Girl Boner Radio

Body image, dating, self-love! August is joined by Rubi Skilton, a “one (and a half) arm podcast-loving, confidence-forward, self-loving weirdo on a mission to help everybody feel comfortable in their own skin,” to explore ways limb difference has impacted her journey and how to live more fully and authentically. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a 30-year old virgin.   Learn more:  augustmclaughlin.com ladiescodeblog.com greatlifegreatsex.com

Turning points, self care, polyamory, body-confidence! Megan Ashley and Sex Coach Leigh of Queers Next Door join August to explore their sexual empowerment journeys, from Megan’s decision to pursue sex work full time to Leigh’s experience with PMDD. The interview streamed live on Facebook (@MyGirlBoner) in May. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in on jealousy.   Girl Boner Journal: amzn.to/2Jdnvn9  Queers Next Door: queersnextdoor.com  IG: @GirlBonerMedia @QueersNextDoor @dr.megan.fleming

Body image, sex “taking too long,” pleasure priorities! Kara Loewentheil chats with August about orgasm blockers that stand in the way of many women’s sex lives and ways to work around them.  Learn more at unfuckyourbrain.com and girlboner.org! 

Sexual self-discovery, creativity, eroticism! Therapist Jamila M. Dawson joins August to explore her journey, what she learned working in an adult store, trauma management, creativity and eroticism and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who’s nervous about sex after her partner’s heart surgery.   Learn more at jamiladawson.com, girlboner.org and greatlifegreatsex.com.   

“She-jaculation,” sweating during sex, approaching sensitive topics and more! Pallavi Gunalan joins August to discuss sexual science facts, dos and don’t for sex talk and her journey as a biomedical engineer and standup comedian. With Dr. Megan Fleming’s help, they weigh in for a listener whose friend’s husband tried to kiss her.   Learn more at pallavigunalan.com and girlboner.org. Big thanks to The Pleasure Chest! Get free shipping for Pride Month through June.

Orgasms, masturbation, self-love! In this special bonus episode recorded live at a Skirt Club event, August reads from Girl Boner. Then sex therapist Dr. Shannon Chavez interviews her about Girl Boners, sexual empowerment, her first solo play experience, sex tips and journaling for sexual self-discovery.   Learn more at skirtclub.co.uk/ and drshannonchavez.com. Order Girl Boner and Girl Boner Journal: girlboner.org/books

Spicy photoshoots, polyamory, kink for self-discovery! Author Beverly Diehl joins August to explore her breast cancer diagnosis, a daring boudoir photoshoot, being polyamorous and kinky, herpes stigma, oral sex, consent and sex-positivity. With Dr. Megan Fleming’s help, they weigh in for a listener whose poly-identifying partner is choosing monogamy for her sake.  Learn more about Beverly Diehl: beverlydiehl.com Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras: girlboner.org Download a freebie from Dr. Megan: greatlifegreatsex.com

Mismatched libido, orgasm difficulty and more fun! Sex therapist and couples’ counselor Jessa Zimmerman joins August to explore common issues that lead to sex avoidance, from low sexual desire to erectile dysfunction, plus ways to take the pressure off for stronger intimacy. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener wants to plan a spicy adventure for her 25th wedding anniversary. Learn more at girlboner.org, sexwithoutstress.com and greatlifegreatsex.com.

August is joined by Ellen Snortland, lawyer, author, filmmaker and creator of “Beauty Bites Beast,” to explore the event that prompted her self-defense training and advocacy, how self-defense skills can enhance your sex life and damaging myths about female strength—such as mace or a key between your fingers can keep you safe. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who feels his girlfriend’s sex-positive fervor has gone too far. Learn more about Ellen Snortland at beautybitesbeast.com. Read more about self-defense and empowerment in Chapter 20 of Girl Boner: The Good Girl’s Guide to Sexual Empowerment. (augustmclaughlin.com/books) Download a freebie from Dr. Megan at greatlifegreatsex.com.

Sex sounds, bloating, faking orgasms and more! Most everyone feels embarrassed during sex at some point. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be a buzzkill. August is joined by Kait Scalisi, MPH of Passion by Kait to explore listeners’ embarrassing sex problems and ways to move past shame and into pleasure. Then August Dr. Megan Fleming weigh in for a listener who’s been faking orgasms, in part because she hasn’t yet learned how to orgasm with someone with a small penis. Check out “Girl Boner” and “Girl Boner Journal” at augustmclaughlin.com/books! Shop for fun sex toys via this episode's sponsor, The Pleasure Chest.

Comedian Von Decarlo joins August to chat about her personal journey, what she loves most about stand-up and how to really know your purpose. They also play a spicy, Girl Boner-style round of “Never Have I Ever.” Play along as they cover everything from researching exes on social media to dating adventures, period sex, sex toys and squirting.     If you’re in the NYC area, check out Coach Von’s Corner live at Sid’s Gold Room starting Wednesday, May 22nd!   Learn more at vondecarlo.com and girlboner.org.

August is joined by Christina Hoag, author of Girl on the Brink, to discuss common signs of emotional abuse and violence in a relationships, her personal experience with intimate partner abuse from a man with borderline personality disorder and ways to safely breakup with an abuser. Dr. Megan Fleming shares thoughts for a listener who survived sexual assault 10 years ago and has recently been triggered by kissing.   Learn more about Christina Hoag’s work at christinahoag.com. Find more Girl Boner content at augustmclaughlin.com.

Amber Cantorna, author of “Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians,” joins August to explore her journey coming out as gay to her conservative Christian family— including her father, a Focus on the Family executive. Amber also shares thoughts on when to come out as LGBTQIA+, ways to do so safely, addressing internalized homophobia, moving past shame, embracing your faith and your identity simultaneously and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who has a mighty crush on her therapist.   Learn more about Amber Cantorna’s work at ambercantorna.com. Sign up for free, monthly Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Andrew Gurza, creator of #DisabledPeopleAreHot and host of the Disability After Dark podcast, joins August to explore topics missing from conversations around sex, pleasure and disability, a porn scene he consulted for involving Pierce Paris and new quadriplegic porn star, Kenneth Conan (who wanted to be face-fucked), the value of sex workers for people with physical disabilities, tips for having sex with a disabled person, and his advice for any disabled person who isn’t feeling especially hot.   Learn more about Andrew Gurza’s work at andrewgurza.com. Sign up for Girl Boner extras by email at augustmclaughlin.com.

August is joined by Cory Martin, author of the award-winning memoir Love Sick, to explore dating, sex and learning to thrive when you have a chronic disease. Cory was 28 when she was diagnosed with MS and now sees her journey with chronic illness, which also includes lupus, as a gift. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who has a rare form of arthritis and fears chronic pain will hinder sexual pleasure and intimacy with her newfound love. Thankfully, there are workarounds and orgasms can bring pain relief! (Science proves it.)   Learn more about Cory Martin’s work at corymartinwrites.com.   Check out Girl Boner Journal and sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.   Download a free gift from Dr. Megan at greatlifegreatsex.com.   Shop for sex toys and more at The Pleasure Chest.

This Girl Boner Quickie features five fabulous benefits of masturbation! In honor of National Masturbation Month, coming up in May, learn how solo play can enhance your body image and overall well-being. For more about solo play and self-love, check out the Girl Boner book series.

Aideen T. Finnola grew up in a religious cult, then spent two decades married to a closeted and abusive gay man. She's now an "unapologetic and empowered survivor," a Martha Beck-certified life coach and author of the memoir, My Exquisite Purple Life. She chats with August about her healing journey, her mixed orientation marriage, ways purity culture impacts female sexuality, healing benefits of masturbation, "straight spouse" support, and more. August weighs in on sleep-gasms then discusses persistent genital arousal disorder (aka PGAD) and pleasure when you have a chronic pain condition with Dr. Megan Fleming. Learn more about Aideen: aideentfinnola.com Sign up for Girl Boner extras: augustmclaughlin.com Download a free gift form Dr. Megan: greatlifegreatsex.com Shop for fun toys: thepleasurechest.com

In this Girl Boner quickie, August debunks common myths about the clitoris and shares a few sexual pleasure tips, including ways to tantalize the inner-clit and a sex position that makes orgasm during penis-in-vagina sex more likely. Learn more in August’s Girl Boner book series: augustmclaughlin.com/books/

Writer/director Michael K. Feinstein and actress Nikki SooHoo join August to discuss digital dating trends, dating slang and their new film, The Browsing Effect. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who wants to date and find love again after an online affair with a high school fling led to a breakup. The Browsing Effect is available on-demand via Amazon, iTunes and Vimeo. For more Girl Boner fun, visit girlboner.org.

From the difference between vaginas and vulvas to how to clean (or not clean) your vulva, August explores important facts about what are considered female sexual parts in this Girl Boner Quickie. Learn more at augustmclaughlin.com/blog.