In the best news men have received since Sports Illustrated generously decided to post their swimsuit-edition photos online for free, a new Journal of Sex Medicine survey shows that quickies may be ideal, after all.
The “optimal” amount of time for sexual intercourse is apparently seven to 13 minutes, with even three-minute sex deemed to be “adequate.” Researcher Eric Corty — who, it must be noted, is a male — said he hoped to ease the minds of those who believe “more of something good is better, and if you really want to satisfy your partner, you should last forever.”
Journal editor Dr. Irwin Goldstein — who, it must be noted, is also a male — cited a four-week study of 1,500 couples that found the median time for sexual intercourse was 7.3 minutes, and that women were “usually happy” with the wham-bam-thank you, ma’am approach. Women in the study were armed with stopwatches, which I’m sure did not affect mood or performance ability at all.
“People who read this will say, ‘I last five minutes or my partner lasts eight minutes,’ and say, ‘That’s OK,’ ” he said. “They will relax a little bit.”
In related news, vibrator sales have increased dramatically in recent years.
Three minutes? I’ve had belches that’ve lasted longer than that.
April 7th, 2008 at 3:54 pmAunt J wonders if that includes foreplay?
April 7th, 2008 at 7:51 pmIf the prelude lasts for at least an hour, three minutes for the final act is o.k. by me.
April 8th, 2008 at 2:19 pm