A proven path to deeper intimacy

Michaela d’Artois is a leading sexologist & intimacy coach based in Los Angeles, helping individuals & couples deepen connection, access pleasure, & foster erotic & emotional intelligence.

We are no longer

Gatekeeping pleasure

We are no longer

Gatekeeping pleasure

We are no longer ◦ Gatekeeping pleasure ◦ We are no longer ◦ Gatekeeping pleasure ◦

INTIMACY COACHING FOR EROTIC & EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE

I work with individuals and couples to shift the emotional, relational, and erotic patterns that shape desire, communication, and connection.
This is structured, evidence-based work that builds self-trust and applied emotional and erotic intelligence — so you can communicate clearly, navigate intimacy with confidence, and sustain change beyond our sessions.

The Basics

Relfect

It all starts by creating a trusted space for you to reflect on what stands between you and the connections you desire.

Vision

Together, we collaborate to create an acessible & actionable vision for how you will get there.

You then get to go back into the world and put your new tools to practice toward deeper, more meaningful connections!

Connect

  • "Michaela provides us with tools that are truly manageable & actually exciting! One of the most beautiful parts of working with her is the complete non-judgment. Her approach is gentle yet direct, she is very clear & articulate, and is a beautiful soul whose ability to hold space helps provide genuine respite from the challenges that surface in our day-to-day lives. "

    — PG, she/her

  • "Michaela provided a safe and welcoming space for us to talk about our sex life. We discovered things we hadn’t thought about before and her unique perspective on our sex life helped us improve and deepen our intimacy."

    — DW, he/him

  • "After each session I have felt a release and relief, like a big exhale. The sessions with Michaela have been liberating, and the way she guides with so much presence and intuition is a gift. She's given me validation for my experiences and desires and from that my connection to intimacy started blooming just when I was ready. Thank you truly Michaela for being there, and for doing what you do with so much openness, honesty and beauty. Thank you for seeing the soft and sensitive in me as a pathway for pleasure and love."

    A, she/her

  • "After a year-long dating and sex cleanse, Michaela helped me forge self-trust and self-intimacy that has left me more confident than ever as I once again open myself back up to romance and partnership."

    RZ, she/her

  • "Michaela has helped me realize that everything I needed was already there. It’s about learning how to tap in, get connected, and stay present. Her work is supportive, beautiful, and has helped me better myself. She’s guided me to look inward and truly reconnect. Working with Michaela is an invitation to come home to your sexuality, your sensuality, and your whole self."

    RH, she/her

  • "After just one session in working with Michaela, I had such clarity in my next steps to reconnect with myself intimately and emotionally. She has a way of listening and sharing that feels beyond comforting. By the end of our session together she was able to get to the root of what I was working through in the most thoughtful way. A truly collaborative and special experience."

    — TO, she/her

  • "Michaela's emphasis on creating a safe space made exploring the intricacies of our romantic relationship a very positive experience. Her natural empathy and passion for her work comes through in every part of her sessions. I finished the session feeling confident, motivated and inspired."

    — LB, he/him

  • “I felt completely at ease and held by her presence… I felt so grounded and inspired by the whole experience and even had an emotional release after the workshop had ended. I can’t wait to do more work with her and couldn’t recommend her more!"

    — KS, she/her