This Is How Long Guys Need to Wait Before Making Love Again





You might think he's ready for round two, but his penis says, "Do not pass go."
After a successful session in the sack, you might be looking for an encore. But unlike us, dudes have to take into account their refractory period—the time between their first orgasm and when they could successfuly have another—before they can even consider making love again (buzzkill). 
Despite what you've seen in movies, the idea that you should be able to make love three or four times within a few hours on a Saturday night probably isn’t realistic for most guys, says urologist Richard K. Lee, M.D., of Weill Cornell Medicine.
“He's probably going to need at least an hour or two to become erect after ejaculating,” says Lee. Womp, womp.
In fact, there’s no hard data on how long his refractory period should last. However, estimates range from 30 minutes to 24 hours, and it likely increases with age, according to a new review in the Journal of S3xual Medicine.
Scientists aren’t exactly sure what’s responsible for the latency period. But research suggests that post-orgasmic spikes in the hormone prolactin—which hinders arousal and ejaculation—may be the culprit.
Certain lifestyle factors might also play a role. Not surprisingly, boozing or self pleasing regularly could further extend the time it takes him to recharge, says Lee. 
But if it seems to take him days to regain his ability to get hard and get off, he should talk to his doctor, says Lee.
A doc can help him figure out if lifestyle habits are hindering him from getting hard, or if other factors—such as stress, new medications, or health conditions—are causing actual erectile dysfunction.
Just a little knowledge for pillowtalk tonight, girl. 

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