It has long been believed that the longer sex lasts, the more satisfying it is. But a study published in the British "Daily Mail" pointed out that the time of sex does not determine the quality of sex. Most people don't have sex for as long as they think.

What is the optimal length of sex

Experts from Utrecht University in the Netherlands conducted a study on 491 couples in 5 countries. The researchers tested them for four weeks, using a stopwatch to measure the time between penetration and ejaculation, regardless of whether a condom was used. The results were surprising: the average time for these people was 5 minutes and 24 seconds. Among them, the average intercourse time for British men is 7 minutes and 36 seconds; for Spanish men, it is just 6 minutes; for Dutch men, it is slightly more than 5 minutes. There's also a significant age gap: Men between 18 and 30 lasted an average of 6.5 minutes; men over 51 lasted just 4 minutes and 20 seconds; the shortest time recorded was 30 seconds and the longest was 44 minutes.

In the end, a total of 34 experts responded to the survey and pointed out that the time from insertion to ejaculation of 3-7 minutes is sufficient to meet the needs, and the duration of 7-13 minutes is the most desirable. On this basis, anything below 3 minutes may be too short, and anything above 13 minutes may be too long. Overall, 7 minutes of sex was the most satisfying.

You also need to know whether a couple’s sex life is too frequent

Different couples have different sexual frequency. Of course, it is understandable that newlyweds have more frequent sexual intercourse. A moderate sex life should be such that there is no lack of energy, first marriage, fatigue or discomfort the day after sex. Do not overdo anything. Overdoing it will produce various side effects and harm the body, so it is appropriate to have sex in moderation. It is necessary to control the frequency of sexual life.

The main symptoms of excessive sexual life are: haggard face, emaciated body, mental fatigue, malaise, top-heavy, general weakness, shortness of heart and breath, sweating, insomnia and dreaminess, and no desire to eat. When the above "signs" appear, it tells you that your sex life has "overloaded" you and you must adjust immediately.

In order to prevent these signals from appearing, it is not only necessary to appropriately control the frequency of sexual intercourse, but also to achieve "two no's":

1. It is not advisable to have sex after forced labor. Otherwise, excessive physical exertion will damage the "vital energy" and cause serious harm.

2. Do not have sex after drinking. Traditional Chinese medicine once said, "Enter the room when you are drunk to drain the essence of your body." It means that having sex while drunk will affect your health and be the cause of premature death and premature aging.

In short, sexual intercourse should be moderated, which is also an important "health regimen" in life. Indulging in frequent sexual intercourse is harmful to work, study, physical health and other aspects, and should be taken seriously.