—Wet for Her (WetForHer.com): Proclaiming that the products are “crafted by women, for women,” Wet for Her is exactly what you probably think it is—and, again, it’s something that a special couple would consider for Valentine’s Day. The site specializes in toys and other items to make those intimate encounters even more memorable (on Feb. 14 and beyond).
—Mister Maginsky (MisterMaginsky.com): On the flip side, this site creates what it calls “the world’s most logical men’s underwear” (making it intimate and practical). The underwear employs a patented solution that separates the two traditionally male parts in a way that promotes active flexibility and bodily hygiene. (In other words, the twins are separate from the king, and the king gets his own room.) Fortunately, the underwear also looks pretty cool.
—The Ace Hotel (AceHotel.com): The Ace Hotel Chicago, 311 N. Morgan Ave., is spreading the love this Valentine’s Day with a special room code (available now through Feb. 28, although blackout dates may apply). “CHOOSELOVE*” offers guests 10 percvent off their reservations, with 10 percent donated to charity partner Choose Love. The UK-based organization is the brainchild of Help Refugees and Glimpse, and the first retail store that sells items for shoppers to purchase for refugees.
—Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and The Notorious B.I.G.: While definitely not Valentine-themed, this is worth recommending. This 10-episode, scripted true-crime limited series (debuting Feb. 27 on the USA Network) chronicles the dual police investigations of Detective Greg Kading (Josh Duhamel) and Detective Russell Poole (Jimmi Simpson) into the controversial murders of two of the rap industry’s most legendary players, Tupac Shakur (Marcc Rose) and Christopher Wallace, AKA The Notorious B.I.G. (Wavyy Jonez). Emmy winner Anthony Hemingway (The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story) directed.
—By Andrew Davis
(Andrew@WindyCityTimes.com and @azygous60610)