#224 Masturbation 101: How to Have GREAT Sex With Yourself - with August McLaughlin

Published: May 18, 2021, 8:28 a.m.

b'Why is masturbation important? How can it change your life for the better? And what are some of the ways people can bring more self-pleasure into their lives? August shares her own personal journey as well as plenty of tips and applicable life hacks for ways you can have great sex with yourself.\\xa0\\nWant to skip to the interview? Fast forward to minute 17.\\xa0\\nAbout our guest: August McLaughlin is a nationally recognized health and sexuality writer, media personality and host and producer of the podcast, Girl Boner Radio, which offers a spicy blend of personal stories, in-depth reporting and inspiration. Reviewers have called the show \\u201cSex in the City meets NPR\\u201d and the \\u201cFresh Air of Sex\\u201d and the show frequents Apple Podcasts\\u2019 top 100 sexuality chart.\\nAugust\\u2019s work as an advocate for sexual empowerment and gender parity led her to the TEDx stage and to attend the 2016 United State of Women summit as a nominated change maker. Her articles have appeared in a range of notable publications, including Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post and DAME Magazine. August is also a trauma-informed certified sex educator with a passion for myth-busting and normalizing stigmatized topics.\\nPublishers Weekly called her book, Girl Boner: The Good Girl\\u2019s Guide to Sexual Empowerment (Amberjack Publishing, 2018) \\u201cequally fun, risqu\\xe9, and informative\\u201d and \\u201ca welcome addition to sexual health literature.\\u201d The New York Times called it \\u201cterrifically encouraging\\u201d and \\u201ca thorough primer on everything from sex toys to bondage to \\u2018no means no.\\u201d Her workbook, Girl Boner Journal: A Guided Journal to Sexual Joy and Empowerment (Amberjack Publishing, 2019), is full of true stories and writing prompts for deepening sexual self-discovery.\\xa0\\nAugust\\u2019s forthcoming book, With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships, cowritten by sex therapist, Jamila Dawson, LMFT, will be released by Chicago Review Press in the fall of 2021. Known for melding personal passion, artistry and activism, August uses her skills to lift others\\u2019 voices, debunk damaging myths, and encourage folks to embrace their bodies, sexuality and selves, making way for richer, more authentic lives. To learn more visit girlboner.org\\nOther links:\\nGet Feeld - our favorite dating app - FREE + 50% off your first 3 months of the Majestic Membership by clicking here or going to this link: feeld.co/shameless\\xa0\\nGet 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESSSEX on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at\\xa0uberlube.com\\nGet $5 off while mastering the art of pleasure at OMGyes.com/shameless\\nGet up to $200 off your customized dream mattress + two free pillows at helixsleep.com/shameless\\nGet 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESSSEX at purepleasureshop.com\\nWant to try one of our favorite boutique wines? Get 10% off of 3 bottles or more with code SHAMELESSSEX10 or 15% off of 6 bottles or more with come SHAMELESSSEX15 at marginswine.com\\nBuy some Shameless Sex swag while supporting a good cause when you visit teepublic.com/stores/shameless-sex-podcast'