August McLaughlin's Blog, page 26

Celebrating 250 Episodes of Girl Boner Radio!

“What if I pee on this chair?” That was one of my thoughts as I sat down at the mic to record my very first episode of Girl Boner Radio five years ago. I was so nervous that even though I had only one tech responsibility—pushing a single button—I had a friend join me to […]

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A #GirlBoner Chat (and After Chat) with Makenzie Mizell

“I know we only just met, but can I tell you, well…everything?” This about sums up my early interactions with audio extraordinaire and musician Makenzie Mizell.  I say “early,” though in reality our friendship is still fairly new. We met over the summer and have been working together, gabbing up a storm, celebrating each other’s […]

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Sex-Positivity in Berlin: A #GirlBoner Chat with The Ersties Podcast Hosts

“Everybody’s in black or nothing at all.” — Claire Danes According to many folks, Danes’ description of a popular Berlin nightclub shared on Ellen suits the entire city. Long known for its sexual liberty, eroticism and hedonism, Germany’s capital has a rap for being a very permissive, progressive place where your wildest fantasies can come true.  So imagine […]

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Three More Days in my Thirties + a bit of fun news

A couple of years ago, I heard a renowned wellness expert tell Oprah that she conceals her age from others, not because of personal shame around aging but because others will “put you in a box” based on that number. She hid the number due to other people’s shame and society’s generally ageist expectations. So I […]

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How (and When) to Gift Sex Toys with Dr. Jill McDevitt

If the best gifts are the gifts that keep giving, why not work pleasure and orgasm into that mix?  I had so much fun chatting with Dr. Jill McDevitt about sex toys as gifts, the best ways to do so and more on Girl Boner Radio. The sex educator, sexual wellness coach and “unapologetic, feel-good […]

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Telling Our Stories: Girl Boner Radio Live at The Pleasure Chest!

I remember years ago, very early in my eating disorder recovery process, I shared a bit about my experience in a college speech class. After I presented the professor told me I could be “the poster child for anorexia!” He meant it as a compliment, that my story could perhaps help others, and I appreciated […]

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Thoughtful and Empowering Gift Ideas

How do you feel about gift giving? How about the holidays? I adore both, but shopping, unless I’m at a bookstore or clothing shopping with my stylist pal Rayne, not so much. No matter how you feel about the season, it’s tough to argue how awesome it can feel to give someone just the right […]

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Girl Boner Radio Live in NYC! Deepening Connection and Owning Your Pleasure

Have you ever reached for your cell phone during sex? Or felt your mind wander so far that the idea of frisky play or orgasm barely occurs to you? While on the surface, these scenarios can seem like a simple matter of distraction or byproducts of a hectic life, they tie into a much deeper […]

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Healing From Sex and Love Addiction: Unlovable’s Charlene deGuzman

Have you heard the term healthy attachment? Psychologists use it to describe feelings of safety and trust within a relationship, such as between a parent and child. It sets the stage for healthy emotional development and the ability to thrive in many ways, from being better able to regulate difficult emotions and developing confidence, to […]

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6 Little Known Facts About the Swinging Lifestyle

What comes to mind when you hear the word swingers? A sexy club full of people flirting with one another? An orgy? The 1996 film? I recently sat down with Carol and David, radio hosts and creators of The Sexy Lifestyle, on Girl Boner Radio to explore their unique love story (including how they ended […]

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