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Cat had an unexpected sexual awakening while working in a sex positive, female-gaze-centered environment. Eager to delve into exploration, she came up with a film idea that took a sexy turn and revealed a lot about her identity. Learn much more in the new Girl Boner Radio episode. Stream it on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Amazon […]

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Suzannah Weiss went through sexual and chronic health challenges, finding pleasure and determination on the other side. She wrote a book called Eve’s Blessing: Uncovering the Lost Pleasure Behind Female Pain. And she wants everyone, especially women and gender diverse people, to find pleasure and lead orgasmic lives. Learn much more in the new Girl […]

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Dr. Nicole grew up immersed in purity culture. Later, while she was exploring her queerness and non-monogamy, an intense solo sex experience profoundly impacted her life. Hear (or read) the full story, then get her top insights for more expansive intimate experiences in the new Girl Boner Radio episode! Stream it on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, […]

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A lifetime of longing led Blair Glaser to Siddha Yoga, a movement and community that would later be revealed as a high-control group. The experience impacted her sense of self, her sexuality, and more. Complexities and all, it also brought her healing. Learn much more in the new Girl Boner Radio episode. Stream it on […]

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Courtney Boyer grew up in the Evangelical Christian community, where she learned that sex is not to be talked about and only to be shared with a husband. She thought sex would be wonderful once she got married. Instead, she grappled with shame and confusion. Yearnings for something more, something outside of her monogamous marriage, […]

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Intuitive and astrologist Madi Murphy grew up with mixed messages about sex and sexuality. A major crossroads in her life, during her Saturn Return, put her on the path to more connected and vibrant sexuality, sensuality, romance, and daily life. Today she’s a mother of two and she and her husband intentionally keep their sexy […]

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Some not-so-secret sex, a guy who might be naughtier than nice, some mysterious blood on a penis, and more! We’re wrapping this Girl Boner year up with awkward sex and dating surprises – stories that I bet you’ll relate to or learn from. Keep listening after the stories for special bonus. My friend and colleague, […]

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John Kim and Vanessa Bennett are therapists and coauthors of, It’s Not Me, It’s You: Break the Blame Cycle. Relationship Better. They’re also a couple, who met at a time when neither was anticipating life-changing love.  Learn how the pair came together, what made the start of their relationship rocky, how they navigate desire differences and what […]

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Dr. Rebecca Heiss received a phone call that made her question – and change – virtually everything about her life. Learn how she applied her research as a stress physiologist, how it all impacted her intimate life, and her top advice for navigating stress. Stream the Girl Boner Radio episode on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, iHeartRadio, Amazon […]

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Stefanie Adler was young and in love when her mood swings and emotional outbursts threatened her relationship with her partner. Would a major health decision make a difference? Learn much more in the new Girl Boner Radio episode! Stream it on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Spotify or below. Or read on for a lightly […]

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