What I REALLY Want for Valentine’s Day
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
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I know I risk upsetting a stereotype of women by saying this, but I hate Valentine’s Day. I hate the commercialism, I hate the corny gifts, I hate the obligation to celebrate a love that I celebrate every day. I know the jewelers and teddy bear makers of the world have to make a buck, but I resent that they do so at the expense of making all women seem materialistic and shallow. No, I don’t want a heart-shaped ruby necklace, thank you very much.
That being said, I have a few things I REALLY want on Valentine’s Day that may just give you some out-of-the-box ideas, too. There are plenty of things that would rock my world on Valentine’s Day that don’t come in a little blue box, or even cost anything. Here’s my Valentine’s Day wish list:
A day without internet. It’s probably the least realistic thing on this list, but a day without the distractions of work, Facebook, IM, email, Cakewrecks (my fave blog du jour), Twitter, etc. would be amazing. We’d probably first have to get some anti-anxiety meds to ward off withdrawal symptoms, but I think after a few hours we would relish the calm and focus of being offline.
A body rubdown. While I would like this everyday, a thorough sensual massage tops my V-Day wish list. I’m all for cranking up the heat, busting out the massage oil, and rubbing each other down, especially if it ends in something akin to a nude oil wrestling match.
A new vibrator. Since I am not into jewelry, sex toys are my favorite accessories. I am currently coveting the Lelo Iris. It really is a gift that keeps on giving.
A ridiculous amount of foreplay. It’s easy to slack in the foreplay department in a long-term relationship once you’ve mastered your partner’s hot spots, so it’s good to get creative and re-explore your lover’s body in a lengthy foreplay session occasionally. Valentine’s Day is just one of those perfect occasions.
Hotel sex. I love staying in hotels, especially when it’s expressly to have sex in a new place. I don’t know if it’s the change of scenery or the knowledge that I don’t have to clean the bathtub, but I really enjoy a hotel weekend romp.
What do YOU really want for Valentine’s Day?
