Welcome to the Desire Pathways Blog
Here, Somatic Sexologist and certified somatic sex coach Michaela Tutty answers the burning questions submitted to the ‘Ask Michaela’ feature of the website.
She additionally writes about what happens in sessions, what sexual issues sex coaching can help with and other areas of sex, relationships and intimacy that pique her interest.
Exploring Affirmative Consent with the FRIES Model
Learn how to practice Planned Parenthood's FRIES model of consent in real life: Freely Given, Reversible, Informed, Enthusiastic, and Specific. Build trust, safety, and pleasure in your relationship.
Spit doesn’t Replace Lube
Using spit as a quick fix when dry is incredibly common, but saliva is 99% water and evaporates almost instantly. From painful friction to hidden infection and STI risks, discover why your body deserves an upgrade from saliva, and how reframing the "lube interruption" opens up new tracks to deeper somatic pleasure and connection.