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"In a culture where female empowerment is used to sell everything from sex toys to soap, most sex education continues to bypass pleasure. The results are stark; we've grown accustomed to slut- and prude-shaming and allowed others to dictate how a ""good girl"" is meant to feel, act, and look. In Girl Boner: The Good Girl's Guide to Sexual Empowerment , August McLaughlin offers an inclusive, unfiltered blend of personal narrative and practical tips on relationships, solo play, journaling, gender issues, and more. From the perks of ""Jilling off"" to the 7 types of 'gasms, Girl Boner will ""empower you to own your sexual self and enjoy … your whole life a great deal more."""

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It's about time! Girl Boner is the book on female sexual empowerment we've been waiting for. August McLaughlin takes on the question of female pleasure and sexual autonomy in an unflinching, sometimes irreverent and always honest fashion. Opening up about everything from masturbation to anorexia, religion to the cult of female beauty, and everything in between, August shares her story in order to help readers tell their own. I'm so excited to use this book in my university classes about gender and sexuality -- it's the first book I've found that bridges the gap between academic theories of female sexuality and real life. With its confessional style and insightful exercises, reading Girl Boner is like having a sleepover with your cool older sister. This book has the potential not only to empower young women sexually, but to change their lives in radical and important ways. -- Susan Harper, PhD anthropologist, sociologist, sex educator, and professor of gender studies--Susan Harper, PhD August McLaughlin is a serious, engaging writer who relies on the published, peer-reviewed science when forming her opinions and offering advice. A book on healthy female sexuality will contribute to the growing awareness that this basic human activity is a core component in health, wellness and happiness extending into our advanced years. I have no doubt August, with her ability to make the science understandable for a general audience, will distinguish herself with this book. -- Paul E. Bendheim MD, author of The Brain Training Revolution: A Proven Workout for Healthy Brain Aging--Paul E. Bendheim MD She may have been raised in Minnesota, but Girl Boner - August McLaughlin's fresh new look at female orgasm, pleasure and empowerment - is about as far away from Minnesota as any girl can get! With uncommon intelligence and humor, August tells us everything we want to know about the guilt-free pursuit and enjoyment of female orgasm. As Chief Passion Curator for Bring Back Desire I understand the challenges women face in trying to experience authentic sexual excitement. Girl Boner is a book every woman should read, including our daughters, not just for the pleasure it offers, but because it validates the link between female orgasm, power and happiness. I can't wait to carry Girl Boner at Bring Back Desire! --Ande Lyons, Chief Passion Curator/Founder of Bring Back Desire, Host of the After Dark Radio Show with Ande Lyons--Ande Lyons This book needs to be written by this woman at this point in the history of our society. With all the liberation women have supposedly experienced in the last 45 years, we are still woefully uninformed about our bodies and our sexuality. If anyone is up for the job of role model for healthy female sexuality-and the long, hard process it takes to get there for all too many women-it is August McLaughlin. In addition to her pure talent, August is a very open person, willing to share her own experiences with the world in order to improve the lives of others. And her life experiences are definitely worth sharing! -- Kassandra Lamb, M.A., author of Celebrity Status, former college professor, and psychologist--Kassandra Lamb, M.A. Discussions about sexual health and desires help young women to better understand who they are. Unfortunately, these conversations are few and far between, leaving many woman grappling with their sexual feelings. I could not think of a more compassionate and sincere person to lead these conversations than August McLaughlin. Her experiences and conversational writing style create a sense of trust for her reader. I would highly recommend Girl Boner in my practice and to my friends. -- Cora Reidenbach, school psychologist--Cora Reidenbach August McLaughlin takes on sexuality, body image, depression and female empowerment head on! One part memoir, one part sociological manifesto = something of interest for women of all ages. August is a person of many talents: writer, singer, model, nutritionist, blogger + what's next She hit the nail on the head with this book. Frank personal stories and interviews interspersed throughout the book help us unpack our personal inner conflicts that when unexamined suck the joy out of the female experience. -- Cheryl Grant M.A., MFT, psychotherapist--Cheryl Grant M.A., MFT Sassy, spicy, and deceptively wise, this book will empower you to own your sexual self and enjoy your romantic life -- and your whole life -- a great deal more. -- Victoria Moran, international bestselling author of Creating a Charmed Life--Victoria Moran

McLaughlin carefully homes in on the myriad ways that mental and physical health connect with sexuality in this uplifting and refreshingly inclusive guide to women's sexual health based on a podcast of the same name. Combining sex advice with health information, McLaughlin addresses sex work, body image, sexually transmitted diseases, along with topics like masturbation and sex positions, while using language ( person with a vulva and person with a penis ) to ensure inclusion of trans and gender-nonbinary people throughout. In a chapter detailing her own personal recovery from anorexia, the author interrogates how lack of sexual empowerment can contribute to body image issues and a damaged sense of self. This message is reinforced later in a profile of the Olympic runner and former escort Suzy Favor Hamilton, who notes that cultivating sex positivity was a crucial part of her recovery from postpartum depression. McLaughlin balances these heavier chapters with lighter fare, including a coloring page, word search, prompts for further reflection, and plenty of illustrations. Equally fun, risqu , and informative, this is a welcome addition to sexual health literature. --Publisher's Weekly It's about time! Girl Boner is the book on female sexual empowerment we've been waiting for. August McLaughlin takes on the question of female pleasure and sexual autonomy in an unflinching, sometimes irreverent and always honest fashion. Opening up about everything from masturbation to anorexia, religion to the cult of female beauty, and everything in between, August shares her story in order to help readers tell their own. I'm so excited to use this book in my university classes about gender and sexuality -- it's the first book I've found that bridges the gap between academic theories of female sexuality and real life. With its confessional style and insightful exercises, reading Girl Boner is like having a sleepover with your cool older sister. This book has the potential not only to empower young women sexually, but to change their lives in radical and important ways. -- Susan Harper, PhD anthropologist, sociologist, sex educator, and professor of gender studies--Susan Harper, PhD She may have been raised in Minnesota, but Girl Boner - August McLaughlin's fresh new look at female orgasm, pleasure and empowerment - is about as far away from Minnesota as any girl can get! With uncommon intelligence and humor, August tells us everything we want to know about the guilt-free pursuit and enjoyment of female orgasm. As Chief Passion Curator for Bring Back Desire I understand the challenges women face in trying to experience authentic sexual excitement. Girl Boner is a book every woman should read, including our daughters, not just for the pleasure it offers, but because it validates the link between female orgasm, power and happiness. I can't wait to carry Girl Boner at Bring Back Desire! --Ande Lyons, Chief Passion Curator/Founder of Bring Back Desire, Host of the After Dark Radio Show with Ande Lyons--Ande Lyons This book needs to be written by this woman at this point in the history of our society. With all the liberation women have supposedly experienced in the last 45 years, we are still woefully uninformed about our bodies and our sexuality. If anyone is up for the job of role model for healthy female sexuality-and the long, hard process it takes to get there for all too many women-it is August McLaughlin. In addition to her pure talent, August is a very open person, willing to share her own experiences with the world in order to improve the lives of others. And her life experiences are definitely worth sharing! -- Kassandra Lamb, M.A., author of Celebrity Status, former college professor, and psychologist--Kassandra Lamb, M.A. Discussions about sexual health and desires help young women to better understand who they are. Unfortunately, these conversations are few and far between, leaving many woman grappling with their sexual feelings. I could not think of a more compassionate and sincere person to lead these conversations than August McLaughlin. Her experiences and conversational writing style create a sense of trust for her reader. I would highly recommend Girl Boner in my practice and to my friends. -- Cora Reidenbach, school psychologist--Cora Reidenbach Sassy, spicy, and deceptively wise, this book will empower you to own your sexual self and enjoy your romantic life -- and your whole life -- a great deal more. -- Victoria Moran, international bestselling author of Creating a Charmed Life--Victoria Moran August McLaughlin is a serious, engaging writer who relies on the published, peer-reviewed science when forming her opinions and offering advice. A book on healthy female sexuality will contribute to the growing awareness that this basic human activity is a core component in health, wellness and happiness extending into our advanced years. I have no doubt August, with her ability to make the science understandable for a general audience, will distinguish herself with this book. -- Paul E. Bendheim MD, author of The Brain Training Revolution: A Proven Workout for Healthy Brain Aging--Paul E. Bendheim MD August McLaughlin takes on sexuality, body image, depression and female empowerment head on! One part memoir, one part sociological manifesto = something of interest for women of all ages. August is a person of many talents: writer, singer, model, nutritionist, blogger + what's next She hit the nail on the head with this book. Frank personal stories and interviews interspersed throughout the book help us unpack our personal inner conflicts that when unexamined suck the joy out of the female experience. -- Cheryl Grant M.A., MFT, psychotherapist--Cheryl Grant M.A., MFT

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August McLaughlin is a nationally recognized journalist, media personality and host and creator of Girl Boner(R) and Girl Boner Radio. Her articles have appeared in Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, DAME Magazine, HuffPost and more and her expertise has been featured in a range of major media outlets, including O: The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Shape, Elite Daily and Bustle. Known for melding personal passion, artistry and activism, August uses her skills as a public speaker and writer to encourage others to embrace their bodies, sexuality and selves, making way for fuller, more authentic lives. augustmclaughlin.com

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