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Valentine’s Day can be a weird AF if you're not especially lovey-dovey. Everything's covered in hearts and flowers.
That's all well and good on February 14, but what about a gift that she'll appreciate beyond Valentine's Day? Say, something to remind her of just how much you care all year round?
That's why we're saying to skip the heart-shaped jewellery this Valentine's Day and get your girlfriend something she really wants. Whether she’s into tech, beauty products, or food and drink, we’ve got you covered. And look, we know V-Day is the sexy holiday — we've got you covered there, too.
We've searched the internet and put together a useful guide to help you find the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for your girlfriend. You can get something thoughtful and useful — and most importantly, not cheesy — with a little help from this list.
These are the best Valentine’s Day gifts for your girlfriend in 2023.
Nintendo Switch
Best For Portability
Nintendo Switch provides a visual feast with this upgrade, with a 7-inch OLED screen. It also includes 64GB of storage and all-new enhanced audio. Plus, an all-new stand for placing the screen in front of you in “Tabletop Mode”. Ultimately, it adds yet another mode to Nintendo’s most innovative console, which now triples up for handheld, TV, and tabletop gaming. Not to mention Nintendo’s ever-expanding range of new and retro games.
Hotel Chocolat
Best For Sweet Teeth
A Valentine's Day classic, you really can't go wrong with chocolate. This set includes 40 of Hotel Chocolat’s best caramels, pralines, and truffles. We recommend finding a new movie to share and making it a low key night to remember.
Ocean Bottle
Best For Hydration
Keep your girlfriend hydrated all the time with a handy water bottle from Ocean. It's double wall insulated for both cold and hot drinks, and has a double opening system. Plus, they help save the environment by reducing single-use plastic waste.
Apple AirPods
Best For Apple
Is there anything more beautiful than the gift of street cred? Apple's AirPods Pro offer stellar sound for being such tiny earbuds and use optical sensors to detect when they're in your ears or when to pause. A wireless charging case extends the battery life up to 24 hours total if both the case and headphones are fully charged — plus, there’s instant access to Siri.
Coffee Machine
Best For Serious Coffee Drinkers
If your parents can't even open their eyes until they've had some caffeine, a De'Longhi coffee machine will hit the spot. This coffee machine prepares and delivers their perfect espresso with fresh ground coffee. Your parents can create all their coffee shop favourites with a real barista experience at home.
Vibrator
Best For Long Distance
This sex toy is ideal for solo use and couples of any kind. The We-Vibe Unite is designed for hands-free clitoral, G-spot, and penis stimulation. It has multiple vibration patterns for you to mix things up and the accompanying remote gives you the option to control your partner’s stimulation.
Bath Bombs
Best For The Stress Ball
Aesthetically pleasing bath art? Hypnotising smells? Soft skin? She'll love these. Not only are these fizzing (and sometimes glittery) balls of soap super Instagrammable, but they come in relaxing scents. When trigonometry sucks, the netball season looks bleak, or first dates are hell, bath bombs act as a makeshift spa day.
Luggage Set
Best For Jet Setting
Everyone should have a good set of luggage. This lightweight, yet durable set has multi-directional spinner wheels for better movement and the bright colour makes it easy to differentiate from other luggage at baggage claim. Plus, giving your girlfriend luggage also gives you a reason to plan a trip together.
Massage Oils
Best For Intimacy
If there’s one thing better than treating her to a massage, it’s combining the massage with these oils — made with calming essential oils that heighten sensuality and help her to relax. The perfect way to start off that special Valentine’s night.
Knitted Blanket
Best For Snuggling
If your Valentine loves to be cozy, wrap this knitted blanket around her. It's made from 100% vegan soft chenille. It's also both functional and decorative, doubling up as a throw for any room in your girlfriend’s home.
Travel Bag
Best For Travelling
Your jetsetter girlfriend needs a bag that can keep up with her travels. This duffel is designed with a back trolley sleeve which allows you to slide it firmly onto the handle of a rolling suitcase or luggage. Next order of business: Plan a trip!
Sony Camera
Best For The Photographer
If you want to support your girlfriend’s interest in photography, but have no idea where to start, this is a good place. This Sony camera is great for beginners and pros alike. The 24–720mm range will allow her to capture both wide landscape photos and close-up portraits with stunning clarity.
Lingerie
Best For Confidence
If we’re being honest, lingerie is more of a gift for you than your girlfriend. You get to see her show off her goods in something that makes her feel sexy. It’s a win-win. This set is fun and flirty.
Facial Cleansing Brush
Best For The Girl With Stubborn Skin
Skin problems are an inevitable part of adolescence — and as a teenage girl, showing up to school with a spot seems like the worst thing ever. The Clarisonic Mia Facial Sonic Brush claims to remove six times more makeup than wipes and unclogs pores to make skin more receptive to cleansing. The spinning helps reduce oily spots, dry patches, and already-there blemishes, while making skincare actually fun.
MVMT watch
Best For The Accessories Queen
Your girlfriend has great taste, so show her that you can keep up with her style. A MVMT watch is a great option if you want something chic but not too out there — it's quite versatile and will go with a ton of outfits.