05 Phase 1 non genital sensate focus. #sexualdissatisfaction #sensate #sensatefocus #couplestherapy

Main Video: https://youtu.be/YUL1ovHgl7Q Stage 1: Non-Genital Sensual Touch Each partner takes turns exploring the other’s body (individuals would engage in self-exploration) while avoiding sexually stimulating areas, such as the genitals and breasts. Touch, using hands and fingers only, should focus on experimenting with sensations such as temperature, pressure, and texture. The receiving partner is encouraged to provide non-verbal feedback, such as placing their hand over their partner’s as a guide to location and pressure. This exercise helps to decrease anxiety associated with intimacy by giving the receiver of the touch something reliable to focus on (sensations) as well as an activity they can directly control (where and how they are being touched), as opposed to something unreliable (emotions) with a response they cannot control (sexual arousal). #phase1 #nongenitalfocus #intimacybuilding #emotionalconnection #sexualwellness #relationshipgoals #mindfultouch #couplesgrowth #therapeuticpractices #sexualhealth