Grief impacts sexuality, yet the topic too often goes unaddressed. In this episode, Joan Price speaks to this interplay and ways to best navigate intimacy during difficult times, drawing on from personal and professional experience. 

1 A gift Joan’s beloved gave her before he died (that we should all consider doing) 

2 How Joan reconnected with sexual pleasure after losing him

3 Practical ways to deal with insecurities that impact sex and dating

4 Joan’s decision to cocreate an explicit sex ed film for seniors

5 Spectacular aspects of creating the film

6 Takeaways from the film that can enhance our sex lives at any age

Explore Joan Price’s books, blogs, webinars and film: https://joanprice.com

Check out Erin Tillman’s book and podcast: https://thedatingadvicegirl.com

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What’s your wildest sex or dating memory? This week on Girl Boner Radio, August shares OMG stories from fellow Period podcasters, including Makenzie Mizell, AM Davies and Sara, plus dating empowerment coach, Erin Tillman. August starts with one of her own stories and wraps up with stories submitted by listeners. 

Work with Erin: https://thedatingadvicegirl.com

Celebrate Anal August! https://thepleasurechest.com

More Girl Boner fun: https://girlboner.org/ 

Period: https://www.periodnetwork.com

Comadres y Comics: https://www.periodnetwork.com/comadres-y-comics

Yes, a Stripper Podcast: https://www.thequeenofsexy.com/yes-a-stripper-podcast/

Mollie Birney, MA knows how challenging self-destructive behaviors are, thanks to personal and professional experience. She spoke with August about her journey, including messages she learned about femininity from her abusive father and her toxic relationship with boxing, plus her top advice for addressing compulsive behaviors and cultivating self-compassion. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who feels powerless to risky sexual urges and wants to save his relationship with his girlfriend.

Mollie on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mbclinicalcoaching/

“Things I Learned Getting Punched in the Face”: https://humanparts.medium.com/things-i-learned-getting-punched-in-the-face-b92faed76124

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In loving memory of Lora Somoza, August shares highlights from their 2017 studio time when they talked about sex games and what to keep out of your onling dating profile, then played The F’ing Truth (like Truth or Dare Bingo without the dares). Dr. Megan Fleming shares tips for a listener whose partner experiences multiple orgasms and she would like to, too. 

Between the Sheets with Lora Somoza: https://apple.co/3j8pQj7 

Pleasure challenge: https://greatlifegreatsex.com/

More Girl Boner fun: https://girlboner.org/ 

The F’ing Truth: http://www.thefingtruth.com

Apple Podcasts summary:

In loving memory of Lora Somoza, August shares the time they played a game (like Truth or Dare without dares), covering everything from booty calls and masturbation memories to true intimacy. Dr. Megan weighs in on multiple orgasms.

After an unhealthy relationship, Steph Auteri became afraid of sex and fell into a sex writing career as an attempt to fix her perceived "female sexual dysfunction." The journalist and author of the reported memoir, A Dirty Word, explored her journey with August for this narrated episode. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who experiences severe anxiety when things get physical, sometimes to the point of vomiting.

Steph Auteri’s book: https://www.stephauteri.com/a-dirty-word/

Summer vibes: https://thepleasurechest.com

Free challenge: https://greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure/

Girl Boner fun: http://girlboner.org

Dating Advice Girl Podcast: https://apple.co/2CBC5DU

Bedpost Podcast: http://thesonarnetwork.com/the-bed-post/

Yes, a Stripper Podcast host AM Davies joins August to explore her sexual empowerment journey and how an accident helped solidify her purpose. Learn how her teenage dream of professional stripping came true, changes she’d like to see in the industry, her advice for cultivating sexual freedom and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who misses her pre-pandemic masturbation practice.

Yes, a Stripper Podcast: https://www.thequeenofsexy.com/yes-a-stripper-podcast/

Soldiers of Pole: https://soldiersofpole.com

Earn It app petition: https://actionnetwork.org/petitions/dont-let-congress-kill-encryption

Free challenge: https://greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure/

More Girl Boner fun: http://girlboner.org

Dr. Claretha Yeager, DACM joins August to explore 6 practical ways to be more present, which can enhance our emotional wellbeing, relationships and whole lives. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who feels distracted during sex. 

Get Claretha’s free 5-minute meditation: https://mailchi.mp/jadepathacupuncture/groundingmeditation

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Meet Hayley, Natalie and Meagan, three women who had nightmarish birth control experiences we can all learn from. They spoke with August about the pill, IUDs, mental health and sexual side effects of hormonal birth control methods and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who fears her chronic pain, that interferes with sex, will damage future relationships. 

https://www.plannedparenthood.org/online-tools/what-right-birth-control-me

https://greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure/

http://girlboner.org

Laura Zam, author of THE PLEASURE PLAN, joins August to explore her sexual healing journey, her experience in Betty Dodson’s group masturbation/vulva exploration class and ways to attract stronger orgasms - or your very first! Dr. Megan Fleming shares thoughts on emotional aspects of orgasm difficulties.

More about Laura: http://laurazam.com

Shop with Pride: https://thepleasurechest.com (free shipping in June!)

Free challenge: https://greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure/

More Girl Boner fun: http://girlboner.org

August shares highlights from her “Fight Like a Girl” interview with filmmaker Jill Morley, including ways boxing helped her manage childhood trauma. Then they reconnect to explore sexual self-discovery, unlearning damaging messages, supporting people of color and more. Dr. Megan Fleming weighs in for a listener who wants to feel more connected to her body and her boners.

75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice: https://bit.ly/3hfgDED

Box with Jill: http://www.jillmorley.com/flag-boxing/

Shop with Pride: https://thepleasurechest.com (free shipping in June!)

Sex drive article: https://bit.ly/2XzbkrP

Free challenge: https://greatlifegreatsex.com/pleasure/

More: http://girlboner.org