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Expert reveals ‘best time’ couples should actually be having sex

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Published 17:28 21 Oct 2024 GMT+1

Expert reveals ‘best time’ couples should actually be having sex

There is an optimum amount of time according to experts

Mia Williams

Mia Williams

A sex expert has revealed the best time of day for couples to have sex, as well as the ideal amount of time it should last.

It's easy for your sex life within a relationship to place pretty low down on your list of things to do in a day.

Busy lives consume us, and the thought of all that effort and exhaustion at the end of our day can be a big no-go.

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However, there could be a way to make your sex life more ideal, according to experts.

A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine asked sex therapists about their opinions surrounding in-the-sheets activity, and the response was quite surprising.

Experts have revealed when the best time to get down to it is. (Sergii Gnatiuk/Getty Images)
Experts have revealed when the best time to get down to it is. (Sergii Gnatiuk/Getty Images)

When is the best time to have sex?

It's fair to say that most couples get down to it at night, after the day of responsibilities is done.

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But according to the experts, going at it in the morning could be the answer you're looking for.

Around 45 minutes after waking up is the optimal time for sex, but the most common time is usually between 9pm to midnight .

Talking to the Sun, sex and relationship expert Charlotte Johnson, said: "Sex at night though is typically the most common time for couples who want to have something to look forward to after a long day."

However, the experts advised to scrap any mid-morning activity, as around 10:45am is when we become the most stressed out.

How long should it last?

When it comes to the length of time we should be having sex, it's probably less than you expected.

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Short sex sessions trigger a wave of good hormones, and results showed that our sessions should ideally be shorter than 13 minutes.

Foreplay shouldn't be rushed, according to experts. (Tetra Images/Getty Images)
Foreplay shouldn't be rushed, according to experts. (Tetra Images/Getty Images)

The experts said that anything between three and seven minutes is 'adequate', and seven to thirteen is 'desirable'.

Charlotte added: "Ultimately, sexual intercourse typically lasts around three to seven minutes before optimal pleasure but it’s important to consider you and your partner’s needs."

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They also discussed the importance of foreplay, as it roughly takes a woman 13.41 minutes to reach an orgasm.

She said: "Foreplay is something that shouldn’t be rushed, as you’re warming your bodies up and intensifying your sexual chemistry before moving onto penetrative intercourse."

What are the benefits?

Orgasms also help to keep your blood pressure low, so looking younger is just one of the many benefits.

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The study also revealed that the first Saturday of every month was when couples are at their horniest.

The age-old question of how many times a week you should be having sex is something people have been wanting to know the answer to for a long time.

But research shows that one session a week is enough to satisfy a healthy relationship.

Featured Image Credit: Sergii Gnatiuk/Getty Images/Tetra Images/Getty Images

Topics: Sex and Relationships, Real Life, Advice

Mia Williams
Mia Williams

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