Girl Boner Radio

Pamela Madsen was a happily married mother of two with a successful career when she felt drawn to an erotic experience that made her jaw (and clothes) drop. The experience launched a life-changing journey of sexual exploration that continues today — her “nutrition,” as she calls it.  Some of the topics you’ll hear about: Sexological bodywork and massage Erotic self-pleasure trans states Incongruent desire in a relationship Sexual self-embracement for eating disorder healing Female sexuality Sexual empowerment D/S dominance/submission and sensation play   Learn more about Back to the Body: Sensuous Retreats for Women.   Explore the latest specials at The Pleasure Chest! IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Lala didn’t realize she could experience one orgasm, much less multiple, until she had the “best sex [of her] life” with her now husband – so why aren't serial Os her favorite? Lora found her way to multiple Os using one of the most popular sex toys among women. (The same didn't work for August...) And Yuval and Court are proof that O after O isn’t just a “female experience.” In this Girl Boner episode, you’ll hear these stories plus related tips, multiple orgasm myths, busted, and more! Learn more from Lala, Yuval and Court.   Download the Couply App here: https://couply.page.link/afternoondelight  Stock up on lube at The Pleasure Chest! IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

For years, Leah Carey felt equal parts shut down and obsessed re: sex. Meanwhile, she chose terrible partners. Then in her 40s, during her final session with a therapist, she revealed a long held sexual secret.  Leah’s admission marked the start of what would become an across-the-country sexual awakening adventure. She eventually landed on desires that surprised her and began transforming her life into helping other women find similar healing. Learn more from Leah: leahcarey.com   Save 50% on a Beducated annual pass: https://beducate.me/pd2406-august Get a free TENGA Egg Lovers with your iroha SVR purchase here. Stock up on lube at The Pleasure Chest! IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

EF Dodd dated a guy from a distance in pre-FaceTime days. Jenay had a relationship that started in Idaho and ended with him overseas. And both women found ways to keep things spicy, challenges and all. (And yes, dirty talk played an important role!) This episode also features Dr. Megan Fleming’s thoughts for a listener who feels uncomfortable, yet curious, about dirty talk, and August’s favorite tip. To learn more about EF and her latest novel, Almost Perfect, visit efdoddwrites.com.    For more from Jenay, check out her podcast, My Naked Mindset.    Register for Afternoon Delight here! Explore the latest specials at The Pleasure Chest!   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Women’s sexuality educator Jordan D'Nelle went from not realizing orgasms were a thing or possible with a partner to finding orgasmic bliss in incredible ways and places. Her steamiest experiences taught her a ton about sex, pleasure and her body – lessons she pays forward.   Learn more from Jordan: https://jordandnelle.com   Register for Afternoon Delight here! Explore the latest specials at The Pleasure Chest!   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner    patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Can an orgasm change your life? Is it ever too late to invite a sexual awakening? As a special wrap up to the year, August shares a conversation she had with colleague and friend, Lynn Brown Rosenberg, at the Residence 11 Desire Summit in Los Angeles.   Register for Afternoon Delight (with early bird pricing) here! Order Lynn's memoir, My Sexual Awakening at 70 on Amazon. Explore The Pleasure Chest holiday gift guides!    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner    augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner     patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Intimacy coach Lee Noto didn’t realize she’d been longing for surrender until a crush turned into far more. Author Liz Asch fell away from her queer expression, then gradually reclaimed it. And that growth led to more than squirting. Yes, this week’s Girl Boner replay is a juicy one…   You’ll also hear about Afternoon Delight – a live, interactive podcast event August is co-hosting with three wonderful colleagues in February. Register (with early bird pricing) here! Learn more about Lee Noto: leenoto.com   Becomethehighpriestess.com Learn more about Liz Asch and Your Salt on My Lips: lizasch.com/salt-lips Explore The Pleasure Chest holiday gift guides!    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner    augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner      patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

When Jennifer Silva Redmond asked her fiancé, Russel, “What would you do if you could do anything?,” his response and the decision that followed changed the course of their lives. Since then, she’s learned a great deal about intimacy, sex, her body and herself while living and loving at sea.   You’ll also learn:   How Jennifer’s hippy-like upbringing made bodies okay (at first) The impact LA’s acting culture had on her body image How she moved past faking orgasms Benefits of trying a sex toy or position you don’t love Jennifer’s advice for choosing an ideal partner and bolstering the relationship   Check out Jennifer’s memoir, Honeymoon at Sea, on Amazon.   Find more of her writing on her substack.   Build your bedroom collection at The Pleasure Chest! And get free toy cleaner with any Le Wand purchase by 11/30.   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Jenay Leger and Court Vox have had different sexual self-discovery journeys with powerful common threads — including an illuminating ho-phase. Learn what their spicy escapades revealed about their desires and kinks, plus tips for making the most of your own sexual exploration.    You'll also learn a simple way to play with power dynamics in a  relationship, how Dominant and Submissive (D&S) experiences can vary from media depictions and how a crying kink can play out.    Learn more from Jenay by listening to My Naked Mindset. Find her Self-Love Journal on Amazon.   Learn more from Court or sign up for his SACRED retreat or workshops at bodyvox.com. Or follow along at @thebodyvox on Instagram and Facebook.   Build your pleasure collection at The Pleasure Chest!   IG: @GirlBonerMedia   TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin

Yuval Mann is an erotic intelligence mentor who helps people use their sexual expression as “a vehicle of individual and collective evolution.” Early on, though, he was barely allowed to interact with girls, much less embrace his sexual desires. His journey from the Israeli army to the global fetish and kink scene taught him about pleasure, intimacy and so much more.   You’ll hear about:   His sexual awakening, after growing up as an Orthodox Jew A relationship that helped heal some of his sex-related shame What he discovered at his first sex party A hot triad relationship on Paradise Island Tips for exploring in your own sex life   Learn more from Yuval here, and check out his Sensual Alchemy community on Telescope.   Explore The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials! And their special Bondage and Restraints Collection.   Note: This episode features a man who grew up in Israel. It was finalized before the Israel-Hamas war broke out, bringing profound tragedy. Like so many, I’m thinking of those who are most affe

Long before Dr. Joy became a groundbreaking relationship expert, she gleaned harmful messages about sëxuality. Her journey into ethical non-monogamy and polyamory shed light on important truths, while invited lesson-rich challenges and benefits she continues to cherish.   Today Joy helps others cultivate authentic, pleasure-rich lives and relationships, no matter the style. And her work continues to reveal myths so many of us learn about intimacy, ways they damage (supposedly) ethical non-monogamous relationships, and the wonderfulness that can unfold when we unlearn them.    In addition to Joy’s personal journey into non-traditional partnerships, you’ll learn:   Myths about ENM, involving cheating and jealousy How new relationship energy (NRE) can play out for poly folks A practice she recommends for determining your own best relationships style   Learn more from Dr. Joy: joyberkheimer.com   Explore The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun:  IG: @GirlBonerMedia   TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio 

Treva Brandon Scharf was in her early 40s when she set her sights on becoming a single mother. Little could she have anticipated what would unfold in her fertility journey, from spicy escapades to frustrating challenges – much less the major love life shift that would follow.    After CK Love learned of a partner’s betrayal, she set out on a journey to connect with her sensual self — something she hadn’t realized needed more healing. And both women have found their way to a deeper sense of self, fulfilling relationships and sexy sparks we can all learn from.    (CK’s story was originally released in February,  2022.)   Learn more from Treva here and from CK here.   Explore The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun:  IG: @GirlBonerMedia   TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Alana McKenzie Page was stunned when a surprise, supposed-to-be-sexy date turned out to be...very much not. Krystal Casey realized that the very thing she strove to protect her kids had entered her home. Both women found their way from blindsiding challenges to immense pleasure and fulfillment – in and outside of the bedroom.   This episode touches on a few difficult topics, with mentions of abuse, addiction and death (in the second story). It’s also rich with light, encouragement, sex lessons learned…and a few laughs! As always, please take care while listening.   Check out Alana’s book, The Art of Feminine Seduction: How To Reclaim Power In Dating, Sex, and Love, and download Krystal’s Ignite Your Spark toolkit.   National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 800-799-7233   National Sexual Abuse Hotline: 1-800-656-4673   If you’re concerned about your sexual thoughts or behaviors, click here for resources via Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.    Explore The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    Save 25%

Mariah Freya grew up feeling pretty comfortable about bodies. Then her teens brought rockiness that stood in the way of her sexual empowerment. After years of off-and-on low libido in adulthood, she encountered a workshop that changed…everything. Mariah's sexual awakening set her on a path of spicy exploration and eventually to co-founding Beducated. Save 25% at Beducated here. Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials! And their Anal August top picks here.   More Girl Boner fun:    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio   augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Arielle Greenberg realized very early on that her sexuality didn’t match up with the masses. Her story sheds light on what it means to be a fetishist, the erotic potential of roleplaying, what a “stability fetish” involves, myths about kinky folks and more!  You’ll also hear about Arielle’s new book, Superfreaks: Kink Pleasure and The Pursuit of Happiness.  Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun:    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio   augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

A seemingly perfect date gone very wrong, powerful sex that involved no nakedness or penetration and a listener question on hands-free orgasms!  A few things you’ll learn about in the episode: Why we need to take care of ourselves after breakups The importance of feeling, rather than ignoring, our feelings The importance of feeling in your body, aka embodiment A simple breathing/energetic sex exercise A throw-back “think-gasm” story Hands-free orgasms tips Learn more about Samantha Skelly’s breath work and download the Pause Breathwork app at pausebreathwork.com/app. Learn more about GS Youngblood at gsyoungblood.com.  Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun:    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio   augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Imagine being raised by a father who was nicknamed the “king of porn.” Now imagine that it's the 1970s, and your dad attracts attention from the FBI because of his renowned and very spicy filmmaking.    Perhaps too much for many of us to imagine… But for Gerard Damiano Jr., it’s a walk down memory lane.   Gerard Damiano Sr’s film, Deep Throat, is the most famous adult film of all time – one known for bringing triple-X films into the mainstream and gleaning a ton of controversy. And this year marks the film’s 50th anniversary.   During the filming, abuse played out in the personal life of the film’s star, Linda Lovelace, so you’ll hear about that in this episode, too.   You’ll also hear:   Gerard’s take on the film as far as female sexuality and sex-positivity Why Gerard and his sister remain proactivity sensitive about Lovelace’s experiences Why the clitoris and female orgasm focus in Deep Throat were especially revolutionary How you can see or support the film   Learn more: https://damianofilms.com https://t

Joe was in his mid-30s when he had sex for the first time, while working through his fears with a surrogate partner. That healing work opened the door to not only sexual pleasure and romance, but to surprising benefits throughout his life.   This episode touches on eating disorders. Please take care while listening. Interested in appearing in Joe's upcoming podcast, Pan Talk? Send an email to:  pantalkpod@gmail.com   More stories about sex/love addiction, including different takes on the terminology:   Hooked on Love and Lust or Dating Apps: How Two Women Moved Forward https://augustmclaughlin.com/love-sex-dating-apps/   Sex Addiction and Self-Acceptance: An Interview with Erica Garza https://augustmclaughlin.com/women-sex-addiction-girl-boner/   Resources Joe recommends (Find more in the blog post/transcript!)   Sex Surrogate Partner Therapy by Vena Blanchard DHS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIc70zBY3SY International Professional Surrogates Association: surrogatetherapy.org   Ecstatic Sex: A guide to the

What if you’re not sure what gender identity or label suits you? Or you’re cisgender want to date someone who’s trans or nonbinary? How can cisgender folks become better allies?   In this bonus episode, you’ll hear August's conversation with Rae McDaniel, sex therapist, speaker, DEI consultant and author of Gender Magic: Live Shamelessly, Reclaim Your Joy, & Step into Your Most Authentic Self. You’ll learn about the book, related themes and Rae’s answers to thoughtful listener questions!   Follow Rae on Instagram: @theraemcdaniel   More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner  @GirlBonerMedia    Produced by August McLaughlin  

Author Elisa Magagna (E.C. Stilson) was once exorcised for having premarital sex, admid a spree of harmful messages. Since then, she’s learned to embrace her sexuality and pleasure of many kinds – through a journey that’s involved time as a homeless street musician, having five kids, finding true love and, a most recently, navigating a terminal illness.    Elisa's story sheds light on ways to manage during difficult times, the importance of keeping sexy sparks ignited when life gets tough and more. While you'll hear about some difficult topics in this episode, it also includes a lot of joy and laughter.    Learn more about Elisa’s work + order her books: ecwrites.net Follow her on Facebook: @realecstilson   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio     More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin