The Best Valentine’s Day Gifts to Wow Your Partner
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! While some people hate this holiday and others love it, we think that regardless of your sentiments towards February 14th, it’s a great opportunity to foster a deeper connection with your partner. Any gift you get them for this date should be one that can be used beyond Valentine’s Day; a present that can continue to encourage growth and intimacy with each other throughout the entire year.
Have you gotten your significant other a little something to celebrate yet?
If not, you don’t have to worry — we’ve got you covered! To help make your search infinitely easier, we’ve rounded up our favourite gift ideas for 2021 below, including a handful of discount codes. Each is listed in alphabetical order, by company name.
Bushbalm's Nude Exfoliating Scrub and Nude Ingrown Treatment Oil
Retails at $23 and $26 USD ($30 and $36 CAD)
Nude Exfoliating Scrub. Photo courtesy of Bushbalm.
Are you and your partner tired of getting ingrown hairs on your bush as your hair starts to grow back in post-wax or -shave? You're not the only one.
Nude Ingrown Treatment Oil. Photo courtesy of Bushbalm.
Bushbalm's Nude Exfoliating Scrub and Nude Ingrown Treatment Oil are the perfect duo to use together. The gentle exfoliating scrub is perfect even for sensitive skin, removing dead skin cells from your body to naturally soften the skin and open up the follicles for new hair to grow through. That means no more ingrown hairs! Bushbalm's treatment oil can be massaged in afterwards, the light and fragrance-free serum (there's just a slight, natural tea tree oil scent) helps reduce ingrown hairs and redness drastically. You'll also notice that it softens the skin and new hair, making it perfect to use not just on the bush, but also the tips of your hair, your eyebrows, underarms, and patches of dry skin (including your cuticles)!
The best part is that all of Bushbalm's products are made of 100% natural and vegan ingredients. They're also never tested on animals, which are the only products we can confidently get behind! The local team makes every jug by hand, ensuring that each batch is of the highest quality and freshness.
If you're unsure which oil is best for you, you might want to consider grabbing the Discovery & Travel Kit (retails at $24 USD or $32 CAD). This option offer three different oils for deciding what scent suits your style; it comes in a great compact size, ideal for bringing along with you wherever you go!
Coupe’s Scented Soy Candle
Retails at $24 USD (about $30 CAD)
‘Between Clean Sheets’ Scented Soy Candle. Photo courtesy of Coupe.
Instead of spending upwards of $30 on cocktails this Valentine's Day, which will only last a couple of hours, why not purchase Coupe's 'Between Clean Sheets' Scented Soy Candle for your Valentine, instead?
Coupe is a champion in the sex industry, with their mission predominantly centred on connection, as this is a bigger driver of human sexuality than pleasure itself. They designed their scented soy candle as a way to foster this intimacy between partners, with each 4.5-ounce (133-millilitre) candle burning for over forty-five hours! The romantic fragrance of 'Between Clean Sheets' is a delicious mixture of (as you probably guessed) freshly laundered bedsheets, combined with hints of a rich and aromatic cologne. They've combined this perfect balance of fragrances to elicit sensual memories of time spent in the bedroom. All the while, the wood wick helps the candle burn slowly while simultaneously creaking a gentle popping sound, reminiscent of a miniature fireplace near your bedside.
Couples concerned about the environment will be pleased to know that unlike the paraffin wax that most other companies use for their candles (derived from fossil fuels), Coupe’s candle uses clean-burning soy wax, meaning that users can focus less on the safety and sustainability of their candle, and more on their intimate connection. When the candle is finished, you can reuse the screw-top tin container to store anything you want — from extra money for future date nights to stashing condoms to bring with you and your partner on the go. After all, you never know when these things might come in handy... not just on Valentine's Day, but any day.
Flowjo's Couple's Bucket List
Retails at $49.99 USD ($65 CAD)
Couple's Bucket List. Photo courtesy of Flowjo.
This one-of-a-kind card game is an amazing way to step outside of your and your partner's routine to make things fresh and interesting... together. Flowjo's Couple's Bucket List has a collection of one hundred thought-provoking and intriguing cards for couples to do together. Each one inspires memories to be made and creates countless opportunities to get to know each other on a deeper level.
We loved how the various dates or bucket list challenges were categorized — for example, "laughter," "love," and "life" — allowing us to pick a card based on what we felt like doing that particular day. There is also a range of time span options, with some cards giving you something you can start and finish today ["Ask your partner to pick an ingredient and use that ingredient to make a meal for them from scratch. (Don't forget to switch!)"], while others are ongoing challenges to work on together ("Buy a notebook and leave it in the kitchen to share positive notes to each other.")
As you work through the box of one hundred ideas, you can move them from the "to do" divider to "doing" and, when you've completed it, over to the "done" section. But who's to say that you can't pull out your favourites and do them once again with your partner! After all, you can't go wrong with spending time to grow your relationship with one another further.
All orders have free shipping, a thirty-day money-back guarantee, and donate $5 from every sale to charity. You can't go wrong with this as a gift for your partner this Valentine's Day!
FLUSTER’s FLUSTER + SEXpansion Pack
Retails at about $30 USD ($40 CAD)
FLUSTER + SEXpansion Pack. Photo courtesy of FLUSTER.
Looking for a Valentine's Day gift that will get you and your partner sharing personal stories, interesting memories, and even some of their kinkiest sexual fantasies? FLUSTER is the gift for you. The combo pack is your best bet, since you can get the original FLUSTER game and the thirty-card SEXpansion bonus pack for the best possible value.
We loved to play the game both with our partners and with friends. Yes, even with the SEXpansion pack! The game allows you to learn so much about even the people you're closest with (including yourself). The varying 'shock value' ratings on each card make it easy to slowly work into more complex or serious questions when playing with new friends; start with the 'tamer' questions and then work your way up!
The sex-themed expansion — eloquently named the SEXpansion pack — poses ultra-intimate questions that often make you think deeply about both your and your partner's sex lives. These intimate questions can also get the ball rolling on discussing your fantasies, which you may want to pause the game to carry out. We wouldn't blame you for stopping the game for such a good reason.
If you just want the original FLUSTER game, you can grab it here. If you already have the original and are looking to grab the SEXpansion pack, you can purchase it on its own here.
Best of all, you can get free shipping or, if you're anywhere near Canada's East Vancouver, you can do local pick-up and get it even sooner!
Want to save 15% off your entire purchase? Use the code BETWEEN15 at checkout!
Keepsake Frames’s Custom Framing
Retails starting at $19 USD ($29 CAD)
Custom frames. Photo courtesy of Keepsake Frames.
We've all been in a situation where we've got the most beautiful photo, completely worthy of display in a picture frame, to be admired by anyone who enters the room. Whether it's a favourite picture of you and your partner (and your kids, if you have any) or of a picture you captured while on an incredible trip together, chances are, you have a frame-worthy photo. After all, with so many memories being preserved on our phones and camera alike throughout our relationships, it's easy to accumulate a photographic story to go along with it.
As Keepsake so brilliantly states: "The photos on your phone deserve to be celebrated. They don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to look flawless. If the photo is meaningful to you, it’s meant to be on your wall."
That said, Keepsake helps make the process of framing incredibly simple, from the moment you upload your image to their website or app (you can download their app and order directly from your phone), all the way until you're ready to hang the frame up on your wall. On both platforms, you are given a plethora of options both in sizing and frame styles, all of which give you the perfect opportunity to help your Valentine share in your favourite memories, for all to see.
Each frame features a scratch-resistant two-millimetre pane of glass. Those with a mat are made of thick, acid-free stock made from conservation core paper. Our favourite part? You're supporting local! All of their frames are printed and assembled by hand right here in Canada.
Want to save 15% on your first framed photo? Use the code BETWEEN15 at checkout!
LOE’s Buzz Bunny Vibrator
Retails at about $60 USD ($75.99 CAD) on LoveShop.ca
Buzz Bunny Vibrator. Photo courtesy of Love Shop.
We're firm believers that couples' sex toys are a great addition to the bedroom. So, why not start the trend on Valentine's Day with LOE's Buzz Bunny Vibrator?
This adorable vibrator literally looks like a bunny, from its tantalizingly bendable ears to the cute little eyes etched into the medical-grade silicone. We love that this little toy is small enough to be hidden almost anywhere you decide to stash it, yet still packs enough power to give its users a toe-curling orgasm. Couples can use it on themselves to masturbate while their partner watches on, or can use it on each other to stimulate erogenous zones like the clitoris, frenulum, perineum, and nipples. The tips of the ears are especially suited for offering pinpointed pleasure on whatever body part you choose. You may even opt to blindfold your partner while they let you do some creative exploration using not just LOE's Buzz Bunny Vibrator, but also your hands, mouth... Valentine's Day is the perfect time to get creative with your sex lives (just remember to keep everything completely consensual)!
It truly is a great way to surprise your lover on the one day of the year dedicated to our romantic partners. Just keep in mind that when using lube with your little buzzing bunny, opt for a water-based lubricant, as the toy is made from 100% body-safe silicone.
Whenever you are your significant other are finished up with your Buzz Bunny Vibrator, charge it up for thirty minutes on its USB charger, and it'll be ready to go for another forty-five minutes of place next time you're both in the mood!
Want to save 15% on LOE’s Buzz Bunny Vibrator (or on any purchase made at LoveShop.ca, for that matter)? Use the code BETWEENOURTHIGHS at checkout!
Luxemeo’s Gold Medium Collection
Retails at $279.99 USD (about $355 CAD)
Gold Medium Collection. Photo courtesy of Luxemeo.
Everything you could need for a sensual Valentine's Day is in Luxemeo's breath-taking Gold Medium Collection.
Each box comes with one of their custom gold collars, adjustable up to 18 inches (nearly 46 centimetres) and featuring a beautiful heart lock and key. To match — and to up your kink game — they've also included a custom pair of gold handcuffs, adjustable up to 9.5 inches (about 24 centimetres) for a comfortable fit. Customized gold kink dice allow for a sensual game night this Valentine's Day, which may lead you to use the other products in this box.
That includes a small gold jewelled anal plug (suitable for all experience levels); a gold, discreet, and splashproof USB-rechargeableCalExotics vibrator that operates at ten speeds (it lasts an hour and a half on a full charge); Lelo Toy Cleaning Spray to keep your gold collection beautiful, clean, and shiny; your choice of Amor Oral water-based lubricant for all your kinky needs; your choice of condoms; and a complimentary BDSM contract to help you get started.
Truly, the details Luxemeo has put into this box is astounding. With all of these gold elements found throughout, it's never been easier for you and your partner to add elegance to your naughtiness this Valentine's Day and on future date nights. Even if you're single, this curation is perfect for treating yourself, because everyone deserves to have some elegant gold and sparkle in their lives!
Please keep in mind that only two of these are available through Luxemeo, so you better order yours quickly!
Painted Memory's Custom Paint By Numbers Kit
Retails starting at $79.99 USD (about $100 CAD)
Custom Paint By Numbers Kit. Photo courtesy of Painted Memory.
Regardless of their artistic skill levels, Painted Memory's Custom Paint by Numbers Kit is an ideal Valentine's Day gift for any creative couple. Immortalize your favourite photo of the two of you (or your family) on a linen canvas to cherish forever!
In addition to working on the painting solo, we found that they were also quite easy to work with two people from opposite ends of the table, with the paint laid out in the middle to share. This makes for a great at-home date night! It was effortless to follow and was rewarding to see the image slowly emerging as you work through it together. As well, painting (including painting by number) has been scientifically proven to reduce stress and anxiety, making it the perfect gift for your significant other to wind down after a long day at work. It encourages focus, builds confidence, and promotes mindfulness, all of which are beneficial to anyone!
Their twenty-four colour painting options are ideal for simple photos with fewer colours, while their thirty-six colour options are best for more detailed images with a greater number of colours. It can also help create greater definition in a photo, so we, personally, preferred this choice!
Each kit comes with your 100% finely woven linen canvas paint by number wrapped over a foam column for safe-keeping until framing, the necessary non-toxic and environmentally responsible water-based acrylic paints, a set of three brushes (two small and one large), and a paper reference print. A DIY wooden frame for hanging is sold separately, through their website.
Secret Lovers’ Sensual Massage Oil
Retails at about $16 USD ($19.99 CAD) on LoveShop.ca
Sensual Massage Oil. Photo courtesy of Love Shop.
If you're like us, a good massage — whether a relaxing deep-tissue massage, a slow and sensual one, or both — is something we'll never say "no" to. It's why we always have Secret Lovers' Sensual Massage Oil on hand and ready to go when we are!
This massage oil comes in non-scented ('Naked'), as well as scented with almond ('Sensuality'), exotic fruit ('Libido'), vanilla ('Relaxation'), strawberry ('Lust'), mint ('Revive'), and honeysuckle ('Tranquil'). They're available in both a small 2-ounce (60-millilitre) and larger 8.4-ounce (250-millilitre) option, depending on how much you're hoping for. To use, simply put a bit of Secret Lovers' Sensual Massage Oil on your fingertips before delving into a sensual massage with your partner. Once you get started, the next few hours can take any number of turns, ranging from utter relaxation to kinky fun with your lover.
We love the fact that massages can help bring couples together by spending quality alone time in a way that allows them to re-connect, decrease stress and anxiety levels, encourage feelings of affection and intimacy and, in some cases, is a chance for them to try something new. Massages can be reciprocated or a one-off thing you do as an act of service for your significant other, meaning that Secret Lovers' Sensual Massage Oil is not only perfect for Valentine's Day, but can be used time and time again in the weeks and months following. We'd recommend making it a weekly event, if possible!
Regardless of which direction you decide to embark on, your senses will be awoken with this blend of oils, leaving your skin feeling both restored and moisturized. Ingredients include soybean oil, apricot kernel oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, tocopherol acetate (vitamin E), Cyclopentasiloxane, and (for the scented options), the fragrance of choice.
Want to save 15% on Secret Lovers’ Sensual Massage Oil (or on any purchase made at LoveShop.ca, for that matter)? Use the code BETWEENOURTHIGHS at checkout!
The Adventure Challenge’s Couples Edition
Retails at $39.99 USD ($55 CAD)
Couples Camera Set. Photo courtesy of The Adventure Challenge.
Whether as a Valentine’s Day gift (which is right around the corner!), a birthday present, something for the holidays, or even as a “just because,” The Adventure Challenge Couples Edition is such an amazing way to find fifty new, unique date ideas while simultaneously strengthening your relationship and creating meaningful memories. It doesn't matter if you've just started dating or are celebrating a fiftieth wedding anniversary!
Dates range anywhere from free to $50, but can be adjusted to fit within your budget. What's more, the dates are pretty "PG" at face value, but personally, we loved to adjust some of them to take on a sexier tone.
All couples have to do is scratch off the hidden date from The Adventure Challenge book (there are helpful hints, like a time length and money guide, to help decide if you want to commit to scratching off and embarking on the spontaneous date), follow the unveiled instructions, and have the time of their lives! Once you scratch off the date, that's it — you have to follow through with it! Either during or after the date, snap a photo of yourselves on a Polaroid camera and stick it in the book. You'll also be able to write about how the date went on the lines provided to you! If you don't have a Polaroid Camera, you can purchase the Couples Camera Set.
Truly, there was not a single date that disappointed; they have a way of bringing you and your partner closer together, of building intimacy, and of encouraging you to get to know even the small details about each other.
You can read our feature post, "Taking the Adventure Challenge," for a sample of five dates from the book that one of our contributors loved!
Save 10% on your entire order from The Adventure Challenge when you use the code BETWEENOURTHIGHS at checkout, including the Couples Camera Set!
We hope that this year’s roundup of Valentine’s Day gifts has ended your search for the perfect treat for your partner in 2021. And, if you’re unable to choose just one, remember: these can also make a fantastic birthday present, a present for the holidays, or even as a “just because I love you.”
If you’re looking for wearable gifts for Valentine’s Day, check out our post, “Our Sexiest Pieces of Lingerie for 2021” for some incredible ideas your partner is sure to love!
Which of these gifts are you planning to order for yourself? Do you have any additional recommendations on great Valentine’s Day gifts? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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