Sex Column: How to cure the post-Valentine's lull

Another Feb. 14 has come and gone, as bevies of bouquets are beginning to wilt and make their way into dumpsters across campus. Valentine's Day meant different things to different people: Singles Awareness Day, Vomit at "Cute" Couples Day, Hallmark Sales Go Up Day, There's No More Chocolate in CVS Day, and so on and so forth. But for those of us with a partner to call our Valentine, it was something else as well — Relationship Peak Day.

On Relationship Peak Day, we get bombarded by our favorite sweets, a bouquet of flowers, a heart-shaped pizza from Papa Johns, new cologne or whatever. We're told by our better halves how wonderful, indispensable and good-looking we are. Oh, and we're also having some ultra hot hook-ups. So it's no wonder we're on a love high, hopped up on compliments and heart-shaped Reese's from the C-Store.

But then, like a ton of bricks, it hits us like a sugar crash, because it is one. Welcome to The Post-Valentine's Lull. We're sick to our stomachs from eating Fannie Mae, and all of the sudden, our relationships are sort of humdrum. No one is telling us how incredibly sexy we are or sending an a capella group to sing to us anymore, and we couldn't be more lethargic.

For those suffering from PVL, there are a few remedies that could give your relationship its buzz back. To keep Valentine's Day from being the only day you two feel the magic, break the monotony of your routine by trying something new and steamy in the bedroom post V-Day.

1. Bring a toy into the mix. Props like a vibrating cock ring (to give pleasure and also maintain an erection), bondage tape, or even a sex swing are perfect for great Post-Valentine's Lull sexcapades. Aside from the fun sex, it also doubles as a gift to your partner. Win-win.

2. Experiment with role play or power dynamics. Taking on a new personality in bed is a surefire way to spice things up. Whether you become a sexy TA, a wookie or just a little more bossy, leaving your norm behind is always fun!

3. Include others. Okay, not necessarily live people, but watching porn together could be a fun way to heat things up. Pick one out together and then be inspired by the professionals in the field of sex. Follow their lead as you watch, and see where it takes you.

4. Take your hookup elsewhere. Location, location, location. Getting it on somewhere other than your apartment or frat house bedroom can be quite an excitement booster. Suggest getting hot and heavy in the great outdoors, in a Norris bathroom, on a roof, in a Tech classroom, or even in the shower.

Cure your PVL and get laid, Wildcats.