Sex therapists say 3-13 minutes is best

Thursday 03rd April, 07:24 AM JST

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Nessie at 10:24 AM JST - 3rd April

Does that include the post-coital rollover and nap?
Zorro at 12:01 PM JST - 3rd April

A survey of sex therapists have concluded the optimal amount of time for sexual intercourse was 3 to 13 minutes.

Dr. Irwin Goldstein, editor of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, cited a four-week study of 1,500 couples in 2005 that found the median time for sexual intercourse was 7.3 minutes. (Women were armed with stopwatches.)

So does this mean that the optimal time and the mean of actual sexual practice just happen to match, or is somebody stoopid?
Zorro at 12:08 PM JST - 3rd April

“There are so many myths in our culture of what other people are doing sexually,” Brandon said.

This is true. And I blame many of society's ills on the simple fact that people are not performing enough nor with enough variety despite the fact that sex in the modern age can be extremely safe.

A key factor perpetuating the lack of action is the lack of sensible discourse on the subject. It is quashed by those in for a nervous laugh and by stiff-backed prudish scum who seem to gain more power all the time.
Hikozaemon at 12:13 PM JST - 3rd April

Two minutes in heaven, is better than one minute in heaven...

Peace
Nessie at 02:04 PM JST - 3rd April

Hiko, But 45 minutes of bangin' at the gates of heaven ain't no fun at all.
romulus3 at 02:37 PM JST - 3rd April

its fun . do it for a long time and then some more and then some more. you can get 5 hours out of a decent Saturday. night or day, no problem. just enjoy the passion.
Taka313 at 03:04 PM JST - 3rd April

I think an important part of sex is what happens afterward also. After sex, most women want to hear something like: "I love you. I want to grow old with you. Let's just hold each other until the sun comes up."

Guys on the other hand just want to hear this: http://www.myxertones.com/ringtone:53641/ (click on the play button)

I can't take credit for that one. I saw a comedian do that bit a few years ago.

Taka
Sarge at 03:37 PM JST - 3rd April

"3-13 minutes is best"

Richard Pryor said "I can do about 5 minutes of serious ( sex ), then I need 8 hours of sleep and a bowl of Wheaties."
SimondB at 05:33 PM JST - 3rd April

Time is not the measure. When you have those really hot times when you get home rip each others clothes off, no one is timing matters. That can be short hot and very enjoyable sex. Then there are the times when you both have been drinking wine and you slip into a whole different mode. Early morning can be a slow sleepy experience or a quickie before work. Time is not the measure - it is the enjoyment the partners derive fromew it.
Patrick Smash at 07:52 PM JST - 3rd April

I don't think I've ever manged 3 minutes. It's more a sprint than a marathin isn't it.
sailwind at 08:07 PM JST - 3rd April

Hey, what the heck is this foreplay stuff the article mentions?
SuperLib at 08:37 PM JST - 3rd April

Old news. I've know that since high school.
Taka313 at 08:49 PM JST - 3rd April

Geez Sailwind, Don't you know anything? It's sex on the golf course. Everyone knows that.

Taka
sailwind at 09:25 PM JST - 3rd April

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Geez Sailwind, Don't you know anything? It's sex on the golf course. Everyone knows that.

Taka

Ahhh, clears that up! By the way how do I get hold of this Goldstein guy, he owes me some medical bills.

Dr. Irwin Goldstein, editor of the Journal of Sexual Medicine,

I bought a copy of his journal tried a few of his suggestions and ended up in traction it was a misprint.
Bogi at 11:30 PM JST - 3rd April

3-13 minutes

That doesn't really narrow it down, does it!? Now I'm more confused than ever.

I need a specific number to aim for. You know, like 5 minutes 20 seconds.