

Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship Stories
August McLaughlin
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
Girl Boner Radio is LGBTQIA+ friendly and all genders are welcome! girlboner.org
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Mar 25, 2026 • 38min
A Powerful Breathgasm and Psychedelic Healing
Get your Beducated pleasure roadmap: https://beducate.me/pd2614-august Dr. Nicole grew up immersed in Christian purity culture. Later, while she was exploring her queerness and non-monogamy, an intense solo sex experience profoundly impacted her life. Hear her story, then get her top wisdom for more expansive intimate and erotic experiences. Check out Modern Anarchy and download free resources: https://www.modernanarchypodcast.com/ Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august

Mar 11, 2026 • 28min
Her Incredible Longing and Culty Experience
Take the Beducated pleasure quiz: https://beducate.me/pd2611-august A lifetime of longing led Blair Glaser to Siddha Yoga, a movement and community that would later be revealed as a high-control group. The experience impacted her sense of self, her sexuality, and more. Complexities and all, it also brought her healing. Blair Glaser's book, This Incredible Longing: https://www.blairglaser.com/books Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august

Feb 25, 2026 • 25min
Would Polyamory Save Her Marriage?
Courtney Boyer grew up in the Evangelical Christian community, where she learned that sex is not to be talked about and only to be shared with a husband. She thought sex would be wonderful once she got married. Instead, she grappled with shame and confusion. Yearnings for something more, something outside of her monogamous marriage, led to a journey that would transform everything. Coutney's memoir, Opened: https://www.courtneyboyercoaching.com/store IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner patreon.com/girlboner More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner

Feb 11, 2026 • 46min
Orgasmic Surprises: Switching Things Up and Body Lessons in a Bathroom (replay)
Writer, performer and producer, Judy Calabrese took a chance on being a switch and ended up gaining far more pleasure than she'd anticipated. Certified sex educator and sex worker, Elle Stanger, learned something new about her body during an impromptu experience in a gay bar bathroom. Topics you'll hear about: Dominatrix work and BDSM as a newbie Erotic spanking Squirting, aka "she-jaculation" or "female ejaculation" Sex work, including an important myth set straight Check out Judy and Elle's stories in The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2: 69 Sexy Stories: https://bit.ly/3bgQG9k - edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner patreon.com/girlboner Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin. This episode was originally released in June, 2022.

Jan 28, 2026 • 42min
Sex Magic, Vibe Adventures, and Keeping it Sexy
Intuitive and astrologist Madi Murphy grew up with mixed messages about sex and sexuality. A major crossroads in her life, during her Saturn Return, put her on the path to more connected and vibrant sexuality, sensuality, romance, and daily life. Today she's a mother of two and she and her husband intentionally keep their sexy spark alive. They've also had some hilarious adventures… Madi is offering a free month of her moon-based community, CosmicRx+, where you'll get access to exclusive bonus pods for the new/full moon, a PDF guide to the season full of rituals, card spreads and astrology info plus a live New Moon call once a month. Also, comes with a private group chat on WhatsApp full of your new cosmic besties. Sign up here: https://academy.cosmicrx.com/offers/3Fa8jwS6/checkout?coupon_code=COMMUNITY Check out Madi's book, In the Cosmic Zone: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/782212/in-the-cosmic-zone-by-madi-murphy/ Follow Madi on Instagram: @immadimurphy Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.

Jan 14, 2026 • 40min
Crossing the 'Gasm Chasm + an Hour-Long O - replay
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 Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Save $15 at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/august Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.

Dec 3, 2025 • 53min
Not-So-Secret, Naughty or Nice, and WTF Blood?! Awkward Sex and Dating Surprises
Unexpected visitors, a "super nice" guy, mysterious blood! We're wrapping this Girl Boner year up with awkward sex and dating surprises featuring voices you may recognize. Keep listening after the stories for a special bonus. August's friend and colleague, Susanna Brisk, a certified sex educator and sexual intuitive, joined her to chat about the stories. They touched on everything from exhibitionism and online dating to self-acceptance and penis size. Free discovery call with Emily Zawadzki: https://linktr.ee/emilyzedsexed Dr. Heather Bartos' new book: https://www.amazon.com/Quickies-Hundred-Little-Lessons-Midlife/dp/B0F315MNS3 Sarah Fader's novel: https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Sex-Sarah-Fader/dp/1958539171 Susanna Brisk's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Sexual-Intuition-Intuitives-Trusting-Turn-ebook/dp/B0G15XQCGP Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14 Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.

Nov 19, 2025 • 40min
Differing Desires and Higher Notes of Love - replay
John Kim and Vanessa Bennett are therapists and coauthors of, It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better. They're also a couple, who met at a time when neither was anticipating life-changing love. Learn how the pair came together, what made the start of their relationship rocky, how they navigate desire differences and what they want us all to know about relationships – all in this replay from September, 2022. Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys here. Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.

Nov 5, 2025 • 25min
A Shocking Wakeup Call and Getting Intimate with Stress
Dr. Rebecca Heiss received a phone call that made her question – and change – virtually everything about her life. Learn how she applied her research as a stress physiologist, how it all impacted her intimate life, and her top advice for better navigating (and even benefitting from) stress. Springboard, by Dr. Rebecca Heiss: https://www.amazon.com/Springboard-Transform-Stress-Work-You/dp/1646871995 Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14 Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.

Oct 22, 2025 • 27min
Becoming a Cyclical Woman: Would it Save Her Relationship?
Stefanie Adler was young and in love when her mood swings and emotional outbursts threatened her relationship with her partner. Would a major health decision make a difference? Learn more about Stefanie Adler and her offerings: https://www.instagram.com/stefanieadlerwellness/ https://www.stefanieadler.com For an inclusive guide to birth control, check out chapter 10 of August's Girl Boner book or head to besider.org. Sign up for August's free email list for occasional updates: https://substack.com/@augustmclaughlin IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TT:: @augustmclaughlin.gb augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner patreon.com/girlboner Get free shipping at Crave! Elegant, woman-designed jewelry and toys: https://lovecrave.com/products/vesper2?bg_ref=UAgjcRRV14 Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.


