A clean, comfortable environment that doesn’t require a 2 am stop in the shady part of town. Nope. This store and it’s staff offer their opinions and knowledge with class and have some seriously sexy lotions, lubes and toys for every level of experience.

This video store has a large adult section for when you need a little encouragment or just some new ideas to keep things exciting. Go ahead, rent something naughty! They won’t tell anyone.

Second Spin buys and sells used CDs so it’s the perfect place to go drop a few bucks on your favorite one-hit sexy wonders. I’m thinking a little Robbin Thicke, Bee Gees, Marvin Gaye and of course, Barry White. If you’re a music geek like me, you’ve got these all in the collection already. And then some. For the massage time of the evening, you of course must listen to Enya. The Enya CD should come with massage oils.

Everyone knows candlelight sets the mood. Flickering flames dancing in the dark make your skin look prettier too! Why not buy some handmade candles from Breaking the Mold to get your house lit for occasion.

Chocolate is an aphrodisiac and when it covers juicy, red strawberries and is served with champagne….you’re either at a wedding or about to get naked. Serve them to eachother, Adam and Eve style if you can.

Men and Women both love lingerie. If you want to treat your lady to a little gift for both of you, head to SOL and find spectacularly, silky, lacy frocs that will make you both happy. If your man wouldn’t step foot in a lingerie store, splurge for yourself and surprise him. If you are two men, well, you may want to skip this one altogether.

If you want to really drive the idea home, you can go to Le Bakery Sensual and get your favorite body part made into a cake. Nothing is more romantic than that. Perhaps you’ll have a picture of wifey’s breasts handy for the artist to recreate in icing.

There is nothing less sexy about a bed than seeing ratty, old, thread bare sheets with the mattress peeking out from underneath. Get thee to BB&B and stock up on some new seets (at LEAST 300 thread count) and some new pillows while you’re at it. Make the bed all nice and fluffy. You will also find bath sheets and fluffy floor mats for after your sexy time bath.

Perhaps the first time I ever saw a condom in person without giggling was at Planned Parenthood. Such a fabulous organization helping to spread the concepts of safe sex and planning. Go here to get yourself checked out or get your partner checked out, as well as meeting your birth control needs and general sex health questions.

If you are a seafood fan, there is nothing better known for being an aphrodisiac than raw oysters. This market can hook you up with the goods and tools needed to shuck before you….make love.

Everyone likes a rub-down and with the right tools, they can be very relaxing and cause you to fall into a state of rapture. Add some aromatherapy oils from Aveda, warm hands and a few kisses and your massage may get you lucky.

Draw a hot bath and drop in your favorite scented bath products from Melt, where you can mix your own potions that are sure to get you and your lover squeaky clean and ready to rock…your bodies.

I’d say 90% of romantic nights include a little wine or champagne. I love champagne and think the tiny bubbles are almost like tons of mini kisses in my mouth. But a smooth, deep, cabernet or pinot noir also make me feel a little saucy.