August McLaughlin's Blog, page 39
July 30, 2016
How to Really Tell if a Woman is Turned On
How do I know if my girlfriend is turned on? How can I tell if a woman wants sex? What does a sex hungry woman look like? Since starting Girl Boner®, I get asked these questions a lot. A whole lot. While there are exceptions, much of what’s available online isn’t exactly helpful, empowering or even factual when it […]
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July 25, 2016
Sex and Menopause: 5 Things You Should Know
According to my trusty dictionary, the word menopause derives from the medical Latin term menopausis, from the Greek words for “month” and “a cessation or pause.” As we bid farewell to Aunt Flo’s monthly visits, more attention falls on the potential downsides: hot flashes, mood swings, weight gain and a plummeting sex drive. While the challenges definitely deserve […]
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July 21, 2016
No Strings Attached: The Chivalrous Business of Male Escorts
I’m sure I’m not the only woman in the U.S. today whose mother or grandmother couldn’t date without a chaperone or was expected to date-to-marry only—preferably before the ripe old age of 25. I’m sure I’m also not alone in my gratitude for the freedom many of us now have now, to date or not date, marry […]
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July 13, 2016
Nadia Ali: An Empowered, Pakistani Adult Star
“Even in Pakistan, the ideal life is the married life. That’s the goal. I wanted something different. I always wanted my freedom before marriage. I wanted a little bit of time for myself.” — Nadia Ali Nadia, who is both Pakistani and a practicing Muslim, craved not only freedom, but adventures of a sultry variety. Enticed by work in the sex […]
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July 11, 2016
Sex Toy Extravaganza: Shopping Tips and Top Picks
If your idea of a sex shop is a dark, taboo place you feel you need to enter in disguise (cue James Bond theme), you haven’t visited The Pleasure Chest. The erotic store with locations in Chicago, NYC, LA and online has been championing sex-positivity for decades. And it’s seriously one of the most welcoming […]
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June 27, 2016
5 Super Common Myths About Eating Disorders
When I was first diagnosed with anorexia, I remember thinking, “That’s impossible…I eat!” I never skipped breakfast, lunch or dinner, in fact—as lacking as those “meals” were. Didn’t people with anorexia fast constantly? I could never do that, I thought. As complicated as my relationship with food was at the time, I loved it too much […]
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June 20, 2016
Myths About “Slut”-Shaming — And Why They Matter
“OHMYGOD. You’ve had how many partners?” “That dress is way too slutty.” “What did she think would happen? She was drunk…which is basically asking for it.” “That’s not a tattoo. It’s a tramp stamp.” “Sluts! I hope they both get AIDS and die [for talking about sex and unconventional relationships].” These cringe-worthy statements are a few […]
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June 16, 2016
Allies, Equality and Continuing the Fight #StateOfWomen
Stabbing pain in my abdomen woke me at 5am yesterday—which was really 2am in my body’s time zone. Not now! I thought. After extremely little sleep the night before, followed by a long, intense, incredible day, I’d longed for a full night of restful snooze. Restoration. Peace. Aunt Flo had other plans. I’d forgotten that flying […]
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June 10, 2016
Your Diagnosis Doesn’t Define You: Hope in Difficult Times
A few years ago, I met Elle the Author at the LA Times Festival of Books, where we shared a table. We’d both written psych thrillers loosely based on personal (traumatic) experience, shared a background in acting and an obsession with lofty dreams, and couldn’t seem to stop squealing enthusiastically at passersby. “If we sing and […]
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June 2, 2016
Takeaways From My #HeelFree Year
I’ve done it, y’all! I’ve gone a full year without wearing high heels. *pauses for applause* KIDDING, about the cheering part! Honestly, I feel a bit silly proclaiming that as though it’s some grand accomplishment. It shouldn’t be. They’re just shoes, after all, right? Well, no. Not exactly. While there are far bigger issues than […]
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