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Marilyn always said that diamonds are a good place to start when looking for a girl's best friend, but if you’re looking for something to put a little grrr back into your relationship, then a few kinky toys can make your bedroom fun just that little bit more unforgettable.

There are several adult shops in the major cities where you can drop by and browse to your heart's content, but if you fancy a more discreet way of shopping for your kinky things, there are some local online shopping sites that offer personal delivery too (see links at the end of this article).

Gifts for her

Shannon Delporte, owner of Kink, an exclusive lingerie and adult store in Cape Town that boasts an impressive selection of classy erotica says satin blindfolds are always a winner with the women.

"It's all about giving and sharing," she says — that's why erotica makes for the perfect gift.

Though pink leather handcuffs are always fun, you can also put a little slap into your tickle and go for a matching pink leather paddle as well.

Amanda Vegotine of Adult World says their wedding night kits always sell well among their new customers.

"They offer different combinations of toys, depending on your taste, but mostly include massage oils, feathers, hand-cuffs and sexy lingerie," she says.

Gimmicky gifts like chocolate body paint, edible undies (made from extremely thin plastic material, Amanda assures me) and their "pecker and boob" ice trays are also big sellers around February 14.

For women, sex is all about fantasy. Why not feed hers with some handy reading material. 'Positions of the Day' (available from Kink) is a new illustrated guide that has 356 mind and body-bending sexual positions – one for everyday of the year…

Role-play doesn't mean you need to dress up as Captain Fantastic and swing from the chandeliers. But you could get her to totter around in some sexy heels and a vinyl nurse’s outfit with matching bag (available from Kink) hiding all sorts of goodies that'll put a little zing into your weekly check-ups.

The 'Randy Rosie' aphrodisiac body products from Kink are guaranteed to get her in the mood thanks to their jasmine and sandalwood properties.

Gifts for him

Staying in the scent department, Adult World offers some pheromone sprays for men guaranteed to drive women wild.

"They smell very different from the traditional aftershaves," says Amanda, "but it's a very clean, masculine smell – and it works every time!"

Turn up his bedroom style a little and have him strut around in a pair of satin-fronted undies, or better still have him ditch the cotton boxers for some luxurious satin ones.

"We find women also like to buy underwear with elephant trunk pouches or the firemen undies with the hose in front," says Amanda, adding that they're guaranteed to provide more than a few laughs when your man gets aroused.

Which brings us to the Love Sleeve from Kink, a silicon sleeve that fits onto the penis like a condom to create more sensation with its raised bumps and design. It's durable and reusable, which means hours of unadulterated fun for you and him.

For him, sex is all about what he can see. So feed his fantasies with an adult movie or two – and make sure you'll want to watch it too.

The days of buying erotic gifts in dark alleyways are long gone. There are other upmarket places out there, with open-minded and helpful staff that will help you get the best gifts for you and your partners tastes.

So now there's no excuse for not trying a little kinky fun…

» Kink
» Adult Zone
» MyDesire.co.za