If there's one thing you must have in your romance kit, it's silk rose petals. They can be used over and over again and in many different ways to increase the romance in any intimate setting or during any romantic occasion.
Here are more romantic ideas for silk rose petals than you ever thought you'd want to know. Some are traditional and some are surprisingly fresh. But all are very romantic and sure to add passion to your romantic encounters.
• Spray silk rose petals with your favorite fragrance and put them in dresser drawers.
• Sprinkle silk rose petals in his tool box to seduce him.
• Put a few silk rose petals in a love letter, romantic birthday card, or anniversary card to create a cascade when it's opened.
• Toss silk rose petals on any table or counter top and add a few votive candles for romantic ambiance.
• Mix them with potpourri for a beautiful floral look.
• Hide red silk rose petals on the ceiling fan blades, your love will be showered with them when the fan is turned on.
• Make sure to grab your petals if you're going to be spending the night in a hotel.
• Scatter a path from the front door to the bedroom to lure your love just where you want.
• Put a few in the book or magazine your love is reading.
• Toss them on a picnic blanket for a romantic afternoon outdoors.
• Use the good china, light some candles and sprinkle a few petals on the table for a romantic dinner at home.
• Whether indoors or out, litter the area around the fire place with silk rose petals and roast marshmallows together.
• Strew them on the bed for an intimate evening together.
• Fill a wine bucket with beautiful rose petals and a bottle of wine.
• Spell a message with the petals such as, "I love You."
• Write a special message or sweet nothings on the petals, be as naughty or nice as you want.
• Slip a couple in his pant or coat pocket. Slip a few in her purse.
• Floating silk rose petals. Float them in a fountain.
• Lay them in an outline of a heart or fill it in with more petals to make a solid heart.
• Accent your love's desk with your lovely rose petals.
• Use the silk rose petals as filler for gifts and packages for your love.
• Make a path on the side walk with the petals.
• For a luxurious bath, float them in the tub, don't forget to sprinkle them around the top edge of the tub also.
• Strategically cover your intimate areas with silk rose petals while on the bed, invite your love to join you.
• Float them in the swimming pool, don't forget to scatter them around the pool as well.
• Sprinkle them on the bathroom counter or dresser top.
• After turning the jets off to the hot tub, float some rose petals there.
• Litter your love's car with the petals.
• Plant a few silk rose petals on the dresser with his change or in the cash section of his wallet.
• Send a special invitation for a romantic evening with a few rose petals inside.
• Add some to a bowl with floating candles.
• When planning a romantic getaway, surprise your love by decorating a small area with rose petals and brochures to your destination.
• Send your love an envelope full of rose petals with little messages wrote on the petals or a note saying, "I'm sending you all my love."
• Hide silk rose petals in your loves suitcase when taking a trip together.
• Put some in your pocket so you can toss on the table when eating out.
• Sprinkle them on the floor, turn the radio on and ask your love to dance.
• Use silk rose petals to lead the way on a romantic treasure hunt.
• Put them in a bottle with a passionate message, cork it and float it in the tub, sink or pool.
• Hide them under things your love is sure to move, like under a bath towel or dinner plate. When it's picked up your love will be pleasantly surprised.
• Sprinkle them in your love's lunchbox for a midday surprise.
• Fill your love's shoes with beautifully scented silk rose petals.
• Put "Romeo's Playbook: A Man's Guide for Enhancing His Relationship and Sex Life," and some new lingerie in a box, then fill with rose petals, and give it to him. Be sure to model the lingerie for him that evening.
• If you're going to be on bended knee to propose, just before you go down, pull rose petals from your pocket and sprinkle them on the spot.
• Throw them up in the air like confetti and profess your love.
• Decorate a paper bag and fasten it up like a piñata so when you gently pull the string a flap opens. Fill with silk rose petals. While standing under it, kiss your love and pull the sting. Love will shower down on you.
• Make them into love coupons, write things such as "massage feet," or "breakfast in bed," on the petals, place them into a bag and take turns pulling and redeeming the petals.
• Sprinkle silk rose petals around the lawn chairs or hammock when spending a lazy day together.
No matter which ideas you decide to use, you are sure to make a wonderful impression with rose petals.
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Sunday, September 07, 2008
Tuesday, January 02, 2007
Valentine Breakfast in Bed
So you've just woken up with your sweetheart beside you and you're feeling great. But don't get complacent: you've probably got lethal morning breath and your sweetie is about to start regretting that little slumber party. You'll want to quash any second thoughts right away. What's the best way to do that? Bust out the a.m. culinary skills, baby! Nothing impresses a date like a wonderful touch in the kitchen. If you've gotten your special someone to spend the night, then we know you'll have given some thought to the morning after - so don't screw things up now by throwing a donut at your honey and telling him/her, "Sure, I'll call."
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The prospect of cooking up some goodies in the kitchen can trigger a little panic, but let us reassure you: you can keep this as simple as you like or you can bring out the big guns. It's up to you. Adjust your efforts in relation to your need to impress. For all of the following suggestions, you're going to need to slip out of bed first to go and round up the goodies (don't forget to dress yourself, though!). Just tell your honey to keep sleeping and that you'll be back in a second. Of course, to make this work most smoothly, you should get your act together in advance. Start by Ordering a romantic Gift Basket in Advance. That means you're either going to have to evaluate with complete honesty your ability to bed this person, or you're just going to have to be prepared to eat alone, albeit very well, the next morning.
In addition to stockpiling ingredients in advance, you're going to need a certain amount of hardware to pull this off convincingly. That includes pots and pans, of course, but aside from the cookware, you'll need a stylish tray to transport the meal to your lovers mouth. No matter how delectable your food may be, carrying it into the bedroom on an old pizza box just ain't going to cut it so be sure to acquire a decent tray. Ideally, you'll be able to find one with legs that fold down to create a little table over the diner's lap.
On that tray, you really need only one extra: a bud vase and/or a beautiful gift basket - we recommend a rose. Again, buy the rose and the basket in advance unless you happen to have some lying about in your kitchen, then store it in your fridge with the stem in water. The cold will prevent the rose from opening up, and the aesthetic of a tight bud is much preferred by those in the know.
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So, with the decorations arranged, you will of course still need some basic eating utensils: cutlery and plates. You're not hosting English royalty here, so don't obsess about this - just make sure they are clean. Remnants of your last breakfast snuggle may not impress your love. For your drinks, let's try to find some champagne flutes. The only other thing you'll need is a napkin, to minimize the inevitable spills that result from eating in bed. . . and from the cavorting about you may do afterwards. Try to make the napkin a cloth one; in a pinch, a piece of paper towel will have to do but wood pulp products are just inherently tacky.
You may not always be able to fool your date into snoozing for the entire time that it will take you to concoct your ambrosia, so you may need to bring him or her appeasements while you finish preparing the main course. We suggest a few delicious snacks to hold him/her over while you work on the grand prix. Of course, if your "guest" has behaved him/herself during your preparation, you can simply bring in these snacks together with the main breakfast dish when it's ready. Each of our recommendations is fairly light, and you should avoid foisting a huge dose of anything on your amour this early in the morning. Bloated does not equal frisky.
Nutella
The Euros have really struck gold with this stuff. Nutella is a creamy chocolate spread flavored with hazelnuts. If you think it looks alarmingly like vegemite or you've just never heard of it, relax and trust us - the stuff is absolutely delicious and you cannot go wrong with it. Chocolate is the number one food for love, so you'll want to introduce some into the meal as soon as possible. We recommend buying some French or Italian loaves, preferably ones that are fresh and can be torn apart. Simply tear off a small clump of bread and spread a generous dollop of Nutella on it. That's it.
So how do you prepare this for your date? Tear off enough two-inch-squared pieces of bread to cover a regular dinner plate. Then spread a liberal dose of the Nutella over each one. If your target is hankering for some food immediately, just escort these goods into the boudoir while you're working on the rest of the meal. Otherwise, toss this plate on to your tray and hold it all for one grand presentation. Nutella is one of those curious things that is truly amazing but hasn't yet exploded across America. Why don't you be the first to introduce your amour to it? You're sure to create a fond memory.
Strawberries & Cream
How can you go wrong with these? Everybody living outside of a plastic bubble loves strawberries and cream, and you can't find many more snacks that are so simple to prepare. Let's start with the fruit. Like the rest of your ingredients, you should buy them the day before, then throw them in the fridge. For the purpose of feeding each other strawberries, you should keep them intact rather than slicing them up. That doesn't mean that you do not have to prepare them, however. In fact, although this is an easy snack to whip up, preparing strawberries does involve a few minutes of work. Either the night before or immediately before serving, rinse the strawberries to remove any possible nasties from them. Now take a knife and decapitate the little tuft of green vegetation at the top of each strawberry. It's not edible, trust us. Once the fruit is rinsed and shorn, it's ready.
Next, the cream. You can take one of two routes: either bust out the can of Readiwhip and just squirt away or make some decent stuff. The decent stuff is known formally as chantilly cream. Here's what you'll need to make it:
1 cup of whipping cream
3 tablespoons of powdered sugar
½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
In a bowl, whip the chilled cream until it stiffens up from a liquid into little peaks. Next, add the vanilla and powdered sugar slowly while you continue beating the cream. Voila!
You can serve this mix in a simple bowl, though it looks best in glass-stemmed dishes. Just fill the bowl with strawberries and top it off with sinful amounts of the cream. The idea here is for you to transport berries to target's mouth with your own fingers.
Pastries
Okay, this is the one for when you just don't have any time. You're going to need to hit a bakery to grab a few goodies, but freshness is key with baked goods, so if you take this tack, try to pull it off as soon as possible before the meal. Here's what to ask for: pain au chocolate (known roughly in this country as chocolate croissants). Again, notice the chocolate theme. These goodies are a staple morning snack in Frenchish-speaking regions of the world - Quebec, Switzerland, France but despite that, they really are delicious. Keep it simple: buy two or three and just arrange them on a plate. If you like, you can sprinkle a little flour around your face and clothes to make it look like you slaved away at baking. Done!
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French ToastScrambled Eggs
Enough stalling, let's get to the real prize. Remember: breakfast is not dinner, so you don't need four courses or anything like that. Aside from the aforementioned snacks, which are not critical, all you need is one decent plate of food. Hell, showing up with a banana in your hand will probably be more than your date expects. But let's not be rude. We're going to offer you two basic choices here - one is sweet (French toast) and the other is savory (scrambled eggs).
French Toast
This dish is a classic for anyone who likes to kick off the day with a slightly sweeter flavor. And the best thing about this one is that the finished product looks quite complex even though it is really basic to cook.
Ingredients
1 baguette (fancy bread)
6 eggs
4 tablespoons of maple syrup
1 tablespoon of butter (and a few extra slices to put on top when you're done)
1 handful of corn flakes
some powdered sugar, if that floats your boat
That's it! Some people fancy it up with other bits and pieces, but we'll keep it simple.
Slice the baguette into thin little ovals of bread, to a thickness of about a quarter of an inch. It's important not to use slices of bread that are too thick, otherwise you won't cook the interior which will lead to a soggy egg center - foul.
Crack the eggs into a bowl and mix them vigorously with a fork.
Into the eggs, add four tablespoons of maple syrup and keep mixing; this will sweeten the overall flavor of the dish, but not too much. When you serve it, you can, of course, add more syrup to your liking.
Take a small handful of corn flakes and crumble them up into small pieces and drop them into the egg-syrup mix. Weird, right? But trust us, the corn flakes give the finished product a great crispy texture that is a great solution to the problem of soggy toast.Now that the eggs are ready and you have your bread sliced, it's time to combine them.
Simply drop the pieces of bread into the egg mix, and leave them to soak up the eggs for five minutes or so. You want the egg mixture to permeate the bread entirely.
As the bread is soaking, melt a tablespoon of butter into a frying pan.
When the butter has melted, drop pieces of soaked bread into the pan.
Now all you need to do is heat the bread through to a dark golden brown on both sides. Be sure you leave the bread in the pan for a while, even if you darken it quickly because you want to make sure that the egg mixture on the inside of the bread is also cooked. Trust us, nothing is grosser than biting into a soggy egg mix. This is why we recommend slicing the bread a little thinner.
Once the slices of bread are ready, remove them from the pan and place them on a paper towel to blot up any excess butter.
While they're still warm, transfer them to a plate, and put a few dollops of butter on the slices.
You're ready to serve! We like to sprinkle a little powdered sugar and some syrup on the toast, but since people feel differently about those things, we suggest you ask your dining companion first.
Scrambled Eggs
Scrambled eggs involve many of the same ingredients as French toast, but the tenor of the dish is much more savory. So ditch the sugar and syrup. Here's what you'll need:
Ingredients
6 eggs
a few pinches of salt
a few pinches of pepper
½ cup of milk
butter
a few drops of Tabasco sauce
bread
5 sun-dried tomatoes (optional)
½ cup of feta cheese (optional)
So here we go with our home-style cookin', just like Mama used to make:
Begin by cracking the eggs into a bowl and beating them with a fork or a whisk.
Next, add a few pinches of salt and pepper and a few drops of Tabasco, mixing all the while. Now, there are different schools of thought on the milk thing. Some people like to add a few splashes of milk (half a cup) to reduce the eggy taste of the dish, but we think that milk can sometimes make the dish a little watery. We highly recommend that you experiment with this dish; do not try this out for the very first time on your plaything.That brings us to the sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese issue. We love these ingredients and they will definitely make your dish distinctive and memorable. But some people aren't so keen on their strong flavors. So if you're scrapin' up the scrambled eggs unannounced for your sweetheart, you may not want to take this risk. Perhaps you can cook conservatively the first time and save the fireworks for the next time around. If you do decide to get crazy, you should crumble half a cup of feta into the egg mix together with five diced sun-dried tomatoes.
Once the eggs and companion ingredients have been thoroughly whisked, you should begin heating the pan.
Drop a tablespoon of butter into a pan.
When the butter is melted, pour the egg mixture into the pan. We strongly recommend that you keep the pan on a low flame because scrambled eggs are notorious for sticking to the pan.
As the eggs heat through, you'll see some fascinating exothermic reactions at work: the eggs cook in layers that you should occasionally scrape from the bottom of the pan, to allow uncooked mixture access to the heat. But be gentle and you'll be very grateful if you use a non-stick pan. Again, this takes a bit of a deft touch, so you may want to practice in advance.The eggs will be done when they have solidified up into nuggets of cooked clumps. Some people like their eggs a little runnier and others are into a drier version - the conservative way to go is to keep it dry. So keep cooking until there's no liquid egg left and your nuggets are golden brown.
Serve the eggs on top of buttered slices of bread and sprinkle with a little more salt and pepper. You're done!
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With all this food about, you're going to need something to quench your thirst. As we hinted earlier, we think that mimosas are the best romantic breakfast drinks. The fact that they are alcoholic is an added benefit that will, hopefully, work to prolong the romance of your date. Mimosas are very simple to make:
Ingredients
champagne
orange juice
Pre-meal preparation: you should chill both ingredients, but remember that it's just not good form to toss ice cubes into this mix.
Fill a champagne flute half-way with orange juice and top it off with champagne for a fifty-fifty mix.
That's it!
So you have your snacks (Nutella, strawberries, or pastries), your main dish (French toast or scrambled eggs), and libations (the mimosas) all arranged on a lovely tray with a heartwarming rose. Show up in the bedroom with this package and we guarantee you tremendous success. . . in whatever it is you're trying to do. Just don't take two hours to pull it off.
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Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Have a Romantic Christmas with your Partner
Romance during the holidays
Holiday season is, of course, about connecting with your friends and family, and spoiling the kids with gifts, but do not forget that special man or woman in your life. This article provides tips on how to have a romantic holiday season with your partner.
In Japan, for reasons difficult to understand, Christmas eve is a romantic holiday, such as Valentine is for us. Maybe the Japanese thought that when we refer to Christmas as a time of love it meant romance. Well let’s borrow something from the Japanese and make Christmas also as a romantic holiday besides everything else.
For couples with kids, Christmas is about the kids and often they forget to do something special for themselves. For couples without kids, the holiday becomes a time of friendship and family, which, of course, is great.
In addition to all of that, we can also have some special time as a couple.
Making Christmas special
There are many ways to celebrate romance, and we all like romance even when it is difficult to imagine amidst the many problems and challenges of life. Christmas is more than decorations and gifts, and no doubt, it a matter of unleashing the forgotten inner child. It is a time to feel, remember, and celebrate. Consequently more than anything else, it is the mindset of celebration that counts.
The most important thing is to move away from the routine and put our minds in the celebration mode.
Let's celebrate the holidays
Now that our minds are set for celebration, let your imagination run free and think what can you do with your loved one to have a special time only for the two of you. There are many activities that couples can do depending on their preferences and let us review a few ideas:
Be a child again. Would you and you loved one like to go skating? And then have a romantic dinner?
Would you like to have a special night in a hotel even if it is in your own city?
What about a romantic dinner at home or in a hotel room with champagne, chocolate, and caviar? It is not as expensive as it sounds and certainly it is grandiose. Many hotels offer packages for couples and those are generally a bargain.
Plus, if you know you are not driving after dinner, you can truly enjoy that extra glass of champagne. Intimate spa for the two of you.
Get a romantic massage gift basket with all the products you need at hand. Then both of you exchange massages in a romantic environment with candles and great music (it does not need to be spa music)
What about dancing and going on a "date"? Or just admire the stars in a dark place while enjoying a cup of hot, high quality chocolate. You don't have to be single to go on a date. There is nothing better than dating your partner.
Wherever you go, dress your best. Do your hair, feel beautiful and use great lingerie. Remember you are celebrating; celebrating Christmas and celebrating your love for each other. Romantic gifts
The most beautiful gift that I got from my husband was a very simple, but a very special one. It was a simple inexpensive gift basket filled with lotions and oils that we both used that evening. There have been a lot of more expensive gift after that one, but few as special. Romantic gifts come from the time and interest you put into them; not from the amount of money you spend.
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Get Ready for the Most Romantic Holiday Ever with Gift Baskets!
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Friday, December 23, 2005
How to Write a Love Note
Just in time for the Holidays, we are publishing our article on Love Notes. Consider adding one of these to a Romantic Gift Basket and your lover will thank you in all kinds of fun ways.
If you've never written a love letter, it's about time you did. It's the easiest, most inexpensive way to tell your honey you love him or her. Think about the payoff -- for the cost of a card and postage, you'll get love, kisses... and possibly a little lovin!!
Step One: Selecting It
A love note can be drafted on anything made from paper. Be creative! Or try some of these tried-and-true ideas:
Valentine's Day Card: This one is a no-brainer. Go to the card store and pick out a card that will delight your honey. Does she love kittens? Is he gaga for goofiness? HallmarkTM and a dozen other companies have the perfect card for every taste.
Blank Art Card: Select an image that will appeal to him or her and spend a few minutes writing something sweet. The artistic exterior will appeal to his or her whimsy and the blank interior will give you the opportunity to be creative.
Stationery: Use a piece of pretty paper or two as the canvas for your words! Having an unlimited amount of room can help you free your creativity, letting you ramble on for pages with words of love. Trust us -- your sweetie won't mind a five-page love letter!
Construction Paper: Use a piece of heavy construction paper to create your own card. Cut out hearts and other shapes and trim an artistic edge.
Drawing Paper: Use crayons, markers or colored pencils to draw a picture for your sweetie, something he or she will treasure forever for its "inner child" value.
Now that you've picked your medium, the next step is writing your letter.
Step Two: Writing It
As in most artistic endeavors, the medium often shapes the message. The type of card or letter you selected in Step One will determine which of the following notes you'll send:
Short Note: Best for a simple card, a short note doesn't need to merely read, "love, me." Even if you only have room for a few sentences, make the most of it. Think about what your sweetie would most like to hear...a declaration of love? A reminder that he or she is the only one for you? A marriage proposal? A little effort will get you a long way!
Long Note: If you have room to write a few paragraphs, you can really pluck your lover's heartstrings with some well-thought-out words. We recommend drafting a few copies before settling on just the right combination of endearments. Tell your honey what you love most about him or her, your favorite thing he or she does, the depth of your love, plans for the future...you have room for it all!
Letter: If you really want to bare your heart, write your partner a long love letter. Sit down in a quiet spot with a pen, some paper and some romantic music. Don't worry about how to start, what to write, or how to finish -- just let your creativity start flowing and write whatever comes to you. Your partner will appreciate hearing your deepest thoughts!
Drawing: Stumped for what to say? Draw a picture! It doesn't have to be art and it doesn't have to be perfect. Grab some crayons and draw a big heart, a bunch of flowers, or a tidy little house with puffy clouds and a tree. Finish off the picture by writing a few simple words of love...and don't forget to sign it with XOXOXOXOXO!
Once your love note is written, it's time to move on to the next step: sending your love letter.
Step Three: Sending It
You might think that sending a love letter is as easy as dropping it in the mailbox or leaving it on the kitchen table, but a little effort can help your love letter really "say" something! Try these creative tips:
Romantic Stamp: If you're sending a love letter to a long-distance lover, make the stamp as romantic as the card. Select a pretty Valentine's Day-themed stamp at the Post Office and turn it upside down! An inverted stamp has long been "postal code" for "I love you."
Secret Message: Instead of leaving your billet-doux on the kitchen table, slip it in your lover's lunch, briefcase or purse, where he or she will find it sometime during the day. Imagine your sweetie's delight when he or she sees the special surprise you left!
Turn-down Service: Like fancy hotels, where you receive a mint when the maid turns down your bed for the night, your love note can inspire sweet dreams. When your sweetie is in the shower or doing last-minute before-bed chores, place your love letter and a single rose on his or her pillow. Your lover will flip for this romantic gesture!
Simple Sincerity: If you're feeling traditional, try this approach: sit your lover down, look him or her in the eye, and tell your honey you've written something special for him or her. Then hand your lover the note you've written and ready yourself for a big kiss!
Now that you know how to create the perfect love letter, get out there and get writing! Even if you don't have the time, money or energy to make a larger gesture of love, a sweet little note will let your sweetheart know how much you love him or her. What's not to love about this simple plan?
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Keep Your Romance Alive
If you've never written a love letter, it's about time you did. It's the easiest, most inexpensive way to tell your honey you love him or her. Think about the payoff -- for the cost of a card and postage, you'll get love, kisses... and possibly a little lovin!!
Step One: Selecting It
A love note can be drafted on anything made from paper. Be creative! Or try some of these tried-and-true ideas:
Valentine's Day Card: This one is a no-brainer. Go to the card store and pick out a card that will delight your honey. Does she love kittens? Is he gaga for goofiness? HallmarkTM and a dozen other companies have the perfect card for every taste.
Blank Art Card: Select an image that will appeal to him or her and spend a few minutes writing something sweet. The artistic exterior will appeal to his or her whimsy and the blank interior will give you the opportunity to be creative.
Stationery: Use a piece of pretty paper or two as the canvas for your words! Having an unlimited amount of room can help you free your creativity, letting you ramble on for pages with words of love. Trust us -- your sweetie won't mind a five-page love letter!
Construction Paper: Use a piece of heavy construction paper to create your own card. Cut out hearts and other shapes and trim an artistic edge.
Drawing Paper: Use crayons, markers or colored pencils to draw a picture for your sweetie, something he or she will treasure forever for its "inner child" value.
Now that you've picked your medium, the next step is writing your letter.
Step Two: Writing It
As in most artistic endeavors, the medium often shapes the message. The type of card or letter you selected in Step One will determine which of the following notes you'll send:
Short Note: Best for a simple card, a short note doesn't need to merely read, "love, me." Even if you only have room for a few sentences, make the most of it. Think about what your sweetie would most like to hear...a declaration of love? A reminder that he or she is the only one for you? A marriage proposal? A little effort will get you a long way!
Long Note: If you have room to write a few paragraphs, you can really pluck your lover's heartstrings with some well-thought-out words. We recommend drafting a few copies before settling on just the right combination of endearments. Tell your honey what you love most about him or her, your favorite thing he or she does, the depth of your love, plans for the future...you have room for it all!
Letter: If you really want to bare your heart, write your partner a long love letter. Sit down in a quiet spot with a pen, some paper and some romantic music. Don't worry about how to start, what to write, or how to finish -- just let your creativity start flowing and write whatever comes to you. Your partner will appreciate hearing your deepest thoughts!
Drawing: Stumped for what to say? Draw a picture! It doesn't have to be art and it doesn't have to be perfect. Grab some crayons and draw a big heart, a bunch of flowers, or a tidy little house with puffy clouds and a tree. Finish off the picture by writing a few simple words of love...and don't forget to sign it with XOXOXOXOXO!
Once your love note is written, it's time to move on to the next step: sending your love letter.
Step Three: Sending It
You might think that sending a love letter is as easy as dropping it in the mailbox or leaving it on the kitchen table, but a little effort can help your love letter really "say" something! Try these creative tips:
Romantic Stamp: If you're sending a love letter to a long-distance lover, make the stamp as romantic as the card. Select a pretty Valentine's Day-themed stamp at the Post Office and turn it upside down! An inverted stamp has long been "postal code" for "I love you."
Secret Message: Instead of leaving your billet-doux on the kitchen table, slip it in your lover's lunch, briefcase or purse, where he or she will find it sometime during the day. Imagine your sweetie's delight when he or she sees the special surprise you left!
Turn-down Service: Like fancy hotels, where you receive a mint when the maid turns down your bed for the night, your love note can inspire sweet dreams. When your sweetie is in the shower or doing last-minute before-bed chores, place your love letter and a single rose on his or her pillow. Your lover will flip for this romantic gesture!
Simple Sincerity: If you're feeling traditional, try this approach: sit your lover down, look him or her in the eye, and tell your honey you've written something special for him or her. Then hand your lover the note you've written and ready yourself for a big kiss!
Now that you know how to create the perfect love letter, get out there and get writing! Even if you don't have the time, money or energy to make a larger gesture of love, a sweet little note will let your sweetheart know how much you love him or her. What's not to love about this simple plan?
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Thursday, May 19, 2005
Giving Him Oral Pleasure: How to Do and Enjoy It
Fellatio, giving head, and going down on a guy all mean the same thing. Learning how to be an oral sex expert takes time and practice, as you'll need to find your personal comfort zone.
First, decide that you are willing to become an able participant. Liking this act is critical to performing your tasks with pizzazz. Even the slightest revulsion will be transmitted directly to his waiting member, and can kill the loveliness of the event.
Next, make sure that your man is fresh, clean and appealing before you get down to business. Varying your tongue and mouth positions, styles and techniques will help you find the perfect touch for his, and hopefully your, enjoyment. Oral sex is a skilled activity and an art form. The key is to like what you are doing, feel comfortable and confident, and make this a journey of pleasure for both of you. Using flavored lubricants such as cinnamon "Hot Stuff," whipped cream or chocolate syrup can add fun and zest to your experience. Licking the shaft as well as the head (corona) of the penis, along with using your hands on the (lubricated) skin around his manhood, will enhance the experience as well.
Great that you are willing to jump out of the old mold and join the ranks of the sexually courageous. Yes, it does take courage and some sound ideas for breaking your own patterns to become skilled at something you have never done before. But with some new input and a little guidance from your lover, you will reach your new sexual goal easily.
There are two tricks about giving oral pleasure to a man:
You have to feel confident and skilled at what you do, and
You will find it most successful when you, the giver, find pleasure in your actions.
For some women the concept of actually enjoying giving oral sex to a man is strange, but once you allow your mind to eroticize giving pleasure as a way to sexually stimulate yourself, you will never want to stop. Okay, maybe it is a bit too enthusiastic, but it's true that most women who do not enjoy fellatio (oral sex on a man) have not tuned in to their own pleasure receptors and, therefore, miss the feelings of arousal that so often emerge during this sexual connection.
Before you start with your lover, you can also practice.
Using a penis-shaped sex toy (yes, a banana will work too), you can gain self-confidence and test some tricks and strategies using a variety of strokes and pressures.
After a few secret sessions alone, you will feel more at ease doing it for real on your husband.
Lastly, be sure to ask the expert who goes to sleep right next to you at night (your husband, of course) to find out what exactly he likes so that you can truly enjoy turning him - and you - on.
Foreplay for Men
Often a man is stimulated sexually by what he sees -- men tend to respond to visuals, while women tend to respond more to what they hear and feel. That said, some men do need to be touched or cajoled into action more directly. The first and basic rule is to ask. Ask him what he likes, needs and wants as a turn-on. Try doing this at a quiet, intimate time (but not necessarily in the bedroom). For example, you might initiate a discussion over coffee about what each of you finds to be a turn-on. If your man needs to be touched, then any form of gentle, careful and caring caressing of his genitals, and even his nipples, should do the trick. You can do this with your hands, of course, but you can also use your mouth or even your breasts. Believe me, it will work.
First, decide that you are willing to become an able participant. Liking this act is critical to performing your tasks with pizzazz. Even the slightest revulsion will be transmitted directly to his waiting member, and can kill the loveliness of the event.
Next, make sure that your man is fresh, clean and appealing before you get down to business. Varying your tongue and mouth positions, styles and techniques will help you find the perfect touch for his, and hopefully your, enjoyment. Oral sex is a skilled activity and an art form. The key is to like what you are doing, feel comfortable and confident, and make this a journey of pleasure for both of you. Using flavored lubricants such as cinnamon "Hot Stuff," whipped cream or chocolate syrup can add fun and zest to your experience. Licking the shaft as well as the head (corona) of the penis, along with using your hands on the (lubricated) skin around his manhood, will enhance the experience as well.
Great that you are willing to jump out of the old mold and join the ranks of the sexually courageous. Yes, it does take courage and some sound ideas for breaking your own patterns to become skilled at something you have never done before. But with some new input and a little guidance from your lover, you will reach your new sexual goal easily.
There are two tricks about giving oral pleasure to a man:
You have to feel confident and skilled at what you do, and
You will find it most successful when you, the giver, find pleasure in your actions.
For some women the concept of actually enjoying giving oral sex to a man is strange, but once you allow your mind to eroticize giving pleasure as a way to sexually stimulate yourself, you will never want to stop. Okay, maybe it is a bit too enthusiastic, but it's true that most women who do not enjoy fellatio (oral sex on a man) have not tuned in to their own pleasure receptors and, therefore, miss the feelings of arousal that so often emerge during this sexual connection.
Before you start with your lover, you can also practice.
Using a penis-shaped sex toy (yes, a banana will work too), you can gain self-confidence and test some tricks and strategies using a variety of strokes and pressures.
After a few secret sessions alone, you will feel more at ease doing it for real on your husband.
Lastly, be sure to ask the expert who goes to sleep right next to you at night (your husband, of course) to find out what exactly he likes so that you can truly enjoy turning him - and you - on.
Foreplay for Men
Often a man is stimulated sexually by what he sees -- men tend to respond to visuals, while women tend to respond more to what they hear and feel. That said, some men do need to be touched or cajoled into action more directly. The first and basic rule is to ask. Ask him what he likes, needs and wants as a turn-on. Try doing this at a quiet, intimate time (but not necessarily in the bedroom). For example, you might initiate a discussion over coffee about what each of you finds to be a turn-on. If your man needs to be touched, then any form of gentle, careful and caring caressing of his genitals, and even his nipples, should do the trick. You can do this with your hands, of course, but you can also use your mouth or even your breasts. Believe me, it will work.
Monday, May 16, 2005
New study on female sexuality reveals increased use of sexual aids by women
The use of sexual aids and devices is often a sensitive and embarrassing topic for women, but a new landmark study on sexual aid usage conducted by the Berman Center and funded by an unrestricted educational grant may help change women's acceptance of sexual aids and their ability to talk more openly about use of sexual aids with their spouses, partners, and friends.
The research was unveiled in Chicago on September 11, 2004 at the second annual Women's Sexual Health State-of-the-Art Series conference in conjunction with the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. This Continuing Medical Education program is one of the largest-ever gatherings of physicians on the topic of women's sexual health.
The study is entitled The Health Benefits of Sexual Aids & Devices: A Comprehensive Study of their Relationship to Satisfaction and Quality of Life and is one of the first to explore women's use of sexual devices and bring the topic of sexual device use "out of the closet" and into the realm of normal behavior. Knowledge Networks conducted the study by mail with a random national sample of 2,594 women, in the age range of 18 to 60, from March 5 to April 5, 2004.
The purpose of the research was threefold:
* to produce an academic study in an underreported and emerging area of interest in women's sexuality,
* to determine the instance of use of sexual aids and devices,
* to identify women's attitudes toward such aids and devices and their role in overall health and well-being.
Among the more remarkable findings from the study is the prevalence of sexual device usage. One in five women uses self-stimulation at least once a week, which would equate to more than 17.5 million women nationwide. Of the women that use self-stimulation, nearly 60 percent currently use a sexual device to do so. The research indicates that, in all, 44 percent of women between the ages of 18 and 60 have used a sexual device.
Based on the study results, the author suggests a connection between the use of sexual aids and devices with overall quality of life. Women who use sexual devices report experiencing higher levels of sexual function and satisfaction with their partners than non-users. This includes higher levels of sexual desire and arousal as well as less pain during and after intercourse. Sexual device users also find it easier to reach orgasm when compared to non-users, who tend to have moderate success. With these findings, we can safely suggest that all of these characteristics were significantly correlated with higher levels of quality of life in the respondents.
In addition, the study also reveals that women overwhelmingly believe that using a sensual enhancement product is nothing to be embarrassed about. In fact, nine out of 10 study participants report being comfortable talking to their partners about their sexual device use. Most women view sexual devices as a complement to their sexual relationships and not a substitute for their partner.
Despite a popular misconception, it is women who are in relationships -- not singles -- who are most likely to use a sexual aid. Of the study participants, 78 percent of women who use or have used a sexual device were in a relationship. Of the women who were most likely to use a self stimulation device, 43 percent were living with their partners, but not married; and 35 percent were in a relationship, but not living together.
"The research findings only confirm what we have been telling couples for years," said renowned sex therapist and educator Dr. Laura Berman, who is also director of the Berman Center in Chicago. "Using sexual aids and devices is a normal and healthy part of life, but it is clear that we still have a long way to go. Many women don't know what's right for them, where to find sexual aids, or how to use them. In my practice, I educate women about sexual aids and prescribe devices tailored to their individual needs."
The study findings indicate that approximately 75 percent of women purchase sexual aids and devices at specialty stores, although an increasing number of women are opting for the privacy and safety offered by Web-based stores.
The study found that top reasons women purchase sensual products online were:
* Anonymity - 80 percent (of respondents)
* Convenience - 75 percent Less
* Embarrassing - 71 percent
* Ability to Take One's Time - 64 percent Larger
* Selection - 42 percent
More and more women and couples today are choosing to shop online because of the convenience, selection, and most importantly, privacy. Over 70 percent of our customers are women, and sales in our store are up 34 percent year-after-year. This trend, combined with the important findings in this latest research, suggests we are only in the infancy of a new sexual awakening for women.
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