Be My Kinky Valentine

As kinksters, sometimes we tend to roll our eyes a bit at all those oh-so-vanilla ideas for a romantic evening. Candlelit dinners, rose petals, fancy chocolates, and all that. How very, very expected. Well . . . yes. But that doesn't mean that you can't have a sexy, romantic, and downright fun Valentine's Day scene with your partners. After all, turning vanilla conventions on their head, or even just adding a naughty (or knotty . . .) twist can be almost as much fun as corrupting the innocent.

Start with the traditional romantic dinner. What do women's magazines always suggest? That's right, nice, romantic candlelight. You know what else candles are good for? Wax play! While it is true that uncolored, unscented candles burn at the lowest heat and therefore are safest for skin, you can use nice red and pink candles for a more festive look. Just be sure to test them on yourself carefully before turning your bottom into a candy-colored confection.

More romantic dinner fun? How about the traditional human serving table? You'll probably need some help to set this one up . . . either have a friend wrap you lightly in saran wrap (go for the red-colored wrap to keep the Valentine's Day theme going), or wrap a tasty-looking mutual friend or partner. Then array sushi or other delectables on your platter, and serve immediately. Bonus? The saran wrap can be used for bondage later! Have your human platter hang around . . . nothing says love like "I arranged a threesome for us!".

And then there's those roses. Always with the roses. This time, instead of just putting them in a vase, use a bunch of long-stemmed roses for a floral caning scene. The thorns add a certain special something.

don't ignore more traditional ideas such as lingerie and jewelry. Why not take this opportunity to give your sweetheart something sexy to wear, a new public collar, or other intimate items? After all, Valentine's Day may be a bit of a "Hallmark holiday," but there's nothing wrong with playing along, especially if the end result is more hot, kinky sex.

Finally, along with all this scene-setting, consider taking a form of play you already enjoy and adding a little Valentine's theme. For needleplay, make a big pretty heart on your bottom's back, or decorate the needles with faux flowers. Decorative cuttings can be done in hearts-and-flowers themes and, if all this is a bit too froufrou, there's always just the simple expedient of using red rope and taking sexy bondage pictures.

Wanting to make a more dramatic gesture of commitment? Consider drawing each other's blood, and wearing a drop in a vial around your neck. Your boss will never know what's in that silver locket!