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Valentine's Day: love it or hate it, it's happening on the 14th of February.

Now, we believe that being romantic shouldn't be limited to just one day, but who doesn't love an extra excuse to get sexy with a friend? (And yes, that friend can absolutely be yourself!)

In this weeks YouTube video, Jess and Roy are looking at some of their favourite sex toy gifts for Valentine's Day, as well as some unique ways to present them to you lover.

Think we missed a trick? Come back next week for part 2 where we come up with even more inventive ways to surprise your Valentine this year.

Just in case you've been living in a hole for the past 3 year and missed the memo: Lovehoney (that's us!) make sex toy videos and post them on YouTube every Friday!

We make our sex vlogs to help you get the most from your sex life (and sex toys!) and help you make the best decisions when shopping.

We also love it when you get involved and comment on our videos... In fact, we actively encourage you to ask us questions and share your thoughts.

In this weeks video, we're going through some of your comments and answering the most frequently asked sex and sex toy questions.

Got a burning query you think we missed? Comment on the blog, or head over to YouTube and tell us!

What's the best way to give a sex toy at Christmas? Well, really that's up to you, but around the dinner table with Aunt Mavis may not be the best option.

Our top tip would be to pop any sexy gifts in your partner's Christmas stocking: It's better for the giver, and the receiver.

How? Not only do most people open their stocking in the privacy of their bedroom which makes receiving a sexy treat more intimate, but most Christmas stockings are filled with an array of goodies, making the giving process a little less daunting too.

Join Jess and Lisa in this weeks special festive sex toy video to find out which toys they'd give to their partner in a stocking.

Reckon we missed a perfect toy, or got a question for us? Pop it in the comments!

Can you REALLY do all of your Christmas shopping at Lovehoney?

Well, some smart alec (Jess) made the bold claim that they could. So, we put them to the test. On camera.

Watch this weeks video to find out how Sammi and Jess got on, shopping for Christmas presents for their boss, their best mate and even their dog, at a sex toy store, in this festive special!

Picture the scene: the lights are dimmed, the candles are lit - and someone pulls out the silky satin restraints.

If you and your partner have decided to make your BDSM debut, then congratulations are in order! It’s great that you’ve found someone else who is on your wavelength and is up for some sexploration.

What could kill the mood slightly, however, is if you tie up your lover and then stand there staring awkwardly, while your lover lies there and just stares right back at you (also awkward).

Before you whip the handcuffs out, the best thing to do is plan your scene together. Planning will help clarify what sort of play turns you both on, what activities are off the cards, and what your safe word will be.

But exactly how do you plan sex, and keep it sexy? Here's 7 things to do with your partner (ranked from mildest to wildest) now that you've got them tied up.

Here at Lovehoney, we talk about foreplay A LOT (and for a good reason too!).

Much more than just some sexual appetiser that you quickly wolf down before the main course, foreplay is a crucial part of experiencing great sex.

Foreplay gives both your body and mind a chance to become fully aroused. This mounting anticipation means that when it's time for the main event, you'll be champing at the bit!

We hear about general foreplay tips all the time, but we ask you, dear reader – where's all the helpful advice on incredible anal foreplay?

Although it is literally located in the rear, when it comes to foreplay tips, the bum is sometimes being left behind. Well, we won't stand for it, so here are eight of the best anal foreplay tips. Bottoms up!

Lots of you wanted to know what the relationship between a Dominant and a submissive partner is really like, so we reached out to sex blogger and queen of kink, Cara Sutra, to tell us more.

The world of Dominance and submission holds a dark allure while remaining an enigmatic mystery to many. How does a Dom/sub relationship work? Can you just dip your toes into kink or do you have to become a permanent member of the BDSM scene?

Couples often experience surprising benefits to their relationship when sampling the world of Dominance and submission, and it’s not all kinky spankings and bondage cuffs. Full surrender of control, and acceptance of that control, can be a defining bonding experience for your relationship.

Exploring new kinky adventures together will be a sexy shared secret. Plus, the mutual trust required for such intensely erotic play may lead to a stronger attraction to your partner than ever before.

There's no need to feel daunted by the thought of trying out a Dom/sub relationship. Discover the beauty of a relationship which thrives on an exchange of power between partners.

One of the most common questions we get asked at Lovehoney is: "how can I spice up my sex life"?

Well, there are a bunch of ways, but it just so happens that one of the best ways is probably sitting in your palm right now: use your phone!

And no, we're not suggesting you utilise the vibrate function on your phone for "other" uses: we're talking sexting, people!

Ever tried it? Always wanted to but not sure how?

This week, we invited a sexting expert (yep - that's a thing) to come and teach us everything she knows.

Check out the video above, and read the interview below, to learn about Eva and the benefits of sexting.