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March 15, 2018
Sexual Intuition: Because The Old “Rules” Don’t Work
If I had a dollar for every shady or confusing “rule” around sex and relationships I’ve heard, I could buy a Girl Boner island. This is only one of the reasons I’m a ga-ga for the work and mind of Susanna Brisk, Sexual Intuitive® and author of How to Get Laid Using Your Intuition. Susanna joined me on […]
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March 12, 2018
The Beauty of Community: A #BOAW2018 Wrap-up + Prizes Winners!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead Writers are a funny, and in many ways extraordinary, breed. One thing I hadn’t realized when I had my own “OMG, I’m a writer!” epiphany, was how something so deeply fulfilling can also feel isolating […]
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March 5, 2018
The Beauty of a Woman BlogFest VII is LIVE! + PRIZES
Hey, all! It’s The Beauty of a Woman BlogFest time! Whoop whoop! To dive into posts from bloggers around the world about real beauty (original category) and the beauty of sexuality (Girl Boner category), CLICK HERE. Do so by the end of the day Friday, March 9th for chances to win a prize! Our gracious […]
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February 26, 2018
Writing Advice and Erotic Fantasies with Joanna Angel
Do you recall the first time you realized what you wanted to “be” when you grew up? That’s such an interesting question, right? We seldom ask people what they want to do, as adults, but be. One of my sisters, now a full-time mom, wanted to be a cow. Another dreamed of becoming a teacher. My […]
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February 14, 2018
Sex Addiction and Self-Acceptance: An Interview with Erica Garza
Imagine that you’re growing up in a loving family and around puberty, a series of events leads you to feel particularly self-conscious. Then one day you discover masturbation and orgasm—a hit of medicinal bliss. So you continue turning to it and turning to it, and eventually, what started out as a passionate escape becomes a shame-fueled […]
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February 6, 2018
Booty Calls 101: Tips for a Safe and Satisfying Experience
Cristina Royale grew up in a conservative, Catholic community where marriage with a man and parenting ranked high for all women. During college, she became active in LGBTQ activism, where she learned a great deal about herself and her sexuality. “Particularly gay men tend to be very sexually liberated,” she told me during our Girl Boner® Radio […]
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February 2, 2018
The Beauty of a Woman BlogFest VII REGISTRATION!
How do you define beauty? What do you find beautiful about sexuality? I’ve been asking these questions of folks for years now, and based on the responses I’m pretty sure your definitions have little to do with someone’s shape, weight, age or size. Each year I open up my “blog living room” to bloggers and readers […]
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January 26, 2018
Ethical Eating, Romance and Finding Common Ground
Americans may be watching more cooking shows than ever before, but as a culture, we’re cooking less. I personally relate to the “cooking less” part—something I’ve been working on changing. From saving money and boosted wellness to experiencing more gratitude around food and eating, the perks of DIY meals can be pretty spectacular. Thanks to this […]
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January 17, 2018
#BOAW2018: Save the Dates! The Beauty of a Woman BlogFest VII
Seven years ago, I hosted the first Beauty of a Woman BlogFest, as a thanks to the wonderful support people showed after I shared openly about my experience surviving an eating disorder. Since then the fest has taken on a life of its own, reaching thousands of readers and writers each year with thoughts and […]
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January 15, 2018
The One Thing You Must Do to Find Your Soulmate, According to a Matchmaker
Do you believe in soulmates? Lots of folks do, apparently, and slightly more men than women, according to several studies. I had a blast exploring all-things-soulmates with Marla Martenson on Girl Boner Radio last week. The professional matchmaker of over 15 years had a lot to say about finding “the one,” whether there actually is […]
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