When Honesty is NOT the Best Policy

Of course, I always promote honest and open communication in every relationship, especially the one you have with your committed, loving partner. That said, you may be surprised to find me promoting the idea that honesty is not always the best policy when it comes to the bedroom, and I'll explain why. When Honesty IS…

5 Types of Intimacy Necessary to a Successful, Loving, Sexual Relationship

When clients come to me looking for a better sex life with their partner, one of the first questions I always ask is, “How is your intimacy together?” All too often we are quick to equate intimacy with sex, meaning penetrative sex itself. But, what is intimacy really?

An Introduction to Temperature Play [an o.school streaming webinar]

Creating heightened sensory experiences through temperature play can be extremely erotic if done properly. In this previously recorded webinar stream, sex educator Micki Allen gives an intro to temperature play. Temperature play is when you introduce a bit of heat or cold into your sexual activities. It can be a form of foreplay or the…

What Churches Get Wrong about Sex

God does not hate sex. Let me repeat that just so there isn't any confusion. God does not hate sex. You may be wondering why I am opening with this line. Well, I'll tell you why. Almost everything I learned from well-meaning Christian adults led me to believe that God hated sex. And not only that,…

What is Intimacy and Relationship Coaching?

What is Intimacy and Relationship Coaching? Similar to life coaching, intimacy and relationship coaching is a process that aims to assist clients by helping them to work towards and achieve their personal and/or relationship goals. Unlike a general life coach who may assist their client with organizational skills or weight loss, a coach who focuses…

Oh, My God: Sex and Spirituality

Faith-friendly. Sex-positive. Shame-free.

One in Every 5 Women Never Orgasm … [guest post by Myola Woods]

Only a third of women can consistently have orgasms – This means two-thirds are unable to consistently have orgasms. These statistics break my heart, from my work as a Somatic Sex Educator and my own experience I know there is a different way to be with orgasms. I hear you saying “Myola, why is it…

How Intimacy Strengthens Relationships [video]

Want to strengthen your entire relationship with your lover? Intimacy is the key; and in this video, Micki shares the five types of intimacy that will strengthen your marriage or partnership.

Help! Our Sex Life Sucks

Are You in Love, but your Sex Life Sucks? In this video, Micki shares why many people find their sex lives lacking even with the one they love -- and what they can do about it.  

5 Ways to Be An ALLY to the LGBTQ Community

Wrapping up Pride Month shouldn't be the end of our love and support for our friends and family in the Queer Community. Here are five simple habits that I've found to be effective and respectful ways to be a friend and ally. Know that all fellow human beings are worthy of dignity and respect. Wow,…