Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship Stories

A spicy blend of personal stories, in-depth reporting and inspiration! Journalist August McLaughlin explores sexual empowerment and pleasure, featuring a range of voices. Girl Boner Radio is LGBTQIA+ friendly and all genders are welcome! girlboner.org

Not-So-Secret, Naughty or Nice, and WTF Blood?! Awkward Sex and Dating Surprises

Unexpected visitors, a "super nice" guy, mysterious blood! We're wrapping this Girl Boner year up with awkward sex and dating surprises featuring voices you may recognize. Keep listening after the stories for a special bonus. August's friend and colleague, Susanna Brisk, a certified sex educator and sexual intuitive, joined her to chat about the stories. They touched on everything from exhibitionism and online dating to self-acceptance and penis size.   Free discovery call with Emily Zawadzki: https://linktr.ee/emilyzedsexed   Dr. Heather Bartos' new book: https://www.amazon.com/Quickies-Hundred-Little-Lessons-Midlife/dp/B0F315MNS3   Sarah Fader's novel:  https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Sex-Sarah-Fader/dp/1958539171   Susanna Brisk's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Sexual-Intuition-Intuitives-Trusting-Turn-ebook/dp/B0G15XQCGP Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

12-03
53:19

Differing Desires and Higher Notes of Love - replay

John Kim and Vanessa Bennett are therapists and coauthors of, It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better. They're also a couple, who met at a time when neither was anticipating life-changing love. Learn how the pair came together, what made the start of their relationship rocky, how they navigate desire differences and what they want us all to know about relationships – all in this replay from September, 2022.   Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys here. Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

11-19
40:17

A Shocking Wakeup Call and Getting Intimate with Stress

Dr. Rebecca Heiss received a phone call that made her question – and change – virtually everything about her life. Learn how she applied her research as a stress physiologist, how it all impacted her intimate life, and her top advice for better navigating (and even benefitting from) stress.   Springboard, by Dr. Rebecca Heiss: https://www.amazon.com/Springboard-Transform-Stress-Work-You/dp/1646871995   Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

11-05
24:54

Becoming a Cyclical Woman: Would it Save Her Relationship?

Stefanie Adler was young and in love when her mood swings and emotional outbursts threatened her relationship with her partner. Would a major health decision make a difference?  Learn more about Stefanie Adler and her offerings: https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness/ https://www.stefanieadler.com For an inclusive guide to birth control, check out chapter 10 of August's Girl Boner book or head to besider.org. Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

10-22
27:08

365 Days of Orgasms: Annette Benedetti

Early on, Annette Benedetti learned that it's normal for women not to have orgasms during sex. And then, for years into adulthood, she didn't. After a marriage and raising a daughter, she felt disconnected from her sensual self. Spicy exploration and a tipsy, New Year's Eve proclamation led her to a vow that would change her life – and her pleasure experiences – for good. Check out her coaching offerings and her podcast, Talk Sex with Annette: https://talksexwithannette.com/ Sign up for August's email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

10-08
38:04

Her Joyful Foursome: Susan Bratton

Susan Bratton has had a lot of spicy adventures over the years. Recently, sex with her three partners, including her new girlfriend, seemed like a worthy new adventure. Some smart planning and practices helped make her first foursome with her polycule joyful, meaningful, and fun. Learn more from intimacy expert, Susan Bratton:  https://susanbratton.com Download her free ebook: dirtytalkbook.com  Sign up for August's email list for occasional updates: https://augustmclaughlin.com IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

09-23
25:45

Widow's Fire and Sober Sex: Nicky Wake

At age 50, Nicky Wake realized she'd never had sober sex. Leading up to that, heartbreak and grief (and related rock bottoms) prompted her to get into rehab. Now polyamorous and sober, Nicky is thriving – and hopes she's a living example for others in terms of growth, healing and joy after loss.   Nikky's apps: https://www.chapter2dating.app Widowsfire.dating sober.love.app Learn more from Rachael Rose: https://hedonish.com/   IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.

09-10
21:51

Sex, Intimacy and Neurodivergent Women: Emily, Kat and Rachael

Dysregulation during sex made early intimacy challenging for Emily Zawadzki and her now wife – until a diagnosis changed everything. Kat's Asperger's made romantic relationships tricky, until she met her wife. Rachael Rose navigates polyamory as an ADHD person, and sees how her drive for dopamine and lack of a sense of time ("time blindness") affects sex and dating.   Download Emily's free workbook, Redefining Sex and Communication as a Neuro-Queer: emilyzedsexed.com/newsletter   Learn more from Rachael Rose: https://hedonish.com/   IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.

08-27
41:09

Awkward Sex and Dating Confessions - Summer Replay (4:4)

August is joined by friend and colleague, Makenzie Mizell, to discuss times they made sex or dating experiences awkward. You'll also hear about listeners' "OMG" dates and Makenzie's latest (and spicy!) ventures. Topics touched on include bodily functions, a gay 'ol pickup line, a myth about female sexuality and male desires and more!  (Originally released in November, 2022.)   Learn more about Makenzie at makenziemizell.com.   G: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is a narrative podcast hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

08-06
40:13

Sex When You Don't Feel Like It, with Cyndi Darnell - Summer Replay 3:4

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 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.  (Originally released in July, 2022)    Learn more from Cyndi: https://cyndidarnell.com/   IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

07-23
42:40

What's Your Erotic Blueprint? – Summer Replay 2:4

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. And they may do the same for you. (Originally released in May, 2022)  Learn more from Jessie Fresh: https://www.jessiefresh.com/ IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

07-09
32:26

A Sexy Midlife Awakening – Summer Replay

Jade Chang Sheppard was nearing 40 when she started wondering if she was living life to the fullest, including sexually. Was monogamy really her best option? Was she actually bi? Or kinky? What was group sex like?    Rather than seeing the exploration and life changes that followed as a crisis or breakdown, she's embraced it all as a revolution. This episode, the first of four summer replays while August works on a special GB-esque project (more on that  soon!) originally aired in October, 2022.  Learn more about Jade's work at scarletsociety.com IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

06-25
32:30

G-Spot Sex Toy Stories + Tips: Ebony and Deborah

Ebony Mystique shifted from a medical career to starring in adult films, where she used a vibrator for the first time. Deborah Kagan went "on a mission" to find her G-spot, using a special toy.   More from Ebony: https://hoo.be/ebonymystique   More from Deborah: https://deborahkagan.co   IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

06-11
20:04

Wild Breakup Stories: Suzannah and Zachary

Suzannah Weiss had a psychic reading that made her wonder if the sex mishap she and her soon-to-be ex experienced was predestined. Zachary Zane went through a breakup that changed his approach to relationships. His next one brought heartache in a shocking way.    Suzannah's' books: https://suzannahweiss.com/book Zachary's book: https://www.zacharyzane.com/books   Check out the latest specials at thepleasurechest.com!  IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

05-28
33:47

Choosing (Hotter) Monogamy: Dr. Diane Mueller

Dr. Diane Mueller traded sexual pain for pleasure, then explored polyamory twice before reclaiming monogamy in a sexier, more intentional way. After her story, hear her top tips for spicing up a monogamous (or any long term) relationship.    Learn more about Dr. Diane Mueller and take her libido quiz at libidocode.com. Join her hot and modern monogamy club or get her free e-book at hotterlife.com.   Check out the latest specials at thepleasurechest.com!  IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @GirlBonerRadio  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

05-14
19:48

Sex-Positive Celibacy and a Self-Wedding: Lilith, Lea and Makenzie

Lilith Foxx and Lea Levi are sexuality experts whose journeys started with a lot of silence and shaming around sex and led to both spicy exploration and celibacy. After a rocky dating history, podcast producer, Makenzie Mizell, married herself. This episode briefly mentions intimate partner/domestic violence and touches on the feminist 4B movement. Listen after the outro music for a funny BTS story/confession involving Makenzie's ring. Learn more about this episode's storytellers: https://lilithfoxx.com Instagram: @thelilithfoxx https://www.makenziemizell.com Lea recommended checking out FLURE. Check out the latest specials at thepleasurechest.com!  IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @GirlBonerRadio  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

04-30
48:35

Discovering Her Kink Identities: Darshana Avila

What if there are parts of your sexuality just waiting to be untapped? Can kink and spirituality coexist? Answering these questions for herself changed Darshana Avila's life.  Always precocious, Darshana explored her sexuality from early on. After a "very vanilla" marriage and a spiritual awakening, she delved into kink. As she sought more from sex, she learned a lot about her desires and her identities. To work with Darshana, visit darshanaavila.com. Find Darshana on YouTube @darshana-avila. Check out the latest specials at thepleasurechest.com!  IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @GirlBonerRadio  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

04-09
27:54

Shared Orgasm and Fisting Firsts: Spring Fling Replay

Suzannah Weiss was already writing about sex and relationships when she began a mission to experience orgasm during partnered sex. Judy Calabrese never expected to go down a lust-filled path with her doula—but sometimes, things…happen. (Originally released in 2022.) Learn more from both women: suzannahweiss.com  judycalabrese.com The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2 (Cleis Press), edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel: https://bit.ly/3CAQJqg Check out the latest specials at thepleasurechest.com!  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

03-26
39:03

(Very) Orgasmic without Trying: Susan Morgan Taylor

Susan Morgan Taylor was always a very sexual person, but shame and a lack of pleasure education stood in the way. After a sexless marriage, several epiphanies and a very surprising phone call changed everything. Learn more about Susan Morgan Taylor and her retreats at pathwaytopleasure.com. Get her free resource, The Pleasure Keys Ebook, at pleasurekeys.com. Check out the latest specials at thepleasurechest.com! And explore their Earth Gift Guide. IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @GirlBonerRadio  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.  

03-12
35:26

Steamy and Fun Power Exchange: Domina Mara and Eireann Shells

One Dominant partner, one submissive, and a whole lot of spicy fun. Domina Mara and her pup, and Eireann Shells and her partner, engage in kinky D/s play in very different ways. Learn how Mara and her pup delight in their Dominant/butler-like relationship, and how Eireann cultivated a 24/7 power exchange dynamic with her crossdressing Daddy.   Eireann's sexy stories: The Adventures of Waverly Goode on Amazon  Best Women's Erotica, Volume 10, most anywhere books are sold   More from Miss Mara: https://www.dominamara.com/ IG and Twitter: @maradomina    Check out the latest specials at thepleasurechest.com! And explore their Earth Gift Guide. IG: @GirlBonerMedia   FB: @MyGirlBoner  TT:: @GirlBonerRadio  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14   Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.

02-26
22:23

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