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"If your idea of giving flowers includes\u00A0@&amp;amp;gt;--,--\u2018--\u00A0 and the only arrow to your heart is through Skyrim, you might need some help this Valentine\u2019s Day. To level up your Cupid status, here is a special V-Day primer in honor of the geeks and those who love them. From nerd-worthy dates to romantic techy gestures, this geek guide goes beyond the nerdy gift websites and will help you show your Valentine how much you truly &amp;amp;lt;3 them.\r\nLeaving the House\r\nEven if you\u2019ve decided to exchange gifts, planning a date is often the most harrowing part of Valentine\u2019s Day. Here are a some geek-worthy experiences that will lure even the most dedicated programmer away from that database for a little while.\r\n\r\nQuit playing games with my heart, just play games! Find an old-fashioned arcade for a retro Ms. Pacman battle royale or hit up a spot like\u00A0Dave and Buster\u2019s for some cocktails and zombie games.\r\n\r\nLots of people love going to museums, but for a sexier learning and viewing experience, pay a visit to a Sex Museum this Valentine\u2019s Day. You\u2019ll get to see everything from the physiological effects of the orgasm to the construction of sex toys through the ages. Consider it worthwhile research.\r\nStaying In\r\nIf going out doesn\u2019t appeal to you or your sweetheart, consider dinner and a movie at home. Use a little nerdiness to spice up your meal, then enjoy some small-screen geeklove.\u00A0Molecule-r.com gives you all the tools you need to experiment with your meal. Molecular gastronomy will expose you to the processes of emulsification and spherification, among others. Add a little science to your plate and watch the romantic chemistry grow.\r\n\r\nFor cuddle-worthy movie options, consider Good Will Hunting, where a math genius finds love; Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind for the controversial but romantic science of memory; and the classic High Fidelity, where a music nerd explores relationships through the perfect mix tape.\r\n\r\nWhile sitting on the couch in post-movie bliss, try the partner version of Fruit Ninja on your iPad where you can swipe furiously at the screen\u00A0together. Want to do something a little more romantic?\u00A0The vast, expanding universe is undeniably romantic, so take your date to look at some stars. If you live near a planetarium take advantage of a light show, concert, or special V-Day event. If you don\u2019t, pick up a simple\u00A0glow-in-the-dark constellation book, a blanket, and a bottle of wine and you\u2019re guaranteed a lot more than star-gazing.\r\nGeek Gifts\r\nThere are plenty of websites dedicated to finding the perfectly cool, geek gift, but what if \u00A0you\u2019ve exhausted Think Geek or Nerd Valentine? If\u00A0your honey is obsessed with those popular videos of cephalopods or baby sloths, you can adopt one of those beloved species in their name through the World Wildlife Fund. Your tax-deductible donation gets you a stuffed animal, an adoption certificate and a WWF bag.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nEveryone loves monthly reminders of affection, so for the nutrition-savvy nerd, consider custom-made energy bars from YouBar; or for the nutrition-indifferent, try one of the dozens of bacon-of-the-month clubs.\r\n\r\nIf your sweetheart is an ever-curious geek, a class through Skillshare would make a great gift. From cooking to coding, city-specific classes are offered year round and make for a memorable experience. If you\u2019re lucky, you might even reap the rewards of a cake-making or knitting class.\r\nRomantic gestures that don't cost a dime\r\nSign up with theicebreak.com to strengthen your relationship while earning points that are redeemable as cash for a romantic date night. It\u2019s popular with both the ladies and the gentlemen, and the site offers a unique platform for communication, romance and conflict resolution.\r\n\r\nIf your sweetheart doesn\u2019t know how talented they really are, start a LinkedIn profile for them and help them connect professionally to others. Maybe they haven\u2019t had time, or maybe they don\u2019t know how it will benefit them, so show them how great they are with this gesture of endless networking potential.\r\n\r\nCreate a love-themed Tumblr just for your honey by finding content you know they will love. Link to music videos, find quotes, post sexy art, or set it to private and post sexy photos of you! The gesture can be romantic, funny, charming, or sexy and will surely become a fun way to show your love even after Valentine\u2019s Day.\r\n\r\nAll images from Morguefile.com"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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