Sensate Focus: Stage 2 – Including Breast and Genital Touching (Clinical Handout)

By the Walther Institute for Marital Intimacy

This handout is being made available for clinicians, coaches, and educators who want a clear, structured guide for implementing Stage 2 of Sensate Focus with clients.

Stage 2 builds directly on the attentional skill developed in Stage 1, introducing a higher level of sensory activation by including breasts and genitals while maintaining the same non-demand focus on physical sensation. The emphasis remains on attention, not arousal, performance, or outcome.

Designed for clinical use, this handout equips clients to continue progressing between sessions with minimal confusion or misapplication.

Inside, clients are guided through:

• The purpose and progression of Stage 2

• What changes from Stage 1 and what remains the same

• How to include breasts and genitals without shifting into goal-directed touch

• The roles of toucher and receiver under increased sensory intensity

• The use of hand-riding as a nonverbal communication tool

• Common challenges such as distraction, arousal monitoring, and outcome focus

• Clear boundaries to maintain the integrity of the exercise

• Practical guidance on session structure, duration, and progression

This is a no-fluff, implementation-ready resource that helps clients maintain attentional discipline as intensity increases, which is essential for successful progression through Sensate Focus.

This handout is priced at $0.99 to make high-quality clinical tools easily accessible for practitioners.

Note: This content is also included in the WIMI Private Blog for those who prefer full library access.