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Sexual Empowerment with August McLaughlin

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Girl Boner Radio with August McLaughlinListen to Girl Boner Radio on any of the below platforms! Simply click the icon for the player you prefer. You can also stream episodes and read lightly-edited transcripts on my blog. Or find a desktop-friendly archive here.

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True Sex and Relationship Stories

Join me for deep dives into sexual empowerment, pleasure and self-discovery, guiding with incredible true stories. Girl Boner Radio is LGBTQIA+ friendly and all genders are welcome.

To apply to appear on the show, click here.

What listeners 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… ‘Girl Boner’ is the the ‘Fresh Air’ of sex and August is our Terry Gross.” –  Robert Mittendorf

 

Featured episodes:

Rediscovering Her Eroticism: Charlotte Mia Rose

Charlotte Mia Rose felt connected to her eroticism from early on. It remained a huge part of her life and identity into adulthood, when she met her life and work partner, Chris. A year after having a baby, Charlotte’s world changed when she became a triple caretaker. And for the first time, she felt an erotic disconnect.

“OMG” Stories: Squirting Out, Stuck Inside and Mind Games

Discovering squirting, a misplaced squirt, a misplaced condom and some trippy mind games… This “OMG” round of Girl Boner sex and relationship stories features Lala, of Lala’s Bedtime Tales, Nicoletta Heidegger, LMFT, Makenzie Mizell, Carly of Aurore, and August.

 

A Sex Therapy Confession that Changed Everything: Leah Carey

For years, Leah Carey felt equal parts shut down and obsessed re: sex. Meanwhile, she chose terrible partners. Then in her 40s, during her final session with a therapist, she revealed a long held sexual secret. Leah’s admission marked the start of what would become an across-the-country sexual awakening adventure. She eventually landed on desires that surprised her and began transforming her life into helping other women find similar healing.

 

A Spicy, Enlightening Orgasm Journey: Jordan D’Nelle

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.

 

Crossing the ‘Gasm Chasm + an Hour-Long O

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 ways to bridge an orgasm gap, tips for steamy sex without the heat from relationship rockiness, ways to expand sexual pleasure and more.

 

Embracing Sex at 35: Joe’s Story

Joe was in his mid-30s when he had sex for the first time, while working through his fears with a surrogate partner. That healing work opened the door to not only sexual pleasure and romance, but to surprising benefits throughout his life.

 

True Sex Stories from Romance Authors

Some spicy escapades are wilder than fiction! Have you ever had sex with a stranger, sex in a surprising place or and discovered a kink in public? Romance authors Karina Kennedy, Nana Malone and Sky Warren have, respectively. Hear about their experiences, some related advice and what to expect from their steamy books. 

 

Opening a Relationship, Claiming Self-Worth: Emily Gindlesparger

Emily Gindlesparger was eight years into a relationship when her partner admitted having a crush on someone else. Her responsive tailspin of anxiety, jealousy and self-doubt led to curiosities about her own true desires and gradually stepping into them. 

 

 

Discovering Erotic Possibilities, with Lucie Fielding

When Lucie Fielding was growing up, she didn’t have a word for queer, much less trans. While studying sexuality, they started to feel free to explore their gender in earnest, with empowering, pleasure-rich and life shifting results. Today, Lucie is a therapist and author of Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments. And she has important advice for discovering more erotic possibilities in our lives.

 

Common Penis Problems: True Stories + Expert Insight

Bending, pain, erections that won’t appear or won’t let up. These common issues are also, thankfully, treatable. Learn about common penis problems and expert insight from urologist Dr. Lamia Gabal, as well as two true stories.

 

Sex When You Don’t Feel Like it, with Cyndi Darnell

Did you know that horniness is one of hundreds of reasons folks feel motivated to have sex? It’s not even the most common. Understanding your own desire and creating what sex and relationship therapist Cyndi Darnell calls your erotic template can help you cultivate an erotically charged sex life, whether you’re single or partnered. Learn about common libido myths, the difference between responsive and spontaneous desire, the role somatics can play in desire challenges and more.

 

What’s Your Erotic Blueprint? With Jessie Fresh

Jessie 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. 

 

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Orgasm Myths, Facts and Challenges
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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.

 

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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. 

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Find many more episodes on your favorite podcast app! Stream Girl Boner Radio on Apple Podcasts here.

Girl Boner Radio is edited and produced by August Mclaughlin.

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