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Think the average couple has sex three times a week? You're off by about 200%. The real number will surprise you, but what matters more is why most couples are asking the wrong question entirely. In this episode, Adrian Wells breaks down the research on sexual frequency and reveals what actually predicts relationship satisfaction. 🎯 What You'll Learn: • The one-per-week reality for American couples and why that range is actually 0-7 times per week • How focusing on quality over quantity boosts relationship satisfaction by 23% • Why your bedroom pet might be killing your sex life (18% reduction in activity) • The communication technique that beats any frequency goal or bedroom trick 👤 Perfect for: lifelong learners and anyone who wants their relationships built on facts, not myths or social pressure. 📍 Chapters: [00:00] Adrian Wells destroys the "normal" sex frequency myth [01:30] What the actual data shows about American couples [04:00] Quality vs quantity: the 23% satisfaction boost [07:00] The pet problem nobody talks about [10:00] Why communication trumps technique every time [12:00] How to have better conversations about intimacy The whole "how often should we" question misses the point. Healthy couples don't measure their sex lives against some imaginary standard. They figure out what works for them, talk about it honestly, and focus on making those moments count. This isn't relationship advice disguised as philosophy. It's using clear thinking to cut through the noise around one of the most anxiety-producing topics in modern relationships. 🔔 Never miss an episode: Follow First Principles on Spotify and turn on notifications. New episodes drop daily, your next favorite insight is one tap away. 🔍 Topics: sexual health, relationship science, communication skills, sleep quality, relationship satisfaction

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