Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship Stories

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 sunset. IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio

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: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio

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

https://augustmclaughlin.com/ashleigh-swing/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 out The Pleasure Chest's Rookie Gift Guide! More #GirlBoner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirlBoner TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio Twitter: @AugstMcLaughlin

Domina Mara, a professional dominant and filmmaker specializing in BDSM and pet play, shares her unique insights alongside her pup. They delve into the dynamics of their dominant/pup relationship, emphasizing the transformative power of kink and mutual consent. Listeners are treated to humorous stories about extraordinary sex toys, including a quirky male masturbator. They also discuss the vital role of communication and boundaries in fostering intimacy, while recounting personal growth through both cringe-worthy and joyous sexual experiences.