# Event Details - **Event Name**: Better Intimacy for Couples Through Sensate Focus - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: A hands-on, guided workshop for couples to deepen emotional and physical intimacy using the proven practice of sensate focus touch.About this EventDo you and your partner feel out of sync when it comes to intimacy? Are you craving closeness, but unsure how to get there without pressure, frustration, or misunderstandings?Whether you're navigating different levels of desire, healing from past hurts, or simply trying to rekindle your spark, this class offers a gentle, practical path back to connection.Better Intimacy for Couples Through Sensate Focus is a guided experience designed to help couples rebuild emotional and physical closeness—without rushing, forcing, or expecting everything to click right away. Sensate focus is a proven intimacy-building technique that shifts the focus from performance to presence. Through a series of touch-based exercises done at home (and introduced during class), you'll learn how to slow down, listen to each other’s bodies, and rediscover connection through simple, grounded sensation.This class is designed for couples at all stages—whether you're in a new relationship or have been together for decades. It’s especially supportive for those who:Feel anxious, avoidant, or disconnected during sexStruggle with differing libidos or timing around desireWant to move away from pressure, obligation, or “fixing” sexAre healing from trauma, shame, or disconnectionSimply want to deepen their intimacy in a low-pressure wayDuring this 2-hour session, we’ll explore:How stress, shame, and disconnection impact arousal and intimacyWhy desire doesn’t always show up “in the moment” (and how to work with that)The principles of sensate focus: slowing down, tuning in, and taking the pressure offHow to navigate avoidance, fear, or awkwardness with care and compassionCreating rituals of ongoing consent and curiosity in your relationshipYou'll leave with simple, powerful practices you can do together at home—no fancy tools, no performance, just time and attention. Everything shared in class is clothed, optional, and focused on helping you feel more at home in your own body and more connected with your partner.This is not a “how to have sex” class—it’s a how to come home to each other class. A space to rebuild trust, rediscover pleasure, and explore what intimacy looks like when it’s rooted in safety, slowness, and attunement.Whether you’re struggling or simply wanting to grow together, this workshop offers a beautiful opportunity to start again—with kindness, curiosity, and connection.About Your Instructor: Marissa Zumbo (CSE) is sex educator and intimacy coach. After her own healing journey following a sexual assault, she realized how ill-equipped most people are to address sexual roadblocks. This realization led her to become a certified sex educator, life and relationship coach, and trauma-informed practitioner. Her training also includes somatic EMDR, breathwork, gender & sexuality, kink/BDSM, crisis counseling, and group facilitation. Overall, she specializes in helping individuals heal, rediscover their sexuality, and embrace joy. Through her work, she empowers people to deepen their relationships with their bodies, develop self-compassion, and live pleasure-filled lives. Her mission is to guide those on a path of healing and self-discovery to cultivate greater awareness and authenticity in their sexuality and relationships.All classes at the Sexploratorium are intended for those 18 and older. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/denver/better-intimacy-for-couples-through-sensate-focus/100001982558640262 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.87, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Denver - **state**: CO - **country**: United States - **location**: 1800 S. Broadway - **lat**: 39.6837909 - **long**: -104.9872607 - **full address**: 1800 S. Broadway, 1800 S. Broadway, Denver, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Better Intimacy for Couples Through Sensate Focus - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/70ab0de86e62f560125273e1a267abc4c166e26f6c4ba4aab5a09d3a96f4b946-rimg-w984-h551-dc361c2f-gmir.jpg?v=1771018399 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Better Intimacy for Couples Through Sensate Focus being held? - **A:** Better Intimacy for Couples Through Sensate Focus takes place on Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Tue, 21 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1800 S. Broadway, 1800 S. Broadway, Denver, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Better Intimacy for Couples Through Sensate Focus? - **A:** Tickets for Better Intimacy for Couples Through Sensate Focus are priced at USD 66 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityCouples TicketUSD 66 + USD 6 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Better Intimacy for Couples Through Sensate Focus? - **A:** Better Intimacy for Couples Through Sensate Focus is organized by Sexploraturoium. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Better Intimacy for Couples Through Sensate Focus is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Denver, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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