When it comes to Valentine's Day, we're with Cupid.

Sure, it's a day filled with in-your-face commercialism, relationship pressures, way too much candy, and the occasional massacre. But any holiday that encourages us to express our affection for those we hold close can't be all bad.

Newcity.com affiliates unwrap these Valentine's gifts:

CATALYST FOR LUST
Waiter, there's a Spanish fly in my soup...

TWISTED PASSIONS
Featuring passion, lust and heartache, these videos remind you what love is all about

EROTIC MANIFESTO
An excerpt from Susie Bright's new book "Full Exposure: Opening Up To Your Sexual Creativity and Erotic Expression"

BRIGHT'S SIDE
A Q&A with one of America's best-known sexperts

FOREPLAY 101
Exploring a curriculum for the enterprising student of sex

UNLUCKY IN LOVE?
For everyone who has ever loved and lost or just lost out, a leading relationship expert shares her secrets to romantic success--from sex to making love last

MY HUNGRY VALENTINE
It's a great time to show your love, but don't be limited by retail hype

GROUP SIX
Tired of fighting the odds? Group dinner dates can improve them

SWEET PASSIONS
Take a tour of Detroit's oldest chocolatier

VICKIE QUICKIE
Making a pre-Valentine's run through Victoria's Secret

HEART-SHAPED VOX
Andrei Codrescu presents several love poems for Valentine's Day

THIS IS NOT A HORSE'S STABLE...
And other gentle reminders for dining out courteously

LOVE ON A BUDGET
Clever, creative ways to let your sweetheart know you care

GET OUT THE PLASTIC
A man's guide to Valentine's Day

YOU'VE BEEN ON MY MIND
It's no use trying to explain why you're so attracted to the object of your obsession

LUST & FOUND
Can you really track down that instant crush through a "missed connections" personals ad?

MOJO MIXES
These drinks might enhance your chances for love

PRISONER OF LOVE
Looking for a little Valentine's play? Keep your beloved close with a pair of handcuffs.

BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE
Eclectic videos to curl up with on a long winter's night

ENTJ SEEKS INFP FOR LONG-TERM LOVE
Is personality profiling the key to a successful marriage?