You're Asking The WRONG Question About Sex Frequency (Here's What Actually Matters)

Send us a fun message...But if you want a response contact us at SwingerUniversity.comHow often are you really supposed to be having sex? Spoiler alert: You've been asking the wrong question.Society pushes a "magic number" for sexual frequency that's causing more harm than good. The truth? There is no normal. We're diving deep into why the three-times-a-week standard is BS, how desire actually works in long-term relationships, and the one thing that matters more than counting sessions—quality and connection.Ed and Phoebe challenge everything you thought you knew about sex in relationships, from the myth of spontaneous desire to why 80% of women can't orgasm the way we've been told they should. Drawing on research from Dr. Karen Gurney's "Mind the Gap" and insights from the swinging lifestyle, we reveal practical strategies to build sexual currency without adding pressure, understand responsive desire, and create the conditions where passion can thrive.What You'll Learn:Why comparing your sex life to society's "normal" is killing your intimacyThe two types of desire and why waiting to "feel like it" sets you up for failureHow to build sexual currency through non-sexual intimacy (yes, doing dishes counts!)Why penetrative sex is women's least preferred sexual activity—and what that means for satisfactionThe surprising connection between household chores and sexual satisfactionHow the swinging lifestyle opened up game-changing conversations about sexWhy humans aren't biologically wired for monogamy (and what that means for your relationship)Timestamps:00:00 - Opening: The Question Everyone's Thinking01:02 - The Frequency Myth: Society's Broken Benchmark05:40 - Why We're Having Less Sex: Modern Intimacy Killers11:20 - How Desire Really Works: Spontaneous vs. Responsive16:30 - Arousal Non-Concordance: When Mind and Body Don't Match22:10 - Building Sexual Currency: Practical Strategies That Work28:00 - What Actually Matters: Quality, Communication & Flexibility40:30 - The Gender Script Problem: Why PIV Isn't the Answer46:00 - What Actually Helps: From Chores to Mindfulness52:00 - The Big Picture: Rethinking Monogamy and Moving Forward Support the show3 Ways to get your question on our show: RECORD it on our website at: https://swingeruniversity.com/contact/ EMAIL a recorded voice note to: [email protected] CALL: (916) 538-0482 and leave a voicemail. Our Links: 📺YouTube - Like to watch? 👉Join our vibrant community: https://swingeruniversity.com/community🌶️Get extra episodes and exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SwingerUniversity🛳️Book your vacation with us: http://SwingerVacation.net SwingLinks.club - Our Links PhoebeSwinger.com - All Phoebe's Spicy 🌶️Links EdSwinger.com - All Ed's Spicy 🌶️Links Our Website - Leave us a message, articles, and sexy products * We get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, at no cost to you.

Send us a fun message...But if you want a response contact us at SwingerUniversity.comWhy does a piece of chocolate trigger the same brain chemical as meeting someone new at a swinger party?This episode reveals the surprising neuroscience behind New Relationship Energy, dopamine addiction, and why the swinging lifestyle can feel impossible to walk away from. Ed and Phoebe break down the science of pleasure—from that 55% dopamine spike you get from chocolate to the 1000% surge from harder substances—and explain why novelty in the lifestyle hijacks your brain's reward system exactly like a drug.In this episode of Swinger University, we explore the powerful connection between dopamine, addiction, and ethical non-monogamy, discussing why NRE feels so intoxicating, how constant stimulation affects your mental health, and practical strategies for maintaining balance in the lifestyle. Whether you're new to the swinging lifestyle, experienced in ethical non-monogamy, or simply curious about the brain chemistry behind attraction and novelty-seeking, this conversation will help you understand what's really happening in your head when you can't stop thinking about that new connection.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The exact dopamine percentages: chocolate (55%), sex (100%), nicotine (1.5x), cocaine (2.25x), and amphetamines (10x)Why New Relationship Energy creates thoughts and feelings you can't control—and how long it typically lastsThe "pleasure paradox": how constant dopamine hits from social media, food, and the lifestyle create chronic deficit statesReal stories of NRE intensity, FOMO at swinger events, and why some people need breaks from the lifestyleHow novelty, secrecy, quantity, and access all amplify your brain's reward responsePractical strategies for seeking balance: recognizing addiction patterns, pacing yourself, and knowing when to step backWhy comparison is killing your enjoyment and how to focus on your own experience📝 Read the full transcript: https://swingeruniversity.com/the-one-chemical-behind-chocolate-swinging-and-addictionNeed support? Check out Expansive Connection for lifestyle-friendly therapy and coaching: Support the show3 Ways to get your question on our show: RECORD it on our website at: https://swingeruniversity.com/contact/ EMAIL a recorded voice note to: [email protected] CALL: (916) 538-0482 and leave a voicemail. Our Links: 📺YouTube - Like to watch? 👉Join our vibrant community: https://swingeruniversity.com/community🌶️Get extra episodes and exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/SwingerUniversity🛳️Book your vacation with us: http://SwingerVacation.net SwingLinks.club - Our Links PhoebeSwinger.com - All Phoebe's Spicy 🌶️Links EdSwinger.com - All Ed's Spicy 🌶️Links Our Website - Leave us a message, articles, and sexy products * We get a commission if you decide to make a purchase through our links, at no cost to you.