Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship Stories
494 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 231 ratingsA spicy blend of personal stories, in-depth reporting and inspiration! Journalist August McLaughlin explores sexual empowerment and pleasure, featuring a range of voices.
Girl Boner Radio is LGBTQIA+ friendly and all genders are welcome! girlboner.org
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Episodes
Sex, Censorship and Discrimination
February 11, 2015 17:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBA writers' conference was booted from its venue of 30 years last week, because August is a keynote speaker and another woman is leading a workshop on writing about sex. In light of these controversies, August interviews Ozarks Writers' League president Casey Cowan and Jann Robbins, writer and wife of the late Harold Robbins -- one of the most celebrated banned authors in U.S. history. #WomensRightToWrite
#OrgasmQuest and Sex in the Digital Age
February 04, 2015 17:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBAugust interviews Crista Anne, a "progressive pleasurist" who's raising awareness about mental illness one orgasm attempt at a time, and Chad Kultgen, author of the controversial novel, "Men, Women & Children."
Going Green is the New Sexy with "Baywatch" star Alexandra Paul
January 28, 2015 17:00 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MBAugust interviews film/TV star and activist Alexandra Paul on her prolific career and efforts to save animals and the planet. Plus, learn how to cultivate "organic orgasms" with tips from Wendy Strgar of @GoodCleanLove.
Margaret Cho, "All About Sex" & Girl Boner Radio Turns 1!
January 14, 2015 17:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBIn a 1-year anniversary special, August interviews comedian Margaret Cho on her new TV show and #BeRobin campaign—plus, guest appearances by Alia Janine, Millana Snow and August's mom.
Lessons From Celebrity Relationships With Dr. Jane Greer
January 09, 2015 17:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBAugust shares highlights from the 2015 Sexual Health Expo, then interviews renowned relationship expert and therapist Dr. Jane Greer on celebrity relationships and ways to keep selfishness from damaging your love life.
Embracing Your Sexy Self & PornStar Layton Benton
January 05, 2015 17:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBAugust interviews Layton Benton on what it’s like being a woman of color in the adult entertainment industry and explores powerful ways to boost your sexual self-confidence.
Porn Addiction: Not Just A "Guy Thing"
December 29, 2014 17:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBAugust interviews Erica Garza, a journalist who overcame pornography addiction, then explores sex-positive goals worth setting.
Holiday Sex and Fashion Tips!
December 22, 2014 17:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBAugust celebrates her birthday and the holidays by sharing authors' favorite sex tips and interviewing Rayne, a style expert to the stars, on ways we can all look and feel our sexy best. augustmclaughlin.com
Oral Hygiene, Domestic Abuse and Racism: Hope in the Face of Hate Crime
December 15, 2014 17:00 - 42 minutes - 48.7 MBThese seemingly unrelated topics merge in one of Girl Boner’s most important topics yet: hate crime and its role in whether we lead empowered lives. August interviews celebrity dentist, Dr. Nicholas Toscano, who provided free care for porn star Christy Mack after she was attacked by her ex-boyfriend, and A’drienne Nieves, a writer, artist and social good activist who knows firsthand the importance of #BlackLivesMatter.
Talking Shop with Adult Star Flash Brown
December 15, 2014 17:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MBAugust shares highlights from her first Huffington Post article then interviews Flash Brown on his career, myths about porn and the sex toys that replicate his penis.
Risky Diet and Beauty Trends
December 01, 2014 17:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBFrom getting your face slapped to reduce wrinkles to modern-day corsets promoted by Kim Kardashian, there is no shortage of harmful beauty trends for women. August explores some of the latest, how they can damage our health and sexuality and effective, empowering alternatives.
Intersex Myths with Taylor Chandler
November 24, 2014 17:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBMichael Phelps’ intersexed "cougar” girlfriend shares her story of coming out, her sudden worldwide media attention and the issues amidst it all that matter.
Learning to Thrive After a Husband's Sex Addiction
November 03, 2014 17:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBAugust interviews M, a woman who's learned to thrive after her ex-husband's sex addiction turned her life upside-down.
Wicked Sex Tips with Jessica Drake
October 27, 2014 16:00 - 29 minutes - 40 MBAugust interviews award-winning adult performer, sex educator and creator of Jessica Drake's Guide to Wicked Sex--an empowering how-to DVD series for women and men. Learn about anal play, sexy solo fun, how to feel sexier naked and more!
Meeting Oprah & Overcoming ED: What's YOUR True Calling?
October 20, 2014 16:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBAugust shares takeaways from Oprah's The Life You Want Weekend and a personal story about overcoming an eating disorder. #LifeYouWant
Overcoming Sexual Trauma
October 13, 2014 16:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBNearly 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men report being raped and 1 in 20 adults experience other types of sexual trauma at some point. August interviews Andrew Ross Long, a speaker and coach who runs a nonprofit organization aimed at ending domestic violence and sexual assault, and Elle the Author, who's written a novel inspired by her personal experience with dating abuse, on ways to overcome sexual trauma and cultivate healthier, happier lives.
Adult Star and Sex Worker Sarah Vandella
October 06, 2014 16:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MBAugust interviews award-winning adult star Sarah Vandella on her career, beliefs about sexuality and ways all women can cultivate sexual empowerment..
Bizarre Turn-Ons
September 29, 2014 16:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MBHave you ever been turned on by something seemingly obscure, or been asked to do something odd to entice a partner? August explores some of women's wildest turn-ons with Mona Darling, a mommy blogger and empowerment coach who spent close to 20 years as a professional dominatrix.
The UnSlut Project: Putting an End to Sexual Bullying
September 22, 2014 16:00Countless girls and women are shamed for expressing their sexuality, or simply for being female. August interviews Emily Lindin, the founder of the UnSlut Project, who's turned her personal experience with "slut-shaming" into activism.
Kink and BDSM
September 15, 2014 16:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MBWhy do people engage in bondage, dominance/submission, role-playing, restraint and sadomasochism in the bedroom? If you're interested, how can do you do so safely? August discusses kink and BDSM with sexologist and sex-positive blogger, Dr. Victoria Reuveni—the basics, dos and don'ts and what to understand about consent.
Brain Turn-ons and Orgasm Myths
September 08, 2014 16:00 - 48 minutes - 67.3 MBAugust shares highlights from her trip to NYC, where she hosted N. America’s World Sexual Health Day celebration and participated in an orgasm study, then talks orgasms with adult star-turned comedian Alia Janine and Dr. Barry R. Komisaruk, the professor and researcher who led the fMRI study.
Celebrating Your Sexual Health
September 01, 2014 16:00 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MBIn honor of World Sexual Health Day, August explores definitions of sexual wellness and ways to celebrate it, then interviews Jeffrey Solomon - an acclaimed actor, playwright and the co-artistic director of Houses on the Moon Theater Company. Jeffrey will be performing at N. America's second annual celebration on 9/4 in NYC. August is emceeing the event, which will stream live online! Listen for details. @sexualhealthday
Women's Most Important Turn-Ons
August 25, 2014 16:00 - 27 minutes - 38 MBIf you're not turned on routinely, it's time to make some changes. August shares 8 vital steps for passion-filled, orgasmic living then interviews Andra Liemandt, drummer of The Mrs. The all-female band's #imEnough song and campaign are set on convincing women that indeed they are.
Sex-Positive Parenting: How to Raise Empowered Kids
August 18, 2014 16:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBWhat did your parents teach you about sex? If you're like many U.S. kids, the little you learned was negative. After sharing recollections from Girl Boner fans, August interviews Lea Grover of Becoming SuperMommy on what sex-positive parenting is and why it matters.
Legalizing Prostitution: Is Criminalizing Sex Work a Crime?
August 04, 2014 16:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBSex work is an over $100 billion global industry, yet it remains criminalized in many countries, including the U.S. August chats with renowned sociologist Chauntelle Tibbals, Ph.D on the World Health Organization's recent report that recommends changing these laws.
Common Fetishes and a Chat with Sexy Dancer Gia Nova
July 28, 2014 16:00 - 31 minutes - 43 MBFetishes are more common than you may think! August explores 10 of the most common then shares her interview with Gia Nova, a world-renowned burlesque dancer.
"Masters of Sex" with Thomas Maier
July 21, 2014 16:00 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MBAugust interviews Thomas Maier, author and producer of "Masters of Sex." The hit book and Showtime series chronicle the lives and work of William Masters and Virginia Johnson, researchers who taught the world about sexual science and the power of female sexuality.
Sexy Hilarity with Alia Janine
July 14, 2014 16:00 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBMany jokes about women and sexuality are demeaning, but they don't have to be! August discusses "dumb blonde" humor, shares a glimpse of her former actress life and interviews Alia Janine, a porn star turned standup comedian and Scatterbrains Podcast host.
A Sex-pert Celebration with Dr. Lisa Masterson
July 09, 2014 16:00 - 37 minutes - 51.8 MBIn celebration of Girl Boner Radio's 25th episode, August shares sex-perts' answers to listeners' questions and interviews Dr. Lisa Masterson, a practicing OB/GYN, mom, philanthropist, author and host of Health in Heels with Dr. Lisa.
Female Arousal Myths & 10 Ways to Turn Us On!
June 30, 2014 16:00 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBThe female sex drive is powerful, but myths and confusion often interfere. August explores common misperceptions about female sexual arousal and surefire ways to rev our engines and keep them going strong.
Behind the Scenes with Adult Star Siri
June 23, 2014 16:00 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBAugust interviews award-winning porn star Siri about her spicy career, how feminism and porn fit together, her stance against digital piracy and more.
He Can't Get it Up: Could Porn Be the Problem?
June 16, 2014 16:00 - 30 minutes - 42 MBAugust interviews recovering porn addict and counselor Gabe Deem on porn addiction, related erectile dysfunction and how to "reboot" your system once addiction sets in.
Can All Women Squirt? Female Ejaculation and More with Adult Star Alexa Aimes
June 02, 2014 16:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MBAlexa Aimes is a porn star who strives to break industry stereotypes and keep folks laughing at the same time. August shares facts about female ejaculation then chats with Alexa about female gushing, her sexy career and more.
Married to Porn
May 26, 2014 16:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBAuthor Emily Southwood considered herself sexually openminded until her fiancé took a job filming porn, an experience that challenged her beliefs and eventually brought rewards. August remembers Maya Angelou and her bulldog, Zoe, then interviews Emily about her witty memoir, PRUDE, and important questions it raises.
Porn Addiction: A True Story
May 19, 2014 16:00 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBPorn isn't only prevalent in our culture, but addictive. August chats with Rachel Khona, a writer whose ex-boyfriend's porn addiction pushed them apart and her to speak up about this very real and growing problem.
When Size Doesn't Matter
May 12, 2014 16:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBBeauty comes in all shapes and sizes and little is sexier than a woman who's comfortable in her own skin. August interviews Kelly Shibari, award-winning adult film star and the first ever plus-size model to grace a Penthouse Magazine title, on her journey to sexual empowerment and what sexiness means to her.
Sex, Porn & Knowing the Difference with Cindy Gallop
May 05, 2014 16:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MBConsidering how wonderful most of us find sex, very few people discuss it. Cindy Gallop is set on changing that. Learn how, why and sexy ways you can help make a difference.
Taking the Taboos Out of Trans*
April 28, 2014 16:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBAugust interviews Addie Vincent, the Chapman University senior who became the first trans* contestant in an all-female pageant, and Mia Isabella, transsexual voice over artist and porn star, on body image, sexual empowerment and more.
Sex Ed, Scandinavians & Samosas: An Interview with Girl Boner’s Mom
April 14, 2014 16:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBAugust talks with her spunky Minnesotan mother who grew up in the mission fields of India about sex education, marital success and what it’s like to be “Girl Boner’s mom.”
Problems with Steve Harvey's 90 Day (Sex) Rule
March 17, 2014 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBAugust explains why she considers Steve Harvey's 90 Day Rule a load of potentially harmful hooey.
The Highly Sensitive Clitoris
March 03, 2014 17:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBThe clitoris is many women’s primary sensual pleasure powerhouse. Women with high clitoral sensitivity may see things somewhat differently... August discusses the highly sensitive clitoris, drawing on personal experience and research, then interviews writer and kink-expert Jean Franzblau.
The Orgasm That Changed my Life
February 23, 2014 17:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBIn honor of the 3rd annual Beauty of a Woman BlogFest, August reads a narrative excerpt from her not-yet-published sexuality book!
The Female Body, Turned ON!
February 05, 2014 17:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBAugust explores the physiological basics of female sexual arousal and shares insight from activist and playwright, Jean Franzblau.
Girl Boner Beginnings
January 13, 2014 17:00 - 15 minutes - 29.3 MBGirl Boner Beginnings: August shares the personal story that inspired her titillating series and outreach and asks folks on the street: What is a Girl Boner? Note: This show has evolved a lot since the beginning! For a deeper dive into true sexuality stories in the updated, narrative style, check out episodes from 2021 on. You can also find more raw interviews from the first few years archived on Patreon.