Dinner by candlelight, roses, chocolate-covered strawberries, and champagne — isn’t that all a little passé for the modern lovers’? While traditional gifts have their purpose, when it comes to Valentine’s Day, couples want to be unique. If you’ve done the “candy and roses” thing for the past several years, then it’s definitely time to break the tradition and go the unconventional route.
Replace the average box of chocolates with medicated chocolate bars, or spice things up in the bedroom with some cannabis-infused lubricant. Doesn’t matter if it’s you’re first Valentine’s or 50th – We’ve put together the ultimate ganja gift guide to help you score that special something for your sweetheart.
Flower
Girl or Guy, you can’t go wrong with this choice, and you won’t feel like you’ve wasted your money by throwing away dead roses in a week. Pack a bowl, spark up some passion and let us play Cupid.
Sativas can be a difficult addition to the bedroom because of their tendency to turn a person’s focus inward. Likewise, heavy indicas can cause lethargy which can make it difficult to accomplish much other than a good night’s sleep. Therefore, if cannabis will prelude anything intimate, 60/40 hybrids like Canndescent Connect or the Urbn Legend Lemon Peel are HIGHLY recommended.
Spark sensuality this Valentines with Canndescent Connect 410. Full of vegetal fragrance similar to a loose leaf tea. These dense nugs are interspersed with orange hairs and covered in trichomes. The high from this strain is indeed mellow, making it perfect for winding down to an evening of connection and rejuvenation.
COTC x URBN LEGEND Lemon Peel (Lemon G Phenotype) is another budtender favorite. This infamous Lemon G clone has spawned some of the most flavorful lemon peel hybrids to date. Bred by Archive Seed Bank, this new Urbn Legends x COTC collab is for the true heads looking to hunt for the best of the best. If you’re wanting a happy, euphoric, relaxing kind of high then this strain is for you!
Edibles
Keep it classic but add a little twist with cannabis-infused chocolates and sweet treats. The Venice Cookie Co. makes decadent chocolate bars that come in a variety of flavors like milk chocolate, white, chocolate, salted caramel, chocolate covered pretzels and more.
If you’re introducing your honey to the world of edibles or testing the waters on a first date be sure to play it safe by micro dosing. Slugworth’s Sour Mota Melons, (watermelon flavored gummy candies) are a fan favorite for beginners. Each Mota Melon is perfectly dosed at 5mg, so we recommend they start with one then wait a couple hours before eating more until they find the right dose. With hardly any medicinal taste these sweet and sour candies are perfect for a day of mellow relaxation.
Looking for something more unique? Mind Tricks toffee is a new creation combining the decadence of handmade confections with the potency of C02 extracted cannabis oil. A collaboration between Jetty Extracts and Sweetbricks, this delectable edible is the perfect hit of both naughty and nice. The sugary, crunchy texture of the toffee is cut by the creamy chocolate and finished with the toasted flavor of the graham cracker. In between it all there’s little bites of marshmallows and bonfire smoke infused sea salt. Now that’s some serious indulgence!
Topicals.
Sweet relief – Many people think of cannabis solely as a method for getting high, but it’s 2018 and we’re here to change that perception. Cannabis infused oils, lotions, balms, and bath soaks are all the new rage. Show your significant other just how much you care by giving them the gift of wellness.
Have a couples massage scheduled? Or maybe you’re playing masseuse! Bring some Tree Lotion with you and experience a “Ganjassage.” A massage with cannabis infused lotion increases your relaxation and helps soothe any muscle aches or pains. Tree Lotion has been known to make the effects of the massage last longer- so you can feel the impact on your body well after the massage is over.
This next recommendation makes a great gift for any occasion, but you should probably go ahead and grab one of these for Valentine’s. Papa and Barkley’s Releaf™Soak is just what your loved one needs to relax. Once they feel the healing power of cannabis mixed with the therapeutic properties of salts and essential oils they’ll feel so rejuvenated you might just get lucky after!
Cocktails.
Some say alcohol and cannabis don’t mix. Those people are just doing it wrong. Booze before bud, head hits thud, but bud before booze is a breezy cruise. Blend together and you get some badass cannabis cocktails. In the spirit of Valentine’s Day we wanted to get a little creative by crafting up a canna-cocktail of our own.
For those of you skipping the crazy restaurant/bar scene, let us introduce you to the
“Highbiscus Margarita.”
Ingredients:
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- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 fresh lime
- 4 oz Hibiscus Cannabis Quencher
- garnish rim with sugar and lime
Intimate Experiences
They say stoned sex is the best sex and Intimate times call for, well, intimate measures. With the way the cannabis industry is growing it’s no surprise there are now products designed specifically for the bedroom. If you’ve been looking for a way to spice up your sex life, this section is for you.
Need a little help “getting in the mood?” Try puffing on the Passion or Arouse vape pens by Dosist. Their formulas are targeted to deliver a euphoric feeling designed to increase sensuality and heighten your sexual experience.
Now let’s talk Sexy Time. The effects of cannabis on people’s sex drives are well documented, with research dating back to 1984. Studies found that more than two-thirds of those surveyed reported increased sexual pleasure and satisfaction from smoking weed before sex. Sex therapists are also increasingly recommending that couples use marijuana to enhance their sex lives, so its no surprise Apothecanna’s Sexy Time is one of our top picks.
For those really looking to get wild, check out Foria Explore. This cannabis suppository was created specifically for pleasure, intimacy and wellness so you can experience pleasure within, naturally.
Pre-rolls
Does your lover prefer blunts instead of bouquets? The Churro blunt is perfect for the stoner couple. Known as the strongest blunt in the universe, this 3.5 gram blunt will have you feeling out of this world in no time. Spark it up and let it burn while you cuddle up and watch your favorite flick.
Concentrates
Lastly, for all the singles out there – Grab some Urbn Extracts and dab away your sorrows!
If you still can’t decide what to get, why not create a box of all the Feel Good essentials? Any of these gifts are sure to make your lover smile on Valentine’s Day and help to show just how important they really are. Now all you need to do is pick one… or a few. 😉