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13th February 2012

Top 5: Alternative Valentine’s gifts

Whether you’re in a relationship or not, any excuse to get yourself or your partner something fun
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1. Lovehoney Sqweel Oral Sex Simulator 

– a treat for the single girl

 

2. Fleshlight

– a treat for the single guy

3. Semenex

– nutritious, delicious and 100% vegetarian (Google it)

 

4. Durex Play Pina Colada lube

– if you like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain then you’ll lap this one up

 

5. Baby oil

– get back to basics and use your imagination…

Lily Howes

Lily Howes

Former Lifestyle Editor at The Mancunion (2011-2012). English Literature and Drama graduate. Originally from Croydon, South London. If you don’t fancy being hounded to sign up for Blind Date then do avoid me at all costs (however if you are interested in taking part then e mail [email protected])

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