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Money can't buy you love anymore (by giumaiolini)

Experts say when the economy is in the dumps, our libidos go into overdrive – who knew? Given the uncertainty in the near and possible dreary future, life seems so much easier when there’s someone by your side. But how do you meet and impress a potential partner when you don’t want to shell out big bucks? Intimatters.com offers some solutions for value-conscious daters.

Online is where it’s at

Why would you drop a big chunk of change at a bar when you can go online for a fraction of that? You’re taking a chance when you rely on picking up at a bar – shelling out cash to buy drinks for yourself and someone else who may turn out to be a dud. It’s a smarter choice to invest in a site where you know the type of person you’re looking for is going to be. It’s a relatively inexpensive way to meet people – plus, with less people going to clubs, where do you think they are going? Yep, they’re online!

Added Bonus: You can get to know someone first before committing to that potentially expensive first date.

Rub-a-dub

Light a few candles, pour in the Mr. Bubbles and get naked – a romantic bath for two is an inexpensive date that is guaranteed to end well. Turn on some sultry jazz to set the sexy mood, and if you’ve got a couple extra bucks to shell out, splurge on a low-priced bottle of vino. If you don’t have a tub, a shower works just as well and produces the same end result – the two of you will be naked and wet. Once the water starts to cool, towel each other off and see where that takes you!

Added Bonus: You’ll be multi-tasking by getting clean while getting down.

Cheap Thrill

Forget impressing your partner with an all-inclusive holiday to the Bahamas. Unleash you inner dirty self and rent a trashy hotel room for a night (or a couple of hours!) You can turn it into a fantasy getaway – she’s the hooker, he’s the horny john. When it comes to role-playing, let your imagination run wild! Besides, a trashy hotel holds a certain thrill that a pricey suite can never match.

Added Bonus: Not having to clean up after you’ve done the deed.

Sexy Game Night

We’re not talking about Spin the Bottle! Head to your neighborhood sex store or any number of online shops and pick up an adult-themed game. There are so many to choose from, but don’t let the selection confuse you – pick one or two you can use over and over and over again. Sure, you have to pay the initial cost, but think of it as an investment in entertaining foreplay that will last you long after the recession is a distant memory. A few to consider include Truth or Dare, The Kama Sutra Game and 52 Weeks of Naughty Nights.

Added Bonus: If being competitive gets you off, you’ll be turned on in more ways than one.

Make it a Blockbuster night

Have you exhausted your porn collection and don’t want to rent or buy anything new? Make your own! Get creative – come up with a cheesy plot or just roll the camera and let nature take over. Don’t like the last take? No problem – you just keep shooting the scene until you get it right. Once you’re done, you’ve got a memento to treasure for a lifetime – plus, you can use it for your own pleasure if you find yourself without a leading partner.

Added Bonus: Since porn requires little to no clothes, you won’t have to worry about running up an expensive costume budget.

And the most inexpensive date of all…

Happens in the bedroom – no reservations required! There are so many fun and free things to do – give your partner a massage (complete with “Happy Ending”), practice your mattress gymnastic skills or make the most of your bedroom furniture by having sex on, in or underneath it. Sex is much cheaper than a fancy meal – and instead of gaining weight with all of those rich calories, you’re burning fat. So cancel your gym membership and take your workout into the bedroom!

Added Bonus: Save on heating costs by snuggling with a lover.

There’s no reason to cite the recession as an excuse to stop dating. You’ve taken a great step by joining Intimatters.com – now you can impress your date not just your love-making skills, but also your money-saving ones too!