Sensate Focus: Handout 1

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Written By James B. Walther, MA, ABS

Sensate Focus is not a sexual technique but a way of redirecting attention away from pressure and toward physical sensation. This handout explains the core principles behind the practice, why trying to force arousal often backfires, and how focusing on sensation creates the conditions for sexual response to return naturally. It provides the foundation for all later stages of Sensate Focus and is meant to be read before beginning any of the exercises.

James B. Walther, MA, ABS

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.

https://JamesBWalther.com
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