Lingerie Terms For Men Trying to Buy Valentine's Day Gifts

Valentine's Day is just around the corner and that means you are on the spot to get your loved one something nice. Yes, flowers are nice. The same goes for chocolate. But what about something a bit more intimate? Yes - lingerie.

The first thing men learn when considering buying lingerie for the first time is the selection. There are a shocking number of ways to go. Trying to make heads or tails of the different options can be difficult. In this article, we solve that problem. Yes, we are detailing some of the key types of lingerie available so you can talk the talk when shopping for it.

The Baby Doll - This is a safe bet for any man looking for an intimate gift. It is a short, soft top that comes with matching panties. The top hangs down like a dress to the hips and is very intimate. The real beauty of this option is it tends to come in a one size fits all version. In short, you don't have to run the risk of getting the wrong size.

Corsets - Also called bustiers, this is the classic bra/waist piece that most men picture with lingerie. It pushes the breast up and then extends tightly over the waistline. The actual goal of this fashion piece is to create an hourglass look, but men should be wary when buying this as a gift. They are not particularly comfortable and some women do not like them. Make sure that special lady in you life does.

G-String - All men know what a g-string is, so I will not take the time to explain it. What I will say, however, is women tend to dislike g-strings in proportion to the number of men who love them. Some women do love them, but most find them uncomfortable. Try walking around with a small rope between your buns and you'll soon know why. Regardless, make sure she already owns and wears them or your gift could go down poorly.

Teddy - The Teddy is a magical lingerie piece. It is the comfortable for us gals and exceedingly sexy for men. So, should you rush out and buy one for the woman in your life? No! A Teddy is a great choice for a woman, but there is a huge problem with them. They have very particular fits. This means that it is very hard to size them correctly. Just because your gal pal wears a size 3 does not mean this size of Teddy will fit. In general, men should avoid buying a Teddy as a gift. It will almost always be too big or small - a recipe for an unhappy woman!

So, what should you select? Well, the answer requires the correct perspective. Remember, you are not buying what you like. You are buying what she likes. A woman who feels sexy is sexy. A woman who feels uncomfortable is not. Think about what she has worn in the past and you should be able to get a pretty good idea of which direction to go.