Hi there! I’m Danielle, the founder of The Intimate Instinct. My journey to understanding intimacy and the masculine/feminine dynamic has been as messy as it has been transformative. I fell in love with the concept of masculinity and femininity as I fell out of love with an ex.

After I finally ended that toxic relationship, I sold my house, left my career working for major tech companies, and moved to a new city to start over. I took a year off from "adulting" to focus on healing and rediscovering who I was. I explored my sexuality, made lifelong friends, and defined what intimacy means to me. Most importantly, I discovered the concept of masculine and feminine energy, which gave me a new lens to understand myself, my relationships, and intimacy as a whole.

That year of self-discovery not only helped me heal from my breakup and crippling burn out, but also prepared me for a deeper connection with my current partner. The intimacy we share now is a result of the work we both did on ourselves before meeting, and it still amazes me how effortless love can feel when both partners understand this dynamic.

Discovering intimacy helped me develop as an individual and improve my relationships with others. Although intimacy looks different for everyone, the overall desire for it is universal. It’s a primal instinct—an intimate instinct—that we all share. I created this space to help you understand it, nurture it, and celebrate it. I can’t wait to work with you!

– Danielle