August McLaughlin

August McLaughlin is a nationally recognized journalist, author of Girl Boner and host and producer of the narrative podcast, Girl Boner Radio, which was named one of the best sex podcasts you should be listening to in 2022 by Romper and one of the top feminist podcasts by Bellesa. Her articles and expertise have been featured in a range of publications, including Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, DAME Magazine, O: The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Shape and Bustle. Her latest book, With Pleasure, co-written by Jamila M. Dawson, LMFT, explores managing trauma triggers for more vibrant sex and relationships. Known for melding personal passion, artistry and activism, August uses her personal passion and skills to encourage others to embrace their bodies, sexuality and selves for richer, more meaningful lives.

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Articles by August McLaughlin

The experts who help create steamy sex scenes share their best advice.

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Sex with ADHD can have lots of ups and downs—and ins and outs!

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Whether you’ve had a life-shifting masturbation experience (yet), have mastered the art of getting yourself off or have yet to explore sex on your own, you and your body are worthy of pleasure.

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Imagine bettering the world, one embraced sleep-gasm at a time.

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A sex break isn’t about denying pleasure, but making way for far more of it.

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