Dr. Talal Alsaleem is an award-winning infidelity recovery expert who’s on a mission to teach clients and counselors how to use the trauma of affairs to establish, rediscover and maintain healthy relationships. In this bonus for Jennifer’s story (parts one and two), August talks to Dr. Talal. You’ll hear his thoughts about working with Jennifer and Adam, risk factors for cheating and betrayal, pillars for healing after infidelity, the notion of “once a cheater, always a cheater,” and more. ...

Continuing Jennifer’s story from the last Girl Boner Radio episode, you’ll hear how Adam reacted when she returned from her intensive therapy program, what happened in their relationship post infidelity and how they’ve both found healing.    This episode touches on childhood trauma and abuse. Please take care while listening.   ACE childhood trauma quiz   Dr. Talal’s books   Explore the latest specials at The Pleasure Chest! IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB:...

Jennifer had built a successful career and a happy family life when she became deeply involved in infidelity. While the first affair ended rather quickly, the second led down a path she couldn’t have imagined.   This episode touches on childhood trauma, abuse and cheating. Please take care while listening.   ACE childhood trauma quiz   Explore the latest specials at The Pleasure Chest! IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner   ...

What “kind of woman” gets into threesomes and gang bangs? Do “good girls” even grow up to enjoy sex? These questions once lived in Casey Donatello’s mind. Little could she have imagined she'd one day delve into the swinger's community and hotwifing. Today the sex-positivity advocate is passionate about play she once considered taboo and "dirty." Casey is equally passionate about busting related stereotypes and sharing related wisdom.   You’ll hear about:   Casey’s friend’s sexual...

Pamela Madsen was a happily married mother of two with a successful career when she felt drawn to an erotic experience that made her jaw (and clothes) drop. The experience launched a life-changing journey of sexual exploration that continues today — her “nutrition,” as she calls it.  Some of the topics you’ll hear about: Sexological bodywork and massage Erotic self-pleasure trans states Incongruent desire in a relationship Sexual self-embracement for eating disorder healing Female...

Lala didn’t realize she could experience one orgasm, much less multiple, until she had the “best sex [of her] life” with her now husband – so why aren't serial Os her favorite? Lora found her way to multiple Os using one of the most popular sex toys among women. (The same didn't work for August...) And Yuval and Court are proof that O after O isn’t just a “female experience.” In this Girl Boner episode, you’ll hear these stories plus related tips, multiple orgasm myths, busted, and more! ...

For years, Leah Carey felt equal parts shut down and obsessed re: sex. Meanwhile, she chose terrible partners. Then in her 40s, during her final session with a therapist, she revealed a long held sexual secret.  Leah’s admission marked the start of what would become an across-the-country sexual awakening adventure. She eventually landed on desires that surprised her and began transforming her life into helping other women find similar healing. Learn more from Leah: leahcarey.com   Save...

EF Dodd dated a guy from a distance in pre-FaceTime days. Jenay had a relationship that started in Idaho and ended with him overseas. And both women found ways to keep things spicy, challenges and all. (And yes, dirty talk played an important role!) This episode also features Dr. Megan Fleming’s thoughts for a listener who feels uncomfortable, yet curious, about dirty talk, and August’s favorite tip. To learn more about EF and her latest novel, Almost Perfect, visit efdoddwrites.com.    ...

Women’s sexuality educator Jordan D'Nelle went from not realizing orgasms were a thing or possible with a partner to finding orgasmic bliss in incredible ways and places. Her steamiest experiences taught her a ton about sex, pleasure and her body – lessons she pays forward.   Learn more from Jordan: https://jordandnelle.com   Register for Afternoon Delight here! Explore the latest specials at The Pleasure Chest!   IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB: @MyGirlBoner  ...

Can an orgasm change your life? Is it ever too late to invite a sexual awakening? As a special wrap up to the year, August shares a conversation she had with colleague and friend, Lynn Brown Rosenberg, at the Residence 11 Desire Summit in Los Angeles.   Register for Afternoon Delight (with early bird pricing) here! Order Lynn's memoir, My Sexual Awakening at 70 on Amazon. Explore The Pleasure Chest holiday gift guides!    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  TikTok: @GirlBonerRadio  FB:...

Intimacy coach Lee Noto didn’t realize she’d been longing for surrender until a crush turned into far more. Author Liz Asch fell away from her queer expression, then gradually reclaimed it. And that growth led to more than squirting. Yes, this week’s Girl Boner replay is a juicy one…   You’ll also hear about Afternoon Delight – a live, interactive podcast event August is co-hosting with three wonderful colleagues in February. Register (with early bird pricing) here! Learn more about...

When Jennifer Silva Redmond asked her fiancé, Russel, “What would you do if you could do anything?,” his response and the decision that followed changed the course of their lives. Since then, she’s learned a great deal about intimacy, sex, her body and herself while living and loving at sea.   You’ll also learn:   How Jennifer’s hippy-like upbringing made bodies okay (at first) The impact LA’s acting culture had on her body image How she moved past faking orgasms Benefits of trying a...

Jenay Leger and Court Vox have had different sexual self-discovery journeys with powerful common threads — including an illuminating ho-phase. Learn what their spicy escapades revealed about their desires and kinks, plus tips for making the most of your own sexual exploration.    You'll also learn a simple way to play with power dynamics in a  relationship, how Dominant and Submissive (D&S) experiences can vary from media depictions and how a crying kink can play out.    Learn more...

Yuval Mann is an erotic intelligence mentor who helps people use their sexual expression as “a vehicle of individual and collective evolution.” Early on, though, he was barely allowed to interact with girls, much less embrace his sexual desires. His journey from the Israeli army to the global fetish and kink scene taught him about pleasure, intimacy and so much more.   You’ll hear about:   His sexual awakening, after growing up as an Orthodox Jew A relationship that helped heal some of...

Long before Dr. Joy became a groundbreaking relationship expert, she gleaned harmful messages about sëxuality. Her journey into ethical non-monogamy and polyamory shed light on important truths, while invited lesson-rich challenges and benefits she continues to cherish.   Today Joy helps others cultivate authentic, pleasure-rich lives and relationships, no matter the style. And her work continues to reveal myths so many of us learn about intimacy, ways they damage (supposedly) ethical...

Treva Brandon Scharf was in her early 40s when she set her sights on becoming a single mother. Little could she have anticipated what would unfold in her fertility journey, from spicy escapades to frustrating challenges – much less the major love life shift that would follow.    After CK Love learned of a partner’s betrayal, she set out on a journey to connect with her sensual self — something she hadn’t realized needed more healing. And both women have found their way to a deeper sense of...

Alana McKenzie Page was stunned when a surprise, supposed-to-be-sexy date turned out to be...very much not. Krystal Casey realized that the very thing she strove to protect her kids had entered her home. Both women found their way from blindsiding challenges to immense pleasure and fulfillment – in and outside of the bedroom.   This episode touches on a few difficult topics, with mentions of abuse, addiction and death (in the second story). It’s also rich with light, encouragement, sex...

Mariah Freya grew up feeling pretty comfortable about bodies. Then her teens brought rockiness that stood in the way of her sexual empowerment. After years of off-and-on low libido in adulthood, she encountered a workshop that changed…everything. Mariah's sexual awakening set her on a path of spicy exploration and eventually to co-founding Beducated. Save 25% at Beducated here. Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials! And their Anal August top picks here.   More Girl Boner fun:  ...

Arielle Greenberg realized very early on that her sexuality didn’t match up with the masses. Her story sheds light on what it means to be a fetishist, the erotic potential of roleplaying, what a “stability fetish” involves, myths about kinky folks and more!  You’ll also hear about Arielle’s new book, Superfreaks: Kink Pleasure and The Pursuit of Happiness.  Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials!    More Girl Boner fun:    IG: @GirlBonerMedia  FB: @MyGirlBoner  TikTok:...

A seemingly perfect date gone very wrong, powerful sex that involved no nakedness or penetration and a listener question on hands-free orgasms!  A few things you’ll learn about in the episode: Why we need to take care of ourselves after breakups The importance of feeling, rather than ignoring, our feelings The importance of feeling in your body, aka embodiment A simple breathing/energetic sex exercise A throw-back “think-gasm” story Hands-free orgasms tips Learn more...

Imagine being raised by a father who was nicknamed the “king of porn.” Now imagine that it's the 1970s, and your dad attracts attention from the FBI because of his renowned and very spicy filmmaking.    Perhaps too much for many of us to imagine… But for Gerard Damiano Jr., it’s a walk down memory lane.   Gerard Damiano Sr’s film, Deep Throat, is the most famous adult film of all time – one known for bringing triple-X films into the mainstream and gleaning a ton of controversy. And this...

Joe was in his mid-30s when he had sex for the first time, while working through his fears with a surrogate partner. That healing work opened the door to not only sexual pleasure and romance, but to surprising benefits throughout his life.   This episode touches on eating disorders. Please take care while listening. Interested in appearing in Joe's upcoming podcast, Pan Talk? Send an email to:  [email protected]   More stories about sex/love addiction, including different takes on...

What if you’re not sure what gender identity or label suits you? Or you’re cisgender want to date someone who’s trans or nonbinary? How can cisgender folks become better allies?   In this bonus episode, you’ll hear August's conversation with Rae McDaniel, sex therapist, speaker, DEI consultant and author of Gender Magic: Live Shamelessly, Reclaim Your Joy, & Step into Your Most Authentic Self. You’ll learn about the book, related themes and Rae’s answers to thoughtful listener...

Author Elisa Magagna (E.C. Stilson) was once exorcised for having premarital sex, admid a spree of harmful messages. Since then, she’s learned to embrace her sexuality and pleasure of many kinds – through a journey that’s involved time as a homeless street musician, having five kids, finding true love and, a most recently, navigating a terminal illness.    Elisa's story sheds light on ways to manage during difficult times, the importance of keeping sexy sparks ignited when life gets tough...