It's late on Friday night, and this guy in your French class has just convinced you to go back to South with him for some deep one−on−one"conversation." You two are hooking up and things get pretty heated, and you can't wait to tell your roommate later about the ridiculously good sex you're about to have with a guy this attractive and who must last long in bed, right? You're finally getting it on and feeling great when out of nowhere he finishes and proceeds to check the time. In your drunken haze you wonder how long you've been there only to give yourself a "Well, f−−k" in horror as you realize the amount of time you've been going at it — less than a minute.
One of the most frequently discussed sex questions is how long is sex really supposed to last? These conversations take place across campus, from the boasts of ,"We were having sex for what felt like HOURS last night!" to the distressed damsel's, "I can't believe he finished in only two minutes, did I really waste my time with him?" Really? We're sorry your steamy sexual encounter didn't even last as long as a commercial break. Let us take a second to feel sorry for you while we're over here not getting any.
Anyway, we're here to dispel a few rumors that cause quite the worry among both college guys and girls. If you're the type who Googles these sorts of questions, we highly recommend avoiding everything that comes up for "how long does sex last" on Yahoo! Answers, unless, however, you're looking for such wisdom as "it depends on such thinks like haw much sexy is the girl or woman" or the contemplative, "'bout as long as it takes to make toast."
After doing more research, we've concluded that most people have unrealistic expectations and inaccurate understandings of how long sex is actually supposed to last. Many men believe that they aren't masculine enough if they can't last in bed for more than a few minutes, while women similarly believe that a guy who lasts for a long period of time is obviously much better in bed. These assumptions can be frustrating, especially for guys who realize that they've never had sex for anywhere close to an hour or two while their peers brag about seemingly endless steamy sessions.
In reality, according to studies done by sex therapists, sexual intercourse typically lasts three to 13 minutes. These numbers are far below the boasts of many guys, especially college students. Think about this for a minute. Why do people care so much about how long a guy can last in bed? You should be lucky you're getting some in the first place, and if it's good sex, it doesn't matter if it lasts five minutes or two hours. Honestly, you'd be pretty tired at the end of an hour or two. Admit it.
For those of you who are still skeptical and wish to make yourself last even longer in bed, you have plenty of options. Most guys our age apparently opt to think about unpleasant or strange images while having sex as a method of turning them off or slowing themselves down.
We asked around, and here are some of the tips we gathered:
Wooden chairs
Cold showers
Homework
Cutting grass
Rosie O'Donnell
... Well, there you have it. We hope we've armed you with enough knowledge (and maybe a few tips) to keep in mind this weekend when you're looking for that next hookup. Guys, don't feel like you have to measure up to some ridiculous myth, and ladies, don't expect too much out of guys if it's not realistic. And whatever you do, don't mention dorm furniture.
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