A Stay-At-Home Valentine's

By Erin Castaneda

Wednesday, February 8, 2006

Hallmark holiday, overrated, romantic, sexy. Every year Valentine’s Day meets a spectrum of reactions. Some couples plan ahead for their love fest and others barely remember. Whether you decide to paint the town red, be catered at a restaurant or watch movies, nothing says “I love you” better than a romantic evening at home.

Spending some time together in the kitchen may reveal some interesting things to you.

You can taste test a new relationship or perfect your kitchen dance.

Derek Zarda, Shawnee senior, said he liked cooking because the couple could do it together and if the lady cannot cook he can help her look like she know what she’s doing.

Also, working in the kitchen, with the aromas, heat and passion, could lead to the perfect recipe for foreplay.

“Nibbling or anything that involves your mouth is a good idea,” said Erin Bryan, Lenexa freshman.

And while a simple pasta dish and wine may lure you in, try incorporating some natural aphrodisiacs into your meal. Foods such as salmon, asparagus and chocolate are believed to arouse sexual pleasure.

Allison Halpin, Overland Park freshman, has a steak dinner, wine and tiramisu in mind.

Erin Bryan, Lenexa freshman and music aficionado would definitely choose something light to eat.

“Everyone thinks something meaty, but something light would be better.You don’t want to be inhibited in the bedroom later,” Bryan said.

Bryan recommends warming up the night with smooth jazz before playing saucy salsa music.

Jesse Trimble, Colombus sophomore, and her significant other try to surprise one another each year. One year, he put rose petals all over Trimble’s house and walked her in blindfolded to find a bouquet and present. This year the couple is considering making their favorite dish, Monterey Chicken.

Whatever your tastes, you can’t go wrong when heating it up at home in the kitchen with your sweetheart.

Once you have warmed up in the kitchen...

Warm: Slow dance, make a valentine, watch a romantic comedy, write or read poetry, have an indoor picnic

Warmer: Spin the bottle, dress up in sexy outfits, bubble bath, massage, play a drinking game.

Hot: You can buy these games from Priscilla’s: Body Bingo ($16.95), Kinky Kards ($10.95), Lust! ($15.95), A Hot Affair ($29.95 Adult Game of the Year). You could also test your flexibility and try the Kama Sutra ($28.95), role play, take nude photos of one another or body paint.

You can also create your own love kits with items such as scented candles, lingerie, love coupons, blindfolds, feathers, handcuffs, poems, warming massage oil, sex dice, love mix CD, etc.

— Edited by Gabriella Souza

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