Sensate Focus: Handout 5

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Written By James B. Walther, MA, ABS

Stage 4 of Sensate Focus introduces mutual touching, where both partners attend to the sensations of touching and being touched at the same time. This handout explains how to manage divided attention, include oral sensing as sensual exploration, and even change the setting to support awareness without increasing pressure. The focus remains on sensation rather than stimulation, helping couples maintain presence as intimacy becomes more complex.

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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