Valentine’s Date Ideas

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By Kate Manning

If you’re a fellow procrastinator like me, fear not. I have compiled a list of both sweet and sizzling Valentine’s Day date ideas for you and your sweetheart to celebrate the great day of love. From heart-fluttering to heart-racing, there’s something here for all tastes and importantly, budgets.
Grab a tasty drink, get comfy and sit back as we dive into a smorgasbord of ideas to make Valentine’s Day 2024 a memorable one. 

FOR THE ROMANTICS

A cosy cabin getaway
If you’re quite literally able to go the extra mile (or kilometre), why not consider whisking your partner away to a secluded cabin in the heart of Oz? We’re spoilt for choice here, with beaches, mountains, country and rainforest. 
My Hubby once surprised me with a Blue Mountains cabin getaway for Valentine’s Day. We spent two days eating the most tantalising local cuisine, drinking wine and relaxing (and not relaxing) in a spa. Probably the best thing he did was keep the destination a secret. I was only allowed to know what to pack and when we’d be home. 
On our last night, we sat listening to the sounds of nature and staring at the stars. 
If you are going to get frisky in a spa, may I recommend a splashproof toy to help make the magic? One of my favourites is the Wild Secrets Excite 2.75″ Remote Controlled Deluxe Vibrating Couple’s Ring. 

A night under the stars at home
We don’t all have the budget to splurge on an exclusive getaway. Luckily, romance doesn’t require money. 
With some imagination, you can transform any space into a starry oasis. The first place to start is soft, ambient lighting. Fairy lights strung from trees, lanterns, candles. Play some soft, sexy music. Lay out a plush blanket, covered with cushions, and set up a projector to play your favourite romantic flick. 
Make sure you take the bug spray out with you, so the mozzies aren’t snacking on you while you snack on each other!

A sunset picnic on or by the beach
There is nothing more quintessentially Australian than a beach date. What could be more romantic than the rhythmic sound of waves crashing, sunset hues in the sky, a chilled bottle of wine and a cheese plate?
Don’t make the mistake my high school boyfriend made though. Took me on a romantic date, but forgot the blanket, the food then kissed me like his tongue was a fish out of water, flapping around wildly hoping to find it’s way back where it came from. Urgh. Not to mention halitosis. 

A DIY spa and massage
Create a sanctuary for your partner with a DIY spa night. Start with a couples bubble bath, followed by a massage session with some sensual oil. If you want to try something really romantic and fun, try the JimmyJane Santal Natural Massage Oil Candle. Once lit for 10-15 mins, extinguish the flame then you can pour the safe body-temperature wax directly onto skin. With a mix of soy oil, jojoba, shea butter, vitamin E and aloe, the candle is formulated to melt at body temperature for a sensual, nourishing glide. Perhaps I’ll review this next… heaven!

FOR THOSE WHO LIKE A BIT OF SPICE

Paint and sip the sexy way
Get ready to unleash your inner spice master and artist with this idea. A creative twist on the traditional paint and sip, set up some easels, canvases, paints and wine. You can paint a naked or sexy portrait of each other (which is bound to bring about many laughs). Or if you REALLY want to get adventurous, get into the world of edible products and paint each other’s bodies. 
For this you can use (new) paint brushes, melted chocolate or edible lubricant such as the Doc Johnson GoodHead The Ultimate Blow Job Gel in Cherry. To take the edible game even further, why not model some edible panties such as the Pipedream Edible Crotchless Gummy Panties in Watermelon. 

Role play in the kitchen
Ok this is one I’d love to try – take note Hubby! We love getting into the kitchen together and cooking up a storm as we sip wine and listen to good music. 
The playful twist I’d like to incorporate is a little role play. I’m the bossy chef and he’s my underperforming sous chef. I’m thinking the wooden spoon might just come in handy 😉 If you’d rather not use your wooden spoon, I can highly recommend the Pipedream Silicone 16″ Crop.
Alternatively you could serve up the first course on your body. I’ll leave you to imagine what the main course is…

Sexy scavenger hunt
Craft a series of clues that lead your love to a location in your home with a challenge/sexual task awaits. E.g put a blindfold on, perform a ten second sexy dance, remove 3 pieces of clothing. 
Perhaps it’s fitting a remote controlled toy to their underwear, and as they pass levels of challenges you can reward them with a press of the remote. Try the Wild Secrets Adore Remote Controlled 3.7″ Panty Vibrator. You can read my review of this delicious product here.

Kinky games night
To find out how well you know each other’s fetishes and desires, create your own quiz night that explores your fantasies. Try to guess each other’s answers, each correct guess earning you a sensual prize.
For other fun sexy games, explore the extensive range Wild Secrets has in stock. For a funnier game, you could start with adult charades. For something a bit more ‘exciting’ – and something I’d love to try – give the California Exotic Tempt & Tease Dice Game a go. To play, roll the dice to determine body part, activity and length of playtime. What I love? There are NO losers in this game.