Valentine's Day is all about romance, romantic getaways, and romantic gifts...but, let's face it, when it comes right down to it, the focal point of the day is lovemaking. Are you looking for a gift for your guy to help him understand what makes a man a master in the bedroom? Check out the new triology, The Virtuoso Lover, by Michael Webb (best known to many readers as "The RoMANtic" who has been seen everywhere from major magazines to the Oprah show.)
This 524-page set covers every topic under the sun related to sex. Book One, Secrets of the Female Instrument, begins with mistakes most guys make as well as a look at the fundamentals and principles for great lovemaking.
The second book, Techniques of the Masters, gets into the nitty-gritty of the subject: what goes where, how to touch her, you name it, it's there. This book covers foreplay with dozens of ideas of what to do with her neck, shoulders, arms, chest, legs, mouth, eyes, ears and more. This volume was excellent in that it shows men they shouldn't try too hard (which can come across as looking just plain robotic rather than romantic).
Book Three, Concerts, Crescendos and Encores, takes a look at topics ranging from faking it to positions to sex talk and being comfortable in your own skin.
This focus on the mindset of lovemaking, rather than just a manual of technique, makes this guide stand out in a crowded field. All in all, The Virtuoso Lover is an exceptional trilogy on the art of true lovemaking, a good option for Valentine's lovers looking for something other than candy and roses.
2009119: Anniversary Flowers Send A Romantic Message
Unfolding like the petals of a flower, your feelings for each other continue to grow with each passing year of your marriage. If you find that there are no words to express all the love in your heart, why not let the language of flowers speak for you? 1st Anniversary
Like your unwavering devotion, the carnation is a hardy perennial with several shades to symbolize emotions. While white petals stand for a love that is pure, red reveals love and admiration.
Sometimes referred to as a Ladder to Heaven, the lily of the valley's dainty white bells proudly proclaim "You will find happiness."
Although it means modesty in the language of flowers, couple's can commemorate a love as large as the heavens with cosmos, which are also blooms for those in their second year of marriage.
3rd Anniversary
Just as the sun gives life to the earth, so the golden petals of the sunflower offers warm sentiments of strength and adoration.
Hummingbirds seem to whisper secrets as they drink nectar from the long bells of fuchsia flowers, a botanical beauty which stands for confiding love.
4th Anniversary
Sticking with each other through life's highs and lows, the hydrangea's "Thank you for understanding" is a sentiment couple's often need to express.
Meaning "true friend," the geranium is another appropriate choice for your partner in life.
5th Anniversary
No need to pull off the petals of a daisy to determine if your mate loves you or loves you not. Symbolizing innocence, the cheerful flower is a gentle reminder of the first fluttering feelings of love.
6th Anniversary
Its shape reminiscent of a bride's wedding gown, the elegant calla lily denotes "magnificent beauty."
7th Anniversary
Like its scent, which lingers in the memory like perfume, freesia is associated with loyalty.
8th Anniversary
As the two of you were obviously smart to have married each other, celebrate your eighth anniversary with clematis, which means "mental beauty."
A day of fond recollections, lilac-- which symbolizes the early days of a romance-- is another blossom forever married to those honoring their eighth year as husband and wife.
9th Anniversary
The freedom to grow as individuals as you travel life's road together is represented by the bird of paradise, a flower as flamboyant as the fowl for which it was named.
Recalling the many happy days shared by two, the poppy stands for pleasure.
10th Anniversary
Looking forward to the years ahead, daffodils denote hope and rebirth.
Wondering what to get him for Valentine's that would be a present for the both of you? Check out 100 Sex Games for Couples, written by Oprah romance expert Michael Webb, best known to readers as "The RoMANtic." This book takes a look at one of the biggest challenges in a long-term relationship: keeping things interesting in the bedroom. Whether it's your schedules, the kids, or economic worries, it's easy to put your sex life on the back burner.
Michael Webb discusses how intimacy is spiritual, emotional and physical, setting the tone for the book that emphasizes that these games are really about "making love," not "having sex."
The book itself is composed of really about 33 original games then another 67 that are variations of the original set, changing the rules to create different versions. Games include:
a guessing game
a night of passion that starts elsewhere
a game where stories become your drive for pleasure
a card game with a twist
a game to choose your bedroom clothing
Others involve food, touching, sharing intimate secrets, and more.
Final word? With the free bonuses the book includes, it's a better investment than a box of candy...
If the new year has you thinking of resolutions--and one of those is to get your ex back--then check out a 40-page report we just ran across called "Getting Him Back." Written by romance expert Michael Webb (you might have seen him on Oprah), this book covers how to get your guy back in three steps.
One of the most helpful sections is the six biggest mistakes women make when they're working to get their guy back...things like stalking/spying, calling his friends, sending letters and flowers, trying to make him feel guilty, deciding to change who you are, and, worse yet, giving up!
You'll also find tips on the best time to get your guy back, how to act when you run into your ex, what to do if he's already dating again, and more.
This book also comes with two bonus books: How to Save Your Marriage (which includes the top marriage mistakes that cause divorce and how to avoid those as well as a quiz to know if saving your marriage is a possibility) and 101 Romantic Ideas (ones that you'll find very recession-friendly!)
By its very definition, fancy is a playful flight of the imagination, and true to its name Jessica Simpson's fragrance, which launched in the summer of 2008, is a capricious fusion of fruit and florals which inspires romantic reverie.
The symphony of scents begin notes of pear, apricot nectar and red fruits, followed by a crescendo of botanicals (gardenia and night blooming jasmine) combined with toasted almonds and caramel and ending with base notes of vanilla creme, amber crystals and sandalwood that linger in the memory.
The perfume's pale pink juice is contained in both 1.7 oz. and 3.4 oz. bottles, and the identical scent is also available in a 6.0 fl. oz. body lotion.
