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.
How do I find the right Sex Coach for me?
How do you find a safe, qualified sex coach? Explore 5 key things to check (from credentials and modality to ethical boundaries) before booking your first session.
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.
Why I Started Desire Pathways
If you have ever felt stuck in your head during intimacy, you aren't broken. You are likely just stuck in a survival response. In this post, I share my personal journey from survival to true agency, and explain why I started Desire Pathways to help others map out entirely new tracks to pleasure.