In Case You Were Wondering About Hair Plugs...

In its annual romance survey, which draws data from 1,467 Canadians to reveal a snapshot of what men and women want in the bedroom and beyond, Harlequin Enterprises also looked at what turns a woman off.

Hair plugs proved to be women's No. 1 turn-off in a partner (30%), followed by excessive tanning (25%) and cosmetic surgeries (16%).

Annoys Everyone Else, But Go Ahead!

That cutesy, lovey-dovey language—even your own—can be so corny it even makes you sick, but according to Women's Health, researchers think it might not be so bad. It might even be good for you!

Pet names, inside jokes and code language pave the way to a playful, resilient, and satisfying relationship. One study on couples' "insider language" published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships reported that the more goofy names, made-up terms, and covert requests for nooky a couple used, the higher their relationship satisfaction tended to be.

Like a Raise Only Better

Doctors Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz, authors of the book "You Being Beautiful" are saying that upping your sexy time is like striking it rich.

According to Oprah's favorite docs, increasing sex from once a month to once a week creates an increase in happiness that's the equivalent of $50,000 of additional income for the average American.

That's like giving yourself a raise. Without the extra work.

The Three S's

According to Self Magazine, 26% of couples only have sex on weekends.

Saturday, Sunday and Sex seem to go together. Maybe 26% of couples just appreciate alliteration?

A Good Giggle

Sue Johanson of the Sunday Night Sex Show gave George Stroumboulopoulos this advice on his show: Laugh about your sexual escapades with your partner.

This natural tip for healthy sex helps reduce the embarrassment or awkwardness you may feel – and laughing with your partner increases feelings of connection.

A very good friend of ours has created a cocktail too good to pass up. It's so good, she's entered it into a contest, the Mionetto Cocktail contest. And if she wins she'll be headed to NYC to mix it up for the grand prize. This would have been a great cocktail to celebrate Valentine's day, but since we're a day late, how about celebrating that we turn back the clocks and welcome in spring in less than a month?

MIONETINI
Created by Stacey BallisChicago, IL

INGREDIENTS:
1 oz Mionetto Brut1 oz premium vodka
1 oz Elderflower Liqueur
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz pineapple juice
For rim of glass:1 T lemon juice1 T sugar in the raw1 t grains of paradise, ground
For Float:1 T Mionetto Brut

PREPARATION:
Fill shaker with ice, and shake all ingredients well.
Dip rim of martini glass in lemon juice and then in the combined sugar and grains of paradise.
Strain cocktail into glass and float 1 T Mionetto Brut on the top for extra fizz.

Cooking Up Some Love

A survey from Whole Foods Markets says that an astonishing 81% of married people would prefer a meal cooked by their spouse to a restaurant meal. While half of the respondents acknowledged the weak economy as part of their preference, 64% also say they also believe a home-cooked meal is more intimate or special, and 73% believe it's more personal and thoughtful.