There’s no universal rule for how long sex “should” last. Studies suggest penetrative sex averages about five to seven minutes, while expectations are often higher than reality. Interviews with women show many are satisfied with encounters in the five-to-ten-minute range when foreplay is included, highlighting that the full experience matters more than a stopwatch.
Experts agree timing varies widely between partners. Satisfaction depends less on duration and more on communication, comfort, and connection. In the end, good sex isn’t measured in minutes — it’s measured in how fulfilled both people feel.
