Same day, different year

by Juliana Oladipo

For a minute I thought Valentine's Day had been forgotten by the nation - well maybe not forgotten but shunned - as the build up to the dreaded "let's pretend I'm faithful and loving toward you" day was pretty quiet.

Besides of course, from the endless 2* city breaks being promoted on lastminute.com.

Sick of the 'lovey doveyness' that typically surrounds Valentines the features team decided to avoid all things sweet and rosy in our Valentines special copy and we thought nothing could do that more than to highlight some fascinating sex stories...

The most enlightening of them all was a piece about male sex toys.

Hilarious!

Luxurious

Apparently boys (and I assure you this information has come from some highly reputable sources), using your hand and some vaseline is sooo the noughties.

For beginners the vibrating cock ring should seem quite adventurous, then there's the TENGA EGG for those that enjoy the luxurious hand job.

If you are a nymph then a sex doll should be right up your street.

I was tempted to say your bedroom but after an evening out in Angel on Saturday night it seemed that hardly anybody was at home - including singles might I add - and Valentine's day was as celebrated as ever...

Lots of couples, lots of dinner dates, lots of wine and, I presume, lots of sex...

With or without the toys.