Sensate Focus: Handout 6

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Written By James B. Walther, MA, ABS

Stage 5 of Sensate Focus applies the same attentional principles to intercourse, helping couples avoid slipping back into pressure or performance. This handout explains how to approach penetration slowly and sensually, including the use of stillness, gentle movement, and pauses to support awareness of physical sensation. The emphasis remains on presence rather than outcome, allowing intimacy to unfold without reverting to goal-oriented sex.

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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