast, it’s another subject. American sex is very fast: The national average for a sex session is an unimpressive 7.3 minutes.
That’s not a problem if everyone leaves happy, but it’s not ideal either.
Good sex takes time, but taking your time doesn’t always lead to good sex. As in many things, it’s more about timing than duration.
Specific intervals are more likely to achieve positive results. Setting a new record is only impressive if you actually accomplished something!
Here’s you will find some guidelines about what to accomplish and how long it should take:
5 MINUTES
Throw caution (and foreplay) to the wind and get straight to the point. There ain’t nothing wrong with a little quickie as long as you keep it intense. How about a power shower before work or a little afternoon delight on your lunch break? Five minutes doesn’t leave time for a lot of eye contact, but, hey, if you can power your way across the finish line in the time it takes to watch a Nicki Minaj music video, your partner will likely get there too.
10 MINUTES
10 minutes is a somewhat awkward amount of time in which to have sex. It’s not exactly a quickie, but chances are it’s also not exactly memorable. Keep going.
15 MINUTES
Now we’re getting somewhere. 15 minutes is enough time for a bit of foreplay and a few positions. This is a solid if not newsworthy pre-sleep routine.
20 till 25 MINUTES
This feels like the sweet spot. Lasting longer than 20 minutes proves a point, allows you to do whatever you want to do without repeating yourself, and doesn’t rule out foreplay.
Take it from the bed to the floor and back, you’ve got the time and opportunity.
30 MINUTES
Take a short break and congratulate yourselves for making it this far.
At 30 minutes, you’ve accomplished more than others in a weekend and have (probably) satisfied your girl.
Once you’ve hydrated and caught your breath, watch something sexy and exciting to get back in the zone and get back to it.
40 MINUTES
Make sure your partner is still there with you and not in the other room making a sandwich or getting ready to sleep!
50 MINUTES
What the hell are you still doing here?
Don’t you have Facebook post to like or answer? Laundry to do? Food to eat? Pets to feed? No? Party on and do it in style.
60 MINUTES
An hour is not unreasonable if you’re either going back for seconds (way to go) or eating dinner.
If that sounds odd, reconsider. Many women find eating while otherwise engaged in coitus a very sexy affair.
If you keep the meal light and take wine breathers, you’ll last for an hour and have a nice time doing it. Think tapas and other light food, no steaks.
120 MINUTES
She might be impressed, maybe a bit uncomfortable but for sure satisfied.
180 MINUTES
Probably a good reason to call your doctor or shrink.