Fun Stuff

We’re bringing a whole new meaning to the term dirty dancing.

When the last wedding bell rings, the first dance is over and the speeches are made, you might think the only thing left to do is to consummate your marriage.

Although, despite it being a years-long tradition to get down in the gown, unravel the bowties for a night of newly-wed passion, an article by Bustle suggests that only just over half of us do the deed right after our wedding reception.

That Regency lot were rather frisky, weren’t they?!

Bridgerton, the racy Regency drama that entertained the locked-down masses, was renowned for its raunchy scenes when it hit Netflix in December 2020. We’re now on the edges of our seats as we brace ourselves for series 2.

Class is in session.

Shopping for romantic gifts can be tricky, whether it’s for Valentine’s Day or any other time of year. We often end up resorting to the old reliables; flowers, chocolate, aftershave, jewelry… you know the drill. Sure, they’re safe options, but they’ve been done time and time again.

Here’s a blast from the past for you - 90s and 00s girl magazines, and the iconic CRINGE confession pages. If you weren’t sending love on Bebo, or living your fashion designer dreams on Dollzmania, or texting codes to dubious subscription companies to get a new polyphonic ringtone, chances are you were flicking through the teen bible of Mizz Magazine.

The Christmas baubles and festive garlands are packed away, and the shelves jam-packed with button-eyed teddy bears, red roses and more heart embossed cards than we can cut trees for. It can only mean one thing - Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.

As we flock to the shops to stock up on romantic gestures and love-laden surprises, we find ourselves mesmerised by the celebration of lust - but why is it we’re so besotted with lacy lingerie and sweet, sexy gifts?

Good question. At Lovehoney, we don’t believe in waiting for one special occasion to express your love, but if there is a time to go all out with raunchy gifts and novelty buys, it might as well be now. Candy Nipple Tassles, anyone?