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.
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.
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.
Navigating Early Ejaculation Through Somatic Sex Coaching
Struggling with early ejaculation? Learn how somatic sex coaching helps you tune into your body's subtle arousal cues, regulate your nervous system, and build lasting ejaculatory control.