Stage 1 of Sensate Focus introduces the core skill of redirecting attention away from pressure and toward physical sensation. By removing breasts and genitals from the experience, this stage allows couples to practice touch without performance concerns. This handout explains how to approach non-genital touch in a simple, structured way so the body can begin to respond with greater ease and confidence.
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.
