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Sex therapist survey shows the best sex doesn't last all night
Kyler Klix
Issue date: 4/25/08 Section: FUSE
Originally published: 4/24/08 at 8:55 PM EST
Last update: 4/24/08 at 9:54 PM EST
Do you have two hours in your schedule to have some sex?
While many have thought that having sex for a long period of time is what most people want, they could be proved wrong.
A new study shows that the desired amount of time for sex to last is between seven and 13 minutes.
Eric Corty, an associate professor of clinical psychology at Penn State, gave a random sample survey to 50 members of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, an international social group of experts in sexual research. The members, who are mostly Americans, each have at least 25 years of experience.
The survey asked four questions about the length of sexual intercourse. It concluded that too short of a time is less than two minutes and an adequate time would be three to seven minutes. Too long is anywhere from 10-30 minutes, and two-thirds claimed that seven to 13 minutes is most desirable.
"It goes against what men and women think," Corty said.
The study was conducted to dispose of the myth that the guy who can last forever is the best in bed. Corty said that many people think to satisfy a woman, you need to last a long time.
One myth that could be formed from watching porn is that the penis is rock hard and can last all night long, he said.
"Seven to 13 minutes is not long enough," senior Savanna O'Connor said. "It could be done that fast - you just need talent."
The "adequate time" of three to seven minutes is described as "having a quickie," freshman Oliver Barie said. "That is what you would do on an airplane."
This study should keep insecure couples from worrying about reaching climax too fast. "People need to just relax, the sex they are having is probably just fine," Corty said.
One problem that mostly bothers males is climaxing before their partner - Corty said that this should not be the case.
"The penis is the least reliable during sex," he said. "You have more control over your fingers and tongue. So if he finishes faster, it does not mean that the sex is over."
While many have thought that having sex for a long period of time is what most people want, they could be proved wrong.
A new study shows that the desired amount of time for sex to last is between seven and 13 minutes.
Eric Corty, an associate professor of clinical psychology at Penn State, gave a random sample survey to 50 members of the Society for Sex Therapy and Research, an international social group of experts in sexual research. The members, who are mostly Americans, each have at least 25 years of experience.
The survey asked four questions about the length of sexual intercourse. It concluded that too short of a time is less than two minutes and an adequate time would be three to seven minutes. Too long is anywhere from 10-30 minutes, and two-thirds claimed that seven to 13 minutes is most desirable.
"It goes against what men and women think," Corty said.
The study was conducted to dispose of the myth that the guy who can last forever is the best in bed. Corty said that many people think to satisfy a woman, you need to last a long time.
One myth that could be formed from watching porn is that the penis is rock hard and can last all night long, he said.
"Seven to 13 minutes is not long enough," senior Savanna O'Connor said. "It could be done that fast - you just need talent."
The "adequate time" of three to seven minutes is described as "having a quickie," freshman Oliver Barie said. "That is what you would do on an airplane."
This study should keep insecure couples from worrying about reaching climax too fast. "People need to just relax, the sex they are having is probably just fine," Corty said.
One problem that mostly bothers males is climaxing before their partner - Corty said that this should not be the case.
"The penis is the least reliable during sex," he said. "You have more control over your fingers and tongue. So if he finishes faster, it does not mean that the sex is over."
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