The best sex should last between seven and thirteen minutes, and even three minute sex is deemed “adequate”, a major survey of American experts has concluded; after examining the ideal length of time to have penetrative sex.

The report, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, is the first to review what experts believe is the ideal length of time to have penetrative sex.

A random sample of Americans and Canadians interviewed said seven to thirteen minutes was the most desirable length of time.

Intercourse lasting between three and seven minutes was adequate, but anything less was too short, and beyond thirteen minutes was too long.

The study was designed to help calm unrealistic beliefs among couples that healthy sex should last a long time.

Lead researcher, Dr Eric Corty, from the Behrend College in Erie, Pennsylvania, said:

In the fantasy model of male sexuality, men have large penises, rock-hard erections, and can sustain sexual activity all night long.

It appears that many men and women hold this fantasy. The results from the present study, by providing a realistic not a fantasy model of sexuality, are useful both in treating people with sexual concerns and dysfunctions, and, with wider circulation, in preventing the onset of sexual dysfunctions.

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