It’s that time of year again: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and chances are your field of vision is starting to fill with little red hearts, pink and red greeting cards, and adorable teddy bears… many of which are holding stuffed hearts in their adorable little paws. Oh, and chocolate! Even if you’re not exactly a member of the Valentine’s Day fan club, what better excuse? East Are you here to celebrate your loved one? Life is busy, so why not take advantage of the “excuses” that come along?
Whether you are engaged long term relationshipA polycule of a vigorous love, of a brand new adventure, of a Valentine’s Day Romance for the ages, or hell, a daily life love of self– a story that might just put us to shame, date nights can be whatever you want them to be. One thing is for sure: they don’t have to be boring.
Check out the following 8 ideas for romantic dates for Valentine’s Day. They’re anything but boring.
1. Give your time…together.
Times are hard, So why not show your love this Valentine’s Day by dedicating some time to others in the community in need? Whether you decide to walk shelter dogsDelivering meals to homebound residents, serving hot soup at a homeless shelter, chatting with seniors who could use some company, or cleaning up a neighborhood park—you’re sure to deepen your bond after doing it together. Doing good feels good, but when you share the experience, your relationship benefits as well. It might even become something you end up doing regularly. Bonus: You can catch up afterward over a delicious meal. Up the ante by lighting a candle or two. Not sure where to start? Check out Volunteer match to find local opportunities in your area.
2. Recreate your first date.
Where did you have your first date? A quaint cafe? A fancy restaurant? A crowded bar? A park bench? Go back and relive the memories, why not do it? It might be incredibly romantic, but know that you won’t be able to do without it. could Get really emotional. And if your first date was awful, or really awkward, or just less than ideal, recreating those moments with the person you ended up dating anyway might just be a lot of fun. Why? Because laughing is the absolute best foreplay There is.
3. Pretend you are strangers.
Maybe you’ve heard of this practice or seen couples on TV trying it. What you want to do is arrange an “unplanned” encounter: you both find yourself in the same fancy hotel bar (or a neighborhood bar, or really, anywhere with good lighting!). Maybe you’re playing individual versions of yourselves, or maybe you’re going to take it a step further and get into even kinkier adventures. Roleplay By pretending to be completely different people. An off-duty flight attendant and a retired Marine, perhaps. Or a police officer and a protester—whatever appeals to you. In the realm of sexual fantasy, none of the same rules apply. Have fun and try to stay in character. At the end of the night, you might give your new love a key to your hotel room, walk home together, or give him your phone number and eagerly await his call.
4. Agree to give each other DIY gifts.
If you or your significant other are DIYers, and/or have an epic sense of humor, and/or are on a tight budget, you have at least 3 fantastic reasons to take on the Valentine’s Day DIY challenge. The idea is to challenge yourself to actually TO DO (gasp!) Valentine’s Day gifts for each other. You can agree on eligible materials ahead of time (i.e., things you already have, like white glue, popsicle sticks, feathers, and old pom poms), or you can set a small budget and go shopping. How’s that for a date night idea? I’m glad you asked. See, once you have your supplies, you set a timer and get started, simultaneously. Want the element of surprise? Create your masterpieces in separate rooms. What you’re guaranteed to get: Super unique gifts, keepsakes, and lots of laughs.
5. Have a boudoir photoshoot.
While a regular photoshoot is great fun, why not go the more sensual route with a DIY Boudoir Photoshoot? All you need is good lighting and a little patience. There is hardly a better way for you and your partner to become vulnerable and intimate with each other. If you like taking ordersyou could ask your partner to choose your lingerieor any other outfit they think is sexy. On the other hand, you could also tell them what to wear, and you could take turns taking pictures of each other. You could (should) also try to set up your device of choice to take at least a few sexy pictures of the two of you together (you know, doing something unspeakable). Bonus: by the end, you’ll have enough pictures for a delicious private album.
6. Get lost together.
In this age of technology, where everything is hyper-convenient and frenetic, spontaneous acts are on the way out. Why not show a little resilience by planning (or not) a little aimless road trip. In other words, no itinerary. Just pack a bag with your essentials and head out with no specific destination in mind. There’s no better way to boost your creative thinking and problem-solving skills as a couple. You can hit the road or just start walking, and let your combined curiosity guide you. See the name of a town you’ve never visited? Go ahead, grab a cup of tea and pie at the local diner while you’re there. See a group of beautiful trees you’ve never noticed? Stop and look up at the sky together.
7. Try something new in the bedroom.
…or the kitchen, or the bathroom, whatever you want. It’s easier than ever get into a rut and lose all motivation to try new things. Valentine’s Day is a great time to experiment sexually or try something you’ve both expressed an interest in trying, whether that’s giving sexy gifts massages (yoni)exploring twist with handcuffs Or thermostattrying a new position for size, exploring the subtleties of power playor give anal sex for the very first time. As long as you’re both enthusiastic, it’s mutually consensualand your communication is strong, you can’t go wrong.
8. Buy each other sex toys…then try them out.
Buy new atmosphere, dildos, anal plugsor upsetting sex toys for couples. Why? Because your relationship will thank you. And then, of course, spend an evening trying them out together. Best case scenario? You’ll learn something new about yourself in the process. multiple orgasms. At the very least, you’ll add novelty, spice, and spontaneity to your relationship recipe, and that’s always a positive. Perhaps the best part is that you’ll have to tell each other how each toy makes you feel and what mood setting works best – and as we all know, open and honest communication is a serious boon to any romantic or sexual union.
<3 Happy Valentine's Day everyone! <3