Valentine’s Day

As the holiday season ends and our 2023 fitness vows fade in the rear-view mirror, there remains one holiday poised to inflame our hearts with passion and cholesterol. What began as a Christian feast day intended to honor martyrs, Valentine’s Day has evolved into a celebration of romance characterized by trigger happy cherubs and heart shaped candies. Almost two thousand years ago the 3rd century Catholic Saint Valentine was beheaded for taking a stand against the Roman empire. The Romans believed that marriage was distracting men from joining the army. To solve the problem, the government banned marriage altogether. But Saint Valentine would have none of it. He continued to perform illegal marriages until he was caught and beheaded. Today we remember Saint Valentine as a martyr who died for romance and love, earning him the title of patron saint of courtly love.

As a side gig, he was also the saint of asthma (It’s true, Wikipedia it), possibly reflecting his romantic ability to take one’s breath away.

Although Saint Valentine probably didn’t consume cannabis, there is evidence suggesting that his Roman

On A High Note With These Six Products

contemporaries did. Ancient Roman doctors used cannabis to enhance romantic desire and repel mosquitoes. Regardless of the accuracy of ancient Roman science, we’ve put together a list of products that are sure to enhance your romance, but no promises about keeping the mosquitoes away.

1. THE FIX 1 to 1 Balm - 400mg (available

at NETA)

According to researchers at the Lambert Center for the Study of Medicinal Cannabis, our most intimate body parts have high levels of cannabinoid receptors. The means that cannabis has the power to enhance intimacy with your partner. The Fix is a great topical balm with high CBD content that can also enhance sensation. For an unforgettable Valentine’s Day, be sure that you and your partner generously lather up with 1 to 1 Balm or jump into a whole bathtub full of it.

2. Mmmmmm Chocolate

Insa’s premium chocolate creations

Chocolate has long been associated with romance even before Johnny Depp sexualized it on the cover of Chocolat. Who can forget that look on his face as he seductively tongues a chocolate in front of his sweetheart. This Valentine’s Day you can recreate the iconic movie moment with one of the premium chocolates offered at Insa. Insa cultivates its very own brand of chocolate made by superior chocolatiers who have curated a sweeping menu of flavors including milk chocolate, dark chocolate mint, cherry cheesecake, and double caramel sea salt. With the average chocolate bar containing 20 pieces at 5mg a piece, you can be just as seductive as Chocolat Johnny Depp while feeling more like Fear and Loathing Johnny Depp.

3. Theory Wellness Hi5 Drinks

A great option for you and your sweetheart to boost your energy levels is Theory Wellness’s line of energy and infused drinks. “Hi5” offers a lineup of many different cannabis infused seltzers and energy drinks available in Mango, Citrus, Cola and sugar free. The combination of caffeine and THC can heighten all the positive effects of THC, making physical activity more enjoyable while your body harnesses the timeless power of caffeine. However, for those with heart conditions and other medical issues the combination might not be advisable. Caffeine in energy drinks can cause heart palpitations and irregular heartbeats if consumed in excess. Hi5 energy drinks come with 80mg of caffeine, about the same amount in a small cup of coffee.

4. I Heart Jane products

Available at Liberty Cannabis, I Heart Jane makes a variety of products including grinders and other accessories that make great gifts for Valentine’s Day. Although I Heart Jane isn’t purposely Valentine’s Day themed, there is a heart in their logo. And if your girlfriend’s name happens to be Jane too, then an I Heart Jane product speaks for itself.

5. Luvbuds Products

Also available at Liberty Cannabis is the LuvBuds accessory kit. Another perfect gifts for love buds who love bud. It comes with a poker, a wick spool, a grinder, screen holders, scrapers, a press and a lighter. The perfect ensemble for a Valentine’s Day get together. And of course, just like I Heart Jane products, the brand is unintentionally Valentine’s Day themed.

6. Classic flower options from your favorite dispensaries

A final option for the traditionalists is to buy a bouquet of flowers. We’re not talking about the bouquets of roses you can buy off street dealers at intersections. No, we’re talking about flowers sold legitimately under the Massachusetts business statutes and codes of regulations. Cannabis. All your favorite local dispensaries will be supplying Valentine’s Day flowers suitable for all couples. From the small batch, hand-trimmed options at Theory to the pre rolls of meticulously cured choices at INSA, there will be an abundance of Valentine’s Day flowers to go around.

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