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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  

When Mischa Byruck went to Burning Man in 2017, for the first time he felt as though “he wanted to be seen, naked, exhibitionistically, sexually.” He couldn’t have imagined just how that would play out…or where his dip into a particular sexy public display would lead.    Topics touched on in his story include rope bondage, a surprising and welcomed orgasm, homoerotic play and more!   You’ll also learn why exhibitionism is often considered part of female sexuality, reasons many people (of any gender) enjoy it and what Mischa most hopes to accomplish with his work as a men’s sexual integrity coach.   Learn more about Mischa’s work and sign up for his (all gender) group and individual offerings:  evolve.men  Beyond Consent   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio     More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   Produced by August McLaughlin  

Big Os that blew our minds! And then some... As shared with August at an event co-hosted by Sex-Positive Los Angeles called Donuts and Orgasm Stories – featuring Erin, Joe, Heidi, Norma, AP, Rachel and Kelsey, plus one of August’s own.   Highlights include:   A brussels sprouts-gasm Before and after menopause climaxes A first orgasm after years of sex-phobia The sexiness of “messiness” and safe exploration Leaning into your intuition for more pleasure What donuts and orgasms have in common   SPLA on Instagram: @SexPosLA   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 Event recordings featured in this episode were engineered by Makenzie Mizell.

Elizabeth Anne Wood’s mother, Judy, had been enjoying her sexual prime (that started in her 50s) when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Elizabeth’s memoir, Bound: A Daughter, a Domme, and an End-Of-Life Story, explores the last eight months of Judy’s life and highlights the importance of sex-positivity.    In this Girl Boner Radio episode, you’ll hear:   A few of Elizabeth’s childhood memories, including the “pecker head story” How Judy began to embrace kink, BDSM and Domme life How BDSM helped Judy navigate aspects of her cancer treatment What was missing, sexuality-wise, from Judy’s care How Elizabeth and Judy found moments of pleasure amid hardship Elizabeth’s relationship with Judy (and her ashes) since her death   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  

Sex advice from three awesome sex workers, including the personal experiences behind them! Inspired by a listener email and dedicated to LL’s mom.   Daisy Ducati @daisyducati    NatsHoney @natshoney   Steph Sia @strippedbysia   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio     This episode was produced by August McLaughlin and Makenzie Mizelle @sidneylaneishere  

Edwina started running sex toy parties nearly 30 years ago – and she’s seen a lot of change in the toys and people’s opinions about them. In this week's episode, she shares some of her wildest and most meaningful memories – basically a fun walk down Sex Toy Memory Lane! Plus tips for choosing the right toy for your needs or desires.   You’ll also hear:   Tips for getting started with sex toys A dildo story that put tears in August’s eyes Toy recommendations for clitoris bliss and longer-lasting erections Why Edwina “bought” her daughters their first orgasms Advice for raising pleasure-aware kids   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    Are you ready to feel more energized, focused, and supported? Go to lairdsuperfood.com/girlboner and add nourishing, plant-based foods to fuel you from sunrise to sunset.    More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio    

Vulnerability coach Rina Trevi grew up in Russia, with a lot of sexual repression. A journey into sky-diving, sex work, BDSM and Tantric massage in the U.S. and Thailand helped her reclaim her sexual self and inspired her to help others find similar pleasure and healing.   You’ll also learn: How BDSM may help heal trauma (and IRL examples) The role fantasies can play in fetishes and sexual healing How acting on a fantasy helped Rina heal a childhood wound How to safely and intentionally use vulnerability for better sex  Speaking with Rina brought August’s 2018 conversation with Kasia Urbaniak, who teaches women to reclaim their power, to her mind. So this episode also includes a throwback segment featuring “best of” highlights – and tips for feeling a greater sense of agency in tricky situations. Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    Are you ready to feel more energized, focused, and supported? Go to lairdsuperfood.com/girlboner and add nourishing, plant-based foods to fuel you from sunrise to su

Can orgasms make or break a relationship? Learning to make sex pleasurable (for her) helped save Susan Bratton’s marriage and sex life. A toxic relationship led Emmi Fortin to her lengthiest climax, and kept her stuck on a poor-fit partner.    You’ll also learn:   How to experience hot, breakup-level sex without the heartache Clitoris tips for maximum bliss Why Emmi decided to openly write about her intimate experiences How Susan shifted from dissociation to presence during sex Ways to bridge an orgasm gap  (which are common for women and vulva owners in relationships with cis-men)  Tips for experiencing “female orgasms” from PIV sex Susan's expanded orgasm experience (which she teaches) A Tantric exercise that helped ease body shame How a photoshoot spurred intense self-pleasure   Check out Emmi’s memoir + watch the trailer: Who is Your Red Dress?  Download Susan’s Sex Life Bucket List    Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBoner

Some spicy escapades are wilder than fiction! Have you ever had sex with a stranger, sex in a surprising place or and discovered a kink in public? Romance authors Karina Kennedy, Nana Malone and Sky Warren have, respectively. Hear about their experiences, some related advice and what to expect from their steamy books.    Get a bonus clip with more tips: patreon.com/girlboner   The erotic story, written by Sky Warren, was performed by voice over artist Rosa Delgado: rosamdelgado6@gmail.com   This episode is slightly updated from the original, which was released in August, 2021.   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin  girlboner  

Ashleigh Renard met her husband at 21 and, for years, thought she had an ideal life and marriage. When the pair decided to spice things up through sex parties and the swinging lifestyle, she faced ongoing problems for the first time.    Today, Ashleigh helps other couples keep monogamy hot, no parties or partner swapping required. So in addition to her personal journey, you’ll hear a few smart ways to accomplish just that.   Learn more about Ashley and order her memoir, Swing: a Memoir of Doing it All: ashleighrenard.com/links   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin  girlboner  

Emily Gindlesparger was eight years into a relationship when her partner admitted having a crush on someone else. Her responsive tailspin of anxiety, jealousy and self-doubt led to curiosities about her own true desires and gradually stepping into them.    You’ll also learn:   How she and her partner navigated aspects of ethical non-monogamy, such as new relationship energy (NRE)  How embracing her queerness helped her feel more connected to her femininity Takeaways from one of her standout sexual experiences How (and why) she decided to come out to her parents about her polyamory Her advice on pursuing desires   Learn more about Emily: emilygindlesparger.com   Order her memoir, Please Make Me Love Me   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s Rookie Gift Guide!   More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin  

Princessa Natasha Strange grew up on a farm in Oregon in the 70s, with no access to pop culture. Early on, she learned how to respond to schoolyard bullies in ways that foretold her future.   Her turbulent road to becoming a professional Dominatrix and femme-centric BDSM coach has been well worth it. And she has a lot to say about embracing your desires and cultivating confidence.    You’ll also learn:   Common motivations for cross-dressing When Natasha felt she was “selling herself” (hint: it wasn’t during sex work) How she became trauma-informed and why she’s passionate about working with femmes  How Natasha makes “anti-aging” decisions around things like Botox Why she has a “fear boner” around her upcoming offerings A recent time when August felt embarrassed, then realized she was just being herself A smart way to build confidence — can roleplaying help? An announcement about show changes, from August   Learn about Natasha and power exchange here and check out  her book, coaching and courses here.   Check

Domina Mara, Professional Dominant and filmmaker, and her pup join August for another round of Sex Questions With…! Learn about Mara’s career, the pair’s Dominant/pup relationship and the group’s answers to steamy questions from listeners and the boardgame, “You Don’t Know My Life.”   Highlights include the “birds and the bees,” a squirting and multiple orgasm experience, extraordinary sex toys, lessons learned the hard way and more!   Explore Miss Mara’s work: DominaMara.com YouTube.com/DominaMara  Instagram.com/MaraDomina Twitter.com/MaraDomina   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s Pleasure Personality Gift Guides! thepleasurechest.com    Makenzie Mizell engineered the recording session for this episode.   More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio

Gwendolyn J. Bean had only dated women when her dating desires shifted. Amber Cantorna grew up in a conservative Christian home then fell in love with her female college roommate.    You’ll hear:   Gwendolyn and Amber’s coming out stories Their contrasting experiences regarding loved ones’ acceptance Advice for managing loneliness around your sexual orientation or desires  Who to come out to and when Rewards of sexuality/self-acceptance you can look forward to    You’ll also learn about Gwendolyn’s erotica story in The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2, and what Amber most hopes readers will glean from her latest nonfiction book, Unashamed: A Coming Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians.   The interview with Amber Cantorna featured in this episode was released in full in May, 2019.   SPECIAL OFFERS:   Save 35% on the Vesper 2, elegant vibrator necklace and support Girl Boner at the same time (via a commission) here.   Check out The Pleasure Chest’s Pleasure Personality Gift Guides! thepleasurechest.com    Save 15%

August is joined by friend and colleague, Makenzie Mizell, to discuss times they made sex or dating experiences awkward. You’ll also hear about listeners’ “OMG” dates and Makenzie’s latest (and spicy!) ventures.   Topics touched on include bodily functions, a gay ‘ol pickup line, a myth about female sexuality and male desires and more! You'll also hear about sexy gift ideas, available at The Pleasure Chest.   Learn more about Makenzie’s latest + support their work: periodpodcastnetwork.com onlyfans.com/sidneylane   Save 15% on awesome goodies  + support a great cause at musamasala.com!   Save 35% on the Vesper 2, elegant vibrator necklace and support Girl Boner at the same time (via a commission) here.   More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  August on Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin

Ever felt like you should be sex-ready when you're not? Or self-conscious about performing well in bed? Dr. Alison Ash is no stranger to pressure around sex and helps many folks find their way to more fun and fulfilling experiences. She also recently married her partner, Sebastian, and their love story is one for the books.   You’ll learn:   How the couple met and got engaged How they figured out their non-monogamy/monogamy styles during lockdowns Ways pressure has cropped up in their own relationship Dr. Aly’s advice about scheduling sex (and a better alternative) How sex-related pressure crops up in long-term relationships Ways to reduce pressure for more fun, pleasure and connection! . For info on Dr. Aly’s Sexual and Emotional Initmacy Skills Mastercourse, visit www.TurnON.love/intimacy  Instagram: @TurnON.love   Save 15% on awesome goodies  + support a great cause at musamasala.com!   This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/GIRLBONER and get on your way to b

Midway into their first dinner together, EF Dodd’s date pulled out something shocking. Kelly Reynolds got way more than she bargained for on a first date – and less than she deserved for a second.   You’ll also learn about the importance of creating sexy stories, in real life and fiction, and Kelly and EF’s new, spicy books!    Save 40% on the new Crave Vesper (elegant vibrator necklace) and support Girl Boner at the same time here. August will get a small commission if you use that link.   Sponsor specials:   Explore Prostate Toys for Movember at The Pleasure Chest: thepleasurechest.com    More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  August on Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin Explore podcast advertising: zen.ai/girlbonerradio0

Niba went on a creepy date that could have gone far worse. Erik recalls being sexually assaulted by a ghost, and shares info about spectrophilia: sexual encounters with ghosts. Back by popular demand, in honor of Halloween! This episode mentions sexual assault and trauma. Please take care of yourself, first and foremost. Sponsor specials:   Explore Kinktober goodies at The Pleasure Chest: thepleasurechest.com    Athletic Greens is offering you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase: athleticgreens.com/GIRLBONER   Please seek approval from your doctor or dietitian before starting a supplement, especially if you have a medical condition or take other supplements.   More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  August on Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin   Explore podcast advertising: zen.ai/girlbonerradio0