I got a Brazilian bikini wax for the first time last night. I love the results and I’ve already scheduled my next appointment!

But wait, V is really for Valentine’s Day, right? And not “vagina.” Because today is February 14th? Are you celebrating love?

In a relationship or not, I’ve never been too fond of the V-day charade. Hmm. I just thought back to grade school (first, second grade, etc.), when I could never afford those little heart-shape cards that kids gave out to the whole class, or at minimum, their best friends. I felt poor and dejected. Seems random, but maybe there’s a connection. Then again, I’m all the way anti-commercial holidays now. They feel forced – contrived,  and like a good way to get folks to spend money…

Aside from that, too many women determine their self-worth (or at least ponder it for a day) by what their partner does for them on this day. Or by their relationship status. One thing has nothing to do with the other.

Last year, I went to a burlesque show – alone. How’s that for a V-day date with myself? Watching voluptuous Black women strip down to tittie tassels. I wrote about how little they seemed to care about cellulite, stretch marks, and dimples on their thighs. And how some of us are less body conscious than others. But I digress.

If you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, I hope you enjoy it. Since it’s a “day for lovers,” I hope you get all the love you can handle – even if it’s self-love, or even self-pleasure. Love yourself first. Treat yourself to some waxing if you dare. Go bare!

As for me, I’ll get to spend some quiet time with someone special. I’m excited.

Enjoy! ♥♥♥

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What are your thoughts on Valentine’s Day? Are you celebrating? How so? Is the “holiday” overrated? If you’re single, what are your plans?