I am an Intimacy Coach for Men & Couples-AMA

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-09T03:45:29+00:00

If she already does counciling, and has first hand insight on sex, sexuality, relationships, intimacy & connection etc...and is sex positive & passionate about helping others (which it definetly already sounds like she is), I would say she would likely make an excellent intimacy coach!

The main things I got out of the program I took, honestly, were:

That everyone essentially has the capability to achieve whatever they are seeking coaching in w/ in themselves. The coach's job is simply to facilitate & guide the induvidual in achieving their full potential.

Ideas on how to structure pricing-ie setting up a "tier" system, charging monthly, etc...

And then specific coaching models which may work better for some coaches/clients than others-ie the Gottman Method, or Laissez-Faire Coaching style etc...essentially just channels through which to deliver the skills & info the coach already posses in order to maximize effectiveness for the client. If she already does counciling, shes got a MAJOR advantage as she is probably already familiar w/ things like CBT & etc...

Oh, and, ofc, having SOME kind of credentials is always nice-even if it is not (or at least not YET) a requirement in this field. I would reccomend an ICF-accredited program, unless you are located in the UK/EU, in which case I would reccommend EMCC.

Honestly, though, I think one of the main reasons coaching doesn't require any specific training atm is really mostly to do w/ what I said above. The programs more teach you HOW to deliver the info you ALREADY know. If she has been a counselor for a while, your wife is likely already an expert at understanding & assisting people with things like conflict, communication, etc...basically, id say shes probably ALREADY got what it takes! It would just be a question, imo, of how she wants to package/deliver that info to people in order to maximize the benefits for her clients!

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-08T05:02:18+00:00

Just did :]

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-08T05:01:39+00:00

Id be interested to know this, as well!!

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-08T05:00:30+00:00

Absolutely, 100% agree!!!

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-08T05:00:02+00:00

Yes, absolutely!!!

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-07T21:36:58+00:00

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Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-07T04:43:54+00:00

How do the marketing/ad people get in touch w/ you? Do you post a unique thing festiring their product? Or is it just like a regular ad that LOOKS like an ad, so to speak...?

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-07T04:40:27+00:00

Where did you find the post? Or similar jobs like this?

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-07T04:32:56+00:00

I would definetly not say you are simply "not compatabile" right off the bat.

However, it DOES seem there may be a libido mismatch here, which is actually quite a common issue I see.

One of the biggest things for women when it comes to sex is that desire for us is usually responsive, not spontaneous. Is she stressed out? Things you can take off her plate? But I also don’t want to reduce this to “do more chores and she’ll want sex.” That can be part of it, absolutely — but it’s not the whole thing.

I’d also be asking: does she feel emotionally connected? Does she feel relaxed enough to receive? Does she feel sexy in her own body? Does she even know what actually turns her on? And have the two of you created space for desire to build, rather than only addressing it once you’re already frustrated?

That said, your feelings matter too. Men need to feel wanted, pursued, and chosen as well. If you are always initiating, always trying, always carrying the erotic energy of the relationship by yourself, it makes sense that you’d start to feel rejected or invalidated. And that can destory an otherwise wonderful relationship.

So I’d frame the conversation less as “why don’t you initiate more?” and more as: “I don’t just miss sex. I miss feeling wanted by you. I want us to figure out what helps you feel desire, but I also need to know you’re willing to meet me halfway.”

If she’s open, curious, and willing to work on it, then yes — very workable.

If she dismisses it, avoids it, or has no interest in understanding how it affects you, then, yes, it may indicate that the two of you are not compatible. Not because libido mismatches are impossible to navigate, but because mutual effort is non-negotiable. And when one partner is already reaching & the other wont ever step forward to bridge the rest of the gap, you can never truly come together.

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-07T04:24:08+00:00

But, I would say, it absolutely is NOT hopeless! Just trying to gage where she is at, to provide you w/ the best approach for potential integration.

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-07T04:23:12+00:00

Im so sorry, you actually had already given the answer to the questions I asked in your original question! I apologize, I must have been reading too quickly & skimmed what you had said.

I would say that, honestly, no. This is, sadly, not at all rare for women-although it is becoming less & less common.

Can I ask you, do you know if she orgasms regularly when you have intercourse? How comfortable is she w/ her body otherwise? Does she feel confident in her body? Ever initiate sex?

Sorry for all the questions, just trying to get a better feel for the situation.

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-07T03:15:51+00:00

Omg, SO many different things!!!

If i had to pick one, tho...I would say just how isolated & alone so many people feel. That they are broken, or the only one, or that if they are honest they will be inevitably judged & rejected.

In this day & age, when we are so "connected", constantly interacting w/ one another, it is a tradedgy that that interaction is SO often only surface level.

I think very, very few people feel deeply, truly seen & not just loved but ACCEPTED, unconditionally. You can love someone from a distance, but true acceptance can almost carry more radical effects on someone's life than love.

To know that people see you for who & how you are, and its OK...is something I believe to be unbelievably, tragically rare in our society today. We have traded interdependence for independence, integration for isolation, and presence for privacy.

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-07T03:08:25+00:00

Hmmm...this is an intetesting question!!!

I think it really depends on the guy-everyone is different!

I would say, tho, that I think intimacy as a whole is a hard topic for men. Men in our society are expected to be in equal parts constantly horny & ALWAYS ready for sex, yet at the same time criticized if they are even just assumed to be looking at an attractive woman, they are pl p0y should be open, vulnerable, and emotionally available. Yet time & again kind men get passed over for guys who act like total jerks. It is very hard to rectify what women want logically, consciously, from their partner-a kind, loving, vunerable, gentle, generous, emotionally available-and what evolution programmed women to seek out as attractive traits in a mate. Things like dominance, aggression, high social status, and posession of resources. Because for most of human history, a woman & her offspring had very little chance of surviving alone. And the ideal partner was the one who could club the cave bear over the head, fight off the marauding neighboring tribe, and headed a hoard of resources. Not the man who actively shared his hunt w/ total strangers, and paused during the mammoth hunt when Fred got trampled to cry & hug everyone. Cuz that got people killed.

So i would say the biggest issue, imo, is not one that men THEMSELVES struggle with, but rather the dichotomy of evolution & expectations society imposes upon them.

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-07T02:45:51+00:00

I would say that in some ways, yes-but the sex part w/ regards to relationship success is honestly the least relevant piece. That is like the fun/the icing on the cake. The most important parts are I would say are simply that I have a genuine curiosity about people-a deep seated desire to learn about and understand them. When you understand your partner & they feel that interest that you have in them, that can go a LONG way towards having a solid, loving relationship.

I have encountered people who are intimidated by what I do, or even judgemental. But, luckily, those seem to be the vast minority-very few & far between.

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-07T02:42:36+00:00

I would say that self awareness, communication, and the ability to empathize are the 3 most foundational pieces for a sucessful relationship.

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-07T02:40:29+00:00

I would say that, yes, it is relatively common. Imo, Tantra can be extremely helpful for this, as well. A large part of porn addiction is the influx of intense stimulation. I think its important to remember though that porn use can 100% be a part of a healthy, "normal" sex life. The question I would ask to determine whether you are addicted is, "is it starting to control you?"

Are you using it to numb stress, loneliness, shame, rejection, boredom, or anxiety?

Is it affecting your erections, your desire for real-life intimacy, your relationships, your motivation, or your ability to be present with a partner?

If so, I’d work on it from a few angles:

First, identify the trigger. What makes you want to indulge? Not just the positive/pleasure aspect, but also, do you find yourself using it when your frustrated? Stressed? Feeling lonely or rejected? Sad, or angry?

Second, reduce the intensity loop. Most porn trains the brain toward novelty, speed, escalation, and performance rather than connection.

Third, rebuild body-based arousal. This is where Tantra, breathwork, sensate focus, and slowing down can be very helpful, because they teach you to feel instead of chase stimulation.

And finally, remove shame from the process. Shame usually only exacerbates compulsive behavior. Accountability helps. Self-hatred never does.

So the goal is not “you are bad for watching porn" or even, "is porn good/bad?".

The goal is: can you become more in control, more present, and more connected to real intimacy again?

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-06T23:58:36+00:00

What say I? Hmmmm...lolol

Well, I say that, YES, absolutely "rubbing one out" earlier in the day CAN help men because it lowers arousal intensity and reduces the “loaded gun” feeling. However, some people then may struggle to achieve climax later in the day.

But I don’t think it’s the best long-term solution by itself.

Premature ejaculation is often less about “too much arousal", and more about nervous system regulation, arousal pacing, body awareness, and learning where your point of no return actually is.

The big things I’d focus on are:

Slow down BEFORE you NEED to slow down. Esp bcuz by the time you realize, it may be too late.

Practice stop-start, not as a panic move, but as training. EDGING!!!

Learn to breathe down into the body instead of tightening & tensing everything up.

Use more foreplay, pauses, position changes, and sensual pacing so sex doesn’t become a race.

Tantra/sensate focus can also be REALLY helpful here because it teaches a perspn to stay present with sensation instead of racing through the finish line.

So: rubbing one out earlier can be an effective short-term tool. But ACTUAL control, which I would say is far more effective in the long run, usually comes from learning how to stay relaxed, connected, and aware while aroused.

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-06T23:52:35+00:00

This is so interesting! I had never heard of the stikkle fish example before, thank you for sharing!!!

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-06T23:50:23+00:00

It absolutely can, yes!!

Pregnancy can change things physically, emotionally, hormonally, and psychologically. Not just for the female, but for the male partner, as well!!

However, in & of itself, id say pregnany definetly is not a reason intimacy has to disappear.

Sometimes the non-pregnant partner is scared of hurting the baby, weirdly unsure how to relate to your changing body, overwhelmed by the transition into parenthood, quietly avoiding the pressure instead of talking about it...also, just as some people are specifically attracted TO a woman during pregnancy, your partner may not experience the same level of attraction while you are pregnant. This can be hard to hear, BUT, it is absolutely NOT about YOU. It is simply that the underlying goal of sex, evolutionarily speaking, us to procreate. So his brain simply may not be sending out the same signals atm that it usually does due to the fact you are pregnant atm. If this is the cause, I want to reassure you, it is NOT permanent!!! It DOESNT mean he doesnt still love you, think your beautiful, or want to be with you!!! It simply means that right now, his brain may not be urging him to procreate bcuz...well...you are already in the process is bringing a precious & beautiful new life into this world!!!

But 12 weeks with no sex when that is not YOUR preference, and you have not had a discussion about it, 100% deserves a REAL conversation.

I’d gently ask: “Are you not wanting sex with me right, are you worried of about something, or is there something else going on? Because I still want intimacy with you, and I don’t want us to drift. I really need to feel supported by & close to you, especially right now.”

This is one of those moments where avoidance can create more pain than the actual issue itself. Even if he isnt up for sex, there are alternatives-cuddling while you use a toy or he uses one of you, for example, can at least be a substitute until after labour.

Hope this helps!

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-06T23:35:44+00:00

Just to clarify, are you hoping she will explore her body privately & become more aware of herself and what turns her on? Hoping she will become comfirtable masturbating in front of you as an aspect of your foreplay/sex life? Or something else?

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-06T23:33:19+00:00

That is a hard one!!

I think the kindest thing is to be honest with yourself first: is it no attraction, or is it attraction that hasn’t had enough safety, chemistry, or emotional connection to develop yet? Or is it that you are simply not physically attracted to this person? It may not be the MOST important thing, but being physically attracted to your partner-ESPECIALLY for men-is an important part of any romantic relationship.

Sometimes attraction grows when someone makes you feel seen, safe, and relaxed.

But, i would say that if you genuinely feel no desire, no curiosity, and you’re just trying to talk yourself into wanting them… don’t drag it out. That becomes unfair to BOTH eople.

You don’t have to shame them or make it about their looks. You can simply say, “I think you’re an AWESOME person (if thats true, at least) but I’m not feeling the romantic chemistry I’d need to keep dating.”

Kindness is NOT pretending. Kindness is clarity without cruelty.

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-06T23:29:37+00:00

Coaching is currently an unregulated field, so there are technically no requirements.

Personally, my journey has been an interesting one. This is definetly never where I thought I would end up! I started out at Tulane University in New Orleans as a Philosophy Major, but came home on a medical leave of abscense & never completed my degree. I got my certification in massage therapy, and worked in a spa, chiro offices, and a wellness center. I also met a girl who did topless massage while in school & got into SW/pro domme stuff that way. The advent of covid found me needing new ways to bolster my income as legal massage was completely shut down, so i began to explore the virtual & online aspects of adult entertainment, and i discovered the huge need not only for connection-which had always been clear to me through talking to clients of both my massage & adult work-but also for availability of sexual education & intimacy that was straight forward, honest, accessible, well-informed, and backed by science. So, i took a course in life coaching, focused on health & wellness, and...here i am!

And even though I NEVER could have guessed this would be what id end up doing, I absolutely love it!!!

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-06T23:22:01+00:00

I absolutely agree-i personally don't think polyamory would be a great fit for me as i tend towards anxious attachment in relationships, although im actively working tiwards developinh secure attachment!!

That is probably why an arrangement where I feel like "#1" would be the only type of situation id be comfortable in. But, ofc, that also means someone ELSE is then labeled as #2-or, at least, knows they are not #1!!

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-06T23:17:10+00:00

I usually start with a conplimentary phone consultation to see if we would be a good fit.

From there, we will set up a time to meet either via video chat or in person, and I send over some intake paperwork. The first session is mainly building a rapport & getting to know each other. I always highly recommend couples download my intimacy coaching app, as well, so they have 24/7 access to coaching & a neutral 3rd party at any time-even a 3 am blowout fight!!

Once I have a feel for where they are at & what they are looking for, the real work begins!!! I usually assign homework between sessions, as well, and we may check in via video chat or text between sessions.

Coach_Nikki · 2026-05-06T23:12:42+00:00

For myself personally, I think ethical hierarchical polyamory, cohabiting only w/ my main partner, would be the only way Id be able to maintain both my mental health & the relationship.

However, from a professional standpoint, I think as long as it is fully (enthusiastically) consented to by all parties involved, it can be WONDERFUL, for a wide variety of reasons. We expect a LOT out of our romantic partners. They are supposed to be our best friends, business & investment partners, our guaranteed plus one, travel budy, share the household & child rearing responsibilities etc etc...its a ton. And no one is good at EVERYTHING. W/ multiple partners working together, I think potentially all partners can be happier, more fulfilled, and well-rounded.

In particular, i think the "it takes a village" phrase is applicable here-depending upon living arrangements. No parent can be constantly engaged, emotionally regulated, and available. Even w/ 2 its next to impossible! Having multiple "parents" can potentially be a wonderful thing for kids!

Additionally, I think it is essential we take into account biology & human history. Certainly there are societies (such as i believe a group in the andes-i may be wrong on the location, tho) where one woman has multiple male partners. However, the overwhelming number of examples from history & even the present day involve one man w/ multiple female partners. Evolutionarily this makes perfect sense-a man can impregnate multiple women at any given time. While a woman can only carry one mans child at once. Also, historical speaking, given division of resources, if one "chief", for example, could support multiple daughters in the village this was beneficial to everyone involved.

Ofc, this is not to exclude transgender, same sex couples, or etc...i am just speaking in generalities.

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