For us single girls, Valentine’s Day can seriously suck. Even if you love being single, all the PDA (puke), listening to what your coupled friend’s boyfriend did or (more likely) didn’t buy them, and the concerned phone call from your mom checking up on you, gets real old, real fast. And, for the love of god, if one more coupled friend tells me I’ll “find someone soon,” I’m going to scream.

But you can make Valentine’s Day better. Why should you miss out on the gift-giving and indulgence V-Day has to offer just because you’re single? Yes it might just be another day of the year, but it’s also the perfect excuse to buy you yourself a fabulous gift.

Lingerie – Why do you need a guy in your life to buy something lacy?  Buy yourself something that makes you feel pretty and sexy, because feeling good about yourself trumps all.  This ruffle bralette from Aerie is feminine and flirty; the perfect gift from you to you.

Vibrators – It’s 2010, baby. You don’t need a boyfriend (or anyone, really) to have a good time.  These bullet buddies, available at Babeland, are a discrete, non-threatening first-time toy for any girl.  And if you’re looking for something a little more…er… well endowed, Babeland has a large selection of toys for everyone.

Indulgent Fashion Item – Which would you rather have on Valentine’s Day: boyfriend drama or a fabulous and functional L.A.M.B. wristlet?  Your attached friends will most definitely be laying out the cash for their S.O., so it’s time you splurge on the number one in your life: you.

Hot Dress – The best way for any girl to feel better about herself is to look hot. The second best way is to look hot and hit the town. You can do both in this adorable, blue, ruffled mini-dress from Forever 21. I guarantee this will turn heads and, who knows, you may even score yourself a Valentine for 2011.

Jewels - I’m a true believer in buying jewelry for yourself.  There are many benefits: 1. You know you’ll wear it, and 3. It is timeless (if you bought it, it won’t forever be known as something “what’s his name” bought you).  So all the single ladies, don’t wait for a guy to put a ring on it; go and buy your own damn ring.

]]> http://collegecandy.com/2010/02/07/show-yourself-some-love-this-valentines-day/feed/ 8 Leah - Ryerson University I love me intro Aerie cc-divider Babeland cc-divider LAMB cc-divider forever-214 cc-divider love ring http://collegecandy.com/2009/12/24/sexy-time-last-minute-gifts-get-sexy/ http://collegecandy.com/2009/12/24/sexy-time-last-minute-gifts-get-sexy/#comments Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:00:34 +0000 Kelly http://collegecandy.com/?p=49291 ]]> If you’re one of those slackers who leaves your Christmas shopping until Christmas Eve (much to the scorn of retail workers everywhere) there’s no need to fret. Sex can be a great gift to anyone on your list this year. Yeah, that’s right, I said anyone.

Now before you start calling me perverted, let me show you what I mean.

Your Boyfriend
Um, duh. This one is obvious, but you can’t expect a plain romp in the hay to get you off the hook this
Christmas; you’ll have to spice it up a bit. Normally, I’d recommend getting yourself to a sex shop to pick up a new toy or some sexy lingerie, but it might be a little to late for that (are sex stores even open on Christmas Eve?). Instead of buying something special, you’ll have to do something special this year. Need some ideas? Try one (or all) of these sexy sex tips on for size. Even better, why not get the gift that keeps on giving, like Cosmo’s latest iPhone app? It gives you a new hot sex position every day, making it the best $1.99 you ever spent. And if that’s not your thing, maybe just put on your sexiest lingerie (or left-over Halloween costume… same thing, usually) and give him a strip tease that he’ll never forget.

Your Coupled Friends
Let’s be honest, what your coupled college friends need is alone time. And if that friend also happens to be a roommate, that is the cheapest gift you can give! Print out a few coupons for some “alone time” and let her redeem them whenever she wants. All you have to do is find somewhere else to sleep. Boom! Best gift ever.

Or, if you’re lookin’ to spend a little more and you’ve got some time between baking with mom and wrapping with the siblings, hop on over to Barnes and Noble where they have tons of great stuff for couples. A few of my faves: “365 Sex Positions: A New Way Everyday for a Steamy, Erotic Year” and “Cosmo’s Steamy Sex Games.” Hot, hot, hot. Don’t be surprised if the BFF’s BF calls to thank you.

Your Single Friends
A subscription to EHarmony or Match.com could be a great way to help them shake up their dating routine and meet some new people.  Although, it could also be really insulting. If your single friends are just lookin’ for some instant gratification, perhaps something a little more “personal” would be nice. Whether it’s a giftcard to Babeland or a comprehensive list of good places to find some porn (note: ask your guy friends for help with this one), they’ll love it. And you.

Your Mom
Moms love romance novels, plain and simple. Buy her a few on Amazon.com, print out a picture of the cover and the descriptions, and handwrite a note that says “Sorry, these should be coming in soon. I ordered them a week ago but Amazon keeps messing up the order!!” She probably won’t buy it, but she’s your mom; she has to love you anyway. Especially after she gets to escape in those sexy stories.

Your Little Sister
Remember when you first started thinking about sex, but had no one to answer your millions of questions or drive you to CVS to pick up some condoms? Well, your little sis won’t have this problem because she has you. This Christmas, be there for her and let her know she can come to you for anything (especially if you go to college far away and are only home a few times a year). Disclaimer: NOT a good present for your five-year-old sister.

What are some of the best sex-inspired gifts you’ve ever given?

As humans, we have inner demons that can only be quieted by indulging in our uncontrollable desires. Take the concept of the Seven Deadly Sins. Depending on your beliefs or interpretations, you may agree that we have a natural inclination towards these temptations. For example, I totally lust after my boyfriend’s six pack, I greedily horde my money, I’m a glutton for any sort of frozen yogurt, and I envy Megan Fox’s…everything.

Being the crafty marketing team they are, America’s consumer industries are exploiting our desires to indulge in these Seven Deadly Sins (and are getting filthy rich because of it!). Hey, maybe if we all sinned a bit more, we could nix this recession like Cain did Abel! Ready to be a bad girl? Hit up these industries to silence your inner, money spending demon:

Lust – While the recession has taken away many things, at least it’s bringing sexy back! Erotic industries, such as sex toy company Babeland, have seen a 25% increase in sales. Makes sense: The less hours you’re given at your job, the more quality time you have to spend with your brand new Mini Pink Leopard Vibe! The best part? Babeland is always having sales to keep you “cumming” back for more. (Sorry, couldn’t resist.)

Gluttony- Did your latest paycheck leave your pockets feeling empty? At least you can still fill your tummy with greasy, affordable goodness! Americans appreciate the cheap convenience of fast food, so we keep hitting those drive-thrus and saving our money. It’s a trade-off, because we sacrifice good health for a good deal, but no one wants to shell out big money for the organic aisle at Walmart. And thanks to that logic, Ronald McDonald’s painted-on, red smirk is widening by the fiscal year.

Greed- Hit up Vegas recently? Despite declining tourism in Vegas, I’ve noticed that the casinos in my area of Northern California (including Reno and Lake Tahoe) are still emptying pockets like nobody’s business. Our insatiable, greed-driven thirst for money and power is continually fed by these casino industries. They are doing so well, in fact, that my town’s closest casino has drummed up enough income to begin construction on a swanky resort hotel. Because nothing says a good time like driving ten minutes from your home to check into a hotel and throw your money away at the craps table.

Sloth- Psh, if I were the embodiment of a sin, Sloth would be my name and Lazy would be my game. After finally deciding to get some Dish Network up in the apartment I share with the boyfriend, I chose to shell out the extra deuce for DVR. You don’t get any lazier than “I’m too tired to even flip through channels. Where’s that Little Couple episode I recorded last night?” You girls all gotta admit you would/do pay extra for the convenience of being lazy via your boob tube.

Wrath- Personally, I don’t get down with the emotion of anger. You can say I’m a lover, not a fighter. But tell that to the Hooters that has men spilling out of their doors and windows just to watch the UFC fight and chow down on some chicken waaangs. Granted, it doesn’t hurt that there are some hot mamas providing this service. But by these guys living vicariously through cauliflower-eared, sweaty men beating the hell out of each other, they are perpetuating the sin of Wrath. And Dana White is sinfully wealthy because of it!

Envy- The Green-Eyed monster can be found in almost any industry. Particularly those in which sales rely on the fact that girls are constantly in competition with each other. We buy magazines just to drool over the bodies we are jealous of, the ads for shoes we could never afford, the articles about overachievers that make us feel unsuccessful in comparison…and we just end up more envious than we did to begin with.

Pride- Taking pride in your appearance is vital to social acceptance and self-confidence. But you gotta admit that with plastic surgery, celebrity emulation, buckets of makeup and clocking hours in the mirror, we take vain to the next level. With our persistant focus on our outer appearance, industry big-wigs like Dr. Rey and M.A.C. Cosmetics are riding high on our hard earned dollars.

So, yeah, you may be feeling guilty for giving into your sinful consumer ways. But consider your participation in our economy a good deed. Don’t let your buyer’s remorse or shopping guilt get you down, my Angelic American. Because sometimes, it just feels good to be bad.

1. You learn your body, what you like and what you don’t like.
2. Masturbation is good for your health.
3. Everyone needs a little stress release at the end of (or during) a long day.
4. A vibrator won’t get you preggers when you feel the sudden need for a Big O.
5. They feel good. Really good.

Convinced? Great, because Babeland is giving everyone a chance to nab a vibrator tax-free today! We get taxed for everything from our books to our clothes, and those sex fiends over at Babeland don’t think we should get taxed on our orgasms.

Hop on over to their website and choose your new BFF from their giant supply. Is the pure wand the toy for you? Or are you more of a Gigi kinda gal?

Maybe you’re both!
Stock up now before the day is over and your self-induced orgasms are taxed once more. We know we will definitely be adding this to our  Tax Refund Shopping List…

Earlier this month, we held a contest in support of Eagles of Death Metal’s new album, Heart On, and their upcoming tour.Drumroll please….and the winners are:

Zach Caby from Manhattan, KS and Natasha Booker from Trenton, NJ!!!

The EODM/Babeland Prize Package includes the Eagles of Death Metal ‘Heart On’ CD, a Babeland Pocket Rocket, Megastretch Cockring, 1 oz. bottle of Babelube, and 1 oz. bottle of Babeland Massage Oil.

Congratulations guys! You are all set up for having a hot and heavy night to some hot and heavy tunes!

Listen up all you sex craved, music loving men and women out there! Eagles of Death Metal dropped their new album, Heart On today, and are going on tour. This calls for a celebration, one that involves free sex toys and free music!

Like some of us here at CollegeCandy, you may be lacking a significant other and have the heavy burden of taking care of your needs solo, or you could just be having boring sex with the same person and need a little spice in your life. Don’t worry, we feel your pain and want to help get you off.

CollegeCandy is awarding one lucky winner the new Eagles of Death Metal CD and the Babeland sex toy package of their dreams (which happens to include everything you need to get down and dirty to some great jams). Lucky for you, there is no purchase necessary and you won’t be competing with us at CollegeCandy, because we can’t enter.

Eagles of Death Metal Babeland prizepacks include:

Eagles of Death Metal ‘Heart On’ CD

Babeland Pocket Rocket

Megastretch Cockring

1oz. Babelube

1oz. Babeland Massage Oil

All we need is your name, address, and age (must be 18+ years old). Send your information to editor@teamcoed.com by Thursday, November 10.

This, ladies, is unacceptable. If you’re faking, then not only are you depriving yourself of some much-needed enjoyment, you’re keeping your partner from learning what makes you tick. (The 2000 Orgasm Survey also revealed that 55 percent of heterosexual men thought their girls always reached orgasm. And why shouldn’t they? They’re used to the sound of our LIES.) The only good reason to fake orgasm is that you haven’t yet learned what you like. And we can take care of that problem. Yes, indeed.

Come along, gentle reader, as we browse the aisles of the pro-lady sex store Babeland, and point out the best of their stock. No two people come alike, but, having done substantial research in the Land of Babes, I can safely say that these toys are both popular and well beloved. If you’re looking to figure out your body, these are a good way to start.

HITACHI MAGIC WAND

The Hitachi Magic Wand is the vibrator equivalent of the Ramones: fast, noisy, and very excellent. It’s an extremely intense vibrator, designed to be used on the clitoris. Just point the foam ball towards your crotch and go to town. (If it’s too much when placed directly on your skin, you can use it through a blanket or underwear.)

Its fans say that it can get them off in minutes. For that reason, it’s very popular among folks who are just learning how to come. For many people, it works when nothing else can do the trick.

LUMINA WAND

Ah, the g-spot. For those not in the know, the g-spot is a sensitive knob of tissue on the upper wall of the vagina, near the bladder and behind the pubic bone. It feels kind of like a squishy walnut. That’s not the hottest image in the world, but locating that kernel of goodness can do all sorts of fantastic things for your life.

This is where the Lumina Wand comes in. It’s curved to hit that upper wall, and it’s made of hard acrylic, which is good, because toys with smooth, firm textures are the g-spot’s favorite friends. Slide the curved end inside, and use the handle to rock it up and down. Odds are, something special will start to happen.

When you’ve located your g-spot and figured out what it likes, you can have an entirely new kind of orgasm – which means that you’ll have not one, but two ways to avoid your midterms. You can thank me later.

LAYA

Yes, yes, you’re saying, but I live in a damn dorm room. I can’t have all these various wands strewn about. To which I say: put them in your sock drawer, lady. And get a Laya. It’s a palm-sized adjustable vibrator that’s surprisingly strong, quiet, and easy to hide. It’s also splash-proof, which means that you can sneak it into the shower for extra privacy.

It’s designed primarily to be used on the clit – for which purpose it is quite effective – but some folks report that the hooked shape comes in handy for g-spotting fun.

RABBIT HABIT

See this? This is why some straight guys get nervous about vibrators. It’s a genius design that does, basically, things that no human can manage, unless s/he’s some kind of sex robot from the future. The shaft twirls to hit your g-spot, the pearls stimulate the sensitive area around your vagina, and the bunny vibrates against your clit. It’s a vibrator for all seasons. If it could discuss Germaine Greer, I would marry it.

Bonus point: our wedding pictures would be totally adorable. Whereas some vibrators look like David Cronenberg props or arcane medical instruments, the decidedly non-threatening Rabbit Habit comes at you with a happy little bunny. The only way this could be cuter would be if it were full of rainbow glitter.

What’s that you say? Some models are full of rainbow glitter?

I rest my case.