If intimacy feels rushed, pressured, or disconnected, Sensate Focus can help you reset. This article introduces the foundational stage of the practice and shows you how to approach touch with presence, ease, and curiosity. You will learn how to prepare your environment, manage expectations, and begin the first exercise with confidence. Start here if you want a simple, proven method to rebuild comfort and closeness.
James Walther is the CEO of Walther Ventures and the Walther Institute for Marital Intimacy. A U.S. Army combat medic, he holds degrees in Theology and Philosophy, a Graduate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy, and is a Certified Sexologist. He is also the English translator of Paul VI: The Divided Pope by Yves Chiron. Through his leadership, James advances initiatives that combine academic rigor, faith, and practical resources to strengthen marriages and enrich the Church’s vision for marital intimacy.
