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August McLaughlin is a journalist, author of thrillers and nonfiction, and host/producer of the acclaimed podcast, Girl Boner Radio. Her articles, books, and expertise have been featured in a range of publications, including Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, O: The Oprah Magazine, and Shape. Her psychological thriller, Climax, will be released in September, 2027 (Rogue River, Roan & Weatherford).

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	In Her Shadow 3.72 avg rating — 463 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 3 (Best Women's Erotica Series) by Rachel Kramer Bussel (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Abigail Barnette (Contributor), Rachel Woe (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 3.86 avg rating — 193 ratings — published 2017 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment 4.17 avg rating — 149 ratings — published 2018 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships by August McLaughlin (Goodreads Author), Jamila Dawson 3.79 avg rating — 47 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Embraceable: Empowering Facts and True Stories About Women's Sexuality 4.38 avg rating — 8 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Girl Boner Journal: A Guided Journal to Sexual Joy and Empowerment 4.50 avg rating — 6 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Snowman Who Came To Stay by Caroline Johnson (Goodreads Author), August McLaughlin (Goodreads Author) (editor), Aaron Johnson (Goodreads Author) (illustrator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	El Muñeco de Nieve que Vino para Quedarse by Caroline Johnson (Goodreads Author), August McLaughlin (Goodreads Author) (editor), Anna Carlson (translator) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“We believe that you are the expert of your own life, and we want to help create space for and facilitate additional healing, growth, pleasure, and vibrancy in your life, however that may look for you.”
― August McLaughlin, With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships

tags: pleasure, self-help, sexuality, trauma

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“Great sex is not a train you get on as a passive passenger and wait to “get off” at your stop. It is a place, an idyll where you can relax, explore, pause, savor, run around, or leave altogether when you choose.”
― August McLaughlin, With Pleasure: Managing Trauma Triggers for More Vibrant Sex and Relationships

tags: exploration, great-sex, pleasure, savoring

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