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Intimacy coach Lee Noto didn’t realize she’d been longing for surrender until a crush turned into far more. Author Liz Asch fell away from her queer expression, then gradually reclaimed it. And that growth led to more than squirting. Yes, this week’s Girl Boner replay is a juicy one…   You’ll also hear about Afternoon Delight – a live, interactive podcast event August is co-hosting with three wonderful colleagues in February. Register (with early bird pricing) here! Learn more about Lee Noto: leenoto.com   Becomethehighpriestess.com Learn more about Liz Asch and Your Salt on My Lips: lizasch.com/salt-lips Explore The Pleasure Chest holiday gift guides!    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner    augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner      patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

When Jennifer Silva Redmond asked her fiancé, Russel, “What would you do if you could do anything?,” his response and the decision that followed changed the course of their lives. Since then, she’s learned a great deal about intimacy, sex, her body and herself while living and loving at sea.   You’ll also learn:   How Jennifer’s hippy-like upbringing made bodies okay (at first) The impact LA’s acting culture had on her body image How she moved past faking orgasms Benefits of trying a sex toy or position you don’t love Jennifer’s advice for choosing an ideal partner and bolstering the relationship   Check out Jennifer’s memoir, Honeymoon at Sea, on Amazon.   Find more of her writing on her substack.   Build your bedroom collection at The Pleasure Chest! And get free toy cleaner with any Le Wand purchase by 11/30.   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Jenay Leger and Court Vox have had different sexual self-discovery journeys with powerful common threads — including an illuminating ho-phase. Learn what their spicy escapades revealed about their desires and kinks, plus tips for making the most of your own sexual exploration.    You'll also learn a simple way to play with power dynamics in a  relationship, how Dominant and Submissive (D&S) experiences can vary from media depictions and how a crying kink can play out.    Learn more from Jenay by listening to My Naked Mindset. Find her Self-Love Journal on Amazon.   Learn more from Court or sign up for his SACRED retreat or workshops at bodyvox.com. Or follow along at @thebodyvox on Instagram and Facebook.   Build your pleasure collection at The Pleasure Chest!   IG: @GirlBonerMedia   TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin

Yuval Mann is an erotic intelligence mentor who helps people use their sexual expression as “a vehicle of individual and collective evolution.” Early on, though, he was barely allowed to interact with girls, much less embrace his sexual desires. His journey from the Israeli army to the global fetish and kink scene taught him about pleasure, intimacy and so much more.   You’ll hear about:   His sexual awakening, after growing up as an Orthodox Jew A relationship that helped heal some of his sex-related shame What he discovered at his first sex party A hot triad relationship on Paradise Island Tips for exploring in your own sex life   Learn more from Yuval here, and check out his Sensual Alchemy community on Telescope.   Explore The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials! And their special Bondage and Restraints Collection.   Note: This episode features a man who grew up in Israel. It was finalized before the Israel-Hamas war broke out, bringing profound tragedy. Like so many, I’m thinking of those who are most affe

Long before Dr. Joy became a groundbreaking relationship expert, she gleaned harmful messages about sëxuality. Her journey into ethical non-monogamy and polyamory shed light on important truths, while invited lesson-rich challenges and benefits she continues to cherish.   Today Joy helps others cultivate authentic, pleasure-rich lives and relationships, no matter the style. And her work continues to reveal myths so many of us learn about intimacy, ways they damage (supposedly) ethical non-monogamous relationships, and the wonderfulness that can unfold when we unlearn them.    In addition to Joy’s personal journey into non-traditional partnerships, you’ll learn:   Myths about ENM, involving cheating and jealousy How new relationship energy (NRE) can play out for poly folks A practice she recommends for determining your own best relationships style   Learn more from Dr. Joy: joyberkheimer.com   Explore The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun:  IG: @GirlBonerMedia   TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio 

Treva Brandon Scharf was in her early 40s when she set her sights on becoming a single mother. Little could she have anticipated what would unfold in her fertility journey, from spicy escapades to frustrating challenges – much less the major love life shift that would follow.    After CK Love learned of a partner’s betrayal, she set out on a journey to connect with her sensual self — something she hadn’t realized needed more healing. And both women have found their way to a deeper sense of self, fulfilling relationships and sexy sparks we can all learn from.    (CK’s story was originally released in February,  2022.)   Learn more from Treva here and from CK here.   Explore The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun:  IG: @GirlBonerMedia   TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Alana McKenzie Page was stunned when a surprise, supposed-to-be-sexy date turned out to be...very much not. Krystal Casey realized that the very thing she strove to protect her kids had entered her home. Both women found their way from blindsiding challenges to immense pleasure and fulfillment – in and outside of the bedroom.   This episode touches on a few difficult topics, with mentions of abuse, addiction and death (in the second story). It’s also rich with light, encouragement, sex lessons learned…and a few laughs! As always, please take care while listening.   Check out Alana’s book, The Art of Feminine Seduction: How To Reclaim Power In Dating, Sex, and Love, and download Krystal’s Ignite Your Spark toolkit.   National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-799-7233   National Sexual Abuse Hotline: 1-800-656-4673   If you’re concerned about your sexual thoughts or behaviors, click here for resources via Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.    Explore The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    Save 25%

Mariah Freya grew up feeling pretty comfortable about bodies. Then her teens brought rockiness that stood in the way of her sexual empowerment. After years of off-and-on low libido in adulthood, she encountered a workshop that changed…everything. Mariah's sexual awakening set her on a path of spicy exploration and eventually to co-founding Beducated. Save 25% at Beducated here. Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials! And their Anal August top picks here.   More Girl Boner fun:    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio   augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Arielle Greenberg realized very early on that her sexuality didn’t match up with the masses. Her story sheds light on what it means to be a fetishist, the erotic potential of roleplaying, what a “stability fetish” involves, myths about kinky folks and more!  You’ll also hear about Arielle’s new book, Superfreaks: Kink Pleasure and The Pursuit of Happiness.  Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun:    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio   augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

A seemingly perfect date gone very wrong, powerful sex that involved no nakedness or penetration and a listener question on hands-free orgasms!  A few things you’ll learn about in the episode: Why we need to take care of ourselves after breakups The importance of feeling, rather than ignoring, our feelings The importance of feeling in your body, aka embodiment A simple breathing/energetic sex exercise A throw-back “think-gasm” story Hands-free orgasms tips Learn more about Samantha Skelly’s breath work and download the Pause Breathwork app at pausebreathwork.com/app. Learn more about GS Youngblood at gsyoungblood.com.  Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun:    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio   augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Imagine being raised by a father who was nicknamed the “king of porn.” Now imagine that it's the 1970s, and your dad attracts attention from the FBI because of his renowned and very spicy filmmaking.    Perhaps too much for many of us to imagine… But for Gerard Damiano Jr., it’s a walk down memory lane.   Gerard Damiano Sr’s film, Deep Throat, is the most famous adult film of all time – one known for bringing triple-X films into the mainstream and gleaning a ton of controversy. And this year marks the film’s 50th anniversary.   During the filming, abuse played out in the personal life of the film’s star, Linda Lovelace, so you’ll hear about that in this episode, too.   You’ll also hear:   Gerard’s take on the film as far as female sexuality and sex-positivity Why Gerard and his sister remain proactivity sensitive about Lovelace’s experiences Why the clitoris and female orgasm focus in Deep Throat were especially revolutionary How you can see or support the film   Learn more: https://damianofilms.com https://t

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.   This episode touches on eating disorders. Please take care while listening. Interested in appearing in Joe's upcoming podcast, Pan Talk? Send an email to:  pantalkpod@gmail.com   More stories about sex/love addiction, including different takes on the terminology:   Hooked on Love and Lust or Dating Apps: How Two Women Moved Forward https://augustmclaughlin.com/love-sex-dating-apps/   Sex Addiction and Self-Acceptance: An Interview with Erica Garza https://augustmclaughlin.com/women-sex-addiction-girl-boner/   Resources Joe recommends (Find more in the blog post/transcript!)   Sex Surrogate Partner Therapy by Vena Blanchard DHS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIc70zBY3SY International Professional Surrogates Association: surrogatetherapy.org   Ecstatic Sex: A guide to the

What if you’re not sure what gender identity or label suits you? Or you’re cisgender want to date someone who’s trans or nonbinary? How can cisgender folks become better allies?   In this bonus episode, you’ll hear August's conversation with Rae McDaniel, sex therapist, speaker, DEI consultant and author of Gender Magic: Live Shamelessly, Reclaim Your Joy, & Step into Your Most Authentic Self. You’ll learn about the book, related themes and Rae’s answers to thoughtful listener questions!   Follow Rae on Instagram: @theraemcdaniel   More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner  @GirlBonerMedia    Produced by August McLaughlin  

Author Elisa Magagna (E.C. Stilson) was once exorcised for having premarital sex, admid a spree of harmful messages. Since then, she’s learned to embrace her sexuality and pleasure of many kinds – through a journey that’s involved time as a homeless street musician, having five kids, finding true love and, a most recently, navigating a terminal illness.    Elisa's story sheds light on ways to manage during difficult times, the importance of keeping sexy sparks ignited when life gets tough and more. While you'll hear about some difficult topics in this episode, it also includes a lot of joy and laughter.    Learn more about Elisa’s work + order her books: ecwrites.net Follow her on Facebook: @realecstilson   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio     More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

When Mischa Byruck went to Burning Man in 2017, for the first time he felt as though “he wanted to be seen, naked, exhibitionistically, sexually.” He couldn’t have imagined just how that would play out…or where his dip into a particular sexy public display would lead.    Topics touched on in his story include rope bondage, a surprising and welcomed orgasm, homoerotic play and more!   You’ll also learn why exhibitionism is often considered part of female sexuality, reasons many people (of any gender) enjoy it and what Mischa most hopes to accomplish with his work as a men’s sexual integrity coach.   Learn more about Mischa’s work and sign up for his (all gender) group and individual offerings:  evolve.men  Beyond Consent   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio     More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Big Os that blew our minds! And then some... As shared with August at an event co-hosted by Sex-Positive Los Angeles called Donuts and Orgasm Stories – featuring Erin, Joe, Heidi, Norma, AP, Rachel and Kelsey, plus one of August’s own.   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   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio     More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner Produced by August McLaughlin Event recordings featured in this episode were engineered by Makenzie Mizell.

Elizabeth Anne Wood’s mother, Judy, had been enjoying her sexual prime (that started in her 50s) when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Elizabeth’s memoir, Bound: A Daughter, a Domme, and an End-Of-Life Story, explores the last eight months of Judy’s life and highlights the importance of sex-positivity.    In this Girl Boner Radio episode, you’ll hear:   A few of Elizabeth’s childhood memories, including the “pecker head story” How Judy began to embrace kink, BDSM and Domme life How BDSM helped Judy navigate aspects of her cancer treatment What was missing, sexuality-wise, from Judy’s care How Elizabeth and Judy found moments of pleasure amid hardship Elizabeth’s relationship with Judy (and her ashes) since her death   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio     More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Sex advice from three awesome sex workers, including the personal experiences behind them! Inspired by a listener email and dedicated to LL’s mom.   Daisy Ducati @daisyducati    NatsHoney @natshoney   Steph Sia @strippedbysia   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio     This episode was produced by August McLaughlin and Makenzie Mizelle @sidneylaneishere  

Edwina started running sex toy parties nearly 30 years ago – and she’s seen a lot of change in the toys and people’s opinions about them. In this week's episode, she shares some of her wildest and most meaningful memories – basically a fun walk down Sex Toy Memory Lane! Plus tips for choosing the right toy for your needs or desires.   You’ll also hear:   Tips for getting started with sex toys A dildo story that put tears in August’s eyes Toy recommendations for clitoris bliss and longer-lasting erections Why Edwina “bought” her daughters their first orgasms Advice for raising pleasure-aware kids   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    Are you ready to feel more energized, focused, and supported? Go to lairdsuperfood.com/girlboner and add nourishing, plant-based foods to fuel you from sunrise to sunset.    More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio    

Vulnerability coach Rina Trevi grew up in Russia, with a lot of sexual repression. A journey into sky-diving, sex work, BDSM and Tantric massage in the U.S. and Thailand helped her reclaim her sexual self and inspired her to help others find similar pleasure and healing.   You’ll also learn: How BDSM may help heal trauma (and IRL examples) The role fantasies can play in fetishes and sexual healing How acting on a fantasy helped Rina heal a childhood wound How to safely and intentionally use vulnerability for better sex  Speaking with Rina brought August’s 2018 conversation with Kasia Urbaniak, who teaches women to reclaim their power, to her mind. So this episode also includes a throwback segment featuring “best of” highlights – and tips for feeling a greater sense of agency in tricky situations. Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    Are you ready to feel more energized, focused, and supported? Go to lairdsuperfood.com/girlboner and add nourishing, plant-based foods to fuel you from sunrise to su