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.
Ask Michaela: What ways or things would you suggest for sex not to stop as soon as the man finishes?
What happens after climax? When intimacy ends as soon as the man finishes, both partners miss out on a deeper connection. Explore how redefining "sex" and understanding your body's nervous system can transform your intimate life.
Ask Michaela: Is there such a thing as “too much” masturbation?
Worried your self-pleasure habits are affecting your sexual performance or relationship intimacy? Certified sex coach Michaela Tutty explores the science behind masturbation frequency, performance anxiety, and how to cultivate a shame-free solo practice.
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.
Struggling to Orgasm? How Somatic Sex Coaching Can Help
If you find it difficult to reach an orgasm despite feeling highly aroused, you are not broken, and you are not alone. Discover how somatic sex coaching can help you work directly with your body and nervous system to build the psychological safety, relaxation, and physical connection needed to experience orgasm