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August McLaughlin

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gratefullysarah @gratefullysarah.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is home to the stunning Cuypers Library, the largest and oldest art history research library in the Netherlands #museum #rijksmuseum #travel #books #library
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Sarah Fader @thesarahfader.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Listen to this! August McLaughlin always bringing us the sexy skin with stories featuring… well… me! @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social augustmclaughlin.com/awkward-dati...
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Not-So-Secret, Naughty or Nice, and WTF Blood?! Awkward Sex and Dating Surprises - August McLaughlin
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 ...
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Allison Gill @muellershewrote.com · 05/11/2025
It felt good to wake up in America today.
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Authors Against Book Bans @authorsabb.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Our friends @weneeddiversebooks.bsky.social are gathering information about "soft censorship" happening in the US According to School Library Journal, soft censorship is a "quiet banishing that often comes without explanation." If you've seen it in your community, please respond to their survey
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Soft Censorship of Diverse Books
WNDB is collecting information on the soft censorship of diverse books across the US. Have you witnessed soft censorship in your community? Please share your experiences below. Your response can be…
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
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? Hear or read her story: augustmclaughlin.com/stefanie-hor... 💜
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Becoming a Cyclical Woman: Would it Save Her Relationship? - August McLaughlin
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 ...
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
The Waiting Game is often a huge part of a creative's life. And it doesn't have to suck. (Don't worry — none of my tips involve gluing hair to your eyelids.) substack.com/@augustmclau... #writers #writing #creativejourney
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Navigating the Waiting Game
6 Helpful Practices for Passionate Creatives -- so you can thrive, or at least not feel miserable, while you await "big news" or feedback.
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
I’d love one if you have enough!
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Sarah Fader @thesarahfader.bsky.social · 07/10/2025
The Mind Sex audiobook will be out on my birthday 10/17!! I’ll have limited review copies available! Who wants one??
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
The government is in full shutdown and the Republicans are refusing to call the House back into session. Want to know why? Because we have secured the final vote on releasing the Epstein Files and they don’t want it out. Call GOP and tell them to swear in @adelitaforcongress.bsky.social.
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
I’m really hoping to get into Skylight, but feel rather perplexed so far. Regardless, please do follow your favorite creators via their email lists! And if you’re a writer or other creative, make sure to have and prioritize that list. It’s one thing I wish I’d started far sooner. ❤️ #socialmedia
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Liberal Resistance @liberalresistance.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
You can support the resistance and have a wonderful holiday season! Please make this thread a resource of where people can purchase holiday gifts. ThePeoplesUnionUSA.com calls for a November 28 - December 5 blackout. BlackoutTheSystem.com is November 25 to December 2. Comment gift ideas!
Holiday Gifts.
Please make this a Holiday Gift thread!

Comment small businesses with e-commerce that support the resistance.

Comment gift ideas and make it a small business holiday!

The People’s Union Blackout: November 28th to December 5th.
Blackout The System: November 25th to December 2nd.
Small Business Saturday: November 29th.

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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
Folks with ADHD who've tried hormonal birth control - has it helped or made matters worse in terms of your mental health and moods? I'd love to hear! Feel free to comment or DM/email me. #ADHD #birthcontrol #mentalhealth
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DAME Magazine @damemagazine.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
feels like a reallllly good time to repost this piece. It's specific to vaccine misinfo, but applicable to all of the nonsense from today.
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What Can We Do To Combat Medical Misinformation? - Dame Magazine
A few weeks ago, a friend posted the first photos of her newborn daughter on social media. Amid the oohs and aahs (and the inevitable posting of different connections’ birth horror stories), one of co...
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Especially now, as LGBTQIA+ rights, reproductive health and more are under attack, this means so much.
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
I love that many medical practices welcome inclusive language now. Years ago, I couldn't even write "orgasm" for one client, while writing about lubricant. I had to use phrases like "tingly, pleasurable sensations" instead. And "person with a vulva/penis" was definitely not acceptable. #progress
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wsrpics.bsky.social @wsrpics.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Redwood National & State Parks #redwoods #redwood #redwoodforest #redwoodnationalpark #redwoodstatepark #trees #talltrees #photo #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #gianttrees #talltrees #titans #giants #ferns #forest #redwoodforest
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Aww, love you! And totally get it! 🫶🏻
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
At age 50, entrepreneur Nicky Wake realized she’d never had sex while sober. Leading up to that, heartbreak, grief, and related rock bottoms prompted her to get enter rehab. Now polyamorous, sober, and actually present during sex, Nicky is thriving. augustmclaughlin.com/widows-fire-... #podcast
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Widow's Fire and Sober Sex: Nicky Wake - Girl Boner®
At age 50, entrepreneur Nicky Wake realized she’d never had sex while sober. Leading up to that, heartbreak, grief, and related rock bottoms prompted her to get the help she needed. Now polyamorous an...
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tamrakat @tamrakat.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
I checked, and this is true. #science!!!
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
Netflix showing other platforms what it looks like to stand up to bullies and fight for our democracy. 🙌🏻 Sesame Street will stream there as well. www.politico.com/news/2025/08... @netflix.com
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Netflix co-founder drops $2 million into Gavin Newsom's redistricting campaign
Reed Hastings is a longtime Democratic donor and Newsom ally.
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 27/08/2025
"When I’m interested in someone [my Asperger's] is one of the first things I tell them...my name, age, dating status, then Asperger’s. It’s right up there. Because it’s a beautiful thing." - Kat augustmclaughlin.com/sex-intimacy-neurodivergent-women #neurodivergent #podcast #ADHD
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Sex, Intimacy and Neurodivergent Women: Emily, Kat and Rachael - Girl Boner®
Dysregulation during sex made early intimacy challenging for Emily Zawadzki and her now wife – until a diagnosis changed everything. Kat’s Asperger’s made romantic relationships tricky, until she met ...
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
This story isn't about me, but I did interview a woman whose sex life benefited HUGELY from a digital detox. Sometimes putting your phone away is the key to steamier, more connective intimacy. www.huffpost.com/entry/5-ways...
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I Quit Social Media And Was Shocked How It Transformed My Sex Life
A 2024 study linked heavy social media use with an increased risk of vaginal dryness, erectile dysfunction and low libido.
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NPR @npr.org · 03/08/2025
When public media disappears, so do the stories that bring us together. With federal funding eliminated, millions may lose their last trusted source of news and connection. If that matters to you, now’s the time to act. Donate: n.pr/458sOhq
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Did you know that horniness is 1 of hundreds of reasons folks decide to have sex? It’s not even the most common. Understanding your desire & what @cyndidarnell.bsky.social calls your erotic template can help you cultivate an erotically charged sex life. augustmclaughlin.com/desire-chall... #podcast
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Sex When You Don’t Feel Like It, with Cyndi Darnell - Summer Replay - Girl Boner®
Did you know that horniness is one of hundreds of reasons folks feel motivated to have sex? It’s not even the most common. Understanding your own desire, and what sex and relationship therapist, Cyndi...
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NPR @npr.org · 25/07/2025
Without federal funding, public media — and the truth-telling, community-connecting role it plays — is at risk. Local stations may vanish. Millions could lose trusted news and vital information. If you are ready to join the fight for journalism, donate now: n.pr/458sOhq
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Some peaceful morning vibes from Via and me ❤️
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Today my work involved asking someone to please moan again but softer since her first moans peaked/fried the audio. She was so willing, she performed a moan chorus. Thank you, Susan! #lovemywork #sexpodcasters #narrativepodcast #truestories #GirlBonerRadio
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
I am grieving the barbarism that is going to unfurl from all this. People are going to die. Livelihoods gone. All to feed a corrupt kleptocracy. I see every day up close how different it is from the first time around. There are no guardrails. A disaster. I’m sorry we have to live through this.
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Joan Price @joanprice.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
I had an amazing time discussing sexuality and aging on the podcast "Up the Rabbit Hole with a Sex Therapist"! Dr. Cory Hrushka, Brandi Enns and I talk about a gazillion topics -- I know you'll find it interesting as well as entertaining. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/u...
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Sexuality in Aging Populations
Podcast Episode · Up the Rabbit Hole with a Sex Therapist · 07/02/2025 · 52m
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
Ah, congrats!! 🎉
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
Gentle reminder to get updates from trusted sources, then take some deep breaths and a break. Doomscrolling will only wreak havoc on your nervous system.
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Buster Holman @busterholman.bsky.social · 20/06/2025
Please call your senators and tell them you do not want our public lands, our pristine wilderness and precious ecosystem, only home to our wildlife, sold off to the highest bidder in their greedy bill! @5calls.org has an app that makes it super easy. Please Defend our public lands from greedy hands!
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Has your social media use interfered w/your sex life? Have you taken a social media break & your sex life benefited? If so & you’re interested in being quoted in a HuffPost article, email me a bit about your experience. (Anonymity = fine.) #journorequest
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Liberal Resistance @liberalresistance.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
What’s next in the fight? Register for the No Kings debrief call and view previous calls at NoKings.org/trainings.
What’s Next In The Fight?

No Kings debrief and what’s next.
Mass Call.
Monday, June 16th, 5:00pm (Pacific Time).

Register for this call and watch previous calls at
NoKings.org/trainings 

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Brittany Wong @brittanywong.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
They're traumatic for everyone but I know my Latino friends are finding these ICE raids over the last week extra traumatic. I spoke to therapists who work with in Latino communities about collective trauma and how to process the anxiety, sadness and fear that's so pervasive right now.
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There's A Name For The Sadness And Guilt Latinos Feel While Watching ICE Raids
If you're an immigrant — and most of us in this country are — it's hard not to feel anxiety and sadness about what's happening. We asked therapists for self-care advice.
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Sometimes the right toy brings a lot more than pleasure… From laughter and personal growth to healing and fun, these IRL stories are a delight. Thank you, @realebonymystique.bsky.social and Deborah! 💜 augustmclaughlin.com/gspot-toy-st... #podcasts #selfcare #truestories #GirlBonerRadio
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G-Spot Sex Toy Stories + Tips: Ebony and Deborah - Girl Boner®
Ebony Mystique shifted from a medical career to starring in adult films, where she used a vibrator for the first time. Deborah Kagan was “on a mission” to find her G-spot, using a special toy. Learn m...
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Sunny Megatron - Clinical Sexologist @sunnymegatron.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
I ran safety tests on ChatGPT. The results? Terrifying😳 It quickly validated wild claims, unstable thinking & unsafe behavior. This isn’t “AI bad,” it’s “pls be careful.” AI can support OR dangerously reinforce bias & it's hard to tell the difference. Full convo: open.substack.com/pub/sunnymeg...
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Oh wow, I hadn’t heard. 🥲
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 08/06/2025
Thank you! Cindy is amazing - she was one of my first interviewees way back when. In case you’d like to listen: augustmclaughlin.com/podcast/
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PODCAST - Girl Boner®
Listen to Girl Boner Radio on any of the below platforms! Simply click the icon for the player you prefer. You can also stream episodes and read lightly-edited transcripts on my blog. Or find a deskto...
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
I'm seeking folks with an incredibly joyful or funny sex experience they'd be willing to discuss with me for an upcoming podcast episode. Email me an overview, if you're interested. TY! augustmclaughlin.com/contact (You could remain anonymous, if desired.) #journorequest
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CONTACT - Girl Boner®
Submit your story To apply to be featured in a Girl Boner Radio episode, please complete this form. If you’re not quite sure what experience you’d like to explore, complete this form.  For pitch-relat...
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Jill Hamilton @jill-hamilton.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Hey, I have a big box of new sex toys that need to get with you. Giving them away for price of postage. Come by and see what you want, nay, NEED www.inbedwithmarriedwomen.com/2025/05/u-up...
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U up?
This post in human form Hey. You there. You want some toys to take the constant (constant!) edge off? Well, friend, I happen to have have a ...
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Women and femmes, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Quick survey related to “anti-aging.” www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjCGEh4e/
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How do you feel about yourself around folks who proctorize anti-aging versus those who don’t? No judgment at all. I just wanna know how you FEEL. It’s for a journalism project I’m working on. Let me k...
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Ayanna Pressley @ayannapressley.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
George Floyd was a man before his murder sparked a movement. A father, son, fiancé, and Black man who deserved to grow old. As we mark five years since his brutal killing, let's not forget his humanity.
Photo of George Floyd holding his young daughter.Headshot of George Floyd in front of a brick building.An infant George Floyd sleeps in the arms of his mother.A photo of George Floyd and his fiancée and their infant daughter.
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
Oof, that sounds hard. Kudos for nearing the finish line!
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Jimanekia @jimanekia.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Grief isn’t just death. It’s trauma. Breakups. Identity shifts. Survival. Join me for **Grief as a Survivor: Navigating Loss, Triggers & Resilience** 🗓️ May 28, 4PM PST 💻 Live on Zoom 💸 \$20 | sliding scale 📄 Reflection guide included ✨ Sign up: [tixoom.app/traumaqueen/fnnw7c7i]
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
I keep seeing arguments like, "Why are trumpers focusing on people who make up such a small % (of people or athletes)" when there are bigger problems at play?" I agree about shifting focus away from hate and toward care, but I don't think the "small %" bit should be the reason.
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Joan Price @joanprice.bsky.social · 18/05/2025
Have you read Naked at Our Age: Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex? Did it impact you? Would you be willing to share that with me? Naked at Our Age is going to be re-released on its 15th birthday in 2026! I’d love to include what this book has meant to you. joanprice.com/books/naked-...
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"Naked at Our Age:Talking Out Loud About Senior Sex" | Joan Price
Naked at Our Age is a multiple award-winning book addressing the challenges of senior sex, with reader stories and advice from experts.
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August McLaughlin @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
Dr. Diane Mueller traded sexual pain for pleasure, then explored polyamory twice before choosing monogamy in a more intentional way. Hear/read her story, plus her top tips for spicing up a monogamous, or any long term, relationship: augustmclaughlin.com/monogamy-choice #relationshippodcast
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Choosing (Hotter) Monogamy: Dr. Diane Mueller - Girl Boner®
Dr. Diane Mueller traded sexual pain for pleasure, then explored polyamory twice before reclaiming monogamy in a sexier, more intentional way. Learn much more in the new Girl Boner Radio episode! Afte...
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