Men and women reveal exactly how long they want sex to last for - are you meeting the requirements?

The average person in the UK wants their intimate moments to last an impressive 23 minutes and 45 seconds, according to a new poll.

Alhough the desired duration of a love-making session varies depending on area of the country; with Glasgow residents preferring a lengthy 29 minutes and 41 seconds.

Meanwhile those living in Cardiff don't mind a lack of stamina, with the average favoured time span 19 minutes and 45 seconds.

Some of the 2,000 UK adults surveyed wanted a much shorter encounter, however.

Around five per cent of men and 18 per cent of women believed good sex should last just five to 10 minutes.

The survey, by Asda online doctor, also asked the British public about the factors that interfere with their sex lives.

Worries about body image and performance were at the heart of bedroom anxieties.

The survey found that 48 per cent of UK adults have avoided sex in the past year due to concerns about their weight.

Meanwhille, 38 per cent of women cited unwanted body hair as the reason for saying no to intimacy.

Men shared that performance was a big concern with 34 per cent worried about their partner's satisfaction.

A further 27 per cent of men felt insecure about erectile dysfunction, 26 per cent concerned about their stamina and 21 per cent expressed anxiety over penis size.

It's not just men, 34 per cent of women surveyed said they felt insecure about the appearence of their genitals.

Dr Crystal Wyllie from Asda Online Doctor said: 'While it's perfectly normal to be nervous about how your body looks or how it's performing in the moment, it can also be frustrating when these insecurities affect how you connect with your partner.

'Luckily, many of these concerns can be worked on individually or with your partner through practices like open communication or sex therapy.

'For issues like erectile dysfunction or low sex drive, medical help is another great option for moving past any barriers.'

The survey also revealed the thoughts on men and womens' minds during sex, with nearly two-thirds admitting their mind often wanders during the act.

Some 17 per cent of UK adults say they think about an ex, 13 per cent about a celebrity and nine per cent about a colleague.

Nine per cent of men admitted they have thought about their partner's best friend during sex, while eight per cent thought about their partner's sibling.

It was also revealed that technology is creating new obstacles for intimacy with 12 per cent admitting they check their phone during sex.

Shockingly, nine per cent of men said they turned to AI for sex advice rather than directly speaking to their partner.

Honest conversation about sex is still a struggle for UK adults, with 48 per cent of women and 31 per cent of men admitting they pretend to be sexually satisfied.

The data revealed 52 per cent of women have faked or lied about having an orgasm, compared to 21 per cent of men.

Dr Crystal Wyllie added: 'Sometimes we feel the need to lie about our pleasure or sexual experience so that we don't feel judged.

'But while it's a normal response, getting into the habit of being dishonest about our sexual habits can create emotional distance with a partner and make insecurities even worse.

'Open communication is key for a happy, healthy sexual relationship, so being honest about how we're feeling is a great first step.'