Girl Boner Radio

Lora Dicarlo won the CES Innovation Award for Osé, a hands-free sex toy for vulva owners that stimulates the clitoris and G-spot at the same time. But then, the award was rescinded. August interviews the company's CEO, Lora Haddock, and its marketing director, Sarah Brown, about the toy, blended orgasms and their desire to raise awareness around gender bias in tech. The pair also wants to encourage people who long for something that doesn't exist to take the leap and create it. Dr. Megan Fleming introduces an exciting new class she's put together for Girl Boner listeners! Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. 

August looks back on memorable moments from five years and 250 episodes of Girl Boner Radio. This extra special episode features unique sex ed stories, female sexual arousal and squirting 101, inspiring interview excerpts, a creepy in-studio happening, tips for inviting more pleasurable sex and more. Sign up for Girl Boner extras by email at augustmclaughlin.com.

Isabelle Kohn, a journalist, educator, and consultant who works at a sex store, joins August to explore media portrayals of sexuality, ways BDSM transports people "into a flow" and more. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener who's frustrated that women express interest in dating him then don't follow through. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Lina Bembe and Pandora of The Ersties Podcast join August to explore their sexual self-discovery journeys, working in the adult industry and the sex-positive culture in Berlin, Germany. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who is new to sexting. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras by email at augustmclaughlin.com.

August is joined by Makenzie Mizell, cofounder of the Period podcast network and Girl Boner’s audio engineer and tech producer, for a chat about sexual discoveries, dealing with criticism and competition versus non-competition among women and femmes. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who is struggling to advocate for her own sexual pleasure. Then August and Makenzie delve unexpectedly into navigating body image challenges and wrap up with a few podcasting and writing tips for beginners. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. Find “Girl Boner: The Good Girl’s Guide to Sexual Empowerment” in audiobook, hardcover and ebook formats on Amazon. Learn more about Period at periodnetwork.com.           

August is joined by her mom, Caroline, who shares about her upbringing in India, the sexual abuse she endured and how she found healing after memories she had repressed surfaced. Caroline literally wove her life back together, finding healing through art, and wants people to know how important it is to believe survivors. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who received an apology note from someone who assaulted her. Sign up for occasional extras by email at augustmclaughlin.com. Learn more about healing from trauma in August's book, Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment, available on Amazon and most anywhere books are sold.

CalExotics’ resident sexologist Dr. Jill McDevitt joins August to talk about giving sex toys as gifts, including when doing so is appropriate and hot new picks when it is. She also shares tips for prioritizing sexual intimacy and self-care during the holidays and other hectic times. Sign up for occasional email extras and learn about August's books at augustmclaughlin.com. 

Girl Boner Radio LIVE at The Pleasure Chest! August is joined by Erica Garza, author of Getting Off, and Amy Dresner, author of My Fair Junkie, for readings from their latest works and conversation about turning points, addiction myths, sexual shame and recovery. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener whose boyfriend revealed he’s a recovering sex and love addict. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. 

In celebration of her new book, August took Girl Boner Radio to NYC! This episode features a panel with Dr. Megan Fleming and The V. Club cofounder Courtney Clemen on ways to deepen connection in your sex life and relationships. You'll also hear from two surprise returning guests and a spicy excerpt from August's book. Sign up for occasional email updates at augustmclaughlin.com. Outro music: In Between the Sides by Gaston Beltran, featuring Bria Jene. 

Sex addiction, love addiction and self-love. August is joined by Charlene deGuzman to explore her personal journey, healthy dating and her new movie, "Unloveable." Named one of the "funniest people on Twitter" by Rolling Stone and creator of numerous celebrated short films, Charlene wrote and stars in "Unlovable," along with John Hawkes and Melissa Leo. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener whose long-distance relationship is strained due to mismatched sexual desires. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Carol and David of The Sexy Lifestyle join August to chat about their unique love story (which includes marrying each other's exes), what they appreciate most about the swinging lifestyle and related myths. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener whose recent job loss is causing rifts in her marriage. In a bonus quickie segment, August shares Life on the Swingset co-host Dylan Thomas's thoughts on gender equality in swinger communities. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Multi award-winning porn star Rob Piper joins August to chat about music that turns people on, common turn-ons and turn-offs and what it’s like to blend Southern charm and values with work in the adult film industry. With Dr. Megan Fleming’s help, they weigh in for a listener who gets aroused most everywhere except in bed. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. 

How often do you think about your financial future? If you feel a bit clueless about "money stuff," you're far from alone. In this episode, August is joined by Elaine Low, a financial journalist and video producer for Investor's Business Daily, to explore gender gaps around investing, pressures on women to spend money but not discuss it and simple ways to start cultivating financial security. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who fears women won't date him because of his modest income. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com!

August is joined by Artemis Film Festival founder Melanie Wise, social media maven Megan Hubbell and recording artist/publisher Kaylene Peoples to explore representations of women's strength and sexuality in films and more. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener who's noticed sex drive changes since adopting a workout routine. Enjoy the special outro music, courtesy of Kaylene! From her forthcoming album, "Romantic Bossa Nova," the song features Kaylene on vocals and Bunny Brunel on bass. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Anne Hodder, ACS joins August to explore emotional intelligence and relationships, ways to cope when you're feeling triggered, dreamwork as a healing tool and the mighty vulva! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who was recently diagnosed with vulvodynia. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Bruna Nessif, founder of The Problem with Dating and author of "Let That Shit Go," joins August to discuss takeaways from her book and dating journey. Learn why millennials, in particular, tend to "ghost" people, the rewards and challenges of sharing vulnerable stories and ways to get unstuck when you fall into harmful dating patterns. Dr. Megan weighs in for a listener who found violent hardcore porn on her boyfriend's computer. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com!

Heather Jeffcoat DPT joins August to discuss the pelvic floor, sexual pain conditions and ways physical therapy can help transgender individuals before and after genital reconstruction surgery. With Dr. Megan Fleming’s help, they weigh in for a listener who wonders if urinating during sex is normal. You'll also learn a toe-curling orgasm tip! Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com and find August’s Girl Boner book on Amazon.

Comedian Shawn Pelofsky, creator and star of the new one-hour special Stretch It Out, joins August to discuss her career, her efforts to find love (including hypnosis and a love potion) and how she finally met “the one.” With Dr. Megan Fleming’s help, they weigh in for a listener dealing with sexual desire differences during her period. Sign up for occasional extras at augustmclaughlin.com. Find Girl Boner, the book, on Amazon! 

Nicoletta Heidegger, a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Associate and cohost of Sluts and Scholars, joins August to discuss her work and minor attraction (being attracted to children). How is it different from pedophilia? Are healing, management and preventing harm to children possible? With the help of Dr. Megan Fleming, they weigh in for a listener whose wife of eight years recently revealed that she's polyamorous and in love with a coworker. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. Find "Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment" on Amazon.

August is joined by Brianna Rader, founder of Juicebox, an app that pairs people with professional sex and relationship coaches. Learn about Brianna’s journey, from queer Tennessee teen to launching her business, unique challenges sex-positive businesses face, people’s most common and surprising sexual concerns and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener whose boyfriend wants to do away with the body hair she adores. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. Find August’s new Girl Boner book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MnjwYn