Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship Stories

In celebration of her new book, August took Girl Boner Radio to NYC! This episode features a panel with Dr. Megan Fleming and The V. Club cofounder Courtney Clemen on ways to deepen connection in your sex life and relationships. You'll also hear from two surprise returning guests and a spicy excerpt from August's book. Sign up for occasional email updates at augustmclaughlin.com. Outro music: In Between the Sides by Gaston Beltran, featuring Bria Jene.

Sex addiction, love addiction and self-love. August is joined by Charlene deGuzman to explore her personal journey, healthy dating and her new movie, "Unloveable." Named one of the "funniest people on Twitter" by Rolling Stone and creator of numerous celebrated short films, Charlene wrote and stars in "Unlovable," along with John Hawkes and Melissa Leo. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener whose long-distance relationship is strained due to mismatched sexual desires. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Carol and David of The Sexy Lifestyle join August to chat about their unique love story (which includes marrying each other's exes), what they appreciate most about the swinging lifestyle and related myths. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener whose recent job loss is causing rifts in her marriage. In a bonus quickie segment, August shares Life on the Swingset co-host Dylan Thomas's thoughts on gender equality in swinger communities. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Multi award-winning porn star Rob Piper joins August to chat about music that turns people on, common turn-ons and turn-offs and what it's like to blend Southern charm and values with work in the adult film industry. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener who gets aroused most everywhere except in bed. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

How often do you think about your financial future? If you feel a bit clueless about "money stuff," you're far from alone. In this episode, August is joined by Elaine Low, a financial journalist and video producer for Investor's Business Daily, to explore gender gaps around investing, pressures on women to spend money but not discuss it and simple ways to start cultivating financial security. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who fears women won't date him because of his modest income. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com!

August is joined by Artemis Film Festival founder Melanie Wise, social media maven Megan Hubbell and recording artist/publisher Kaylene Peoples to explore representations of women's strength and sexuality in films and more. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener who's noticed sex drive changes since adopting a workout routine. Enjoy the special outro music, courtesy of Kaylene! From her forthcoming album, "Romantic Bossa Nova," the song features Kaylene on vocals and Bunny Brunel on bass. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Anne Hodder, ACS joins August to explore emotional intelligence and relationships, ways to cope when you're feeling triggered, dreamwork as a healing tool and the mighty vulva! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who was recently diagnosed with vulvodynia. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Bruna Nessif, founder of The Problem with Dating and author of "Let That Shit Go," joins August to discuss takeaways from her book and dating journey. Learn why millennials, in particular, tend to "ghost" people, the rewards and challenges of sharing vulnerable stories and ways to get unstuck when you fall into harmful dating patterns. Dr. Megan weighs in for a listener who found violent hardcore porn on her boyfriend's computer. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com!

Heather Jeffcoat DPT joins August to discuss the pelvic floor, sexual pain conditions and ways physical therapy can help transgender individuals before and after genital reconstruction surgery. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener who wonders if urinating during sex is normal. You'll also learn a toe-curling orgasm tip! Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com and find August's Girl Boner book on Amazon.

Comedian Shawn Pelofsky, creator and star of the new one-hour special Stretch It Out, joins August to discuss her career, her efforts to find love (including hypnosis and a love potion) and how she finally met "the one." With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener dealing with sexual desire differences during her period. Sign up for occasional extras at augustmclaughlin.com. Find Girl Boner, the book, on Amazon!

Nicoletta Heidegger, a registered Marriage and Family Therapy Associate and cohost of Sluts and Scholars, joins August to discuss her work and minor attraction (being attracted to children). How is it different from pedophilia? Are healing, management and preventing harm to children possible? With the help of Dr. Megan Fleming, they weigh in for a listener whose wife of eight years recently revealed that she's polyamorous and in love with a coworker. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. Find "Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment" on Amazon.

August is joined by Brianna Rader, founder of Juicebox, an app that pairs people with professional sex and relationship coaches. Learn about Brianna's journey, from queer Tennessee teen to launching her business, unique challenges sex-positive businesses face, people's most common and surprising sexual concerns and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener whose boyfriend wants to do away with the body hair she adores. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. Find August's new Girl Boner book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MnjwYn

Pickup artistry gets a bad rap, but are some PUAs decent guys? August chats with Drew Schroeder, a pickup artist who goes against the industry grain. Then Sexual Intuitive® Susanna Brisk joins August to explore the whys behind incels, dating dos and don'ts and the worst dating advice listeners have ever heard. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. Find August's new book, GIRL BONER, on Amazon!

Dating, sex and animals - oh my! Comedic author Heidi Mastrogiovanni joins August to explore pros and cons of adding a pet to your relationship and the release of their new books: "Lala Pettibone: Standing Room Only" and "Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment." With the help of Dr. Megan Fleming, they weigh in for a listener whose new dog is making spontaneous sex with her boyfriend difficult. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augugstmclaughlin.com. Purchase August's new book, "Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment" here: http://bit.ly/GirlBoner

Jimanekia Eborn, an expert in mental health, sex education and sexual trauma support, joins August to explore ways eating disorders and trauma intersect, forgiveness, consent, Me Too and more! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who's boyfriend revealed he was abused as a child. MaryEllen Reider, cofounder of Yarlap, shares facts about kegels, pelvic health and pleasure. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

August is joined by Amberly Rothfield, a 13-year veteran of the phone sex industry, to explore her personal journey, career and more. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener who's healing from an abusive relationship. Sign up for Girl Boner extras and learn about August's new books at augustmclaughlin.com. (Our apologies for the subtle AC sound off and on through the episode! It was an issue at the studio and won't be a problem again.)

Marni, a dating coach for men, joins August to explore common dating mistakes, communicating in the romance realm and letting a partner down easy. With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they weigh in for a listener who's falling for an asexual man. Can she make it work without sex? Enter the first ever #GirlBoner sweepstakes at https://woobox.com/qwfryy! Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Kimberly Ann Johnson, a sexological bodyworker, birth doula and author of "The Fourth Trimester: A Postpartum Guide to Healing Your Body, Balancing Your Emotions and Restoring Your Vitality," joins August to explore ways postpartum time provides an opportunity for better sex, female arousal and more! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener experiencing vaginal itchiness after masturbating. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com and pre-order "Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment" on Amazon.

Kasia Urbaniak, founder and CEO of The Academy who made her living as one of the world's most successful dominatrixes, joins August to explore standing in your power, the role sex and sexuality play in leading an empowered life and more. Learn ways to navigate uncomfortable conversations, the orgasmic potential of difficult emotions and Dr. Megan Fleming's take on preparing a teenager for college dating life. For more Girl Boner fun, sign up for occasional extras at augustmclaughlin.com and pre-order "Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment" on Amazon.

Natasha Chandel of the Kinda Dating podcast joins August to explore unusual places people have sex! With Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they discuss nonconsensual arousal and moving on after experiencing it. Learn more and sign up for occasional extras at augustmclaughlin.com. For more Girl Boner fun, pre-order "Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment" on Amazon.

Actress, producer and trans health advocate Blossom Brown joins August to explore the importance of trans rights within feminism, issues unique to trans women of color, supporting trans men and how appearing on Ellen Degeneres's show and in Caitlyn Jenner's documentary series, I AM CAIT, influenced her life. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who wonders why vibrators don't do much for her. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com!

August is joined by Stevie Boebi, a YouTuber who specializes in queer sex, to chat about lesbian sex myths, sex toys and jealousy. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who feels uncomfortable with her partner's flirting with others behavior. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. Enter The Pleasure Chest's Womanizer 2Go giveaway on Instagram @pleasurecheststores June 16 - 17!

The "mysterious" clitoris, sexual revolutions and more! Joan Price joins August to explore her journey from gynecologist's daughter in the 50s to becoming a celebrated sex educator and finding true love in her golden years. Learn what feminism brought to sexuality, how ageism impacts dating and good news about intimacy later in life. Dr. Megan Fleming, August and Joan weigh in for a listener who wants to know if casual dating makes sense and whether she's approaching it well post-divorce. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. While you're there, click BOOKS to preorder "Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment." NOTE: This episode was pre-released last week with glitches, and a few people downloaded it before we noticed and took it down. If you received it twice, this one's the keeper! Email a screenshot of your feed showing both episodes and your snail mail address to [email protected] and we'll send you a free gift.

Clitoris adventures, lesbian characters and more! August is joined by Ji Strangeway, a poet, author and film director about her personal journey, sex ed, teen pleasure and her hybrid graphic novel, Red as Blue. Victor Tobar of The Pleasure Chest shares tips for queering your sex. Dr. Megan Fleming shares thoughts for a listener who wants to enjoy penis play but his new partner doesn't enjoy anal. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Adult star Ginger Banks joins August to discuss SESTA and FOSFA, controversial bills touted as a way to minimize sex trafficking. But sex work and sex trafficking aren't the same thing. Learn how these bills and other myths about sex work affect sex workers, highlights from Ginger's personal journey and career and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who wants to date for the first time after years of bullying about her appearance. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com!

Super gonorrhea—what??? Scientist Sean Buono joins August to discuss STDs/STIs, ways body-positivity plays into sex education, issues particularly important for LGBTQ individuals and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who acquired chlamydia while on a break from her relationship. Now that they're back together, should she tell him? Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Childbirth, medical conditions, shame and anxiety can all make sex more "ouch" than "ahhh!" Estrella Jaramillo, cofounder of B-wom, joins August to explore her sexual empowerment journey, sexual pain versus pleasure and women's pelvic health as an equality issue. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who's experienced painful intercourse since having a baby. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com! Thanks and see you soon!

Logan Pierce joins August to discuss his adult film career and his telling memoir, Between The Sheets: Rise of a Working Stiff. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who feels conflicted about a guy she's dating. She supports sex workers, so why can't she accept his work in adult films? Sign up for monthly Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Yashi Brown joins August to explore her Jehova's Witness upbringing, living with bipolar I disorder and ways both have influenced her sexuality. They discuss everything from depression, psychosis and hyper-sexuality to sexual side effects of medication and ways to better cope when you're struggling. Dr. Megan Fleming responds to a listener whose boyfriend wants to save sex for marriage. For more Girl Boner fun, sign up for extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

August chats with Genevieve Lejeune of Skirt Club about her personal journey, cultivating sexual confidence, cultural approaches to sexuality, open relationships and more. Dr. Megan Fleming and August weigh in for a listener who's worried about a group of friends, and wonders if they'll judge her for being "not open enough." Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

August is joined by adult star Raven Hart to explore her career, ways to act on fantasies when you're feeling shy and common STI myths. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who wants to make her dominatrix dreams come true within her relationship. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com!

Comedian Emma Arnold joins August at Storyfort fest in Boise, Idaho to discuss her personal journey, including her struggles with porn and sex addiction, her life as a comic, blue balls versus blue clits and more! Play along with some fun and hilarious sex ed trivia and hear Dr. Megan Fleming's thoughts for a listener who can't stop passing gas during orgasms. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at girlboner.org.

Ghosting, mixed signals, "rape fantasies" and more. Erin Tillman, inclusive dating coach and author of The Consent Guidebook, joins August to discuss the ins and outs of consent, address listeners' questions and talk about films that get consent right or wrong. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who has violent sexual fantasies and wonders if they derive from her history of abuse. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Cassie Brighter, a speaker and author, joins August for a Girl Boner Radio chat on intersectionality in womanhood, whether pussy hats are transphobic, her personal journey as a transgender woman, raising trans children, and more! August also addresses the most common topic she hears about from cis men with the help of Dr. Megan Fleming. (Hint: It involves penises!) Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Activist, writer and researcher Winnie M. Lee joins August to discuss the effects of sexual violence, leading a fulfilling life after surviving sexual trauma and ways consent and feminism play into all of this. Dr. Megan weighs in for a listener who feels lost in her relationship. August shares bravery experiences from listeners. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

"Thinking off," tapping into your true desires and more! Sexual Intuitive® Susanna Brisk joins August to discuss takeaways from her new book, "How to Get Laid Using Your Intuition," which she wrote in the context of the #metoo and #timesup movements. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who suspects her partner is cheating but has no tangible proof. Sign up for Girl Boner® extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Joanna Angel, named "one of the most powerful feminist icons in the adult industry," joins August to explore her novel, Night Shift: A Choose-Your-Own Erotic Fantasy, women directors in porn and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who discovered that his girlfriend writes kinky erotica. Does that mean she's unhappy with their "vanilla" sex life? Sign up for occasional Girl Boner® extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Sexual compulsions can affect all genders, yet women's struggles are seldom discussed. Erica Garza, author of Getting Off: One Woman's Journey Through Sex and Porn Addiction, joins August to explore her personal journey, taboos around female sexuality, healing from shame and more. Dr. Megan Fleming responds to a listener who found child porn on her husband's computer. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Sex-positive feminist and YouTuber Cristina Royale joins August for a chat about her choice to be single, Cristina's most notable booty call experiences, sex drive changes, yoni eggs, porn and more! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who wonders if she's become asexual in her 30s but still wants to date. For Girl Boner® extras, sign up for email updates at augustmclaughlin.com.

We've all heard "you are what you eat." But how does our dietary lifestyle influence romance and intimacy? Victoria Moran, multi-published author and host of Main Street Vegan, joins August to explore what plant-based eating has to do with great sex, navigating different-eater relationships and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener whose marriage is suffering due to different political views. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner® extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Matchmaker Marla Martenson joins August to discuss soul mates, ways to attract one, dating mistakes and more! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who's dating for the first time in years and can't seem to find guys who desire more than casual sex. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Nipples: are they sexy or sexualized? What can cuddling teach us about consent? And what can you do if your partner isn't as affectionate as you'd like? Jean Franzblau, sex educator and founder of The Cuddle Sanctuary, joins August explore all of this and more! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in on expressing your desires without criticizing your partner. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras by email at augustmclaughlin.com.

From consent and vibrator necklaces to fabulous fashion goals, this episode is chock-full of practical tips, funny stories and adult slumber party game fun. Stylist Rayne Parvis and dating coach Erin Tillman join August for the last episode of the year! Dr. Megan Fleming shares "2 truths and a lie" about sex therapy clients. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

LGBTQI advocate, counselor and openly intersex comedian 7 joins August to discuss their journey to self-acceptance, non-binary gender idendities and ways to heal from addiction. Dr. Megan Fleming shares thoughts for a listener who finds sex less enticing without alcohol. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Bigger isn't necessarily better, especially when entering a small penis pageant! But smaller penises can bring other perks, too. August interviews Rip Van Dinkle, a contestant in the Smallest Penis in Brooklyn pageant. Learn about Rip's experience, small penis humiliation as a fetish and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in on ways to embrace any body part you're not thrilled about. For Girl Boner extras, sign up for email updates at augustmclaughlin.com.

Hungry for hotter sex? The secret may have little to do with actual sex. Kait Scalisi, MPH of PassionbyKait.com joins August to explore contextual keys to better sex, coping with emotional triggers, potential perks of anal play, sexy gifts and more! Dr. Megan Fleming replies to a listener whose partner's BDSM style reminds her of her abusive ex, triggering embodied trauma. For occasional Girl Boner® extras, sign up for email updates at augustmclaughlin.com.

Vibrators, cock rings, erotica and more! August chats with Adam & Eve's Katy Zvolerin and sexologist Dr. Victoria Reuveni. Get the scoop on popular sex toys, orgasmic yoga, solo play for stress reduction and why so many toys marketed toward women are shaped like animals. Light up your holidays Girl Boner style with special discounts! You'll also hear about the sexiest gifts several listeners have given or received, plus Dr. Megan's advice for a listener who wants to gift her boyfriend a toy and address erectile dysfunction at the same time. For Girl Boner extras, sign up for email updates at augustmclaughlin.com. To save $30 at TalkSpace, sign up at talkspace.com/boner.

VR webcam girl, activist and entrepreneur Ela Darling joins August for a chat about sex and VR! What are the potential pros and cons? And can sex robots replace humans in the bedroom? Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who made a sex tape with her boyfriend and has been judging herself harshly ever since. For Girl Boner extras, sign up for email updates at augustmclaughlin.com.

Do parts of the brain shut off during orgasm? Sex therapist and scientist Dr. Nan Wise joins August to explore her latest findings, orgasm fMRI studies, sexual pleasure and more. Dr. Megan weighs in for a listener: is using your vibrator every day risky for managing chronic pain? For Girl Boner® extras, sign up for email updates at augustmclaughlin.com.

Does size matter? What if your partner's penis is so large, penetration is painful? Or smaller than you're used to? London Keyes, an award-nominated porn star, joins August to discuss her career, why she's leaving the adult industry and all-things-penis, from blow job tips and pleasure myths to the potential perks of double penetration. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in a for a listener whose partner's large penis has her reaching for ibuprofen. For Girl Boner extras, sign up for monthly email updates at augustmclaughlin.com. To save $30 at TalkSpace visit talkspace.com/boner.