
433 episodes

Girl Boner Radio August McLaughlin
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- Health & Fitness
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4.5 • 227 Ratings
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A spicy blend of personal stories, in-depth reporting and inspiration! Journalist August McLaughlin explores sexual empowerment and pleasure, featuring a range of voices.
Girl Boner Radio is LGBTQIA+ friendly and all genders are welcome! girlboner.org
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Opening a Relationship, Claiming Self-Worth: Emily Gindlesparger
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
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A Dominatrix Journey, Kinky Desires and Confidence: Natasha Strange
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.
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Sex Questions with a Professional Dominant and Her Pup
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
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Makenzie Mizell engineered the recording session for this episode.
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When Your Sexual Identity Changes: Gwendolyn and Amber
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.
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Awkward Sex/Dating Confessions
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.
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Pressure Around Sex + a Love Story: Dr. Alison Ash
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
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Customer Reviews
Authentic
Authentic and interesting. I enjoy August’s humor and generally light hearted approach to an important topic. Refreshing!!!
Real stories
It is real, raw, and refreshing in a world of fake.
Love love love!!
So grateful for this pod. Girl Boner, the book, was a pivotal turning point for me in my journey to exploring my sexuality and unlearning a lot of religious shame. It’s been so amazing to get to learn even more from August! Would definitely recommend!