Gifts are a wonderful expression of the love you feel for that special someone. And could there be a better time to express your love, than on Valentine's Day.

Here are a few popular Valentine's Day gifts and their sexual significance.

Red Roses
A symbol of love and passion, red roses are the most popular Valentine's Day gift. The red rose is also the favorite flower of Venus, the goddess of love and it also signifies sexual union - especially the breaking of the hymen.

Cupids
Cute chubby cupids are also a popular symbol during Valentine's Day. It was believed that when Cupid strikes young people with his arrow, they fall instantly and madly in love. Cupids thus became ambassadors for all lovers. Gift a cupid to express how crazy you are about your valentine.

Heart-shaped Gifts
Hearts are the warmest Valentine's Day symbol, as they represent love in its purest form. The heart also symbolizes life and so, gifting your partner a heart-shaped article would mean that they are truly precious and that you would like to share your life with them.

Lacy Lingerie
Traditionally, lace has been associated with love and it was an ancient custom that if a woman liked a man, she would drop her lace handkerchief as a signal. If the man picked it up, then their feelings were thought to be mutual. Want to give the sexiest Valentine's Day gift - then this is it!

Chocolates
The perfect love food and aphrodisiac, chocolates contain phenyl ethylamine - that same chemical which is produced in our brain when falling in love. Many psychologists also feel that chocolate is an instant "love booster" as it gives an emotional high. Chocolates for your Valentine show how much you yearn for them.

Love Notes & Cards
Love notes have their origin in the 'love lottery' practiced in Britain during the 17th Century, when young people drew out the names of potential lovers from a pot. Later, poems and letters were written in artistically decorated "Valentines" - the forerunner of today's greeting card. How about a "love hunt" with a series of notes left all over the place, that your partner could pick up or "love coupons" that can be redeemed in bed!

Jewelry
Jewelry - especially diamonds are a popular Valentine's Day gift. Diamonds signify faithfulness, steadfastness and honor and they stand for a durable, strong bond between two lovers or partners. Besides diamonds, you can gift the Red Garnet is a symbol of sexual attraction and the Mexican Fire Opal as it signifies Erotic Love.

Perfumes
Love potions and massage oils have fascinated humans through the ages. It is a well-known fact that fragrance plays a major role in the art of passion. Gifting a perfume on Valentine's Day can be an exciting sexual experience as each fragrance has its own unique quality:

Lavender, Cedar wood or Patchouli for Attraction

Rose, Frankincense, Heliotrope or Cedar wood for unearthing those Secret Desires

Jasmine, Vanilla, Musk to Increase Desire

Rose, Sandalwood or Jasmine convey, "Love Me"

Rose, Gardenia or Lavender to Enhance Your Romance

Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood or Patchouli to Arouse Your Passion

Ambergris, Jasmine, Musk or Frankincense for that sensuous feel

Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, Champa or Tuberose for Binding Love

Happy Valentine's Day!

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