{"podcast":{"title":"First Principles","slug":"first-principles-7708985","podcast_index_feed_id":7708985,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN4765221373","website_url":null,"image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/06eebd2a-0779-11f1-826e-37926ac18342/image/fca7c8febd1441fc3b0d54084418b06d.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Adrian Wells","episode_count":426,"summary":"First Principles isn't another business podcast recycling the same startup stories. Adrian Wells takes the fundamentals that actually matter and breaks them down like you're having coffee with the smartest professor you ever had. Wells spent twelve years teaching philosophy and critical thinking before ditching the lecture hall for the microphone. Turns out, the same principles that help you think clearly about ancient Greek ethics also work pretty well for modern business decisions. Who knew? Every episode strips away the latest trends and buzzwords to focus on the core ideas that don't change. How to actually evaluate evidence when everyone's throwing around statistics. Why most \"revolutionary\" business advice is just old wine in new bottles. The thinking patterns that separate smart decisions from lucky guesses. You won't get hyped-up success stories or flavor-of-the-month strategies. Instead, you'll learn how to think through problems the way philosophers have for centuries, applied to the stuff that matters in your work and life right now. Multiple new episodes drop daily, so there's always something fresh when you need it. Follow now if you're ready to think better, not just…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T02:18:54.580675+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985"},"episode":{"title":"Sex Expert Reveals: The Number That Will Shock You (It's Not What You Think)","slug":"sex-expert-reveals-the-number-that-will-shock-you-it-s-not-what-you-think","published_at":"2026-09-12T12:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985/sex-expert-reveals-the-number-that-will-shock-you-it-s-not-what-you-think","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-principles-7708985","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN3160279416.mp3?updated=1776257532","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PODAGEN3160279416.mp3?updated=1776257532","summary":"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, sl…","meta_description":"Think the average couple has sex three times a week? You're off by about 200%. 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