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

 

Follow Rena on Instagram and check out her book: @_rena.martine_

 

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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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What changed sex for you for good? What's your favorite sex story to tell? Or most embarrassing mishap? Comedians and hosts of Trailer Park Diaries, Vicki Barbolak (America's Got Talent) and Shawn Pelofsky (The Comedy Store), join August to explore these questions and more—with the help of a popular sex toy and Esther Perel's game, Where Should We Begin. 

 

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In this Girl Boner quickie, August explores skin-gasms then shares five smart and spicy ways to pleasure your biggest organ.

 

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When Lucie Fielding was growing up, she didn't have a word for queer, much less trans. While studying sexuality, they started to feel free to explore their gender in earnest, with empowering, pleasure-rich and life shifting results.

 

Today Lucie is a therapist and author of the award-winning book, Trans Sex: Clinical Approaches to Trans Sexualities and Erotic Embodiments. And she has important advice for discovering more erotic possibilities in our lives.

 

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Can orgasms make or break a relationship? Learning to make sex pleasurable (for her) helped save Susan Bratton's marriage and sex life. A toxic relationship led Emmi Fortin to her lengthiest climax, and kept her stuck on a poor-fit partner. 

 

You'll also learn:

 

• How to experience hot, breakup-level sex without the heartache

• Clitoris tips for maximum bliss

• Why Emmi decided to openly write about her intimate experiences

• How Susan shifted from dissociation to presence during sex

• Ways to bridge an orgasm gap 

• (which are common for women and vulva owners in relationships with cis-men) 

• Tips for experiencing "female orgasms" from PIV sex

• Susan's expanded orgasm experience (which she teaches)

• A Tantric exercise that helped ease body shame

• How a photoshoot spurred intense self-pleasure

 

Check out Emmi's memoir + watch the trailer: Who is Your Red Dress? 

Download Susan's Sex Life Bucket List 

 

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Reina grew up on on the Bible Belt, where her abstinence-only sex ed left her with more questions than answers—especially once she developed crushes on girls. Farming helped her heal from an eating disorder, and becoming an adult content creator has helped far more than her financial woes.

 

In this episode, you'll learn:

 

One of Reina's most perplexing sex ed memories

How she worked past body image challenges

What (and who) inspired her to cam for the first time

What she loves most about her work

Her top advice for moving past sexual shame

 

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Jessie Fresh was in her early 20s when she realized that silence was her main sex educator. After a mid-coital wakeup call and two relationships—one with sexual chemistry, one with only emotional sparks—she sought ways to cultivate the richer relationships and sexual experiences she desired.  

 

Discovering the Erotic Blueprints changed everything for her. (And they may do the same for you!) Today, as a sex and intimacy coach, Jessie helps others find similar pleasure, self-embracement and empowerment.

 

In this #GirlBoner episode, you'll learn about:

 

Jessie's personal journey to richer sex and intimacy

What the 5 Erotic Blueprints are

Hot versus buzzkill ways to start sex for each type

 

Learn more and take the Erotic Blueprint Quiz at jessiefresh.com. 

 

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Phone sex operator Amberly Rothfield had just gone through a several-month sex hiatus when she experienced an orgasm that changed her life. Author Dr. Samantha Allen had started to think orgasms were no longer a part of her life when, two years after sex-reassignment surgery, one surprised her. Therapist Vanessa Marin experienced her first orgasm as a child, only to struggle in the climax department years later.

You'll also hear:

A few ways what we learn about female sexuality and women's orgasms can impact pleasure

Why the "watch pot never boils" stance could stand in the way of your Os

A common myth about gender and sexuality

The original version of this episode was released in October, 2020. 

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Do socks play a role in sex? Does size matter with pegging? How can we invite more pleasure? Hear some of the worst and best sex advice several experts have ever heard, plus a few of August's favorite sex tips from previous interviews and episodes.

 

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Fiona Dawson grew up in a semi-sex-positive home, and didn't question her orientation until she fell in love with a woman. Coming out as gay felt fairly easy to her. Coming out as bi was another story… 

 

Now an Emmy-nominated, award-winning filmmaker and author of the forthcoming book, "Are Bisexuals Just Greedy?," Fiona aims to un-f*ck gender and sexuality for a more harmonious world. 

 

You'll also learn about:

 

Fiona's sexual "firsts" and a few from listeners

The difference between bisexual and pansexual

What Fiona's female gender identity means to her

Fiona's "blow job learning curve" (and her related book dedication)

Why it's pretty common for people assigned female at birth not to enjoy going down on a penis

 

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Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin.

When award-winning journalist Rachel Krantz started dating non-monogamous Adam, she thought she might finally break her pattern of short-lived, suffocating relationships.

Once gaslighting ensued, she found herself stuck in a new set of problems. Rachel finally found healing and liberation and shared her story in the memoir, Open. 

 

You'll also learn:

 

How non-monogamy helped Rachel explore her queerness

Her advice on relationship/sexual desires versus societal "shoulds"

How her reporter's mind led to a unique exploration of gaslighting

What's most help her find healing

 

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August shares the experience that helped inspire all-things-Girl Boner and why she no longer considers herself a "late bloomer."

 

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Allison Hope made a bet with a friend to see who could orgasm first, explored her sexuality in New York City's queer community and realized her sex limits during a salacious week on Fire Island—all before meeting her now wife. In the past few years, they've navigated very different libidos. 

 

You'll also learn:

 

Two ways perimenopause can impact sexual desire

How Allison's journey and erotica writing interplay

What inspired Allison to write "The Phallacy" 

 

Allison's articles and essays: urbaninbreeding.com

 

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Rose Caraway had just launched her erotica podcast when she received an email from a listener with a compelling request: Would she share a story about cuckolding? That question, paired with a book she considers a "cuckolding bible," led her down a spicy and loving path—after some mixed feelings. 

 

You'll also learn about:

 

Cuckolding basics

Cuckolding tips for beginners

How you can engage in it while staying sexually monogamous

Important perks of erotica

The parts of Rose's story in The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2 that were inspired by IRL experience

 

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Kiss Me Quick's Erotica Podcast

 

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Suzannah Weiss was already writing about sex and relationships when she began a mission to experience orgasm during partnered sex. Judy Calabrese never expected to go down a lust-filled path with her doula—but sometimes, things…happen.

 

Suzannah Weiss:

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Judy Calabrese:

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Unexpected visitors, a "super nice" guy, mysterious blood! We're wrapping this Girl Boner year up with awkward sex and dating surprises featuring voices you may recognize.

Keep listening after the stories for a special bonus. August's friend and colleague, Susanna Brisk, a certified sex educator and sexual intuitive, joined her to chat about the stories. They touched on everything from exhibitionism and online dating to self-acceptance and penis size.

 

Free discovery call with Emily Zawadzki: https://linktr.ee/emilyzedsexed

 

Dr. Heather Bartos' new book: https://www.amazon.com/Quickies-Hundred-Little-Lessons-Midlife/dp/B0F315MNS3

 

Sarah Fader's novel: 

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Veronica Grant had her sights set on lasting love from early on. After a spree of mismatches and breakups, she learned what real emotional availability looks like—which made way for deep love. 

 

Today she's a life and love coach, and the author of the new book, You Are Meant For Love: A No-Nonsense Guide To Help Smart, Successful Women Attract High Quality Partners and Real Love.

 

This episode explores Veronica's personal journey, from what she learned about sex and romance early on to ways she later used sex to save relationships and the heartache that finally prompted her to seek healing. Plus, what one relationship taught her about her sexuality, which brought her a lot of comfort and confidence.

 

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If you've used sex toys, you probably have memorable sex toy stories. Hear several from listeners, as well as Andrew Gurza and Heather Morrison of Bump'n—plus how these two siblings ended up launching an accessible sex toy company, with a mission that goes beyond the toy itself.

 

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This episode features voice artists Rosa Delgado and Loquiverba! Girl Boner Radio is hosted and produced by August McLaughlin of Nourish Literary, Inc.

Beverly Diehl felt somewhat relieved when she was diagnosed with breast cancer, a disease she expected to develop at some point. What she didn't anticipate was the profound impact a boudoir photoshoot would have on her body image and sense of sexiness. 

 

In this Girl Boner Radio episode, you'll hear excerpts from August's 2019 conversation with Beverly, plus tips for planning your own sensual shoot. 

 

A transcript and a few photos from Beverly's shoot: augustmclaughlin.com/blog

 

Beverly's Great Sluts of History series on Medium: writerbeverly.medium.com

 

Beverly's memoir: Sex, Drugs, Rock 'n Roll & a Tiara

 

Nick Holmes' photography

 

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Rebekah Buege was once shamed for her inability to orgasm with a particular partner. That relationship brought body image issues to the surface. Navigating the challenges led her to more pleasure and confidence, as well as her career. 

 

A few things you'll learn:

 

How Rebekah dealt with orgasm challenges and her partner's shaming—and how she'd dealt with a similar occurrence more recently

 

A common myth about the female orgasm and vulva owner / women's sexuality

 

Her top advice for starting to cultivate body confidence

 

Ways body fixation can take away from sexual pleasure

 

Some of August's tips for reducing negative body thoughts, and the role sex might play (including a little excerpt from her Girl Boner book)

 

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CK Love thought she was finally "fully open" in her sensuality when a breakup prompted her to dig deeper. Babe West has flourished since entering the porn industry for work that varies greatly from her survival sex work earlier on.

 

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Pleasure, connection, mindblowing sex! Frank Wiegers grew up during World War II, in a sexually repressive environment. Today, the former fighter pilot and Vietnam War veteran embraces "magical sex," and teaches others how to invite and make the most of the same.

 

In addition to Frank's personal journey, you'll learn:

 

What "magical sex" is, including 4 stages

Activities that can deepen pleasure and connection

How (and why) to apply sex magick after sex

A ritual Frank and Judith practice to keep the spark alive

 

Learn more about Frank's work: themagicalsexbook.com

 

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After a difficult pregnancy, traumatic childbirth and near death experience, Renée Schuls-Jacobson endured "next level insomnia." Little did she know the dark places her attempts to feel better would lead. 

 

For seven years she took medications as prescribed, not realizing the drug was intended for short-term use or that she'd grown dependent. Meanwhile, she tried to make her marriage, which lacked sexual chemistry, work. Renée's story is also one of hope, healing and vibrancy—including re: her Girl Boners. ;)

 

This episode contains mentions of traumatic events and suicidal ideation. If you're struggling with such thoughts, please call the

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

 

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Emotional connection before sexual chemistry, love without the heirarchy and more! August shares highlights from her 2019 conversation with Carolina Hoyos, an Afro-Indigenous (Quechua-Kichwa) actor, playwright, director, songwriter and voice artist. 

 

You'll learn about:

 

Carolina's sexual empowerment journey

Common myths about demisexuality

Common myths about bisexuality

Carolina's coming out (to family) story

The importance of queer represention in films and TV

 

Check out Carolina's film and festival: Indigiqueer Identity: Reclaiming Past, Present, and Future

 

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Author Kandi Steiner was leaning toward no more casual sex when an experience with a friend bolstered that decision. She now creates female characters who voice their desires. Adult star turned author, Logan Pierce, learned similar lessons the hard way. And erotic fiction can help inspire steamier experiences. Take it from writer and editor, Rachel Kramer Bussel.

 

A few more things you'll learn about:

 

Communicating your desires

Accepting sex-related feedback (with a throwback clip featuring Logan PIerce)

Spicy and empowering perks of erotica 

 

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Books by Kandi Steiner

 

Between the Sheets: Rise of a Working Stiff 

 

Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 7 

 

The Big Book of Orgasms, Volume 2: 69 Sexy Stories

 

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After using dating apps for 10 years, author Shani Silver gave them up and gained surprising, life-shifting rewards. Therapist Kerry Cohen has learned to navigate life and relationships while managing sex and love addiction, terms that remain common and controversial. 

 

A few things you'll learn about:

 

What finally prompted Shani to give up dating apps

Her advice for anyone feeling miserably dependent on them

A perspective shift she recommends for embracing single-hood

When Kerry's struggles with sex and love emerged

A few reasons "sex and love addiction" termonology is controversial, and why Kerry believes that's a good thing 

How messaging around sex, love and romance make romantic and sexual compulsions trickier, and how those messages affect us all

 

Check out A Single Revolution, by Shani Silver, and Crazy for You, by Kerry Cohen

 

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John Kim and Vanessa Bennett are therapists and coauthors of, It's Not Me, It's You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better. They're also a couple, who met at a time when neither was anticipating life-changing love.

Learn how the pair came together, what made the start of their relationship rocky, how they navigate desire differences and what they want us all to know about relationships – all in this replay from September, 2022.

 

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Dr. Heather Bartos was well into her career when her husband stopped desiring sex. Navigating a sexless marriage opened up old wounds and led her to look deeply at her sex-related beliefs. 

 

A few more things you'll learn about:

 

What Dr. Bartos learned about sex growing up in the '80s in Texas

The most common sex-related challenge she hears about in her office

5 factors that fuel low sexual desire in anyone, men and penis-havers included

Benefits of embracing your sexuality as your own—plus an important way to do so 

 

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Why resolve to something diminishing when you can set your sights on something spicier? Dr. Sakshi Tickoo, a queer, Brown, chronically disabled occupational therapist and a sexuality counselor who's based in Mumbai, India, joined August to explore smart sexuality aspirations to consider as we move toward 2022. 

 

A few things you'll learn about:

 

How (and why) to create a pleasure toolkit

Sex goals set by listeners

Benefits of exploring a new sexual practice, such as rope play or BDSM

An exercise for building body confidence

A toy you might LOVE, from The Pleasure Chest

 

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Dr. Jordin Wiggins grew up in a small Canadian town where her sex education involved, "don't do it." Later on, after setting her sights on a fulfilling sex life, she lost her libido twice. She found her way back and now teaches other women and vulva owners to never settle for bad sex and to value their pleasure and desires. 

 

You'll learn about:

 

The importance of understanding your (or a partner's) menstrual cycle 

Cycle awareness as part of non-hormonal birth control

Why some folks end up making to-do lists during sex

Common barriers around female sexuality

Benefits of shifting sex from a "should" to personal pleasure

August's top tips for better connecting with your sexuality

Dr. Megan's latest Pleasure Picks - sexy gift ideas!

Nadia North grew up in Wisconsin and considers herself a late bloomer in the sex department. When she met and entered a relationship with porn legend, Peter, she had no idea how abusive he would become. 

 

Seth S. grew up as a highly sensitive kid in California, where he endured a sexual assault from an older boy. For years, that abuse affected his beliefs about male sexuality.

 

Nadia is early in her healing journey and Seth is well into his. Both are speaking out in hopes that their stories and the lessons they've learned will have a positive impact on others. 

 

A few more things you'll learn about:

 

What "love bombing" entails

How being a highly sensitive person (HSP) has impacted Seth's PTSD and how how's grown to embrace his sensitivity

What's most helped Nadia and Seth manage trauma while cultivating pleasure

A grounding exercise from With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships

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Lisa and Mike attended an upscale sex party at the Bocanegra Club that challenged beliefs they had about such parties and taught them important lessons. Journalist Ryn Pfeiffer took a Bodysex workshop that led to an orgasmic retreat and weekly self-pleasure circles.

 

Learn more about Bocanegra Club.

 

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Eroticism, pleasure, growth! Rae McDaniel, a non-binary gender and sex therapist-turned-coach, went from growing up in a conservative Christian community to embracing their queerness and finding erotic bliss in an unexpected place. They now support others on similar journeys.

 

A few more things you'll learn about:

 

Rae's journey through painful sex

Gender stereotypes that stand in the way of sexual pleasure

Ways to unlock your erotic mind 

Common pleasure barriers folks in the LGBTQIA+ community face

Problems with talking about "feminine/masculine energy" 

An exercise for feeling more connected with your intimate self

 

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Explore GenderFck resources

 

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Kristopher Lovestone grew up learning a lot about menstruation, later earned his "red wings" and now has strong feelings about period sex. Makenzie Mizell has had many ups and downs with her periods, including a form of sexual freedom and relationship (red and green) flags.

 

A few more things you'll learn about:

 

• How folks August surveyed about period sex feel about it
• Valid reasons folks avoid or embrace period sex
• Hematolagnia, or blood play
• Info for anyone concerned about going down on someone who's menstruating
• A few ways to make period sex more fun
• What conversations about period sex can tell you about a relationship
• Why Kristopher wrote his book, The Conscious Cock: The Empowered Sexuality Manual for Men
• Why Makenzie named her podcast network, Period, and why you should check out Tinsel Town Tea!

 

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Niba went on a creepy date that could have gone far worse. Erik recalls being sexually assaulted by a ghost, and knows a lot about spectrophilia: sexual encounters with ghosts. 

 

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Guiding with excerpts from Girl Boners gone by (past interviews), August explores important facts, common myths and pervasive challenges involving the Big O. 

 

A few things you'll learn about in the episode:

 

• An orgasm issue that's frequently discussed in sex therapy
• The fluidity of orgasms
• Orgasms as an active versus passive process
• Accessories that can bolster orgasmic bliss

 

Learn more about the featured guests:

 

Deborah Kagan: 

Books, masterclass and more: https://www.deborah-kagan.com/

 

Shadeen Francis:

Live Q&A sessions: shadeenfrancis.doyoumined.com

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Vanessa Marin:

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Author Sarah Fader was perplexed about sex early on, but she now finds solace and confidence in her sexuality. She also manages multiple mental health conditions and writes books and articles aimed at helping others better thrive. 

 

A few things you'll learn about in the episode:

 

• How sex can be nourishing when you're stressed, anxious or depressed (and not wanting sex is just fine and common, too!)
• How focusing on someone else's pleasure helps Sarah in the orgasm department
• 3 ways mental health can interplay with sex and sexuality
• Sarah's top sex tips
• Her advice for anyone struggling with their mental health
• Dr. Megan Fleming's Pleasure Pick for October!

 

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Dr. Rebecca Heiss received a phone call that made her question – and change – virtually everything about her life. Learn how she applied her research as a stress physiologist, how it all impacted her intimate life, and her top advice for better navigating (and even benefitting from) stress.

 

Springboard, by Dr. Rebecca Heiss:

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Frances, aka "Captain Awkward," and content creator, Andrew Gurza, journeyed into careers involving sex and other stigmatized topics. Learn how Dripstick, which went viral on TikTok, came to be and what it's like to speak openly and perform in porn as a queer, disabled person. 

 

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Solo play, spicy bits, releasing! Renee Powers, Nora and Niba of The Feminist Book Club community, reveal unforgettable dating and sex experiences. August recommends a sexy product in honor of each story.

 

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Alicia Davon was studying psychology when she met Erwan, a man who was teaching workshops about the "extended orgasm." She's since become a relationship coach who teaches others all about this sensual practice.

 

A few things you'll learn about:

 

• Alicia's first experience with extended orgasm
• How extended orgasms differ from traditional orgasms
• How Alicia and Erwan became more than acquaintances
• The stages of sexual arousal, according to Masters and Johnson
• Tips for getting started with extended orgasms
• Alicia's biggest takeaway from the practice

 

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