According to experts, a sex party that lasts only so many minutes would be too short.

When is your session too short, too fast, or have you reached a climax too quickly? There is something to be said for it.

The duration of a sexual encounter is a much-discussed topic and varies greatly between different people and situations. Although there is no ‘perfect’ duration that applies to everyone, experts have tried to give an idea of what is considered too short, average, and ideal.

Various studies have attempted to determine the ideal duration of a sexual encounter by looking at the average time people spend on intercourse, excluding foreplay. So purely looking at ‘the act’.

1. The average
A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that the average time couples spend on penetrative sex is about 5.4 minutes. However, this study emphasizes that this average varies depending on the age, cultural background, and personal preferences of the individuals. But yes, an average does say something. But is that 5.4 minutes ideal?

2. The ideal
No. Just too short. Sexologists have often indicated that a satisfying sexual encounter ideally lasts between 7 and 13 minutes. This means that both partners have enough time to become aroused and enjoy the experience.

Okay, and what is considered way too fast? According to Dr. Irwin Goldstein, a leading sexologist and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, a sexual encounter lasting less than 3 minutes is considered too short. This is because such a short duration usually does not provide enough time for both partners to fully enjoy the sexual experience. And women usually cannot climax in those minutes either. So: take your time. Take plenty of time.