Published by August McLaughlin
A spicy blend of personal stories, in-depth reporting and inspiration! Journalist August McLaughlin explores sexual empowerment and pleasure, featuring a range of voices. Girl Boner Radio is LGBTQIA+ friendly and all genders are welcome! girlboner.org
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Women's sexuality educator Jordan D'Nelle went from not realizing orgasms were a thing or possible with a partner to finding orgasmic bliss in incredible ways and places. Her steamiest experiences taught her a ton about sex, pleasure and her body – lessons she pays forward. Originally released in January, 2024 Learn more from Jordan: https://jordandnelle.com IG: @GirlBonerMedia TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio FB: @MyGirlBoner
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A teaser for August's friend Makenzie's new podcast, Don't Make It Worse! Check it out wherever you listen or at the link below.
30 min
Lala didn't realize she could experience one orgasm, much less multiple, until she had the "best sex [of her] life" with her now husband – so why aren't serial Os her favorite? Lora found her way to multiple Os using one of the most popular sex toys among women. Yuval and Court are proof that O after O isn't just a "female experience." In this Girl Boner episode, you'll hear these stories plus related tips, multiple orgasm myths, busted, and more! Originally released in February, 2024. Learn more from Lala , Yuval and Court . Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august
31 min
When Rena Martine found herself feeling burnt out in her career as a sex crimes Deputy District Attorney and unable to stay faithful in her monogamous relationships, she knew something needed to change. Epiphanies about both life areas changed just about everything for the better. In addition to Rena's story, you'll learn a powerful practice for turning yourself on – one that's especially helpful for women, parents, long-term partners and anyone with a busy lifestyle. This episode also touches on: What can happen when you have early exposure to sex, without context or education The impact of 9/11 on Rena and her relationship A threesome gone wonky Rena's first experience at a sexy Skirt Club party Desires styles (and why you aren't "broken" if you aren't turned on in a snap) Originally released in September 2024 Follow Rena on Instagram and check out her book: @_rena.martine_ IG: @GirlBonerMedia TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio FB: @MyGirlBoner augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Hosted and produced by August McLaughlin
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Ageless sexuality expert, Joan Price, speaks about her early sexual self-discovery, two incredible loves, and the rituals that keep her sex life with her current partner going strong. Learn more from Joan: https://joanprice.com Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august
38 min
Get your Beducated pleasure map: https://beduc.at/pd2622-august Some of our favorite orgasm stories, shared at an event co-hosted by Sex-Positive Los Angeles in 2023.Highlights include: A brussels sprouts-gasm Before and after menopause climaxes A first orgasm after years of sex-phobia The sexiness of "messiness" and safe exploration Leaning into your intuition for more pleasure What donuts and orgasms have in common SPLA on Instagram: @SexPosLA Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august
25 min
Get your Beducated pleasure map: https://beduc.at/pd2619-august Karen Bigman's divorce led to a sexual awakening that changed her life. Much of it started with an orgasm in an exam room. Learn more about Karen and listen to her podcast, Taboo to Truth: https://www.taboototruth.com/podcast Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august
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Get your Beducated pleasure map: https://beduc.at/pd2618-august Cat had an unexpected sexual awakening while working in a sex positive, female-gaze-centered environment. Eager to delve into exploration, she came up with a film idea that took a sexy turn and revealed a lot about her identity. Check out Ersties: https://ersties.com/ Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august
23 min
Take the Beducated pleasure quiz: https://beduc.at/pd2616-august Suzannah Weiss went through sexual and chronic health challenges, finding pleasure and determination on the other side. She wrote a book called Eve's Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain. And she wants everyone, especially women and gender diverse folks, to find pleasure and lead orgasmic lives. Order Eve's Blessing: https://www.amazon.com/Eves-Blessing-Uncovering-Pleasure-Behind/dp/1509566171/ Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august
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Get your Beducated pleasure roadmap: https://beducate.me/pd2614-august Dr. Nicole grew up immersed in Christian purity culture. Later, while she was exploring her queerness and non-monogamy, an intense solo sex experience profoundly impacted her life. Hear her story, then get her top wisdom for more expansive intimate and erotic experiences. Check out Modern Anarchy and download free resources: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/ Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august
27 min
Take the Beducated pleasure quiz: https://beducate.me/pd2611-august A lifetime of longing led Blair Glaser to Siddha Yoga, a movement and community that would later be revealed as a high-control group. The experience impacted her sense of self, her sexuality, and more. Complexities and all, it also brought her healing. Blair Glaser's book, This Incredible Longing: https://www.blairglaser.com/books Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august
25 min
Courtney Boyer grew up in the Evangelical Christian community, where she learned that sex is not to be talked about and only to be shared with a husband. She thought sex would be wonderful once she got married. Instead, she grappled with shame and confusion. Yearnings for something more, something outside of her monogamous marriage, led to a journey that would transform everything. Coutney's memoir, Opened : https://www.courtneyboyercoaching.com/store IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner patreon.com/girlboner More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner
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Writer, performer and producer, Judy Calabrese took a chance on being a switch and ended up gaining far more pleasure than she'd anticipated. Certified sex educator and sex worker, Elle Stanger , learned something new about her body during an impromptu experience in a gay bar bathroom. Topics you'll hear about: Dominatrix work and BDSM as a newbie Erotic spanking Squirting, aka "she-jaculation" or "female ejaculation" Sex work, including an important myth set straight Check out Judy and Elle's stories in The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2: 69 Sexy Stories : https://bit.ly/3bgQG9k - edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner patreon.com/girlboner Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin. This episode was originally released in June, 2022.
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Intuitive and astrologist Madi Murphy grew up with mixed messages about sex and sexuality. A major crossroads in her life, during her Saturn Return, put her on the path to more connected and vibrant sexuality, sensuality, romance, and daily life. Today she's a mother of two and she and her husband intentionally keep their sexy spark alive. They've also had some hilarious adventures… Madi is offering a free month of her moon-based community, CosmicRx+, where you'll get access to exclusive bonus pods for the new/full moon, a PDF guide to the season full of rituals, card spreads and astrology info plus a live New Moon call once a month. Also, comes with a private group chat on WhatsApp full of your new cosmic besties. Sign up here: https://academy.cosmicrx.com/offers/3Fa8jwS6/checkout?coupon_code=COMMUNITY Check out Madi's book, In the Cosmic Zone : https://www. penguinrandomhouse.com/books/ 782212/in-the-cosmic-zone-by- madi -murphy/ Follow Madi on Instagram: @immadimurphy Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.
39 min
Can orgasms make or break a relationship? Learning to make sex pleasurable (for her) helped save Susan Bratton 's marriage and sex life. A toxic relationship led Emmi Fortin to her lengthiest climax, and kept her stuck on a poor-fit partner. You'll also learn: How to experience hot, breakup-level sex without the heartache Clitoris tips for maximum bliss Why Emmi decided to openly write about her intimate experiences How Susan shifted from dissociation to presence during sex Ways to bridge an orgasm gap (which are common for women and vulva owners in relationships with cis-men) Tips for experiencing "female orgasms" from PIV sex Susan's expanded orgasm experience (which she teaches ) A Tantric exercise that helped ease body shame How a photoshoot spurred intense self-pleasure Check out Emmi's memoir + watch the trailer: Who is Your Red Dress? Download Susan's Sex Life Bucket List Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.
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Unexpected visitors, a "super nice" guy, mysterious blood! We're wrapping this Girl Boner year up with awkward sex and dating surprises featuring voices you may recognize. Keep listening after the stories for a special bonus. August's friend and colleague, Susanna Brisk, a certified sex educator and sexual intuitive, joined her to chat about the stories. They touched on everything from exhibitionism and online dating to self-acceptance and penis size. Free discovery call with Emily Zawadzki: https://linktr.ee/emilyzedsexed Dr. Heather Bartos' new book: https://www.amazon.com/Quickies-Hundred-Little-Lessons-Midlife/dp/B0F315MNS3 Sarah Fader's novel: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Sex-Sarah-Fader/dp/1958539171 Susanna Brisk's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Sexual-Intuition-Intuitives-Trusting-Turn-ebook/dp/B0G15XQCGP Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14 Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.
40 min
John Kim and Vanessa Bennett are therapists and coauthors of, It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better . They're also a couple, who met at a time when neither was anticipating life-changing love. Learn how the pair came together, what made the start of their relationship rocky, how they navigate desire differences and what they want us all to know about relationships – all in this replay from September, 2022. Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys here . Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.
24 min
Dr. Rebecca Heiss received a phone call that made her question – and change – virtually everything about her life. Learn how she applied her research as a stress physiologist, how it all impacted her intimate life, and her top advice for better navigating (and even benefitting from) stress. Springboard, by Dr. Rebecca Heiss: https://www.amazon.com/Springboard-Transform-Stress-Work-You/dp/1646871995 Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14 Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.
27 min
Stefanie Adler was young and in love when her mood swings and emotional outbursts threatened her relationship with her partner. Would a major health decision make a difference? Learn more about Stefanie Adler and her offerings: https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness/ https://www.stefanieadler.com For an inclusive guide to birth control, check out chapter 10 of August's Girl Boner book or head to besider.org . Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14 Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.
38 min
Early on, Annette Benedetti learned that it's normal for women not to have orgasms during sex. And then, for years into adulthood, she didn't. After a marriage and raising a daughter, she felt disconnected from her sensual self. Spicy exploration and a tipsy, New Year's Eve proclamation led her to a vow that would change her life – and her pleasure experiences – for good. Check out her coaching offerings and her podcast, Talk Sex with Annette: https://talksexwithannette.com/ Sign up for August's email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14 Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.
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