It's part of human nature to compare ourselves with others, whether in our careers, social life, or romantic relationships. We can't help but wonder if our habits and desires are "normal," and that's especially true when it comes to our sexual experiences—something not everyone feels comfortable speaking about openly. Luckily, a survey has revealed one burning question about sex that most of us are curious about but may be too shy to ask: How long should it last? Health shared the global findings of UK-based dating website Saucy Dates , which polled more than 3, women and men on the amount of time they wished sex not counting foreplay would last. Results were broken down per country, and as it turns out, of the participants surveyed, both genders had roughly the same idea, revealing that their ideal duration of intercourse is about 25 minutes long. The reality, however, tells a different story, with the average romp lasting about 16 minutes, the survey finds.