Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship Stories – Details, episodes & analysis

When Rena Martine found herself feeling burnt out in her career as a sex crimes Deputy District Attorney and unable to stay faithful in her monogamous relationships, she knew something needed to change. Epiphanies about both life areas changed just about everything for the better. 

In addition to Rena's story, you'll learn a powerful practice for turning yourself on – one that's especially helpful for women, parents, long-term partners and anyone with a busy lifestyle. 

This episode also touches on:

What can happen when you have early exposure to sex, without context or education

The impact of 9/11 on Rena and her relationship

A threesome gone wonky

Rena's first experience at a sexy Skirt Club party

Desires styles (and why you aren't "broken" if you aren't turned on in a snap)

Originally released in September 2024

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Ageless sexuality expert, Joan Price, speaks about her early sexual self-discovery, two incredible loves, and the rituals that keep her sex life with her current partner going strong.  

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Intuitive and astrologist Madi Murphy grew up with mixed messages about sex and sexuality. A major crossroads in her life, during her Saturn Return, put her on the path to more connected and vibrant sexuality, sensuality, romance, and daily life. Today she's a mother of two and she and her husband intentionally keep their sexy spark alive. They've also had some hilarious adventures…

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A woman who invented a product to make oral play more fun, an almost psychedelic oral sex experience, why some folks aren't comfortable with oral and tips for upping the ante if you enjoy it! August shares highlights from past interviews on all-things-oral, plus related tips and excerpts from her Girl Boner book.

This episode features Melanie Cristol, founder and CEO of Lorals, authors Lauren Emily and Beverly Diehl and Dr. Megan Fleming.

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Amanda had dated more than 100 men before acknowledging her addiction to longing for unavailable mates. With the help of therapy, she was able to break-up with longing and end the virgin identity that had defined much of her adulthood.

Today the accomplished writer has a lot to say about "saving sex" – or different parts of it – including potential benefits of her own path, one thing she wishes she could change and why voluntarily celibate folks are worthy of respect.

Follow Amanda on Instagram @amandajmccracken and check out her podcast, The Longing Lab.

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Did you know that horniness is one of hundreds of reasons folks feel motivated to have sex? It's not even the most common. Understanding your own desire and creating what sex and relationship therapist Cyndi Darnell calls your erotic template can help you cultivate an erotically charged sex life, whether you're single or partnered. 

Learn about common libido myths, the difference between responsive and spontaneous desire, the role somatics can play in desire challenges and more.

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Brooke Hazen struggled with porn-induced erectile dysfunction and a misdiagnosis after decades of unhealthy porn use. Erica Garza recalls being equally addicted to porn and shame, starting at age 12. Both folks are in a far better place now and hope their stories encourage others to feel less alone.

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Edging, faking it, sexy stories, toys! August shares highlights from her March 2020 studio session with author Autumn Bardot and listener, Kate, plus bonus tips. 

You'll hear about:

A myth involving orgasms and having a baby

Reasons some people fake orgasms (they're not all bad!) 

How to edge your way to stronger orgasms

How to get there more efficiently when sex feels "too long"

How fantasies we don't act on can be helpful

Problems with aging-related sex myths - and strengthening alternatives

A disability-related orgasm myth, thanks to Sammy Rei Schwarz 

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Elizabeth Ruzzo, PhD thought her depression symptoms had to do with grad school stress, especially when her doctor seemed unconcerned. Going off of her birth control paired with her ongoing genetic studies led to a lightbulb moment: what if scientific data could help prevent birth control side effects? 

Now, as the CEO and founder of adyn, Elizabeth and her team strive to make getting the birth control you need—without the hassle of side effects—more accessible. 

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Writer, performer and producer, Judy Calabrese took a chance on being a switch and ended up gaining far more pleasure than she'd anticipated. Certified sex educator and sex worker, Elle Stanger, learned something new about her body during an impromptu experience in a gay bar bathroom. 

Topics you'll hear about:

Dominatrix work and BDSM, as a newbie

Erotic spanking 

Squirting, aka "she-jaculation" or "female ejaculation"

Sex work, including an important myth set straight

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