Blood trickles to my cheeks, flashing ruby, soaking across a pale surface. The throbbing vehicle behind my ribs deafens me and I redden further as the sound fills my ears, as I’m sure it does his. Breath fails me- my lungs quiver in frantic intakes of panic desperation. Words fall away to the most basic […]
valentines
Romantic Gifts for Men
Whether you’re in a long-term relationship or just starting something out, the pressures of Valentine’s Day gift shopping are infamous. Getting the perfect gift, that’s romantic without being throwaway or cloying, can be difficult. When buying for a woman, there are a few staple present ideas, for better or for worse: flowers, chocolate, giant teddy […]
Open letter to giant pandas
Dear Giant Pandas, As the annual doom of Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, I cannot help but laugh at my non-existent love life. That is until I recently found out about yours, so pathetic that as many as 900,000 people would rejoice whenever you breed. Giant pandas, you guys are truly the odd ones. You […]
Flirting skills in the animal kingdom
It’s no use being told that there’s ‘plenty more fish in the sea’ when all those potential love interests seem to be swimming away as fast as they can. Not so for these flirtatious fauna, however, who have certainly got the skills where it counts – if you’re feeling lonely around this Valentine’s Day, perhaps […]
Why We Should Be Celebrating Galentine’s Day Instead
More rom-coms are beginning to crop up in the Netflix ‘recently added’ section; the radio stations are beginning to play more love songs; This Morning’s real life segments are becoming increasingly romance related. Yes, that’s right, Valentine’s Day is here. Singletons all over the world have been preparing themselves for the annual bombardment of images […]
How to Spend Valentine’s Day in Exeter
It’s a day that comes around ever year, daunting not only to the singletons out there, but also to the couples who have to attempt to orchestrate the perfect date. Striking the balance between romance and practicality in our little Exeter can be tricky, so here are some suggestions for a victorious Valentine’s date… First […]
Eye love you: how our eyes respond to our emotions
They say that the eyes are a window into the soul. And it’s not only romantics who agree, but also scientists. In fact, eyes may reveal the way you feel about someone before you even know. Pupils respond to more than changes in light. They dilate and contract in response to various cognitive and emotional […]
Recipe: Sizzling Valentine’s meal for two
You’re a part of Valentine’s Day — whether you like it or not. You might be a creative romantic who likes to come up with fun Valentine’s Day date alternatives, or maybe you’re a sweet-natured cynic who boycotts the holiday by buying enough chocolate to share with an army of friends. No matter what your romantic situation […]
Best of TED: 10 things you didn’t know about the big ‘O’
It’s Valentine’s Day soon and what better way to celebrate than to talk all things scientific about the orgasm? Mary Roach’s TED talk, ’10 things you didn’t know about orgasm’ is an enlightening 17 minute watch, though one you might not want to be broadcasting at full volume. In it, Roach delves into obscure scientific research […]