Maggie and Jim have started sex therapy to deal with Jim's recent erectile dysfunction.The therapist instructed them to refrain from intercourse or genital touching, but to spend the next several days enjoying each other through hugging, kissing, and mutual massage.What is this an example of?

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The instruction to refrain from intercourse or genital touching and focus on other forms of physical intimacy such as hugging, kissing, and mutual massage is consistent with stage one of sensate focus treatment, which is designed to help couples overcome sexual difficulties by becoming comfortable with non-genital touch and increasing intimacy and communication.

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