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A spicy blend of personal stories, in-depth reporting and inspiration! Journalist August McLaughlin explores sexual empowerment and pleasure, featuring a broad range of voices. Girl Boner Radio is LGBTQIA+ friendly and all genders are welcome!
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What others are saying…
“August Mclaughlin combines reporting with first-person storytelling dedicated to sexual health and positivity… The podcast is what you’d hope talking about sex with a close group of female friends would be like — if everyone was completely open and honest about their experiences.” – Romper
“Girl Boner is a personal fav. August, who is also a former international model and eating disorder survivor, places the podcast’s emphasis on pleasure, self-embracement and leading full, aroused lives.” – Bellesa
“August is a gentle, compassionate and inquisitive journalist. She chooses engaging topics and invites knowledgeable guests. Her advice is based in science and empathy… ‘Girl Boner’ is the the ‘Fresh Air’ of sex and August is our Terry Gross.” – Apple Podcasts listener
Featured episodes:
Sex Questions with Comedians: Shawn Pelofsky and Vicki Barbolak
What changed sex for you for good? What’s your favorite sex story to tell? Or most embarrassing mishap? Comedians and hosts of Trailer Park Diaries, Vicki Barbolak (America’s Got Talent) and Shawn Pelofsky (The Comedy Store), join August to explore these questions and more—with the help of a popular sex toy and Esther Perel’s game, Where Should We Begin.
What’s Your Erotic Blueprint? With Jessie FreshJessie Fresh was in her early 20s when she realized that silence was her main sex educator. After a mid-coital wakeup call and two relationships—one with sexual chemistry, one with only emotional sparks—she sought ways to cultivate the richer relationships and sexual experiences she desired. Discovering the Erotic Blueprints changed everything for her. (And they may do the same for you!)
Becoming Unf*ck-with-able: Renée Schuls-Jacobson’s Story
After a difficult pregnancy, traumatic childbirth and near death experience, Renée Schuls-Jacobson endured “next level insomnia.” Little did she know the dark places her attempts to feel better would lead. For seven years she took medications as prescribed, not realizing the drug was intended for short-term use or that she’d grown dependent. Meanwhile, she tried to make her sexually disconnected marriage work.
Guiding with excerpts from Girl Boners gone by (past interviews), August explores important facts, common myths and pervasive challenges involving the Big O. Features Shadeen Francis, LMFT, Deborah Kagan and Vanessa Marin.
Powerful Pleasure Practices and a New Book!
In celebration of With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships, August and coauthor, sex therapist Jamila M. Dawson, LMFT explore their process with the book, powerful pleasure practices and more! Several survivors featured in the book share their own pleasure practices.
Unforgettable Clitoris Stories + Pleasure Tips
August shares memorable clitoris stories from past interviews and episodes, featuring the voices and stories of Joan Price, Emma Arnold, Hida Viloria, Jean Franzblau and August herself. Dr. Megan Fleming shares her latest Pleasure Picks! Find a lightly edited transcript and additional streaming options here.
Sex with a stranger, angry sex, flogging! August shares IRL sex-capades from romance authors Karina Kennedy, Nana Malone and Skye Warren.
Love Bombing, Energetic Sex and Thinking Off
Samantha Skelly went on a date with a charming stranger that started with rom-com bliss and ended like a thriller in the making. GS Youngblood had one of his most powerful sexual experiences with a woman when they kept their clothes on. And “thinking off” does indeed happen—it may even be in your future!
“OMG” Sex and Dating Stories: Deep Dive Edition
Jordan Power discovered a family secret that changed the course of his life. Shana James realized she was bringing more to the bedroom than her body and desires. Dr. Megan weighs in for a listener who’s curious about “dirty talk.” How can you get started, years into a relationship?
Mismatched Libido, Matching Love: Two True Stories
August shares the stories of two couples, S and C and Shan and Jim, about their journeys with different sexual drives and interests. August and Dr. Megan weigh in for a listener whose partner recently embraced BDSM and their contrasting desires are causing rifts in the relationship.
Sex + Relationship Stories: Coming of Age
Erotic embodiment, hiring sex workers, living/loving on your own terms! August shares the voices and stories of Cyndi Darnell, Andrew Gurza and Ti Chang. Andrew weighs in for a listener who wants folks on dating apps to see beyond her disability.
Spicier Sex Inspo from Erotica Authors + Low Libido Tips
Flirting, kink negotiation, sexy stories and more! Six authors of steamy books share their top tips for hotter sex. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener whose who’s feeling blah about life and their MIA sex drive.
Girl Boners and Turn-on Tips
What’s a Girl Boner? August shares a story about the personal experience that inspired all-things-Girl Boner and highlights wonkiness around femme sexuality. Dr. Megan Fleming shares five ways to turn yourself on!
More “OMG” Sex and Dating Stories!
Lube adventures, sex in “gross” places, sex worker love, Paris! August shares more “OMG” sex and dating stories, this time from colleagues and listeners, plus one of her own. Dating empowerment coach, Erin Tillman, recalls her formative dating days in Paris and shares ways to add whimsy to your love life.
Sex Games and Multiple Orgasms
In loving memory of Lora Somoza, August shares highlights from their 2017 studio time when they talked about sex games and what to keep out of your onling dating profile, then played The F’ing Truth (like Truth or Dare Bingo without the dares). Dr. Megan Fleming shares tips for a listener whose partner experiences multiple orgasms and she would like to, too.
Is There Still Sex in the City?
Candace Bushnell, author of Sex and the Cityand more celebrated books, joins August to explore her professional journey, “cougars” and “cubs,” dating in the digital age, her latest book and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who’s nervous about menopause.
Shameless Sex and Spirituality
What does chocolate cake have to do with porn consumption? Is the clitoris in the Bible? Can you embrace Christian faith and sex-positivity at the same time? Bestselling author Nadia Bolz-Weber and actress Amy Brenneman join August to explore healing from sexual shame, talking to kids about sex, positive versus negative first sexual experiences and Nadia’s groundbreaking latest book, Shameless: A Sexual Reformation.
250 Girl Boners, Oh My!
August looks back on memorable moments from five years and 250 episodes of Girl Boner Radio. This episode features unique sex ed stories, female sexual arousal and squirting 101, inspiring interview excerpts, a creepy in-studio happening, tips for inviting more pleasurable sex and more.
Girl Boner Beginnings
August shares the personal story that inspired her titillating series and outreach and asks folks on the street: “What is a Girl Boner?” See a video version of the episode here.
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Girl Boner Radio is edited and produced by August Mclaughlin with transcript support from KM Huber.