A spicy blend of true stories, in-depth reporting and inspiration! Journalist August McLaughlin explores sexual empowerment and pleasure, guiding with people's lived experiences. Girl Boner Radio is LGBTQIA+ friendly and all genders are welcome! girlboner.org
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This podcast and community create a safe space for women to find support, inspiration, and tools to uncover more joy and fulfillment in sex. Everyday women share stories, successes, and struggles, and experts give insights, address relationship/sexual challenges, and teach practical tools to help you embrace your sexuality. Join Ariel Finlinson as we talk about influences such as connection, culture, body image, religion, and anatomy. Together, let’s create a world where women’s sexuality is ...
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Laura and Sharon share stories of infertility from two different perspectives. This intimate conversation will shed light on a difficult challenge and what these women have learned in the process. 🎗️Learn more about endometriosis here 💜 Checkout “Staying Connected Through Infertility” episode here Join the conversation @ladies.talkinglove on Instag…
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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 mas…
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3:20 What You're Doing To Stifle Connection // with Dr. Amber Price
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As women, we desire to make our relationships deep and fulfilling. We sacrifice ourselves as we try live up to all the ‘shoulds’ and ‘should-nots’ that make a “good” wife and mother. But living this way makes it almost impossible to create the authentic relationships we desire. Dr. Amber Price joins us for another episode to dig into her research a…
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Multiple Orgasms: Stories, Tips and Myths (Busted)
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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…
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In this special Valentines episode, Ariel shares a quick win you can take on today to add a little more joy to your relationship. I caught one of Kyle’s bids for connection on video here 🌟 💜 Missed my live FREE masterclass? There’s still time to sign up for my signature course: FROM PRESSURE TO PASSION, but only until 4 PM (MST). Learn more here! J…
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A Sex Therapy Confession that Changed Everything: Leah Carey
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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 t…
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3:18 Functioning At Your Peak // with BreeAnn Allred
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It’s time we stop accepting peeing our pants or painful sex as the 'norm' after baby. Enter pelvic floor therapy. BreeAnn Allred, an experienced pelvic floor physical therapist of 17 years and mother of 4, talks about the ins and outs of pelvic floor PT. Learn what can be treated with pelvic floor therapy, what an appointment might look like, and h…
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3:17 Tips for When You Feel Touched Out // with Ariel Finlinson
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If you have ever felt touched out, this episode is for you! Get inspired to find ways to connect in meaningful ways despite sometimes feeling touched out from your kids. 💜 Sign up here for my *Free Masterclass* From Touched Out To Turned On before it closes! 💜 Dr. Morgan Cutlip’s recent reel “What if you treated your kids like you treat yourself?” …
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Hot Sex From a Distance + Dirty Talk Tips
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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 …
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3:16 Finding Joy Through Boundaries // with Ralphie Jacobs
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Parenting on a sex podcast? You bet! When it comes to our satisfaction in sexual relationships, there can be so many things that affect how we show up. Parenting is one of them. In this episode, Ralphie Jacobs, exceptional parenting educator and passionate advocate for strong families, teaches about setting boundaries with our children. You’ll lear…
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3:15 4 Things Holding You Back From Sexual Fulfillment // with Ariel Finlinson
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You are capable of immense sexual pleasure and deep connection. When this isn’t happening in your sex life, it can fill you up with all sorts of negative feelings towards your partner and any sexual encounter you two might share. It doesn’t have to be this way. In this episode, Ariel shares 4 things that could be keeping you from the fulfillment yo…
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A Spicy, Enlightening Orgasm Journey: Jordan D'Nelle
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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 Del…
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3:14 Invisible Labor: what it is and how to lighten the load // with Dr. Julie Hanks
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In this episode, Dr. Julie Hanks delves into the meaning of invisible labor. She uses her almost 30 years of experience empowering women to tackle the invisible load many of us silently carry; with the goal of helping us create partnership marriages. Listen in, as we discuss what invisible labor is, how it can strain relationships and how to unpack…
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3:13 Fostering Body Peace // with Erin Palmer
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The battle for positive body image can feel like an impossible dream. Our dislike for our body may seem like a truth that the universe can’t change. This negative focus on our bodies can steal so much of our lives without us even realizing it. Erin Palmer brings her passion and insight to this episode as she expounds upon ways we can obtain body pe…
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Life-Changing Sexual Awakenings: Lynn and August
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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 Awak…
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Kinky Surrender, Sexy Reclamation and Squirting: Replay (and a special invite!)
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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 po…
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3:12 From Coping to Connection // with Cameron Staley
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Cameron Staley (a clinical psychologist, Tedx speaker and program developer) reframes our understanding of pornography use from addiction to a coping mechanism. Even if you don’t have a direct connection to pornography use, you most likely have unhealthy ways of coping when things get tough. You’ll go away feeling empowered to lean into discomfort …
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3:11 A Formula for Connection // with Ariel Finlinson
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The holiday season can be a difficult time to stay connected to our spouse, especially as we balance the demands of the season. In this episode, Ariel shares a quick formula to stay connected and bring more joy during the holidays. Get my FREE downloads by sending me the DM “BLUEPRINT” on Instagram @ladies.talkinglove or by clicking on one of the f…
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Body Acceptance, Lust and Romance at Sea: Jennifer Silva Redmond
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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 m…
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3:10 Creating a Partnership Marriage // with Tim and Aubrey Chaves
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Partnership: a relationship of equals. This is something we all want in our marriage, but it can be surprisingly difficult to put into practice. Cultural conditioning and personal weaknesses can get in the way of living that partnership dream. Aubrey and Tim Chaves, hosts of the Faith Matters Podcast, join me in this episode to share their journey …
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“Ho Phases" and D&S Play: Jenay and Court
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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 relation…
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3:9 A Reason For Sexual Purity // with Dr. Camden Morgante
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Teaching kids sexual values and beliefs can be challenging when you’ve got your own baggage! Dr. Camden Morgante is back to help us know how to talk about sexual purity with our kids, while leaving out negative messages from purity culture. Listen in for practical tips on giving our kids a reason to stay sexually pure without the baggage! Get my FR…
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Sex Clubs, Kink and Discovering Something Deeper: Yuval Mann
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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, intimac…
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3:8 What You Didn’t Know: The Sexual Response Cycle // with Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus
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Is spontaneous sexual desire the norm? Dr. Bat Sheva Marcus, internationally recognized sex therapist and author, teaches us about a new way to understand our sexual response … Spoiler, it doesn’t start with desire! Join us as we break down a new understanding of the sexual response cycle and why that’s important in your sex life today. Find Dr. Ba…
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Adventures in Polyamory and Open Relationships: Dr. Joy
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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 relationshi…
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Igniting Love/Lust After 40: Treva and CK
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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 t…
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Blindsided on the Way to Lasting Pleasure: Alana and Krystal
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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 o…
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Libido Challenges and an Erotic Awakening: Mariah Freya
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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 Beducate…
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Fetishism, Roleplay and Stability Kinks: Arielle Greenberg
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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 Hap…
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Love Bombing, Energetic Sex and Thinking Off - “best of” replay!
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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…
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Growing Up with Deep Throat: Gerard Damiano Jr.
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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 mo…
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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 u…
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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 You…
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Finding Pleasure and Keeping Sexy Sparks Alive: Elisa Magagna
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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 ill…
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Hotness in Mid-Air and Embracing Exhibitionism: Mischa Byruck
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When Mischa Byruck went to Burning Man in 2017, for the first time he felt as though “he wanted to be seen, naked, exhibitionistically, sexually.” He couldn’t have imagined just how that would play out…or where his dip into a particular sexy public display would lead. Topics touched on in his story include rope bondage, a surprising and welcomed or…
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8 Incredible True Orgasm Stories — “Live” with SPLA
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Big Os that blew our minds! And then some... As shared with August at an event co-hosted by Sex-Positive Los Angeles called Donuts and Orgasm Stories – featuring Erin, Joe, Heidi, Norma, AP, Rachel and Kelsey, plus one of August’s own. Highlights include: A brussels sprouts-gasm Before and after menopause climaxes A first orgasm after years of sex-…
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A Domme’s Daughter and an End-of-Life Story
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Elizabeth Anne Wood’s mother, Judy, had been enjoying her sexual prime (that started in her 50s) when she was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Elizabeth’s memoir, Bound: A Daughter, a Domme, and an End-Of-Life Story, explores the last eight months of Judy’s life and highlights the importance of sex-positivity. In this Girl Boner Radio episode, you’l…
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Sex Tips from Sex Workers + the Stories Beneath
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Sex advice from three awesome sex workers, including the personal experiences behind them! Inspired by a listener email and dedicated to LL’s mom. Daisy Ducati @daisyducati NatsHoney @natshoney Steph Sia @strippedbysia Check out The Pleasure Chest’s latest specials! More Girl Boner fun: augustmclaughlin.com/girlboner IG: @GirlBonerMedia FB: @MyGirl…
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3:7 Pleasure - Courtesy of Female Anatomy (Encore!) // with Carlie Palmer-Webb
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Sex researcher and educator Carlie Palmer-Webb dives into the ins and outs of female anatomy so that women can uncover pleasure in their sex lives. She gives us a deep look into how to navigate religious or cultural beliefs while also getting to know our bodies. Find Carlie Palmer-Webb on Instagram @thechristiansexeducator and access her courses an…
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Adventures in Sex Toys: Edwina’s Story + Tips
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Edwina started running sex toy parties nearly 30 years ago – and she’s seen a lot of change in the toys and people’s opinions about them. In this week's episode, she shares some of her wildest and most meaningful memories – basically a fun walk down Sex Toy Memory Lane! Plus tips for choosing the right toy for your needs or desires. You’ll also hea…
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3:6 Debunking Male Sexuality Myths (Encore!) // with Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray
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Sexuality researcher Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray shares her groundbreaking discoveries surrounding male sexuality. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Hunter Murray challenges views of male sexuality that are prevalently accepted and believed. She opens the door to more understanding and authentic dialogues around male sexuality. You can find Dr. Murray’s blog,…
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Vulnerability coach Rina Trevi grew up in Russia, with a lot of sexual repression. A journey into sky-diving, sex work, BDSM and Tantric massage in the U.S. and Thailand helped her reclaim her sexual self and inspired her to help others find similar pleasure and healing. You’ll also learn: How BDSM may help heal trauma (and IRL examples) The role f…
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3:5 Talking to Kids about Sex: Part 3 (Teens) // with Dr. Padilla-Walker
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We often characterize the teenage years as being full of raging hormones and emotions. But is there a way to help our kids navigate this time without shame and fear while living within their values? In this episode, Dr. Laura Padilla-Walker shares foundational building blocks we can use to talk with our kids about healthy sexuality during the teen …
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Crossing the ‘Gasm Chasm + an Hour-Long O
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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 b…
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3:4 Talking to Kids about Sex: Part 2 (ages 9-12) // with Dr. Padilla-Walker
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Did you think you were dying when your period started? Or wondered what was in your underwear when you woke up? It’s time to do better for our kids! But when should I start talking about puberty with my kids? In this episode, Dr. Padilla-Walker breaks down when most children experience puberty and how to start the conversation. From puberty to sex,…
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“OMG” True Sex Stories from Romance Authors — Replay!
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Some spicy escapades are wilder than fiction! Have you ever had sex with a stranger, sex in a surprising place or and discovered a kink in public? Romance authors Karina Kennedy, Nana Malone and Sky Warren have, respectively. Hear about their experiences, some related advice and what to expect from their steamy books. Get a bonus clip with more tip…
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3:3 Talking to Kids about Sex: Part 1 (Ages 0-7) // with Dr. Padilla-Walker
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When should I start talking to my kids about sex? How do I talk to them about it? In Part 1 of this 3 part series, Dr. Laura Padilla-Walker breaks down how to talk with our kids about healthy sexuality from birth to age 3 and then from ages 3-7. Tune in to find tips for making these types of conversations natural and open. Find Dr. Padilla-Walker’s…
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Sex Parties, Soul Searching and Hot Monogamy: Ashleigh Renard
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https://augustmclaughlin.com/ashleigh-swing/Ashleigh Renard met her husband at 21 and, for years, thought she had an ideal life and marriage. When the pair decided to spice things up through sex parties and the swinging lifestyle, she faced ongoing problems for the first time. Today, Ashleigh helps other couples keep monogamy hot, no parties or par…
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3:2 Letters to My Younger Self // with Bonnie Young
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Marriage and Family Therapist Bonnie Young joins us to talk about her new book, Sex Educated: Letters from a Latter-day Saint Therapist to Her Younger Self. This book covers common challenges women experience as they grow up with the shame and unknowns surrounding sex. In this interview, Bonnie brings to light several major roadblocks women face as…
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Opening a Relationship, Claiming Self-Worth: Emily Gindlesparger
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Emily Gindlesparger was eight years into a relationship when her partner admitted having a crush on someone else. Her responsive tailspin of anxiety, jealousy and self-doubt led to curiosities about her own true desires and gradually stepping into them. You’ll also learn: How she and her partner navigated aspects of ethical non-monogamy, such as ne…
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