Girl Boner® is the brand that was founded by August McLaughlin, which includes a website, podcast and forthcoming book. Her Girl Boner blog series began in 2011 and entails a wide range of articles that are created to positively inspire women’s sexualities. It is “Where good girls go for sexual empowerment”! This blog has been ranked within the top 10 of Kinkly’s 100 Sex Blog Superheros list.
Girl Boner Radio was established in 2014 and made it to the starring role of iTunes’ New and Noteworthy list for 7 whole weeks! To this day, it is still within the high ranks of iTunes’ What’s Hot list in the sexuality category. August is recognised throughout the media and she and her work have been featured by Sexual Health Expos, World Sexual Health Day, Cosmopolitan, Huffington Post and Dame Magazine. Most notably she had attended the United States of Women Summit by the White House and was a speaker of a TEDx conference about surviving an eating disorder.
August McLaughlin is also the author of a novel named In Her Shadow, a thrilling story about a woman who meets a series of unfortunate events including the tragic passing of her parents. As she is coping with her eating disorder she comes across the secrets of her families past.
This is a VIP Interview with August McLaughlin the founder of Girl Boner.
Tell me about yourself. What would you like people to know about you?
What people perceive about me online, in public and on my show tends to be pretty accurate of me in “real life,” too — or so I’m told! I really value authenticity.
What is it like being able to run a podcast, blog and write books? What do you enjoy about each aspect of your work?
I love having multiple platforms to freely explore sexual empowerment related topics, and to connect with lots of different people. I enjoy writing more than most anything, but thrive on interaction as well. And the variety keeps things fresh and fun for me. The chance to shed light on needed and often taboo topics is probably my favorite part across the board.
What inspired you to talk about sex?
Embracing my sexuality also helped me heal from an eating disorder and more. I share a lot more about that in my Girl Boner book, which will be released by Amberjack Publishing in 2018.
What stories have you heard that have moved and inspired you?
Far too many to name! Stories are such a powerful way to learn and teach. I share many — my own and those of others — on my show and in my forthcoming book. One of the most powerful stories I’ve heard recently came from Girl Boner Radio guest, Tika Thornton, who survived sex trafficking in Los Angeles. She’s one of the most inspiring people I’ve ever met, and that episode is one of my favorites.
What problems do you find people face with sexuality?
Shame is probably the biggest, and underlies countless other challenges.
Do you feel that people can talk about sex more openly these days? How do you wish it would change?
I have seen a great deal of progress, but lots of work remains, too. I’d love for no individual to ever feel ashamed of their body or sexuality.
What would you say to someone who is struggling with their sexuality?
You’re not alone or (even remotely) broken, and there’s a ton of hope to be had.
What do you wish people would know about sex?
It’s wondrous and beautiful, but not everything.
What are your favourite sex tips of all time?
Explore your own body, prioritize pleasure, and when you’re with a partner, aim to be present.
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