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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to involve fancy meals in restaurants that double their prices, it can just be about spending some quality time together. And if that quality time involves some toys and games to spice things up a bit, all the better.
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Show all 10 1 /10Valentine’s Day 2014: 10 best erotic toys and games Valentine’s Day 2014: 10 best erotic toys and games Fifty Shades of Grey, Sweet Sting Riding Crop As the huge spike in the sales of sex toys was largely attributed to the runaway success of EL James’s erotic novel, it seems right to kick off with something from the Fifty Shades bedroom collection. This riding crop was even used by Britney Spears in her video for 'Work B**ch'. And with songs like “Baby One More Time”, “Gimme More” and “Hold it Against Me”, you could create the entire spankonversation with her song titles. Safe word: KEVINFEDERLINE
£25, bluebella.com
Valentine’s Day 2014: 10 best erotic toys and games Agent Provocateur Charades Game They say that couples who play together, stay together. So this game of charades, complete with raunchy song titles, movies and books to act out, the flirty moves could get you in the mood.
£20, agentprovocateur.com
Valentine’s Day 2014: 10 best erotic toys and games Coco de Mer Small feather tickler This feather tickler would have Tickle Me Elmo in hysterics. It has beautiful, soft feathers designed to arouse the senses, and it wouldn’t look out of place on display.
£12.40, coco-de-mer.com
Valentine’s Day 2014: 10 best erotic toys and games Frou Frou - Organza Handcuffs Cupid was a fan of the bow and arrow, but we much prefer something a bit less pointy to lock people together. These cuffs are a slightly less criminal take on the classic handcuff, with a looser fit to aid movement.
£14.99, shop.bijouxindiscrets.com
Valentine’s Day 2014: 10 best erotic toys and games Jimmyjane Afterglow Massage Candle Pink Lotus If you’re wanting to re-light that flame in the bedroom, try this massage candle. The gorgeous smelling wax has a low melting point which means you can pour onto the body for a warming massage after just a few minutes. Don’t forget to blow out the flame before pouring.
£20, coco-de-mer.com
Valentine’s Day 2014: 10 best erotic toys and games Poême Dark Chocolate Body Paint Chocoholics will like this sweet, edible body paint. If you’re not a fan of dark chocolate – although it might be worth noting they do say it’s an aphrodisiac - there’s also Wild Strawberry, Sweetheart Cheery and Frozen Yoghurt and Butter Caramel. Sticky, but delicious.
£19.99, bijouxindiscrets.com
Valentine’s Day 2014: 10 best erotic toys and games Sex calorie counter, Love Honey If you or your partner over indulge in edible creams, you can bring out this humorous calorie counter. One for couples who don’t mind a laugh in the bedroom.
£3.49, lovehoney.co.uk
Valentine’s Day 2014: 10 best erotic toys and games Tracey Cox Supersex Beginner's Soft Bondage Kit Sexpert Tracey Cox knows her stuff when it comes to couples’ experimentation. With her beginner’s kit, including a blindfold and simple velcro ties, you can introduce bondage play - without going the full hog.
£19.99, lovehoney.co.uk
Valentine’s Day 2014: 10 best erotic toys and games Kama Sutra Trumps, Ann Summers When Top Trumps was invented, it’s unlikely they thought it might come to this. As if you couldn’t guess, the cards display different sex positions, each rated by ‘Staying Power’, ‘Flexibility, Stamina’, ‘Daring’ and an overall ‘Pleasure’ rating. Just don’t start rating your partner on the same criteria.
£5, annsummers.com
Valentine’s Day 2014: 10 best erotic toys and games Massager ball, Bondara Like Dyson discovered for hoovers, the spherical shape is ideal for movement - this goes for massages, too. With a vibrate option included, the massage could have a happy Valentine’s ending.
£8.99, bondara.co.uk
Verdict:
If you’re after something subtle and not too out there, the Jimmy Jane candle smells sumptuous and rubs into the skin perfectly – it’s a great way to liven up a massage. For couples feeling a bit more adventurous, the Organza Handcuffs are less restrictive and far more comfortable than your average prisoner style cuffs.
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1. Fifty Shades of Grey, Sweet Sting Riding Crop, £25
2. Agent Provocateur Charades Game, £20
3. Coco de Mer Small feather tickler, £12.40
4. Frou Frou - Organza Handcuffs, £14.99
5. Jimmyjane Afterglow Massage Candle Pink Lotus, £20
6. Poême Dark Chocolate Body Paint, £19.99
7. Sex calorie counter, Love Honey, £3.49
8. Tracey Cox Supersex Beginner's Soft Bondage Kit, £19.99
9. Kama Sutra Trumps, Ann Summers, £5
10. Massager ball, Bondara, £8.99
