Valentine’s Day is arguably the most romantic holiday of the year. But if you’re looking to celebrate your relationship with something a little bolder and more original than Hallmark-style flowers and chocolate, there’s no shortage of kinky (but still totally romantic) ways to make Valentine’s Day a happy one. After all, it’s all about sharing love, in a way that reflects your unique bond. Let’s embrace Valentine’s Day for what it is (or should be): a chance to take your relationship to the next level.
Ready to indulge in some Valentine’s Day madness? Check out these 8 delicious alternatives to chocolate hearts:
1. Be restrained
Or, you know, hold back. Whatever you like. Either way, bondage can be a lot of fun if you’re safe and consenting about it. Imagine surrendering to your partner and trusting them to take complete control. Or vice versa. You can start slowly, with a few fur handcuffsand possibly move to a higher level Shibari action, AKA Japanese rope bondage. Or maybe a little mattress retainers are more your thing. Or — yum —a spreader bar! Whatever you choose, make sure you discuss it in detail beforehand. And choose a safe word. Only go for it if you are both comfortable and excited to try it!
2. Heat things up
Pick up some Make Me Melt Drip Candles. They have a lower melting temperature than a regular candle, making it safer to pour hot wax onto your lover’s body. Stimulating with hot or cold sensations is known as temperature play, and when done right, it gives your body a rush of arousal. Temperature play is especially fun when hot and cold are combined in unpredictable patterns (think ice cubes, baby). Either way, candles are a Valentine’s Day staple. every day a must-have in my opinion: they maintain a strong glow even in the darkest rooms (and darkest moments).
3. Buy a new toy
While new toys are welcome any day of the year, they tend to be extra special on Valentine’s Day. Really, what spicier gift can you give? When it comes to couples toys these days, the sky really is the limit. Wearable couples toys like the Luvli Ditto: and the Luvli Ditto 2 are rightly trendy Or, if you can’t be together in person this year, consider the revolutionary Kiiroo Interactive Remote Couples BoxIt features a G-spot vibrator and a male masturbator, both with touch technology. To get the devices to communicate with each other, simply pair them via Bluetooth to a mobile device with the Kiiroo app and let the fun begin. Couples without penises can get 2 vibrators instead of the vibrator-sleeve combo.
4. Take care of yourself
If making a sex tape is not your thing, I recommend using mirrors! If you’ve ever had the chance to watch yourself in a mirror while fucking, you know how incredibly arousing it can be. Now think about installing a mirror explicitly (ahem) for play. If you want to be more chic, you can get a giant mirror on the ceiling (fix it properly!). The erotic visual experience will undoubtedly intensify your pleasure and give you a whole new perspective.
5. Use the backdoor
Anal play is a total disaster (sorry, I couldn’t help myself). But seriously, no matter your gender, exploring anal arousal with a finger, tongue, or toy is a great way to amp up the fun with your partner. If one or both of you are interested in trying it, start slow and consider (you guessed it) getting some fun toys to help you relax. Anal training kits are perfect for beginners, and once you become more comfortable you can move on to anal plugs Or anal vibratorsHappy Valentine’s Day indeed.
6. Truth or Dare
Many of us remember the nervousness and excitement associated with truth or dare games as kids. Well, playing it as an adult as part of a kinky Valentine’s Day party can give this quaint old game a new, icky meaning. You can either buy a game or come up with ideas yourself (like you might have done as a kid, but differently). The goal is to get you talking, laughing, sharing, and learning incredibly naughty things about each other.
7. Avoid washing dishes
Consider eating each other’s food, aka food play. If you go this route, you’ll want to opt for bite-sized, non-messy foods like grapes or cherries, or make it extra sweet with whipped cream or chocolate syrup. Just make sure to keep the food away from your genitals! The last thing you want is an infection on Valentine’s Day. If you want to get even kinkier, you can opt for sushi, which is inspired by the controversial Japanese custom of Nyotaimori (eating sushi off a naked woman’s body). What better way to serve Valentine’s Day dinner, I ask you? Chances are you’ll end up kissing and laughing in the shower.
8. Play with power
Dominant/submissive relationships take many different forms. The stereotypical image of a submitted woman chained to wall while her leather clad Dominant Waving a whip is just one aspect of dominance and submission. Whether you consider yourself more of a dom or a submissive, and want to keep your power play in the bedroom or extend it to other aspects of your relationship, there are there are a ton of good books out there. If this idea tickles your deep erotic sense (and your partner’s too), why not do some reading together? Anyway, what better foreplay for Valentine’s Day?
Wishing you a Valentine’s Day as kinky as your heart desires!
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