More Joy.
More Connection.
Better Sex.
Break Patterns, Build Pleasure, Become More You
Through sexological bodywork, emotional intelligence tools and somatic sex education I guide curious, growth-oriented individuals and couples toward profound self-awareness and richer relationships.
Sessions
Hands-on intimacy coaching
Fulfilling sex life isn’t just about knowing “what to do”—it’s about feeling, sensing, and truly connecting. Through intimacy coaching, I offer a safe, professional space to explore touch, embodiment, and deeper relational presence.
Whether you’re seeking to awaken new pleasure pathways, overcome blocks, or cultivate more attuned connection with a partner, hands-on guidance helps you move beyond theory into real, felt experience free of tracking “am I doing this right” or guessing and hoping. With expert support, you’ll learn to quiet the mind, trust your body, and step into a fuller, more vibrant way of relating.
Full-body touch explorations
Engage in safe, intentional touch designed to deepen awareness and connection with your body. Instead of talking about concepts, we embody them.
Open dialogue +
deep reflection
A safe space to explore your sexual history, desires, and blocks. Uncover patterns, clarify intentions, and build a foundation for deeper intimacy.
Practical intimacy + communication tools
Gain skills to deepen connection, navigate desire, and enhance communication for more fulfilling relationships in daily life.
Optimize your
EROTIC BEING
Are you feeling stuck in your head, disconnected from your partner, or yearning for deeper intimacy?
Testimonials
What BodyJoy clients say...
BodyJoy has a decades-long legacy of serving clients in Austin, TX and elsewhere around the country.
Education
Knowledge is power— but embodied knowledge is transformation.
Our educational resources help you bridge the gap between theory and lived experience, offering practical tools to deepen intimacy, awaken pleasure, and cultivate authentic connection.
With accessible guides, videos, and practices, you'll gain:
- Science-backed insights into intimacy, embodiment, and pleasure.
- Actionable exercises to rewire habits and deepen connection.
- A self-paced approach, allowing you to explore at your own comfort level.
Blog
Resources for rewiring intimacy & desire
Dive into authentic conversations about desire, relationships, and personal growth. Discover new perspectives, practical tools, and embodied ways to deepen connection.
Honoring Our Founder
How My Work Compliments Talk Therapy & Sex Therapy
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About
Melissa D., SSE, CHt
Melissa cherishes working with individuals in the field of growth, sexuality and their truth found in their bodies. She is a somatic bodyworker, sexological bodyworker, Shadow EFT Practitioner, and educator for both HimErosProject and Back to The Body. Her delightfully explicit approach and social events offer up a unique journey into erotic growth, exploration, and celebration.
Her day-to-day practice is about inspiring people to learn new ways to talk, touch and play that feels both safe and exciting through BodyJoy Intimacy School & Sensuous Society based in Austin, TX. With a trauma-sensitive foundation and a playful edge, she skillfully leads customized immersive experiences that nourish, enliven and call explorers deeply into their own erotic self-expression.