Girl Boner Radio

Veronica Grant had her sights set on lasting love from early on. After a spree of mismatches and breakups, she learned what real emotional availability looks like—which made way for deep love.    Today she’s a life and love coach, and the author of the new book, You Are Meant For Love: A No-Nonsense Guide To Help Smart, Successful Women Attract High Quality Partners and Real Love.   This episode explores Veronica’s personal journey, from what she learned about sex and romance early on to ways she later used sex to save relationships and the heartache that finally prompted her to seek healing. Plus, what one relationship taught her about her sexuality, which brought her a lot of comfort and confidence.   Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr: https://zen.ai/girlbonerradio3 (or girlbonerradio at checkout)   Support the show + get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner     Check out August’s books, including Girl Boner, Girl Boner Journal and her latest, co-written by Jamila M. Dawson, LMFT, With Pleasure:

If you’ve used sex toys, you probably have memorable sex toy stories. Hear several from listeners, as well as Andrew Gurza and Heather Morrison of Bump’n—plus how these two siblings ended up launching an accessible sex toy company, with a mission that goes beyond the toy itself.   Learn all about Bump’n and preorder the Joystick: getbumpn.com   Check out the “Picture This” documentary on Prime.   Explore the Pleasure Chest’s Spring Fling collections!   Get 2 months of fee-free investing at Vinovest:  zen.ai/girlbonerradio   Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr: https://zen.ai/girlbonerradio3 (or girlbonerradio at checkout)   Support the show + get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner   This episode features voice artists Rosa Delgado and Loquiverba! Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin of Nourish Literary, Inc.

Beverly Diehl felt somewhat relieved when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, a disease she expected to develop at some point. What she didn’t anticipate was the profound impact a boudoir photoshoot would have on her body image and sense of sexiness.    In this Girl Boner Radio episode, you’ll hear excerpts from August’s 2019 conversation with Beverly, plus tips for planning your own sensual shoot.    A transcript and a few photos from Beverly’s shoot: augustmclaughlin.com/blog   Beverly’s Great Sluts of History series on Medium: writerbeverly.medium.com   Beverly’s memoir: Sex, Drugs, Rock ‘n Roll & a Tiara   Nick Holmes’ photography   Get 2 months of fee-free investing at Vinovest: zen.ai/girlbonerradio   Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr: https://zen.ai/girlbonerradio3 (or girlbonerradio at checkout)   Support the show + get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner  

Rebekah Buege was once shamed for her inability to orgasm with a particular partner. That relationship brought body image issues to the surface. Navigating the challenges led her to more pleasure and confidence, as well as her career.    A few things you’ll learn:   How Rebekah dealt with orgasm challenges and her partner’s shaming—and how she’d dealt with a similar occurrence more recently   A common myth about the female orgasm and vulva owner / women's sexuality   Her top advice for starting to cultivate body confidence   Ways body fixation can take away from sexual pleasure   Some of August’s tips for reducing negative body thoughts, and the role sex might play (including a little excerpt from her Girl Boner book)   Explore the Pleasure Chest’s Best Couples Vibe collection!   Get 2 months of fee-free investing at Vinovest:  zen.ai/girlbonerradio   Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr: https://zen.ai/girlbonerradio3 (girlbonerradio at checkout)   Support the show + get fun extras: patreon.com/g

CK Love thought she was finally “fully open” in her sensuality when a breakup prompted her to dig deeper. Babe West has flourished since entering the porn industry for work that varies greatly from her survival sex work earlier on.   Learn more about this episode’s guests: CK Love: restlessspiritproductions.com Babe West: thebabewest.com   Get 2 months of fee-free investing at Vinovest:  zen.ai/girlbonerradio   Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr: https://zen.ai/girlbonerradio3 (girlbonerradio at checkout)   Support the show + get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner     Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin of Nourish Literary, Inc. Learn more: augustmclaughlin.com  IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin

Pleasure, connection, mindblowing sex! Frank Wiegers grew up during World War II, in a sexually repressive environment. Today, the former fighter pilot and Vietnam War veteran embraces “magical sex,” and teaches others how to invite and make the most of the same.   In addition to Frank’s personal journey, you’ll learn:   What “magical sex” is, including 4 stages Activities that can deepen pleasure and connection How (and why) to apply sex magick after sex A ritual Frank and Judith practice to keep the spark alive   Learn more about Frank’s work: themagicalsexbook.com   Check out the latest specials at The Pleasure Chest!   Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr here: https://zen.ai/girlbonerradio3 (or “girlbonerradio” at checkout)   Join August’s community: patreon.com/girlboner     IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin of Nourish Literary, Inc.  

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 marriage, which lacked sexual chemistry, work. Renée's story is also one of hope, healing and vibrancy—including re: her Girl Boners. ;)   This episode contains mentions of traumatic events and suicidal ideation. If you’re struggling with such thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255   Explore or purchase Renée artwork: rasjacobson.store   Order Psychiatrized: Waking up after a Decade of Bad Medicine   Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr here or here: https://zen.ai/girlbonerradio3    Join August’s community: patreon.com/girlboner     Instagram: @GirlBonerMedia  Facebook: @MyGirlBoner  T

Emotional connection before sexual chemistry, love without the heirarchy and more! August shares highlights from her 2019 conversation with Carolina Hoyos, an Afro-Indigenous (Quechua-Kichwa) actor, playwright, director, songwriter and voice artist.    You’ll learn about:   Carolina’s sexual empowerment journey Common myths about demisexuality Common myths about bisexuality Carolina’s coming out (to family) story The importance of queer represention in films and TV   Check out Carolina’s film and festival: Indigiqueer Identity: Reclaiming Past, Present, and Future   Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr here or here: https://zen.ai/girlbonerradio3   Join August’s community: patreon.com/girlboner     Instagram: @GirlBonerMedia Facebook: @MyGirlBoner Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.

Author Kandi Steiner was leaning toward no more casual sex when an experience with a friend bolstered that decision. She now creates female characters who voice their desires. Adult star turned author, Logan Pierce, learned similar lessons the hard way. And erotic fiction can help inspire steamier experiences. Take it from writer and editor, Rachel Kramer Bussel.   A few more things you’ll learn about:   Communicating your desires Accepting sex-related feedback (with a throwback clip featuring Logan PIerce) Spicy and empowering perks of erotica    Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr here!    Books by Kandi Steiner   Between the Sheets: Rise of a Working Stiff    Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 7    The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2: 69 Sexy Stories   Join August’s community: patreon.com/girlboner     Instagram: @GirlBonerMedia Facebook: @MyGirlBoner Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

After using dating apps for 10 years, author Shani Silver gave them up and gained surprising, life-shifting rewards. Therapist Kerry Cohen has learned to navigate life and relationships while managing sex and love addiction, terms that remain common and controversial.    A few things you’ll learn about:   What finally prompted Shani to give up dating apps Her advice for anyone feeling miserably dependent on them A perspective shift she recommends for embracing single-hood When Kerry’s struggles with sex and love emerged A few reasons “sex and love addiction” termonology is controversial, and why Kerry believes that’s a good thing  How messaging around sex, love and romance make romantic and sexual compulsions trickier, and how those messages affect us all   Check out A Single Revolution, by Shani Silver, and Crazy for You, by Kerry Cohen   Save 30% on your first three of Zencastr here!    Check out the latest specials at The Pleasure Chest!   Join August’s community: patreon.com/girlboner     Girl Boner Ra

Dr. Heather Bartos was well into her career when her husband stopped desiring sex. Navigating a sexless marriage opened up old wounds and led her to look deeply at her sex-related beliefs.    A few more things you’ll learn about:   What Dr. Bartos learned about sex growing up in the ‘80s in Texas The most common sex-related challenge she hears about in her office 5 factors that fuel low sexual desire in anyone, men and penis-havers included Benefits of embracing your sexuality as your own—plus an important way to do so    Save 30% on your first three months of Zencastr here! (Open in Chrome.)   Support the show and get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner     Sign up for occasional email updates from August   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin, with transcript support from KM Huber.   

Why resolve to something diminishing when you can set your sights on something spicier? Dr. Sakshi Tickoo, a queer, Brown, chronically disabled occupational therapist and a sexuality counselor who's based in Mumbai, India, joined August to explore smart sexuality aspirations to consider as we move toward 2022.    A few things you’ll learn about:   How (and why) to create a pleasure toolkit Sex goals set by listeners Benefits of exploring a new sexual practice, such as rope play or BDSM An exercise for building body confidence A toy you might LOVE, from The Pleasure Chest   Support the show and get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner   Sign up for (very) occasional email updates from August   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin, with transcript support from KM Huber.  

Dr. Jordin Wiggins grew up in a small Canadian town where her sex education involved, “don’t do it.” Later on, after setting her sights on a fulfilling sex life, she lost her libido twice. She found her way back and now teaches other women and vulva owners to never settle for bad sex and to value their pleasure and desires.    You’ll learn about:   The importance of understanding your (or a partner’s) menstrual cycle  Cycle awareness as part of non-hormonal birth control Why some folks end up making to-do lists during sex Common barriers around female sexuality Benefits of shifting sex from a “should” to personal pleasure August’s top tips for better connecting with your sexuality Dr. Megan’s latest Pleasure Picks - sexy gift ideas!

Nadia North grew up in Wisconsin and considers herself a late bloomer in the sex department. When she met and entered a relationship with porn legend, Peter, she had no idea how abusive he would become.    Seth S. grew up as a highly sensitive kid in California, where he endured a sexual assault from an older boy. For years, that abuse affected his beliefs about male sexuality.   Nadia is early in her healing journey and Seth is well into his. Both are speaking out in hopes that their stories and the lessons they’ve learned will have a positive impact on others.    A few more things you’ll learn about:   What “love bombing” entails How being a highly sensitive person (HSP) has impacted Seth’s PTSD and how how’s grown to embrace his sensitivity What’s most helped Nadia and Seth manage trauma while cultivating pleasure A grounding exercise from With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships Follow Nadia North on Twitter Check out the latest specials at The Pleasure Chest!   Suppo

Lisa and Mike attended an upscale sex party at the Bocanegra Club that challenged beliefs they had about such parties and taught them important lessons. Journalist Ryn Pfeiffer took a Bodysex workshop that led to an orgasmic retreat and weekly self-pleasure circles.   Learn more about Bocanegra Club.   Follow Ryn on Instagram (@Ryn_says) or work with via Sextpanther.    Check out the latest specials at The Pleasure Chest!   Explore Dr. Megan’s Pleasure Picks: greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasurepicks    Find safer sex tips during COVID here.   Support the show and get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner     Sign up for (very) occasional email updates from August: augustmclaughlin.com/  

Eroticism, pleasure, growth! Rae McDaniel, a non-binary gender and sex therapist-turned-coach, went from growing up in a conservative Christian community to embracing their queerness and finding erotic bliss in an unexpected place. They now support others on similar journeys.   A few more things you’ll learn about:   Rae’s journey through painful sex Gender stereotypes that stand in the way of sexual pleasure Ways to unlock your erotic mind  Common pleasure barriers folks in the LGBTQIA+ community face Problems with talking about “feminine/masculine energy”  An exercise for feeling more connected with your intimate self   Check out the November specials at The Pleasure Chest!   Explore GenderFck resources   Support the show and get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner    

Kristopher Lovestone grew up learning a lot about menstruation, later earned his “red wings” and now has strong feelings about period sex. Makenzie Mizell has had many ups and downs with her periods, including a form of sexual freedom and relationship (red and green) flags.   A few more things you’ll learn about:   How folks August surveyed about period sex feel about it Valid reasons folks avoid or embrace period sex Hematolagnia, or blood play Info for anyone concerned about going down on someone who’s menstruating A few ways to make period sex more fun What conversations about period sex can tell you about a relationship Why Kristopher wrote his book, The Conscious Cock: The Empowered Sexuality Manual for Men Why Makenzie named her podcast network, Period, and why you should check out Tinsel Town Tea!   Pay What You Want for the Netflix of P*rn, aka Bellesa Plus: bplus.co/girlboner    Support the show + get fun extras! patreon.com/girlboner     SIgn up for (very) occasional email updates: augustmclaughli

Niba went on a creepy date that could have gone far worse. Erik recalls being sexually assaulted by a ghost, and knows a lot about spectrophilia: sexual encounters with ghosts.    To hear August's full, unedited conversation with Erik and takeaways from Niba’s over 200 first dates, join the Girl Boner community on Patreon, where you’ll get exclusive access to archived interviews, bonus segments, Ask Me Anything chances and more! patreon.com/girlboner     Celebrate Kinktober with The Pleasure Chest! https://thepleasurechest.com/   SIgn up for (very) occasional email updates: augustmclaughlin.com   

Guiding with excerpts from Girl Boners gone by (past interviews), August explores important facts, common myths and pervasive challenges involving the Big O.    A few things you’ll learn about in the episode:   An orgasm issue that's frequently discussed in sex therapy The fluidity of orgasms Orgasms as an active versus passive process Accessories that can bolster orgasmic bliss   Learn more about the featured guests:   Deborah Kagan:  Books, masterclass and more: https://www.deborah-kagan.com/   Shadeen Francis: Live Q&A sessions: shadeenfrancis.doyoumined.com Newsletter signup for special content, events and resources: shadeenfrancis.com    Vanessa Marin: E-courses and more: https://vmtherapy.com   Automatically save 15% on your first Promescent order! https://bit.ly/33z44hQ   Support the show and get fun extras!  patreon.com/girlboner     Order Girl Boner: The Good Girl’s Guide to Sexual Empowerment: augustmclaughlin.com/books  

Author Sarah Fader was perplexed about sex early on, but she now finds solace and confidence in her sexuality. She also manages multiple mental health conditions and writes books and articles aimed at helping others better thrive.    A few things you’ll learn about in the episode:   How sex can be nourishing when you’re stressed, anxious or depressed (and not wanting sex is just fine and common, too!) How focusing on someone else’s pleasure helps Sarah in the orgasm department 3 ways mental health can interplay with sex and sexuality Sarah’s top sex tips Her advice for anyone struggling with their mental health Dr. Megan Fleming’s Pleasure Pick for October!   Follow us on Twitter: @TheSarahFader  @AugstMcLaughlin  @MeganFlemingPhD Save 30% on the Coral app: trycoral.app/new-coralers   Celebrate Kinktober with The Pleasure Chest: https://thepleasurechest.com/