Last-Minute At-Home Date Ideas for Valentine’s

Valentine’s dates used to be fun, exciting, and romantic two years ago. Couples during Love Month take time for cute surprises, either at great outdoors or fancy restaurants. But all these seem to be an impractical option for now.

With the pandemic at hand, safety should be a priority. It shouldn’t hinder our love life, though. As such, we searched long and hard for the best at-home date ideas you and your SO (significant other) could try!

Below are some at-home date ideas you should try. We prepared everything you might be into, from romantic backyard campings to group dates with your clique.

At-Home Date Ideas with your Valentine

1. Netflix and Chill

The term ‘Netflix and Chill’ has gained a rather naughty connotation these past few years. Although doing that on Valentine’s is fun, be sure to add the Netflix bit too.

As such, build a fort or light up some candles in the living room tonight. Then, prepare a meal, and turn on your favorite film on Netflix. You could also choose a movie you both rave about or something you wish your girlfriend/boyfriend would watch.

If you have exhausted all local gay films, try some great foreign films. Movies like Dew (2019), a Thai movie, Alice Júnior (2019), a Brazilian film, and Funny Boy (2020), a Sri Lankan film, are all fantastic films available on Netflix!

2. Cook dinner together

Thanks to cooking shows, blogs, and vlogs, many people have become food connoisseurs. Undoubtedly, there will be no better audience for your food than your loved ones—making a meal with them also feels sweet and warm.

You can always organize an elegant candlelit dinner or a barbecue date on Valentine’s. If you’re the type to bond over food preparation, you can also assemble a fancy charcuterie board. And, if you’re into something hearty, pizza-making is always a great option!

3. Brunch with some friends

Quarantines have limited our options for making fun. If you’re looking for some creative at-home date ideas, hosting a drag brunch with your favorite ladyboy, along with some friends, could be ideal. And what better way to host than by watching some great RuPaul episodes? 

Pull up some great RuPaul’s Drag Race episodes on your favorite online streaming services and enjoy a hearty meal while you do. You can either prepare the meal yourselves or order in. Either way, Valentine’s will be more fun when you spend it with your favorite queens!

If you wish to level up your group date, a sex game might fit right into all your tastes. You could bring some dice over or make a DIY to draw or write some sex positions for other couples to do.

4. Organize a wine tasting

If you want to learn how to taste wine and develop your palate this Valentine’s, consider wine tasting with your sweetheart—or with some couples you know are down for it.

During the event, be sure to list the names of the wines. You also need to include the varietal, the producer, and the year. You will also need to gather several food or drink products (like cheese, honey, apples, balsamic vinegar) to add variety.

Inviting a wine connoisseur might also be a great idea if you’re still new at this whole thing.

5. Swap or show them your playlist

They say exchanging playlists is lesbian first base. No matter who you’re dating, getting to know each other’s character is always essential.

Moreover, many believe that someone’s playlist is as personal as their phone’s gallery. But they also assert that someone’s playlist says many things about their personality.

When getting to know your ladyboy date, you might want to request a look at their playlist. Knowing each other’s taste in music, in many ways, can help in having a better look into your date’s innate nature.

After dinner, you can each swap your Spotify or YouTube Music playlists. You can even give them a playlist of song recommendations you think they might like. Never pass up the chance to share your thoughts or make fun of their music choices as well—be sure to joke with sensitivity and respect in mind.

6. Slumber Party

Scouring the net for some at-home date ideas? You might like hosting a last-minute slumber party with your beloved, some of your closest friends. Never Have I Ever and Truth or Dare are some classic slumber party games—but equally stimulating ones—you should try.

Nevertheless, plan a fun yet easy theme for your slumber party tonight. Remember, this one’s last-minute. Give your friends some leeway. But, knowing you, we know you can pull off anything, regardless of the time constraints.

7. Have a spa night

Speaking of wines, a great drink on spa night could perk up your Valentine’s.

Draw a hot bubble bath for two, and add some on-the-side massage for your SO to make things more sensual. Without a doubt, your night will be extra relaxing and intimate—which hopefully leads to some man-to-man or girl-to-girl action.

Nonetheless, before your spa date, be sure you have the complete set—shower gel, bubble bath, face masks, body scrub, body lotion, bath crystals, and some good quality sisal sponge—to achieve a faux spa oasis on date night. 

8. Go camping in the… backyard!

Pretend you’re eight and build a backyard fort for your date tonight. Make sure to bring the essentials: pillows, blankets, a portable Bluetooth speaker, candles, and a bottle of wine! Also, don’t forget to make a tricky entrance to make things more fun.

When you’re both settled, plan some fun things to do, like board games. You can always play scrabble or monopoly. A card game could also be fun.

Make everyday a Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s is the perfect time to display your love and affection to your better half. But expressing your appreciation and passion for them shouldn’t be a once-a-year occasion.

Learn to be consistent and make every day Valentine’s day while you do. Finally, always surprise each other to keep the excitement and passion going.