August McLaughlin's Blog, page 23
July 18, 2019
3 Powerful Ways to Build Confidence and Grow
Rubi Skilton is wise beyond her years. After connecting with the self-described “one (and a half) arm podcast-loving, confidence-forward, self-loving weirdo” who’s on a mission to help others feel comfortable in their own skin and embrace their dream life in a Facebook group, I knew I wanted to have her on Girl Boner Radio ASAP. […]
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July 3, 2019
3 Orgasm-Blocking Thoughts to Address Pronto
Do you ever find yourself thinking more about your appearance more than your own pleasure during sex? Or feel increasing pressure as time ticks by, wondering when you’ll finally reach orgasm? I loved exploring common orgasm-blocking thoughts and ways to work around them with Kara Loewentheil, a feminist confidence coach and host of the podcast Unfuck […]
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June 28, 2019
Pleasure Matters: A #GirlBoner Chat with Jamila Dawson
How do you feel about pleasure? Do you prioritize it as prominently as, say, your physical health or work responsibilities? If you’re like many folks, particularly here in the U.S., likely not. Your own pleasure might feel trivial or even selfish to pursue, for understandable and well-worth-addressing reasons. I was delighted to share Girl Boner Radio time […]
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June 24, 2019
Debunking Prostate Massage Myths
Have you ever considered having or giving a prostate massage? Have you wondered what even happens during such a massage? Or perhaps you’ve bought into one of the common related myths (which is super easy to do). The following article, written by Erica Suarez-Hillingdon, a sex expert and editor at Karma Tantric, London’s premier tantric and prostate […]
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June 11, 2019
3 Ways to Pair Kink and Tantra for More Pleasure
What comes to mind when you hear the words “kink” and “tantra?” If you’re like many folks, they seem contradictory. But according to Dawn Beck and Gerard Gatz, certified tantra educators I interviewed, they can blend as seamlessly as peanut butter and jelly. For this Girl Boner blog post, sponsored by Karma Tantric Magazine, I […]
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June 7, 2019
How to Break the Sexual Avoidance Cycle
Have you been avoiding sex because of an issue that feels uncomfortable? If so, you’re not alone and there is a ton of hope to be had. Low sex drive, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, lack of orgasm and sexual pain all commonly fuel the sexual avoidance cycle, according to sex therapist and couples’ counselor Jessa Zimmerman, who coined […]
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May 30, 2019
Why Carrying Your Keys Between Your Fingers Won’t Keep You Safe
I’m sure you’ve heard it: Squeeze your car keys between your fingers when you’re walking around alone at night or through a dark parking garage. That way, presto! Should someone attack you, you have an effective weapon at the ready. But do you really? Almost certainly not, according to Ellen Snortland and her colleagues at […]
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May 23, 2019
Embarrassing Sex Problems — and what to do about them
Dictated by a disconnect between how we should behave and how we actually do, embarrassment is a self-conscious emotion we all experience on occasion, some of us more so than others. Given the many taboos and myths around sex, it’s no wonder that most people would be horrified if, say, a TSA agent discovered the vibrator […]
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May 16, 2019
Dating Abuse: 5 Important Warning Signs
“Everything seemed awesome at first, but over time he started bizarre arguments and I ended up feeling like the crazy one.” “I had never loved anyone as much as her…but she started lying. When I tried to end things, she lied and told me she was pregnant with my baby.” “I never thought I’d be […]
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May 10, 2019
Coming Out as LGBTQ When You’re Christian
“You are not broken.” This is the very apt first line of a recently released book by Amber Cantorna: Unashamed: A Coming-Out Guide for LGBTQ Christians. I had chills the first time I saw that subtitle. It’s tough enough for many of us to embrace our sexuality given wonky societal messages. Add to that the message that […]
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