I don’t think the frequency of a pasted strop is the issue but excessive pressure could be. Pressure, too much, is a common new stropper dilemma.

I suspect the razor need a touch up. Some magnification and looking straight down on the edge will quickly tell you. You can buy a good lighted 60X loupe for as little as $2.

Here is a post (Second Try at Honing) with lots of good edge photos, and at post 32 are some good photos looking straight down on the edge.