Stage two of sensate focus involves "genital pleasuring" but prohibits intercourse or orgasm. The main purpose of this stage is to

a. allow an individual to communicate his or her desires to a partner.
b. allow sexual experience without the anxiety of performance

c. change the usual ways that the couple has tried to have sex.
d. provide increased anticipation of intercourse.


b

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