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A Guide to Coming back to your body
Ever find yourself running through your to-do list during sex? Getting stuck in your head during intimacy is one of the most common challenges people bring into somatic sex coaching. Discover how shifting into a Ventral Vagal state using 5 simple somatic practices can bring you out of your thoughts and back into your felt sense.
Ask Michaela: Rebuilding Sexual Confidence After an Ex Comes Out
"I lost my confidence after my ex came out to me." In this Ask Michaela Q&A, we explore practical tools and somatic exercises to unpick performance anxiety, establish low-stakes boundaries, and reclaim your sexual agency.
Ask Michaela: Why Can I Squirt During Masturbation but Not With a Partner?
Experiencing a shift in pleasure when moving from solo play to sex with a partner is common. Discover the two main reasons why squirting or ejaculating can be harder to achieve with a partner, from emotional safety to set pleasure pathways, and how to bridge the gap.
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.
What is the "Fuck First" Rule? A Body-First Guide
Is saving intimacy for the end of the night killing your sex life? Discover why the viral "Fuck First" rule works logistically, how it shifts your nervous system out of performance anxiety, and how to adapt it to increase desire.
Ask Michaela: Why have I lost interest in sex with my partner when I'm still deeply in love?
Loving your partner deeply doesn’t always guarantee an automatic erotic spark. Discover the biological and somatic reasons why your sexual desire naturally shifts over time, and learn how you can intentionally create a safe, pressure-free environment to help your body safely turn back on.