Sure, those tributes to love and coupledom can get to be a bit much, but there's more to Valentine's Day than just sappy love songs and overpriced chocolate. In fact, sometimes hot girls decide to celebrate Valentine's Day by taking off their clothes and getting their pictures taken. You might say it's their way of giving the whole world a Valentine's Day gift... one we greatly, greatly appreciate.

· Valentine's Day Extravaganza (more @ popporn.com)

For the literary types: Is there anything better than spending an evening in bed with a good lover and a good book? Spending an evening in bed with a good lover and a good book... full of dirty pictures. "Burning Angel: The Book" and "SuicideGirls: Beauty Redefined" are more than happy to sate your cravings for the hot, nude, and tattooed; while "Nerve: The First Ten Years" mixes smart words with sexy pictures. Looking for a little education with your smut? Em and Lo's "Sex: How To Do Everything" may be just the gift you need.

For the lingerie types: Yes, lingerie on Valentine's Day is cheesy and a cliche, but it's for a very good reason: lingerie is hot. Should you choose to go the bra and panties route, skip Victoria's Secret and head straight for Agent Provocateur. Hey, if it's good enough for Maggie Gyllenhall, it's good enough for you.

For the porntastic types: Sure, you could spend your V-Day fapping to some free Flesh Flicks—but why not splurge and spend a little cash on some quality fare? Our top recommendations for this very special Valentine's include "Stoya Sexy Hot," "XOXO Joanna Angel," and "Champion."

· Thumbnail: Faye "Valentine" Reagan enjoys a quiet night with Dane Cross (naughtyamerica.com)

But it's okay—Gizmodo and Fleshbot are here for you, with a list of sexy gadgets sure to please each and every geek girl (and boy) out there. Cause remember: nothing says, "I love you" quite like a gadget (especially one that gives orgasms).

For the Apple fanatic: Lelo Gigi: True, Lelo's Stockholm headquarters are about 5390 miles from Cupertino, but from the looks of the Gigi, you'd never know it. With its sleek white handle and pretty colored shaft, it could easily pass for Steve Jobs's long lost offspring. It even has a click wheel!

For the phone lover: BodiTalk Escort: The iPhone app store may have cracked down on "adult" apps—but that doesn't mean you can't use your phone to get your rocks off. The BodiTalk Escort kicks into gear whenever a nearby cell phone is in use. Finally, you'll be able to live out those dreams of an iPhone menage a trois.

For the girl with too many cables: Lelo Mia: With all the chargers and cables in our lives, the last thing anyone needs is yet another gift with yet another easily lost power cord—which makes the USB-powered Mia so very, very refreshing. This little lipstick vibe needs nothing more than a computer to get its charge back—and with its discreet appearance, you should have no trouble charging it anywhere you go. (Just, uh, remember to wash it after using it.)

For the couple that geeks together: WeVibe: Valentine's Day isn't just about presents, presents, and more presents—it's about celebrating the deeply felt love that you and your partner share. And what better way to celebrate that love than with a gadget you can use together? The WeVibe is a flexible, C-shaped, silicone vibe that's worn by the lady during the sex, made to add a little extra bump to your bump and grind.

For the boys: Bo and Real Touch (see it in action here): Sexy gadgets aren't just for girls—after years of giving all the good sex tech to the ladies, companies are finally starting to take notice of the other half of the population. We've got two good picks for boys. First up is thethe Bo, a cock gentleman's ring that—with its sleek silicone body and rechargeable motor—leaves those gummy rings with bullet vibes trailing in the dust. Secondly, there's the Real Touch, a robotic vagina that syncs with your favorite porn clips. It won't actually be on sale until later this month—but this is one IOU you can probably get away with.

For the porn loving lovers: FyreTV: If your idea of a romantic evening is watching other people getting it on, than look no further than FyreTV this Valentine's season. The discreet, Wi-Fi enabled box provides streams porn directly to your bedroom. And since their database of adult entertainment is constantly being updated, its definitely a gift that keeps on giving.

For the girl who has every (sex) gadget: Sasi: A few years ago, it seemed as though vibrator tech had pretty much reached its peak. Sure, you could make the batteries last longer, or switch up the pulse patterns, or find a funny new animal to stick on your toy—but for the most part, vibrator functionality was pretty much set. Vibrators were pieces of plastic that went inside the vagina or on top of the clitoris and vibrated. Maybe they twirled around a little, or had rotating pearls, but that was about the extent of their moving. Until the SaSi. With a revolutionary new method of stimulation, and programmable patterns, it's the best thing to happen to vibrators since, well, the birth of the vibrator.

When money is no object: Lelo Inez: We used to think that JimmyJane's $3250 Little Platinum Eternity was the height of luxury vibes—but that was before Lelo came out with Inez. The latest addition to the Lelo Luxe line, Inez will run you anywhere from $7900 (for stainless steel) to $10,500 (for gold plate). Money may not be able to buy you love—but giving someone a $10.5k vibrator will probably get you pretty far anyway.

Looking for a V-Day guide that's a little less geeky? Don't worry, we'll have one for you tomorrow.

· Thumbnail: Faye "Valentine" Reagan gets into the holiday spirit (nubiles.net, via Ask Jolene)

· Valentine's Night At Wellington Zoo (wellingtonzoo.com, via adrants.com)

Of course, getting beaten up by a hot girl in lingerie doesn't sound that bad. Not that we'd forget Valentine's Day or anything. Well, not on purpose.

· Love Me Tender... or else! (agentprovocateur.com)

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Just Getting Started

If you've recently met someone, you already know that starting a relationship around Valentine's Day can be a little tricky: on one hand, you want to let your love (or lust) interest know that you like them, but on the other you don't want to risk getting carried away with the whole hearts and flowers routine and scaring them off. So you need a gift that's sweet and cute enough without being too, like, intense.

So If you're just getting to know your date, you'll want to keep it safe — and what's safer than chocolate? Babeland's Bliss Truffles are a tasty little treat, with just a hint of naughtiness to let your special someone know you're looking to take things to the next level.

Starting to explore the sexy side of things, but not quite sure how far you can take it? Give your partner a copy of Ellen Forney's "Lust". Loaded with illustrations of ads from The Stranger's adult personals, it's a great way to open the door for discussing different kinks you might be interested in exploring. And remember: if your would-be partner seems creeped out by anything you come across, you can always pretend you meant it as a joke.

If things are really starting to heat up, you might as well fan the flames with a good old fashioned game of Truth or Dare. The delightfully named Thrusti Kicki Grabbi offers an updated version of this classic that's sure to get things hot and heavy. Bbut you don't have to take our word for it: it's sex blogger approved!

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(Still) Happy Together

Of course, Valentine's Day should always be special whether it's your first, or fifth, or fiftieth one together. But after the first few times round the bend, things can get a little stale: after all, there are only so many different ways to say "I love you", and even fewer ways to say it with flowers. If you're dreading yet another round of the same old same old, check out a few gift ideas to make sure your big night is anything but ordinary.

Sometimes a change of location is all it takes to get things going again - and if it's a change of location that happens to come with sex toys, even better! This Valentine's Day, check in to New York's Bryant Park Hotel and be sure to check out their sex toy room service menu brought to you by the Pleasure Chest. Sure beats anything else you'll find lurking in the minibar. (Except maybe the Toblerone. We love Toblerone).

If a new location isn't doing it for you, maybe you need a few new tricks up your sleeve. So treat yourself and your partner to some adult education. Whether you're brushing up on your blowjobs, shaking your tassels or shooting your own porn, you'll be sure to pick up some skills that will, in fact, bring the sexy back (as teh kids are all saying these days).

Or maybe you need some outside influence to help heat things up. If you're too shy for the swing clubs and too, uh, real for Real Dolls, why not try some good old fashioned porn? Fleshbot crush object Jamye Waxman's "Toying With Pleasure" could be just the assistance you need: couples-focused porn that manages to both educate and titillate, it's a great way to ease into a hot night at home.

At Home Alone

Think Valentine's Day is for wankers? You're right! You may not have a special someone else, but it's still the perfect day to celebrate the most important person in your life: yourself. Start the evening out right by taking the time to relax and show yourself that you still care: light some candles, slip into a bubble bath, and let yourself unwind. And once you're all loosened up ...

Sure, you could just spend the evening with your old pal Rosie Palm (and her five sisters) - but why not make tonight special? If you're feeling a bit spendy, spring for JimmyJane's Little Platinum Eternity: nothing says "I love (to touch) myself" quite like platinum and diamonds. Can't afford the real thing? There's always the Velvet Jewel Vibe, which we hear is just as good. And for the boys: give your hand the night off and let the Fleshlight do the work. Or at least invest in some decent lube. You'll thank yourself in the morning.

If you're more into porn than toys — or believe that one just isn't as much fun without the other — look into some quality wank material to get things going. "Upload" didn't win all those awards at the AVNs this year for nothing, you know. For boy on boy action, Lucas Entertainment's "Gigolo" hits all the right spots. Sure, treating yourself to a new porn DVD is a little more expensive than finding something on Fleshbot to fap over for free, but it's Valentine's Day ... don't you deserve the very best?