August McLaughlin's Blog, page 40
May 30, 2016
Surviving Sex Trafficking and Healing the Soul
Not long ago, I shared with an acquaintance that I, like many, wish I could do something to help stop sex trafficking. “Where would you have to go to help?” she replied. When I told her I could go virtually anywhere or nowhere at all (LA is an epicenter), she was stunned, and far from alone in her belief. Chances are, […]
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May 23, 2016
What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Genes
What comes to mind when you hear the term breast cancer genes? I’m guessing Angelina Jolie and some amount of anxiety rank high. That we can now get tested to determine whether we have mutated BRCA1 or BRCA2, which raise the risk for types of cancer, is awesome. It also presents difficult decisions for many people. Will […]
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May 19, 2016
How to Stop Ruining Your Underwear Every Month
If you’ve ever menstruated, chances are you’ve stained or ruined countless pairs of underwear. No matter how diligently we aim to be in changing our pads and tampons, spills happen. Often. Enter THINX®, the “period panties” gaining major buzz on social media for good reason. They not only help stop the monthly underwear massacre, but provide a body-safe alternative […]
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May 16, 2016
Orgasmic Yoga: A Sensual Spin on Self-Love
When sexologist Dr. Martha Tara Lee told me her preferred topic for our Girl Boner® chat was orgasmic yoga, I pictured a room full of people, some moaning as they stretched into cobra, others enjoying some downward doggy-style. As fun as that might be, I wasn’t even close. Martha described orgasmic yoga, which was coined […]
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May 12, 2016
Beauty and Sexuality Quotes: A #BOAW16 Wrap-up
I have a confession to make. I nearly made this year’s Beauty of a Woman BlogFest the last, and very briefly considered skipping it altogether. I’ve adored each year’s event immensely, yet as I work hard to build my businesses, I wondered if the investment of time and other resources made sense. Then I snapped back […]
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May 5, 2016
Little Known Facts About Sex After Baby
“Even a soft, gentle return into the world of sex can feel scary when you are a new mom… When you decide to try having sex again, give yourself permission to take your time and only do what feels pleasurable to you.” — Sarah J. Swofford, MPH, From Ouch to Ahhh…The New Mom’s Guide to […]
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May 2, 2016
The Beauty of a Woman BlogFest V! #BOAW16
Welcome to the Beauty of a Woman BlogFest V! *tosses confetti* What do you say we celebrate real beauty? Each year, I’m blown away by participants’ entries; this year is no exception. I’ve perused the posts below and wow. You’re in for a treat! Get ready to think, swoon, learn, laugh and perhaps shed a few tears. Whether […]
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April 27, 2016
Two Singles Plan to Hang Out: Is it a Date?
One of my favorite things about Girl Boner® is the array of perspectives I get to hear and learn from. While I have plenty of chaotic rollercoaster-y borderline traumatic, ahem, diverse experience in the dating realm, it’s not my area of professional expertise. The topic ties in so well with sexual empowerment and empowerment as a […]
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April 21, 2016
The Power of Platonic Touch
When’s the last time you cuddled with someone, without any expectation of sex? How many hugs have you shared lately? How many do you wish you’d enjoyed? Or maybe you’ve been touched or hugged when you weren’t up for either. How awesome would it be to never have to deal with that? I recently sat down […]
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April 14, 2016
Porn Sex Versus Reality with Jayden Lee
Most guys I date assume I want anal. Is that because of porn? My boyfriend thought I wanted BDSM, because that’s what he watches to masturbate… It scared me. A man I’m dating freaked out when he saw that I have pubic hair. I only reach orgasm when I’m playing with myself to porn…never with my boyfriend. These clips from messages I frequently receive […]
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