Stay ConnectedA spicy blend of personal stories, in-depth reporting and inspiration! Journalist August McLaughlin explores sexual empowerment and pleasure, featuring a range of voices.
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When award-winning journalist Rachel Krantz started dating non-monogamous Adam, she thought she might finally break her pattern of short-lived, suffocating relationships.
Once gaslighting ensued, she found herself stuck in a new set of problems. Rachel finally found healing and liberation and shared her story in the memoir, Open.
You'll also learn:
How non-monogamy helped Rachel explore her queerness
Her advice on relationship/sexual desires versus societal "shoulds"
How her reporter's mind led to a unique exploration of gaslighting
What's most help her find healing
Learn more about Rachel: racheljkrantz.com
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August shares the experience that helped inspire all-things-Girl Boner and why she no longer considers herself a "late bloomer."
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Allison Hope made a bet with a friend to see who could orgasm first, explored her sexuality in New York City's queer community and realized her sex limits during a salacious week on Fire Island—all before meeting her now wife. In the past few years, they've navigated very different libidos.
You'll also learn:
Two ways perimenopause can impact sexual desire
How Allison's journey and erotica writing interplay
What inspired Allison to write "The Phallacy"
Allison's articles and essays: urbaninbreeding.com
Read Allison's story in The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2 (Cleis Press), edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel: https://bit.ly/3CAQJqg
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Rose Caraway had just launched her erotica podcast when she received an email from a listener with a compelling request: Would she share a story about cuckolding? That question, paired with a book she considers a "cuckolding bible," led her down a spicy and loving path—after some mixed feelings.
You'll also learn about:
Cuckolding basics
Cuckolding tips for beginners
How you can engage in it while staying sexually monogamous
Important perks of erotica
The parts of Rose's story in The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2 that were inspired by IRL experience
The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2 (Cleis Press), edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel: https://bit.ly/3CAQJqg
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Suzannah Weiss was already writing about sex and relationships when she began a mission to experience orgasm during partnered sex. Judy Calabrese never expected to go down a lust-filled path with her doula—but sometimes, things…happen.
Suzannah Weiss:
Judy Calabrese:
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Veronica Grant had her sights set on lasting love from early on. After a spree of mismatches and breakups, she learned what real emotional availability looks like—which made way for deep love.
Today she's a life and love coach, and the author of the new book, You Are Meant For Love: A No-Nonsense Guide To Help Smart, Successful Women Attract High Quality Partners and Real Love.
This episode explores Veronica's personal journey, from what she learned about sex and romance early on to ways she later used sex to save relationships and the heartache that finally prompted her to seek healing. Plus, what one relationship taught her about her sexuality, which brought her a lot of comfort and confidence.
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If you've used sex toys, you probably have memorable sex toy stories. Hear several from listeners, as well as Andrew Gurza and Heather Morrison of Bump'n—plus how these two siblings ended up launching an accessible sex toy company, with a mission that goes beyond the toy itself.
Learn all about Bump'n and preorder the Joystick: getbumpn.com
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This episode features voice artists Rosa Delgado and Loquiverba! Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin of Nourish Literary, Inc.
Beverly Diehl felt somewhat relieved when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, a disease she expected to develop at some point. What she didn't anticipate was the profound impact a boudoir photoshoot would have on her body image and sense of sexiness.
In this Girl Boner Radio episode, you'll hear excerpts from August's 2019 conversation with Beverly, plus tips for planning your own sensual shoot.
A transcript and a few photos from Beverly's shoot: augustmclaughlin.com/blog
Beverly's Great Sluts of History series on Medium: writerbeverly.medium.com
Beverly's memoir: Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n Roll & a Tiara
Nick Holmes' photography
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Rebekah Buege was once shamed for her inability to orgasm with a particular partner. That relationship brought body image issues to the surface. Navigating the challenges led her to more pleasure and confidence, as well as her career.
A few things you'll learn:
How Rebekah dealt with orgasm challenges and her partner's shaming—and how she'd dealt with a similar occurrence more recently
A common myth about the female orgasm and vulva owner / women's sexuality
Her top advice for starting to cultivate body confidence
Ways body fixation can take away from sexual pleasure
Some of August's tips for reducing negative body thoughts, and the role sex might play (including a little excerpt from her Girl Boner book)
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CK Love thought she was finally "fully open" in her sensuality when a breakup prompted her to dig deeper. Babe West has flourished since entering the porn industry for work that varies greatly from her survival sex work earlier on.
Learn more about this episode's guests:
CK Love: restlessspiritproductions.com
Babe West: thebabewest.com
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Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin of Nourish Literary, Inc. Learn more: augustmclaughlin.com
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