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Both Julia and Jeremiah grew up in religious communities, where sexuality, affairs and divorce were deeply stigmatized. Their journeys shed light on the importance of context around infidelity and the role evangelical ideas and purity culture play in all of these things.
Today, Julia and Jeremiah are certified sex therapists and co-hosts of the podcast, Evangelicals. Learn more at https://www.sexvangelicals.com
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Somatic sex educator, Chris Maxwell Rose, was leading a rich, full life when a sudden medical crisis threatened their life. Eroticism, care from others and, eventually, self-care, saved them.
Hear Charlotte Mia Rose’s story in the previous episode.
Chris and Charlotte are co-founders of pleasuremechanics.com. Check out their courses, including Mindful Sex, here!
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Charlotte Mia Rose felt connected to her eroticism from early on. It remained a huge part of her life and identity into adulthood, when she met her life and work partner, Chris. A year after having a baby, Charlotte’s world changed when she became a triple caretaker. And for the first time, she felt an erotic disconnect.
Learn how Charlotte found her way back, what she learned through the process, and practical ways to benefit from pleasure when you’re feeling spent. Stay tuned for Chris’s story in the next episode.
Charlotte is a somatic sex educator and co-founder of pleasuremechanics.com.
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Ginelle Testa sought connection in chat rooms as a kid, which led her to webcam for coins and validation. Nancy Jo Sales was “very sexualized” in childhood, too, then experienced common and related challenges while using dating apps as a middle-aged woman.
Both women wrote powerful memoirs about their experiences – Ginelle’s with addiction and seeking belonging; Nancy Jo’s with online dating. And they both have a lot to say about self-acceptance, cultivating healthy relationships and pleasure - in and outside of the bedroom.
Nancy Jo’s story was originally released in a 2021 episode.
This episode touches on sensitive topics, such as abuse and eating disorders. Please take care of yourself while listening.
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When Rena Martine found herself feeling burnt out in her career as a sex crimes Deputy District Attorney and unable to stay faithful in her monogamous relationships, she knew something needed to change. Epiphanies about both life areas changed just about everything for the better.
In addition to Rena’s story, you’ll learn a powerful practice for turning yourself on – one that’s especially helpful for women, parents, long-term partners and anyone with a busy lifestyle.
This episode also touches on:
What can happen when you have early exposure to sex, without context or education
The impact of 9/11 on Rena and her relationship
A threesome gone wonky
Rena’s first experience at a sexy Skirt Club party
Desires styles (and why you aren’t “broken” if you aren’t turned on in a snap)
Follow Rena on Instagram and check out her book: @_rena.martine_
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Mattie Jo Cowsert and Amber Cantorna-Wylde grew up entrenched in purity culture, which impacted their relationship to sex, pleasure, and themselves profoundly. Their rocky paths to freedom shed light on the powerful role sexual self-discovery can play in our lives and relationships.
This episode touches on:
Childhood trauma
Masturbation and self-pleasure
Ways purity culture harms women, men and LGBTQIA+ folks
A common female sexuality stereotype
Spicy exploration
Benefits of trauma therapy and affirming faith communities in dark times
Learn more from this episode’s storytellers:
mattiejocowsert.com/godsexandrichpeople
https://www.ambercantornawylde.com
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Suzannah Weiss learned to loathe her body during adolescence. After high school, a positive hookup experience helped her realize why, and set her on a path of sexual self-discovery with her pleasure and needs at the center.
Learn about her journey, including standout sex-related experiences — such as a BodySex workshop and orgasmic meditation — plus the ideas around sex and gender that felt off to her. She also shares her top related advice for leading a fulfilling life, in and outside of the bedroom.
Learn more about writer, feminist, and resident sexologist for Biird Suzannah Weiss at suzannahweiss.com. Find her new book, Subjectified: Becoming a Sexual Subject, most anywhere books are sold.
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Solo play, spicy bits, and…releasing! Renee Powers, Nora and Niba of The Feminist Book Club community, reveal unforgettable dating and sex experiences in which bodies surprised them. August recommends a sexy product in honor of each story.
The stories in this episode were originally released in September, 2019. Stay tuned next month for brand new stories!
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When Alicia Davon went upstairs with her now husband, six months into their relationship, she knew they’d have a great time. But she didn’t expect the his and hers spiritual experience that unfolded. Magda Kay was part of a conscious community (one she’d later recognize as a cult) when two transcendent sexual experiences blew her mind. Hear their true stories, plus related advice.
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Carol Queen, Phd, was like the Nancy Drew of sex early on, exploring her way to answers through years of trial and error. Her curiosities and exploration led to extraordinary experiences, including self-pleasuring on stage before 4,000 people. And she wants everyone to know the importance of living in our beautiful bodies with integrity.
Get The Sex & Pleasure Book: Good Vibrations Guide to Great Sex for Everyone at goodvibes.com. Read or listen to Real, Live, Nude Girl via Amazon or Audible. And visit the Antique Vibrator Museum in San Francisco.
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Discovering squirting, a misplaced squirt, a misplaced condom and some trippy mind games… This “OMG” round of Girl Boner sex and relationship stories features:
Lala, of Lala’s Bedtime Tales
Nicoletta Heidegger, LMFT, of Sluts and Scholars
Makenzie Mizell, media producer
Carly, of Aurore
And August
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Jean Franzblau was enjoying a loving relationship and her intimacy and platonic touch-based career when she noticed a dramatic change in her libido. Where had her robust desire gone? Her journey to finding the answers – and solutions – took her to surprising places.
Learn more about Jean and My Mother Doesn’t Know I’m Kinky:
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youtube.com/@CuddleSanctuary
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Carly Pifer’s creative field research about sex and dating surprised her by becoming super sizzling for herself. Her intimate interviews overseas led to steamy romps, including sex with two very different Frenchmen in one day.
Once Carly’s study was over, current events prompted her to want to celebrate positive sexual experiences. She’s been on a mission ever since.
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Produced by August McLaughlin. The interview featured in this episode was engineered by Makenzie Mizell.
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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.
Dr. Talal’s books
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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
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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.
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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 experience that put her off of sex early on
How that very thing later became her fetish
What she’s learned about threesome, gang bangs and her desires
How she met her husband (and why she was so hesitant at first)
Hotwifing basics
Tips for delving into hotwifing, swinging or any fantasy
More!
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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 massage
Erotic self-pleasure trans states
Incongruent desire in a relationship
Sexual self-embracement for eating disorder healing
Female sexuality
Sexual empowerment
D/S dominance/submission and sensation play
Learn more about Back to the Body: Sensuous Retreats for Women.
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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 just a “female experience.”
In this Girl Boner episode, you’ll hear these stories plus related tips, multiple orgasm myths, busted, and more!
Learn more from Lala, Yuval and Court.
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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 that surprised her and began transforming her life into helping other women find similar healing.
Learn more from Leah: leahcarey.com
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