Valentine’s Day
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10 Steps to Winning Valentine’s Day (with Just 1 Trip to the Grocery Store!)

Short on time? Don’t want to spend a lot of money? But still want to acknowledge your undying affection on Valentine’s Day? All it takes is one trip to the grocery store, a little effort, and a lot of love. 1. NO Red Roses! Go with their favorite flower instead — it’s less cliche, more personal.   […]

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Save 25% on Sexy Valentine’s Day Gifts!

Valentine’s Day is coming faster than you think, and if you’re among the majority of people who were none too pleased with what cupid brought last year, there’s no better time than now to make sure you both get something you want with some sexy Valentine’s Day gifts from our friends at LELO. All of the […]

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The Science/Poetry of Kissing

We once heard an interview on NPR with Sheril Kirshenbaum, author of the book “The Science of Kissing: What Our Lips Are Telling Us.” (It was was timed perfectly to come out about a month before Valentine’s Day). The question came up: Are we the only species that kisses? To which Kirshenbaum answered: …Well, scientists have […]

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5 New Things to Try in Bed on Valentine’s Night

We know that it’s pretty traditional on Valentine’s Day to share a candle-lit dinner which concludes with some kind of dessert involving chocolate and strawberries, and then you go home for face-holding, teary-eyed sex together. Well, in case you hadn’t noticed, we’re not exactly the traditional type around here. So here are five better ways […]

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The 15 Best Romantic Dramas Streaming on Netflix

  With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s time to get in the mood for love. These 15 films currently streaming on Netflix can help. All are highly rated, with each getting a better rating than the next!     1. Blue Jay (2016) If you like the prolific Duplass brothers, chances are you’ll fall for […]

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A Buttload of Romantic Valentine’s Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank (Or Crush Your Soul)

Denis and Emma Merkas are the founding couple of Melt: Massage for Couples. As a massage therapist since 2000, Denis has taught more than 15,000 couples the art of a great back rub. Between now and Valentine’s day, you’ll get their Foot Massage Tutorial FREE when you buy their video massage guide — the perfect […]

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Get Up to 59% OFF LELO Gift Boxes for Valentine’s Day!

  There are some ridiculous deals going on at LELO.com right now. All their lovely luxury gift boxes — some new, some classic — are on sale for Valentine’s Day: get anywhere from 27 % to 44 % off! Plus, they’re offering Em & Lo readers an additional 15% OFF* with the code “EMANDLO17”! Order before February 8th to […]

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The Best Last Minute Valentine’s Day Present This Year!

Here are the top 10 reasons why our book 150 Shades of Play: A Beginner’s Guide to Kink — now also available in a discreet Kindle edition! — makes the best Valentine’s Day present this year: It gives you the great excuse to try something new in the bedroom — perfect for longterm couples on Valentine’s Day. […]

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10 Sensual, Sophisticated Gift Ideas for Valentine’s Day

  Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to elevate your love life with a sensual and sophisticated gift from LELO, no matter what your kink level or budget. And between now and February 14th, you’ll receive a complimentary gift — either a Flickering Touch Massage Candle or their new men’s Tux, worth $30 — with any purchase […]

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Fashion for Your Penis: LELO’s Tux

No joke! Okay, it’s a joke — but it’s an incredibly well-made, high quality, totally wearable, and definitely purchasable joke. We would expect nothing less from our friends at LELO, who’ve proven once again that elegance and humor are not mutually exclusive when it comes to great sex. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, they’ve […]

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Fifty Shades of Shopping

Everything to make your ladies’ night screening of the movie or your 50-Shades-themed Valentine’s Day weekend even sillier (and maybe, in a few cases, sexier…maybe).   50 Shades-Themed 3-Candle Set, $25 (Prime)   Fifty Shades Inspired 6-pc Nail Polish Set, $30   Fifty Shades Shot Glass, $10   Happy Ending Fortune Cookies – 50 Shades […]

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“150 Shades of Play” Is on Kindle for Valentine’s Day!

Our latest book, now available in a discreet Kindle edition We get it: 150 Shades of Play: A Beginner’s Guide to Kink is not necessarily the book you want to be caught reading on the bus, or during your lunch break, and it’s definitely not the book you want sitting on your nightstand when your […]

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The Valentine’s Day Issue

The Best Valentine’s Day Present Ever! The top 10 reasons why our new book 150 Shades of Play makes the best Valentine’s Day present ever!   10 Easy Ways to Be More Romantic Romance is contagious. So the best way to get your partner to be more romantic is to be more romantic with them first. […]

Special Issues
The Valentine’s Day Issue

The Best Valentine’s Day Present Ever! The top 10 reasons why our new book 150 Shades of Play makes the best Valentine’s Day present ever!   10 Easy Ways to Be More Romantic Romance is contagious. So the best way to get your partner to be more romantic is to be more romantic with them first. […]

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The Best Naughty Valentine’s Day Gift Sets

1. For the Massage Junkie: Rub Me The Right Way Kit, $39 1 Ambiance Massage Candle Pear Vanilla 1 Lust Dust Honey Vanilla 1 Rub Me Massage Bar Morning Dew 1 Devour Me Lickable Body Oil Pina Colada 1 Relax Me Fizzy Ball French Vanilla 2. For the Fifty Shades Fan: Dare Me Pleasure Set, […]

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The Best Naughty Valentine’s Gift Sets

  1. For the Massage Junkie:                   Rub Me The Right Way Kit, $39 1 Ambiance Massage Candle Pear Vanilla 1 Lust Dust Honey Vanilla 1 Rub Me Massage Bar Morning Dew 1 Devour Me Lickable Body Oil Pina Colada 1 Relax Me Fizzy Ball French Vanilla […]