ABSTRACT

The initial Sensate Focus suggestions are just that, the initial suggestions. It is referred as Sensate Focus 1. Individuals and couples want more emotional closeness, greater intimacy, better sensual communication, and more engaging sexual experiences. This is where Sensate Focus 2 comes in. Sensate Focus 2 emphasizes the enrichment, enhancement, or optimization of sexual relationships rather than just the resolution of sexual dysfunction. A summary of Sensate Focus approaches is important to re-emphasize the main goal of this Illustrated Manual, namely, to clarify the purpose of Sensate Focus 1 as mindfully self-focused touching. The most important point about the relation between Sensate Focus 1 and 2 is that it is not possible to experience intense emotional connection, sexual and erotic intimacy, open communication, and inspiring transcendence without first knowing the basics of self-focused sensorial absorption.