On today’s episode, I’m so excited to introduce to you a nationally recognized health + sexuality expert, August McLaughlin. It’s impossible to talk about all things dating + relationships without ever talking about how sex fits into the equation. Since we haven’t talked directly on the topic yet on this podcast, I can’t wait for you to listen in to this juicy episode.
I teach my clients that the only rule when it comes to dating is that there are no rules! The rules you play by are up to your inner wisdom.
I wondered if the same thing was true about sex: are are so many myths, rules, and beliefs around the female orgasm, how long you have to wait, and how to feel comfortable being sexual without shame or guilt. August is will address + mostly debunk sexual myths + dating for you so you can feel more empowered + comfortable with this topic while dating.
I especially loved this episode because the key to sexual empowerment + a satisfying sexual relationship with your partner runs parallel to everything I teach: dating yourself + treating yourself the way you want to be treated.
As I said, August is a nationally recognized health + sexuality expert, and is host of Girl Boner Radio {Yes, you heard that right!}. Girl Boner is a show that celebrates women’s lives + sexuality “like no other.” I’m so excited that I’ll be coming onto her show in late May. {I’ll send you the episode when it’s live!}
Here’s what we jam about in this episode:

How soon is too soon to sleep with someone you’re dating, and what other sex rules are there?
Do women’s sexuality really peak in their childbearing years?
The link between your sexuality + body image
How to start getting more comfortable with yourself sexually.
Keeping things interesting in a long-term relationship + planned sex dates: yay or nay?

About August:
August McLaughlin is an award-winning, nationally recognized health and sexuality writer and host and creator of Girl Boner®. Her work appears in Cosmopolitan, DAME Magazine, the Huffington Post, LIVESTRONG.com and more. Kirkus Reviews called her first novel, In Her Shadow, “an engaging story with an inventive structure and an intriguing focus on body-image issues.” Her latest book, Embraceable: Empowering Facts and True Stories About Women’s Sexuality, is a celebration of women’s sexual empowerment. Each week on Girl Boner® Radio, she interviews relationship experts, celebrity entertainers and more, exploring women’s lives and sexuality “like no one else.” Known for melding personal passion, artistry and activism, August uses her skills as a public speaker and journalist to inspire women to embrace their bodies and selves, making way for fuller, more authentic lives.
Links mentioned in the show:
Private Date Yourself Online Community
August’s Website
Girl Boner Radio
August’s article about female arousal myths
August’s interview with Dr. Megan on sexual arousal, creativity, and self-care