Girl Boner Radio: True Sex and Relationship Stories

If you struggle to experience orgasm or wonder how you can repair your relationship after a betrayal, you're not alone. Shadeen Francis, MFT joins August to discuss common sexual and relationship challenges and ways to address them. Megan Fleming, PhD weighs in for a listener who's about to start couples therapy, but her husband is far from enthusiastic. For Girl Boner extras, sign up for monthly email updates at augustmclaughlin.com. To save $30 at TalkSpace, visit talkspace.com/boner.

Difficulty becoming pregnant is common and not often discussed. TV producer and co-creator of Bubblesandbumps.com Simone Tai has been out to change this, ever since enduring her own challenges with infertility, miscarriages and in vitro fertilization. Simone chats with August about her journey, how the challenges affected her marriage and sex life and more. Dr. Megan Fleming shares thoughts for a listener whose sex life with her husband has slowed to a halt since their IVF treatments and birth of their daughter. For Girl Boner extras, visit augustmclaughlin.com. To save $30 off your first month at TalkSpace, sign up at talkspace.com/boner.

Sexy party games, swinger cruises and more! August is joined by noted sex columnist and host of Between the Sheets, Lora Somoza, to play The F'ing Truth, a spicy, inclusive card game for "anyone who fs." Dr. Megan Fleming and Carol and David of The Sexy Lifestyle weigh in for a listener who wants to take her husband on a swinging cruise but feels intimidated. How can they dip in? Also, how crazy are the Girl Boner connections in the latest Grey's Anatomy episode??? Learn more and find related links at augustmclaughlin.com/sex-game.

Making moves, healing your heart and more! August chats with Brett McGinn of Love Fucking Sucks, a self-proclaimed hopeless romantic who guides people through heartache. Brett weighs in on dating, relationships and heartbreak and speaks openly about his past battle with anorexia. Along with Dr. Megan Fleming's help, they respond to a listener who wants to get a guy's attention who seems out of her league. For Girl Boner extras, sign up for monthly email updates at augustmclaughlin.com.

Sexy cinema, gal pals and more! August chats with Heidi Mastrogiovanni, author of Lala Pettibone's Act Two, about erotic and romantic films worth savoring. Teri Emory, author of Second Acts, joins in to explore the term "women's fiction," the power of female friendships and the joy of working with women across the generations. Sign up for Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com. To save $30 off your first month at TalkSpace, sign up at talkspace.com/boner.

Erotic photographer Holly Randall returns for a chat on sexting, sensual photo shoots, vibrators and more! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener whose boyfriend isn't hip on her sexy photo shoot plans. For Girl Boner extras, sign up for email updates at augustmclaughlin.com.

Blind dates, benefits of mid-life sex, male cheating myths and more! August chats with Arlene Schindler, a relationship expert and writer who has been on over 400 blind dates -- one man died before their date. What happened next? And are older men automatically more attracted to younger women, or cheaters? (Spoiler: no.) Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener concerned that her husband's desires will sway toward younger women due to memories of her "player" father. Sign up for monthly email updates and Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Erotic filmmaker Erika Lust chats with August about sex education in Sweden, ethical porn and why we need more women filmmakers. Multitalented musician Michelle Mangione and rock n' roll icon Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane join in to discuss Writers for the Storm, which supports victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Jose. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who found hardcore porn on her boyfriend's computer. To get $30 off your first month of therapy through TalkSpace and support Girl Boner Radio at the same time, visit talkspace.com/boner. For more Girl Boner fun, visit augustmclaughlin.com.

Breakups aren't often simple. What do you do with items that remind you of the relationship once it's ended? Should you keep them or let them go? Would you donate them to a museum? In this Girl Boner Radio episode, August interviews Alexis Hyde, director of the Museum of Broken Relationships in Los Angeles, then takes listeners on an audio tour of select items on display at the museum -- including silicone breast implants, pubic hair and a confession booth, where visitors fess up anonymously in a journal. You'll also hear from August's friends (Karina, Rayne and Erin), who weigh in on keeping gifts from exes, and August and Dr. Megan Fleming's thoughts for a listener working to heal from relationship trauma. For occasional Girl Boner extras, sign up for email updates: augustmclaughlin.com.

Clara Henry, Swedish YouTube star and author of "I've Got My Period. So What?," joins August for a chat about menstruation, PMS, common related myths, why periods are a feminist issue and more.

Orgasm myths, privacy while online dating, loving your (already) "bikini body" and more! Dr. Megan Stubbs joins August to gab about challenges of being a sex expert while dating, frequently asked sex questions, masturbation myths and ways to cultivate positive body image. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener whose reputation as an erotic dancer is making romance tricky in her small town. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner updates at augustmclaughlin.com!

Sexy play shouldn't hurt (unless that's your kink!). August explores painful sexual dysfunction in women with Heather Jeffcoat, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and owner of Femina Physical Therapy in Los Angeles. You'll also learn about penis fractures and Dr. Megan Fleming's thoughts for a listener who broke her boyfriend's penis and can't seem to move past the shame. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras at augustmclaughlin.com.

Sex toys, Girl Boners and more! August chats with Meg Ross, founder of The Nooky Box, on benefits of vibrators, ways adult toys can enhance intimacy with your partner, plus anal vibrators. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who wonders if her vibrating dildo is "too big" and may have caused her UTI.

Lea Grover joins August to explore her experience with an unwanted, high-risk pregnancy scare, thoughts on the senate healthcare bill and her wish to change the face of who "deserves" an abortion. Dr. Megan Fleming shares thoughts for a listener with diabetes whose doctor recommended no sex due to her high risk pregnancy. Sign up for occasional Girl Boner news and updates here: augustmclaughlin.com.

Sexologist and author Dr. Nikki Goldstein joins August to discuss sexual exploration as a woman in the digital age, casual sex, masturbation, thinking with your vulva versus logic and perks of a sex and dating bucket list. You'll also hear Dr. Nikki's and Dr. Megan's thoughts for a listener whose boyfriend wants to see other people, but she wants to stay monogamous. Learn more and sign up for occasional news/updates at augustmclaughlin.com

Queer, Latinx writer and activist Hida Viloria chats with August about her journey to recognizing s/he was born intersex and how her life evolved thereafter. The outspoken advocate for intersex and non-binary gender equality, who shared her story in the powerful memoir, BORN BOTH, shares benefits of being born intersex, what "political correctness" really means, a poignant message for anyone struggling with a toxic parental relationship and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener whose husband's ADHD seems to have tanked his sex drive. To sign up for occasional Girl Boner extras, visit augustmclaughlin.com.

Transsexual adult film star and activist Venus Lux joins August for a Girl Boner chat on inclusivity, how working in porn has influenced her sex life, differences between real physical intimacy and porn and more! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener whose teen daughter watched porn at a slumber party and found it "painful and scary." Learn more and sign up for occasional news/updates at augustmclaughlin.com.

Masturbation, sleep-gasms and more! Dating expert Bruna joins August to discuss her year and a half without sex, pubic hair disagreements, vulnerability and all sorts of 'gasms. Learn more and sign up for occasional Girl Boner updates here: http://www.augustmclaughlin.com

Desire, guybrators, fantasies! August shares highlights from her NYC chat with sex therapist Dr. Megan Fleming and sex educator Kait Scalisi, MPH. Learn practical and surprising ways to feel sexier, simple ways to cultivate emotional intimacy with your partner on a daily basis, the most important reason to reignite your Girl Boner and what some sex-perts fantasize about. You'll also hear about the PULSE III Duo, a vibrator for penis masturbation and couple play! For episode extras, including a discount code for the toy, visit augustmclaughlin.com.

Sex positions, vibrators and mindfulness! Elle Chase and Cyndi Darnell join August for a chat on body acceptance, maximizing pleasure, ways to be more present during sex and navigating libido differences. Also, can intentionally slowing arousal down while using sex toys bring Girl Boner perks? Both experts weigh in!

Actress and Girl Unfiltered founder Helena Grace Donald joins August for a chat on eating disorder survival, body image, dealing with fear and self-criticism and forgiving yourself. Dr. Megan weighs in on forgiveness -- tips for doing so, how to know if you've done it and more!

From "love bombing" and withholding sex to being the best lovers ever. August interviews Jenni J.V. Wilson and Dr. Wendy O'Connor about narcissism, sociopathy and ways these personality types can influence romance and intimacy. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who broke up with her seemingly sociopath boyfriend, but keeps going back for sexual pleasure. Does she have to choose between happiness and great sex?

Pleasure, oral sex and more! August interviews Dr. Alison Ash on how to be a feminist in the bedroom, ways to eat pussy like a pro and her journey from rape survivor to empowerment coach. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who recently came out as bisexual and wants to feel confident going down on a fellow woman.

Porn star Kendra Sunderland joins August for a chat about her career, the power of fantasizing for arousal and pleasure, and more! Dr. Megan weighs in for a listener who feels ashamed of her fantasies, but wants to embrace them. When can our turn-ons help or hurt?

Erotic films that empower women? Heck yes! August interviews Michelle Shnaidman, founder and CEO of Bellesa, on her personal journey, the benefits of feminist porn, the arousal potential of erotic stories and more. Dr. Megan answers a Q for a listener, whose boyfriend gave up all porn after being turned on by violent scenes. Can they still enjoy other adult films together?

TV producer, journalist and author Kathy Eldon joins August to explore love and loss, the sexual revolution, how life in Africa changed her life and Creative Visions, the nonprofit inspired by her son Dan Eldon, an artist and activist who was killed while on-assignment in Somalia. In a fun AskDrMegan segment, August and Dr. Fleming share thoughts on claiming pleasure, for a 40-something listener who wants to learn how to orgasm.

Desire, bondage and more! August chats with pro-dom Goddess Severa about her personal journey and career plus BDSM myths. Dr. Megan shares why vanilla sex gets a bad rap and ways to spice it up.

Musician Michelle Mangione joins August to explore her dynamic career and personal journey, coming out as gay in her 20s and breakup sex: why is it so hot? Dr. Megan Fleming answers listener Qs: Should a woman reveal her stepdaughter's secret to her other parents? What are the pros and cons of sex with an ex? Dominatrix Sandra LaMorgese and Nasty Woman Project contributor KMHuber share coming out experiences.

International aid worker and social entrepreneur Linda Cruse joins August to explore her incredible journey after sudden blindness led her to sell her belongings and begin assisting in some of the world's most catastrophic natural disasters. Learn about her life on the front lines, a near-death experience, her encounter with the Dalai Lama and ways we can all make a difference. Dr. Megan weighs in for a listener who will be apart from her fiancé for a year.

Pubic hair, waxing, steaming and more! August explores things women commonly do to their vulvas and vaginas with author Rachel Khona. You'll also learn about Rachel's feminist memoir, what's "normal" versus change-worthy and empowering "down there" and Dr. Megan Fleming's advice for a listener whose girlfriend wants cosmetic vaginoplasty.

Feeling "not good enough," recovering from childhood challenges and more! August interviews author and professor Dr. Barbara Jaffe on moving past replacement child syndrome, ways it affected her life and universal takeaways. Dr. Megan weighs in on addressing children's sexual curiosities. Special guest: August's mom.

August interviews Heidi Mastrogiovanni, author of Lala Pettibone's Act Two. Learn how she found joy after loss, ways to attract love, tips for aspiring writers and more! Dr. Megan weighs in for a woman who wants to incorporate kinky sex into her longtime marriage.

Stuntwoman/actress Melanie Wise discusses perks of physical strength conditioning, its role in gender equality and more! August shares fellatio facts and tips. Dr. Megan Fleming shares advice for a listener who isn't experienced or confident with oral sex but wants to be.

Mona Darling returns to Girl Boner to chat about reentering sex work in her 40s, orgasm control and sassy getaways with your girlfriends! Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who prefers quickies, while her boyfriend prefers slow sex.

Kouros Alaee has moved past childhood abuse and binge eating disorder, embraced herself as an empowered transgender woman and now teaches others to cultivate wellness and self-love. Learn about her journey, her top tips for living authentically, ways to feel sexy and more!

Laura Corn, NYT bestselling author of 101 Nights of Great Sex, joins August for a chat on spicing up your bedroom life, common sexual complaints, the importance or romance and more! Dr. Megan responds to a listener who wishes her husband were more enthused about sex.

Erotic careers can be rewarding and demanding. Take it from Lola Davina, who joins August to explore her journey as a sex worker and why self-care is crucial in the industry. Dr. Megan weighs in enjoying sex when depression stands in the way. August reviews the L'amourose Prism vibrator, thanks to The Pleasure Chest!

Our "flaws" often aren't negative at all -- but that doesn't mean every quirk or change is easy to accept. Cancer survivor Elle the Author joins August for a chat on self and body acceptance. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in on embracing scars, managing anxiety and more. August shares highlights from the Pasadena Women's Rally/Women's March, featuring congresswoman Judy Chu and Planned Parenthood's Sheri Bonner.

Dr. Sheila Loanzon joins August to discuss her personal journey with herpes, how the STD can affect sex and intimacy, talking to partners about STDs and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who is scared to tell her new partner about her diagnosis.

"She Comes First" author and psychotherapist Ian Kerner PhD weighs in on PE and oral pleasure. Megan Fleming PhD responds to a listener whose boyfriend orgasms too quickly. Courtney Black joins August for a chat on comedy, racism and dating.

Nude photo shoots, body acceptance and more! August interviews Ricardo Scipio of Sex Goddess Project and adult film star, Alison Tyler. Dr. Megan explores ways to feel sexy.

Masturbation, meditation and self-care make awesome alternatives to typical pass/fail New Year's resolutions. Hear empowering tips from previous Girl Boner® guests and more as August interviews renowned comic Shawn Pelofsky.

Sexual education can be fun, erotic and even life-saving. August interviews Jessica Holter, who created The Punany Poets after rapper Eazy-E died of AIDS complications, in anticipation of rapid spread of the disease among Black/African American women. Dr. Megan weighs in on erectile dysfunction.

Ralph Sutton of the SDR Show joins August for a chat on relationships gone wrong and why you may want to wait a bit before committing! Dr. Megan weighs in for a listener, who discovered her boyfriend has been lying about his age and name.

Painful sex is relatively common and treatable. Therapist Kayna Cassard joins August for a chat on the causes, common myths, solutions and more! Dr. Megan answers a Q from a listener who loves a bit of kinky/BDSM pain, but wants to move past vaginal strain during intercourse.

Comedian Sandra Valls joins August to discuss her work, dating, phone sex and more! Plus, learn spicy date and gift ideas for the holidays.

Trump won, so now what? August responds to the presidential election, explores intimacy after sexual assault with Catriona McHardy, and shares messages from allies of marginalized groups. Dr. Megan weighs in for a rape survivor who's felt triggered by the election.

Breathe, stretch, climax! Dr. Victoria Reuveni joins August for a chat on the orgasmic yoga circles she leads and mighty potential perks of the practice. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in on sexual compulsivity.

Good lovemaking and intuition can go hand-in-hand. August interviews intuitive and healer Sophia Wise One on maximizing your intuitive skills for better sex and intimacy, healing from trauma and boosted safety. Dr. Megan answers a listener's Q: should a married woman stop fantasizing about her coworker?

LAPD veteran Paul Bishop joins August for a chat on stalking, from common myths and personal safety to what to do if it happens. Dr. Megan weighs in for a listener whose girlfriend, a stalking survivor, is experiencing its traumatic effects.