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Have you felt a more or less sex-inclined lately? Or wished you could have more spicy fun and pleasure during these zany times? If your answers are yes or yes, this episode is for you.   A few things you’ll learn:   Ways the pandemic and social distancing are impacting sexuality, including thoughts from listeners Awesome sex toys for clitoris, penis and couple’s play How to set the stage for spicier scheduled sex A sensual way to spend Valentine’s Day at home Some of Dr. Megan Fleming’s top sex advice  More!   Check out Dr. Megan’s recommendations: greatlifegreatsex.com/resources Support Girl Boner Radio + get fun extras! patreon.com/girlboner

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to talk to strangers about their sexual experiences? Julia Rothman and Shaina Feinberg did just that, and more, for their new book, Every Body: An Honest and Open Look at Sex from Every Angle.    A few things you’ll hear in this episode:   An excerpt from August’s first time hitting the streets to ask people, “What’s a Girl Boner?” What Julia and Shaina recall learning about sex early on What struck them most about the books’ stories about masturbation, Shaina’s Betty Dodson interview, body acceptance and religion What takeaways they want you to embrace from their experience creating Every Body  What numerous listeners wish others knew about sex or their sexuality The role attention can play in arousal, pleasure and desire   Check out Sex Hacks with Kenneth Play and the replay Dr. Megan mentioned: greatlifegreatsex.com/sexhacks Join August on Patreon to support the show and get fun extras! patreon.com/girlboner Learn more: girlboner.org

S and C are scientists and foodies who share a deep love. One thing they don’t share is an equal desire for sex. While S is pretty much always “ready to go,” her partner C desires sex less often. And when he does desire it, his wants aren’t always those that S can fulfill.    Shan is a virtual assistant and mother of two homeschooled teens who consistently desired sex less often than her beloved late husband, Jim. Navigating these differences well came in waves, she said, as they learned what did and didn’t help over the years.   For this Girl Boner Radio episode, August spoke with S and C and with Shan about their journeys and ways to manage mismatched libido in a loving relationship.   Content note: This episode includes mentions of abuse, miscarriage and death. Correction: Shan is a "widowed mother of two teens who never went to school," meaning she homeschools them. Shan did go to traditional school. Find Valentine’s Day gifts for you or a parter at The Pleasure Chest!   Save 25% on Dr. Megan’s Rekindle

Have you sent intentions for 2021? How about sexual intentions? As we make our way into a new year and reflect on what hasn’t worked so well in the past, we shan't forget our sex lives!   A few things you’ll learn about in this episode:   A common lube mistake to avoid A type of harmful self-talk that’s super easy to fall into What to do when you feel uncomfortable during sex Which fantasies to speak up about (and ways to do so) Ways to feel more sex-inclined, if or when you wish to More!   Check out the Sexy Self-Care collection at The Pleasure Chest!   Save 25% on Dr. Megan’s Rekindle Desire program!   Support the show and get fun extras: patreon.com/girlboner   Brought to you a day early, in light of Inauguration Day on 1/20! Produced and edited by August McLaughlin  

Sex-Positive Parenting, Fetish Play and Sexual Liberation with Jet Setting Jasmine   As a trauma-informed clinical therapist, sex worker, parent of three and woman of color, Jet Setting Jasmine knows a great deal about these topics, from personal and professional experience.    A few things you’ll learn in this episode:   What Jasmine learned about sex early on and ways she challenged the negative messages early on Benefits of sex-positive parenting and ways implement it How kink and fetish play can support healing from trauma What the hashtag #pornandparenting is all about Ways racism and racist stereotypes harm folks in the BIPOC community Jasmine’s top advice for sexual liberation Dr. Megan’s thoughts for a listener who wonders what to do when a couple is compatible in every way, except sexually   Support the show and get fun extras! patreon.com/girlboner   Download a free gift from Dr. Megan Fleming: greatlifegreatsex.com Produced and edited by August McLaughlin  

Ever considered putting a ring on it? On a penis, that is... Or wondered about reaching climax in "perfect time" with a partner? (Hint: simultaneous Os are pretty rare, but that doesn't mean you can't invite or embrace them.) A few things you’ll learn in this episode:   Sexual trends during the pandemic A bit of cock ring history The best cock rings for beginners How cock rings can help in the erection + pleasure departments Facts about simultaneous orgasms August and Dr. Megan's tips for a listener who wants to experience simultaneous orgasms with her husband The role edging, aka orgasm control, can play   Peruse popular cock rings at The Pleasure Chest! Join August on Patreon + get your handy cock ring guide! patreon.com/girlboner Sign up for occasional Girl Boner updates by email: girlboner.org Learn more from Dr. Megan Fleming: greatlifegreatsex.com Produced and edited by August McLaughlin  

They aren’t all holidays-themed, but some fun distraction may be just what 2020 ordered! August wraps up the Girl Boner Radio year by sharing the voices and stories of librarian Jess Witkins, publicist Will Armstrong, sex educator Angelique Luna and #open's Maile Manliguis. A few things you’ll hear about this episode:   Some intense improv (and okay, lies) that fueled romance Attraction that was finally acted on, after a date with someone else A play date that turned into a lengthy therapy session An odd kind of handsy-ness at the end of sex Wild animals on a wild night Why "green flags" are important in relationships How to navigate sexual dysfunction or low desire after an ex’s infidelity (and then some), with Dr. Megan A fun and spicy gift to consider for you and/or a partner   The show will return on January 6th. Wishing you meaningful holidays!   Shop holiday specials at The Pleasure Chest! thepleasurechest.com Get the replay of Kenneth Play’s top 3 sex hacks! greatlifegreatsex.com/sexhacks/ Edited and

Long-time sex therapist Tara Galeano, speaks about her a journey to rediscover her body after difficulties in her personal life and health served as a major wakeup call. She now approaches her life and her work very differently.  A few things you’ll learn in this episode: How Catholic messaging early on impacted Tara’s ideas about sex and marriage How she (and her body) responded to learning about her then husband’s deceptions Body mapping basics and how it plays out in group therapy How you can try body mapping at home Benefits of body mapping, from stronger intimacy to kinkier sex The basics of touch starvation (“skin hunger”) and 6 ways to manage it with Dr. Megan Fleming About Tara’s new book, Rediscovering My Body Join the Girl Boner Radio Patreon community! patreon.com/girlboner Join us on Instagram: @GirlBonerMedia Narrated and produced by August McLaughlin Transcript support from KM Huber

Thien-Kim Lam, founder of Bawdy Bookworms, and Nhakia Outland, founder of Prevention Meets Fashion, run sex-positive businesses that stem from personal experience, as well as passion for cultivating needed change.  A few things you'll hear in this episode: About Thien-Kim and Nhakia's sexual empowerment journeys Thien-Kim's top sex toy tip for newbies, plus pleasure advice for us all Nhakia's thoughts on fashion as a powerful form of self care, activism and personal identity Dr. Megan Fleming's thoughts for a listener who’s struggling with anxiety around anal sex and penis size Join the Girl Boner Radio Patreon community: patreon.com/girlboner Shop holiday specials at The Pleasure Chest! thepleasurechest.com Sign up for Sex Hacks with Kenneth Play, hosted by Dr. Megan: greatlifegreatsex.com/sexhacks/  Join us on Instagram: @GirlBonerMedia Edited and produced by August McLaughlin Transcript support from KM Huber

There are not easy times, especially for anyone who was struggling with mental health issues before the pandemic. Whatever you’re feeling is valid and all of us at Girl Boner Central hope this special pre-holiday episode brings you some comfort and light.    In this episode:   Ellen Kahn, Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships for the Human Rights Campaign, speaks about her background and work with the Human Rights Campaign, and ways COVID-19 is impacting the LGBTQIA+ community, especially trans and queer people of color.   Thomas Davis, Founder/Artistic Director & Project Lead for The Creative Remedy & Education Workshop, speaks about his personal journey, from growing up as one of the only Black kids in his school and learning perplexing information about sex and sexuality to realizing he was HIV positive and becoming an outspoken advocate. He shares how the pandemic has been impacting his own mental health, as well as what’s been helping.    Dr. Amelia Burke-Garcia, program area director a

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live with bipolar disorder or wished that you didn’t feel alone in your mental health journey? Or wondered what it’s really like to make out with a fellow actor on camera? If so, pull up a chair! In addition to being an established actress, Alessandra Toressani speaks about her journey with bipolar publicly and advocates for mental health awareness on her podcast, Emotional Support. And she had so much wisdom to share for listeners.   A few things you’ll learn in this episode:   How bipolar presents in Alessandra and the surprising way she was diagnosed How bipolar has impacted her sex life and relationships Her thoughts on three listener questions on mental health, sex and dating How she feels about kissing and make out scenes Dr. Megan’s thoughts on the importance of explicit sex advice A spicy clitoral play activity for big time pleasure About a FREE upcoming workshop for more sex hacks, featuring Dr. Megan and Kenneth Play Alessandra Torresani on IG: @alessandra

August launched an exclusive Girl Boner community on Patreon! Learn more in this quickie announcement episode. Check out the reward and sign up here: http://patreon.com/girlboner

Interested in pegging a partner or being pegged? How about pegging the patriarchy? Canada-based sex and pleasure educator Luna Matatas receives a LOT of questions about sex, and butt play, with or without a strap-on, is among the most common themes.    In this episode you’ll learn:   Where the term “pegging” came from and what it means What led Luna to become passionate about pleasure-based sex education What pegging-curious people want to know more than anything! Tips for choosing the proper pegging gear Benefits of being the pegger How to up your pegging receiving skills for more mutual fun and pleasure Why anal training is important Dr. Megan’s tips for bringing up new, sexy activities to a partner   Luna Matatas: https://lunamatatas.com IG: @LunaMatatas   Girl Boner: https://augustmclaughlin.com/   IG: @GirlBonerMedia Dr. Megan: https://greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure/  IG: @Dr.Megan.Fleming

You can “come of age” sex and relationship-wise at any stage of life. Take it from sex therapist Cyndi Darnell, disability advocate Andrew Gurza and industrial designer Ti Chang.    A few things you’ll learn in the episode:   What erotic embodiment entails Benefits of erotic embodiment Common myths about hiring sex workers Benefits of hiring a sex worker, whether you’re disabled or not Andrew and Dr. Megan’s advice for meeting accepting partners   Learn more:   http://cyndidarnell.com http://www.andrewgurza.com https://www.lovecrave.com/about/   E-Book: The Handi Book of Love, Lust & Disability: https://thatshandi.co/collections/pre-order/products/e-book-the-handi-book-of-love-lust-disability   Shop at The Pleasure Chest! https://thepleasurechest.com   Get FREE engraving on a Crave Vesper vibrator necklace with the code girlboner!  https://www.lovecrave.com/products/vesper/   Girl Boner: https://augustmclaughlin.com/    Dr. Megan: https://greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure/

Kristen J. Sollée is an author, educator and second-generation witch whose latest book, Witch Hunt: A Traveler’s Guide to the Power and Persecution of the Witch, explores the witch as a figure of female power and persecution—covering everything from the dark realities of witch trials and dangerous misperceptions that echo today, to love spells, fascinating uses of menstrual blood and sex magic. She also happens to make chats about witchy role-play ideas incredibly fun! A few things you’ll learn about in this episode:   Kristen’s experience with long-haul COVID-19   What Kristen means by the “magic of place” and how writing her latest book, Witch Hunt, became a deeply personal experience and ultimately changed her   Witches throughout history and how they became linked with sex positivity and sex-positive feminism How the sex magic practice Kristen talked about during her last Girl Boner appearance played out in August’s life (Authors, take note!) 8 witchy role playing accessories + 3 sexy scenes to con

Dr. Tim Seelig, Emmy Award-winning­ director and San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus conductor, spent the first 35 years of his life closeted about his gayness in a traditional Southern Baptist community.    A few things you’ll learn in the episode:   How Tim was outed to his entire community and lost everything What he gained by coming out How his Baptist Christian family reacted and how those relationships evolved How encountering a man with AIDS changed him Highlights from an incredible forthcoming documentary Dr. Megan Fleming’s thoughts for a listener who wants to support her friend who recently came out as lesbian and has sex toy questions A food-themed bonus clip after the outro music   Dr. Tim Seelig: http://www.timseelig.com   More Girl Boner fun: https://girlboner.org/ (Click “blog” for episode transcripts.)   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlbonermedia/   To receive Clitoral Play: 7 Techniques for Mindblowing Pleasure and occasional hot sex tips from Dr. Megan Fleming, text 'desire" to 66866.

If you or a partner has ADHD, you know that brain styles can impact sex and relatioships in all sorts of ways.    A few things you’ll learn in this episode:   Common challenges related to sex and ADHD, from “time blindness” (for lack of a better term) to distractability    How this type of neurodivergence can enhance relationships and intimacy   Some related funny-in-hindsight experiences, from August and Rachael Rose   What to do if you’re struggling with sex or intimacy   Take the neurodiversity, sex, love and relationships survey created by Rachael Rose and Dr. Liz Powell here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeDLmfeX_XARHASs1RMLhURGZCaxIZWlf_t5e8wn8_h7iBZYg/viewform   Learn more about Rachael’s work:  http://hedonish.com   To receive Clitoral Play: 7 Techniques for Mindblowing Pleasure and occasional hot sex tips from Dr. Megan Fleming, text 'desire" to 66866. Or sign up here: https://greatlifegreatsex.com/    More Girl Boner fun: https://girlboner.org/   Instagram: https://www.instagram

Phone sex operator Amberly Rothfield had just gone through a several-month sex hiatus when she experienced an orgasm that changed her life. Dr. Samantha Allen had started to think orgasms were no longer in her future when, two years after sex reassignment surgery, she was surprised by one. Sex therapist Vanessa Marin had her first orgasm on the playground as a child. only to struggle in the climax department years later.   A few things you’ll learn in this episode:   A common myth about gender, being transgender and what sex-reassignment surgery actually entails   A few ways to invite your first orgasm alone or with a partner   How (and why) to create and continue expanding what Dr. Megan calls your “erotic menu”    Learn more and support this episode’s guests:   https://amberlyrothfield.com http://samanthaleighallen.com https://vmtherapy.com/how-to-orgasm M to (WT)F: Twenty-Six of the Funniest Moments from My Transgender Journey by Samantha Allen: https://www.audible.com/pd/M-to-WTF-Audiobook/B08FTJJH

Vibrators were originally created to treat “hysteria” in women. Thankfully, they’re now broadly embraced for personal pleasure. But not all sex toys are created equally or as beautifully.   A few things you’ll learn in this episode:   What Ti Chang learned about sex growing up and takeaways from her first vibrator experience   Why the aesthetics of sex toys, especially those marketed toward femmes, matter   Common myths about vibrators that can really stand in our way How to bring up toy use to a partner   Ways to make orgasms stronger through sex toy play, with or without a partner   Get FREE engraving on a Crave Vesper vibrator necklace with the code girlboner!  https://www.lovecrave.com/products/vesper/   INSTAGRAM:   @DesignerTi https://www.instagram.com/designerti/   @Dr.Megan.Fleming https://www.instagram.com/dr.megan.fleming/   @GirlBonerMedia https://www.instagram.com/girlbonermedia/   To receive Clitoral Play: 7 Techniques for Mindblowing Pleasure and occasional hot sex tips from Dr. Megan

Eager to get turned on or enjoy more pleasure? There are many ways to do so, and the benefits can go far beyond the bedroom. Take it from 6 authors or spicy books, as well as August and Dr. Megan! If you’re concerned about a lack of sexual desire lately, on the other hand, you’re not alone and that’s nothing to be ashamed of. Keep the fun going:   Autumn Bardot’s YouTube page for writers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC001T98zlVVjqrutPCRPEsQ   Lauren Emily on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/laurenemilywrites/   Rebecca Grace Allen: https://rebeccagraceallen.com   Logan Pierce: http://www.whoislogan.com   Kitt Crescendo’s books: https://www.amazon.com/Kitt-Crescendo/e/B00HIV96CW   The Big Book of Orgasms: 69 Sexy Stories, edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H457569/   Shop at the Pleasure Chest:  https://thepleasurechest.com   To receive Clitoral Play: 7 Techniques for Mindblowing Pleasure and occasional hot sex tips from Dr. Megan Fleming, text 'desire" to 66866. Or