Personal intimate connection retreats

1.5-day immersive experiences for gay, bi and curious men

Beyond hookups...

Beyond coaching...

Into something real

Start your journey - book a free Clarity Call with me now

Imagine a physical intimacy practice lab designed just for you - where you can learn in a safe, playful, and shame-free environment.

Through a structured journey over 1.5 days, you'll gain tools and insights to help you create more authentic, nourishing connections – based on what’s right for you.

This is a guided, hands-on practice space with choice and safety at the heart of it. Meet your true self body to body with another man - without shame, judgment, pressure, or performance.

You bring your desire and curiosity to learn and explore connection.

I bring my training and experience as a sex and intimacy coach – as well as my presence, my time, and my body, as a resource for your exploration.

Together we create a unique learning experience for you.

A step-by-step learning journey over 3 connected sessions

Each retreat is made up of three 3-hour sessions, spaced across an evening and the following day.

Our three sessions together move through an arc of ‘Foundations, Practice, Play’ carefully designed to build your knowledge, embodied skill, and self-confidence - culminating in a playful, physical intimacy exploration space.

Session 1:

Foundations & Intention-Setting (Evening)

We begin with conversation and clarity.

What are you here to learn?
What are you curious about?
How do you want to feel in connection?

Together, we’ll co-create a clear, grounded framework for your retreat. Then we’ll start to build a shared working language and trust between us with some gentle self-touch and talk-based partnered practices.

Session 2:

Practicing Touch & Embodied Connection (Next Morning)

This session shifts us gently into the body. Through guided, interactive practices, we’ll explore:

The dynamics of giving and receiving
How to stay connected to your body and boundaries
Techniques to increase safety, sensation, and confidence

We’ll move slowly — clothing will mostly stay on, and we won’t include direct genital or erotic touch. We’ll be inviting safety, awareness, and honest curiosity.

You’ll learn how to give and receive in ways that are clear, and aligned with your desires, and nothing will happen unless we both agree on it first.

Session 3:

Playful Erotic Practice (Afternoon)

This is your practice lab. Your playground. A chance to integrate everything you’ve learned, in a supportive real-time setting.

If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could just try this with someone supportive” - this is that chance.

This session is guided, but not scripted. We go at your pace, with both of us bringing our authentic selves, and as much of our bodies and erotic expression as you want, moment to moment.

There’s space for intimacy, arousal, vulnerability, tenderness, and laughter. No performance. No expectations. Just what’s real.

Want to know more about what's possible in the final play segment? Watch the video to get some answers to the most common questions.

Your personal retreat guide: I'm Michael Dresser - a gay sex and intimacy coach with over a decade of experience delivering hands-on learning, with consent, safety and choice at the heart.

Learn more about me

Coaching meets sensuality - why learn this way?

Because most of us were never taught how it feels to be intimate without shame, pressure or unhealthy scripts.

Because hookup culture often leaves us wanting more - more honesty, and more presence.

Because real connection - sensual, conscious, full-bodied - becomes possible when there’s more spaciousness.

This personal intimacy retreat for gay, bi and curious men offers a rare opportunity to work in a more expansive way than might be possible in shorter, regular coaching sessions.

You’ll be able to:

Learn and practice tools for real-world intimacy
Explore arousal and vulnerability without pressure
Gain body-based insights into how you relate and touch
Develop confidence in expressing desires and limits
Feel what it’s like for your sexual self to be truly met and supported - not judged or evaluated

This isn’t about tricks or techniques – it’s about learning who you are, what you want, and how to bring more of your real self when you’re body to body with another man.

Personal retreats with me are a space for you to bring your desires, questions, and curiosity.

And I’ll meet you with openness, care, and skilled support.

What this is

✔ A safe, immersive space for learning, intimacy, and exploration
✔ A chance to go deeper than apps or quick encounters ever allow
✔ A permission-filled experience that welcomes full-body touch, arousal, and authentic connection
✔ A place for play, pleasure, and reflection – and a chance to be your real self

What this isn't

✘ Not an escort or “boyfriend experience”
✘ Not about achieving orgasm or ticking boxes
✘ Not performance-based or role-driven
✘ Not a place where anything is expected or required of you

Where does it happen?

I offer these retreats at my home studio in Hastings, and in most major UK cities.

Each retreat includes 9 hours of session time, broken down into 3 sessions (each 3 hours), spread across one evening and the next day.

This is a non-residential retreat. You’ll arrange your own accommodation and meals if needed.

"I can't imagine having made a better choice with my weekend. Your coaching allowed impressive learning and growth in such a short time"

Mark, UK

Michael Dresser mindful gay sex intimacy coach london edinburgh UK

"Getting to explore my sensuality in a safe and controlled environment isn't something that happens often, and I discovered a lot about myself"

Jona, UK

Is this the right pathway for you?

A gay intimacy personal retreat with me combines a learning journey with the opportunity to get more playful towards the end.

If you want something shorter and more play-focussed check out my

Connect + Play sessions

If you want a longer learning journey or more space between sessions, check out my

Confidence + Connection coaching programme

Your personal retreat investment

Hastings:

£800

Other UK cities:

£800 + approx. £300*

Deposit:

£200 to secure your booking

(non-refundable)

*The additional cost for a retreat outside Hastings covers hire of the space we work in, plus my accommodation (usually the same space) and travel. This cost can vary slightly depending on location and date.

Before you book, I’ll walk you through all the costs — clearly and transparently, so there are no surprises.

Read my booking terms & session agreements

Take your next steps...

Doing this work together is a very personal experience so it's important we're a good fit. That's why I offer a free, no-pressure Clarity Call if we haven't worked together before.

This is an informal Zoom call of up to 30 minutes. It's your opportunity to ask any questions you might have, and for me to make sure I'm able to offer what you're looking for.

Schedule a time below that suits you.