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
August McLaughlin
@augustmclaughlin.bsky.social
Writer, journalist, podcaster augustmclaughlin.com
Listen to this! August McLaughlin always bringing us the sexy skin with stories featuring… well… me! @augustmclaughlin.bsky.social augustmclaughlin.com/awkward-dati...
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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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
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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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... 💜
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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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
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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The Mind Sex audiobook will be out on my birthday 10/17!! I’ll have limited review copies available! Who wants one??
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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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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
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
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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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
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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"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
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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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...
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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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
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
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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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
Some peaceful morning vibes from Via and me ❤️
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
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.
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...
Sexuality in Aging Populations
Podcast Episode · Up the Rabbit Hole with a Sex Therapist · 07/02/2025 · 52m
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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.
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!
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