It felt good to wake up in America today.

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

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... 💜

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

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.

hi, medical toxicologist that knows a lot about Tylenol here👋 Claiming that tylenol use in pregnancy causes autism is fearmongering here's what you need to know 🧵

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

Redwood National & State Parks #redwoods #redwood #redwoodforest #redwoodnationalpark #redwoodstatepark #trees #talltrees #photo #photography #landscape #landscapephotography #gianttrees #talltrees #titans #giants #ferns #forest #redwoodforest

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

I checked, and this is true. #science!!!

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

"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

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...

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

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...

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

What’s next in the fight? Register for the No Kings debrief call and view previous calls at NoKings.org/trainings.

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.

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

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...

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

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...

Women and femmes, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Quick survey related to “anti-aging.” www.tiktok.com/t/ZTjCGEh4e/

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.

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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.

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-...

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

Destiny Marshall's debut piece with Scarleteen is a beautiful personal article that describes the lived experience of many QTBIPOC who grapple with the reality of loving family and community even when expressing queerness around them isn’t possible or safe. www.scarleteen.com/read/ident...

A favorite recent memory with my Mom: We were having brunch out and the server asked about her necklace. “It’s a Bible and contains verses,” my mom replied. “And my daughter is wearing a vibrator!” She said that proudly, which said so much. 💜 @lovecrave #MothersDay

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Women can use a wand to collect a vaginal sample, then mail it to a lab that will screen for cervical cancer. The device will be available by prescription through a telehealth service. By @jenniferludden.bsky.social

My niece who was expected to live only 2 years is at prom tonight. 😭 All credit to her parents and the incredible care she’s received her whole life.

DEI helps us build the country we believe the US to be.

There is no keeping score with #TradeDeals. Think about it. It’s not either or. Trade is an agreement of mutual benefit. Continued cooperation is the key. Life is not a scorecard; is a community of cooperation. #Trade101

"I've trained 1000s of soldiers..." Trans man says, stunned, at being let go in the military. Nick, a transgender man on Tiktok, is going viral today after his video shows the impact of the trans military ban on his 18 year career. The latest from S. Baum. Subscribe to support our journalism.

⭕️ This week on The Reveal … Shame is one of the most persistent and painful experiences many people carry. It’s often invisible but deeply felt—showing up in #relationships, #self-esteem, and #intimacy. ellechase.substack.com