LOVE LANGUAGES: THE ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDE
These so-called ‘love languages’ were first popularized by Gary Chapman in his book The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate (1992). Chapman summarized the five ways of giving or receiving love, and proposed that, if couples could identify their love languages and cater to them, they would be able to communicate more effectively and lead more satisfying love lives.
Although anyone can speak all five, most prefer a primary love language – what they feel most comfortable expressing, and what they’re most responsive to, often based in how love was expressed when they were growing up in their own families. Understanding your partner’s love language can help you know when your partner is expressing love – even if it’s in a language you’re not accustomed to speaking.
Amid the frenzy of rising hearts and chocolate bunnies that is Valentine’s Day, we’re once again turning to Chapman’s five love languages as a guide. Find your love language below to discover the Jennifer Lawrence-caliber Valentine’s Day drop your significant other deserves.
WORDS OF AFFIRMATION:
If this is your love language, then you respond well to honest compliments, encouragement and praise. Each of our gifts here is designed to be conducive to quality conversations, whether inside or outside the bedroom. Pair your gift with a note that celebrates your partner for expressing their essential desire/need for pleasure.
Sex Candy Hearts ($5.95) + Spank Me Candy Heart Plug ($24.00) + Sexology Deck ($24.00)
Things to Try on Valentine’s Day:
Dirty Talk
Write an Erotic Short Story
Start a Sex Journal
Write Them a Love Letter (Inside a Naughty Card)
PHYSICAL TOUCH: The need for touch takes precedence over all other types of love languages for those who identify this as their primary love language. TIPS: One playful suggestion for a romantic Valentine’s Day date could be to have your partner open one of their Valentine’s gifts while you playfully blindfold them. Once the blindfold is on, encourage them to hold the gift and guess what each item is while playing with their senses of touch, taste, smell and texture. Go wild with your exaggerated expressions if a certain gift seems delightful! BODY LANGUAGE: For the person who values touch, feel free to also make telling gestures.
Fuzu Vibrating Massage Gloves ($160.00) + Pivot Positioning Partner ($99.00) + After Dark Pheromone Massage Candle ($26.50)
Things to Try on Valentine’s Day:
Edging
Orgasm Torture
Body Mapping
Guided Exploration
GIVE GIFTS: It’s the season of gift-giving! Help them enjoy receiving presents by being showered with the latest and the best. Throw in extra bonus points if you put on a performance for your partner when giving the gift. For people communicating long-distance, add the extra time to ensure that your package arrives in time for the holiday.
Le Wand Vibrating Necklace ($100.00) + The Pleasure Pair Kit ($319.00) + WhipSmart Lovebed Lounger ($359.00)
Things to Try on Valentine’s Day:
Long-Distance App-Control Toys
Sex Furniture
Valentine Themed Lingerie
Get a Lovers Afterglow Rewards Membership
QUALITY TIME: ‘People who are so inclined will appreciate gifts of bonded, undivided attention. Plan to spend some time giftwrapped with these items. If you’re working on Valentine’s Day, give a gift that indicates that you’ll schedule some time later on.’
Mojo Relaxing Water-Based Anal Lube ($18.50) b-Vibe Anal Training plt c kit ($24.50) Tantus Aftercare Cream ($22.50)
Tantric Body Massage
Anal Sex
Performance Enhancement Pills
Sexy Couples Game Nights
ACTS OF SERVICE: Make this holiday all about pampering your lover, because actions can speak louder than words Don’t give your partner something for solo use: pick a gift that would be appropriate for your partner when they’re in your company, not when you’re not around.
