Sex Smart of Springfield, MO

09/28/2022

This is an amazing story about Erectile Dysfunction and performance anxiety. What a brave thing to talk about out loud, as it’s a problem for many men.

Staying silent about s*xual performance anxiety only made it worse.

04/16/2022

A little clinical, but very interesting!

The symbol for love is the heart, but the brain may be more accurate.

12/28/2021

2021 was an interesting year to say the least! Our lives and behaviors continued to be altered in a number of ways by the pandemic—one of which was that many of us ended up spending a lot more time online. That led to a rise in people engaging with S*x and Psychology, so at least...

10/13/2021

Check this out!!!

If you are married but out of desire and love, have an affair with your spouse.

06/10/2021

This is a great Ted talk! Esther Perel discusses how to keep the erotic alive in long term relationships. Check it out!

In long-term relationships, we often expect our beloved to be both best friend and erotic partner. But as Esther Perel argues, good and committed s*x draws on two conflicting needs: our need for security and our need for surprise. So how do you sustain desire? With wit and eloquence, Perel lets us i...

04/30/2021

Thanks for having me, MeToo of Springfield!!! Take a listen to this podcast about consent after s*xual trauma.

Listen to this episode from “Touchy” Subjects on Spotify. On this episode of Touchy Subjects, we talk about consent after s*xual assault with s*x therapist, Ginger Holczer.

06/11/2020

When I suggest couples stay away from topics such as kids, money, or work during date night...many ask me what the heck they should talk about! Here are some great ideas!

There comes a time in many relationships where you smugly assume you know everything about your SO. You’ve figured out their pet peeves, you’ve heard that same embarrassing childhood story ten times, and you can list off all their favorite songs,…

05/15/2020

Check this out! Thank you Ana Durrani, for reaching out to me!!

During COVID-19, date night might be just the thing to distinguish one day from the next—and give you something to look forward to.

04/17/2020

Date night! Check it out... thanks Haley at 417 mag for having me!

Being on lockdown doesn't mean you can't still have date night. Dr. Ginger Holczer, a Springfield, MO psychologist with Creative Pathways, shares tips for how to make time for date nights in.

03/19/2020

One thing I often tell couples in my practice is to do frequent date nights. In this season of Coronavirus, it is even more important to find fun things to do when we are stuck at home. I've thought of some fun ideas to do together, but be sure to plan it well and make it an intentional date. Don't let being holed up in the house prevent you from connecting with your partner!

-Make a dinner of finger foods and feed each other, setting the stage with candles and music. Throw a blanket on the floor and eat picnic style or grab some blankets and sit by an outdoor firepit.

-Act out a video of the history of your relationship--complete with the music of the times, costume changes and props. You could even make it a romantic comedy! Feel free to embellish details. You can end by making out in the back seat of the car!

-Step up a movie night by setting up a fancy candlelight meal, adding special touches to the room and sending a fancy invitation to your partner. Dress up for the event, perhaps taking clothing cues from the movie you are watching.

-Create your own private dance floor, decorating with flowers, candles, a string of lights, or even a disco ball! Make a playlist of your favorite songs, get dressed for the occasion, and dance the night away!

-Get a large piece of paper and paints, markers, charcoal--whatever you have available, and see what you can create together. You may pick a theme or go totally abstract. What a way to show what fun you had when the world outside seemed to be a little crazy...

-Plan a great dinner and watch a video of your special day, if you have had a wedding. Reminisce about people who were there, remembering the quirky things that happened that day.

-Have a retro date at home. Choose a decade, and plan your date around it. Dress up in the outfits of the day, creating the fabulous hairstyles that were popular. Stream a popular movie or TV series of that era and eat foods specific to that time. Make up a pop culture quiz for that time by doing a little internet research. Be sure and take lots of pictures!!

03/06/2020

Here's a great bit of info on vi*****rs...

Consider it your roadmap to Pleasuretown.