A new survey suggests that “quickies” are becoming even more popular among couples in the UK, with modern relationships leaning heavily toward fast, convenient intimacy. According to fresh data from Illicit Encounters, daytime sex is getting noticeably shorter, while late-night encounters are stretching longer a trend also highlighted by The Sun.
How Long Does the Average Quickie Last in 2025?
The latest research found that a typical daytime hookup now lasts around two minutes, down from two and a half minutes in 2023. Most of these short encounters take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Morning sex remains slightly longer, averaging 4 minutes and 10 seconds between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m.
Lunchtime sessions, especially among people working from home (12:00–14:30), last roughly 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
Afternoon encounters (14:30–17:00) average 5 minutes and 4 seconds, while early-evening intimacy (17:00–20:00) typically lasts 5 minutes and 10 seconds.
Standard evening sex from 20:00 until midnight usually lasts 5 minutes and 24 seconds.
For those who stay up late, the longest sessions consistently happen after midnight, reaching an average of 7 minutes and 10 seconds.
Quick Pleasure vs. Real Romance: What Couples Prefer Now
The study, conducted by Illicit Encounters, a platform known for discreet relationships, included 2,000 participants who shared when and how long their intimate sessions last.
According to relationship expert Jessica Leoni, “Brits like their sex the same way they like their tea quick, satisfying, and available at any time of day.”
While quickies continue to rise in popularity due to everyday stress, time pressure, and modern work schedules, experts remind couples to make room for slower, more intimate moments. Romance may take more time but it often strengthens emotional connection.
UK Government Plans to Ban Choking Porn
In another major development, the UK government has announced plans to ban online pornographic content featuring choking or strangulation. The decision has triggered heated debates, with many arguing that the measure could affect far more than extreme material.
Authorities claim the crackdown is driven by growing concern that such content may distort young people’s understanding of sex and consent. Still, the move raises an important question: how far should government regulation extend into adults’ online sexual content?
