Girl Boner Radio

August is joined by Becky Heintz, Paul Heintz and Shleigh Pasini, the collective force behind Show Your Courage to explore their mission to support sexual assault survivors: To remind survivors of sexual assault that they are not alone, they have support and they are believed. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who feels ready to date and have sex again after assault and wants to know how to navigate potential triggers. Learn more at augustmclaughlin.com, showyourcourage.com and greatlifegreatsex.com.      

In this Girl Boner quickie episode, August shares her (not-so-popular) thoughts on Gary Chapman’s “The 5 Love Languages.” Can they really enhance dating and relationships? Sign up for occasional email extras at augustmclaughlin.com or girlboner.org.

What does chocolate cake have to do with porn consumption? Is the clitoris in the Bible? Can you embrace Christian faith and sex-positivity at the same time? Bestselling author Nadia Bolz-Weber and actress Amy Brenneman join August to explore healing from sexual shame, talking to kids about sex, positive versus negative first sexual experiences and Nadia’s groundbreaking new book, Shameless: A Sexual Reformation. Learn more and sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at girlboner.org. Get a free gift from Dr. Megan at greatlifegreatsex.com. 

August introduces her new Girl Boner Quickies series with tips for hotter sex that lasts only minutes, yet still brings plentiful benefits. Sign up for occasional extras by email at augustmclaughlin.com or girlboner.org.

Vanessa McGrady joins August to explore her journey to becoming a parent, the adoption process and her new release, “Rock Need River: A Memoir of a Very Open Adoption.” She also shares thoughts on her decision to write the book and what it was like narrating the audiobook version. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who hasn’t desired sex since having a baby three years ago. Learn more and sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Sex therapist Vanessa Marin joins August to explore common orgasm myths, ways to experience your first orgasm and how to infuse your sex life with more fun and pleasure. August also shares highlights from her chat with researcher Nicole Prause, PhD, about her research on female sexual arousal, sex toys and orgasm. Dr. Megan Fleming invites listeners to a fun, free online event! Learn more and sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras by email at augustmclaughlin.com/blog.

Dr. Lauren, psychologist and author of Lesbian Love Addiction, joins August to explore her personal experience with love addiction, anxious versus avoidant attachment styles and ways homophobia can impact healing. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener who's struggling to vocalize her sexual desires. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. Register for A League of Extraordinary Couples for FREE at https://amyelizabethgordon.com/a-league-of-extraordinary-couples-drmeganfleming    

Linda Kay Klein, author of “Pure: Inside the Evangelical Movement That Shamed a Generation of Young Women and How I Broke Free,” joins August to discuss evangelical Christianity’s purity culture, long-term effects of its messages (such as women are “stumbling blocks” and responsible for men’s sexual urges) and what healing can look like and bring. August and Dr. Megan Fleming weigh in for a listener who grew up Catholic and learning that masturbation is a sin. Can he move past the shame and feel happier in his otherwise sexless marriage? Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras by email at augustmclaughlin.com. For the follow up blog with links mentioned in this episode, visit augustmclaughlin.com/blog.

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.