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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.
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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.
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.
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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Girl Boner Radio is edited and produced by August Mclaughlin.