Girls, this one is for you.

Do you find it hard to look for Valentine’s Day gifts for your crush, boyfriend, partner, or husband? Do you often feel that the gifts you give aren’t as appreciated as you’d expected?

Buying Valentine’s Day gifts for guys is really quite difficult, because unlike Valentine’s Day gifts for girls, it is often difficult to consolidate the masculinity of a man with the romance of the occasion. But girls, don’t fret, because we’ll go through some tips to help you pick the right gifts for your man this Valentine’s Day that appeal both to his masculinity and his sense of romance.

Creativity is the key!

Creativity is the key when buying Valentine’s Day gifts for guys, because most of the things that guys often like to receive are nowhere near romantic — gadgets, equipment for their favorite sports, gear or equipment for their favorite hobbies, and the like. These are so different from the kind of gifts that girls are given, and like to receive, on Valentine’s Day — flowers, sweets, cosmetic products, perfume, sexy lingerie, jewelry, or clothes.

So one of things that girls often do when they pick Valentine’s Day gifts for their loved one is to pick up something that they think will be romantic too, without considering their masculinity. In this way, some of them might try buying flowers, sweets, or perfume for their beloved male other half. While, it is true that there are guys who can be very appreciative of these types of gifts, there are those who won’t help but feel let down.

To avoid this, girls should always remember to think about what their man usually likes to receive. If your man loves gadgets, why not give him a new cellphone — if it is within your means — but before giving it to him on Valentine’s Day, fill up the phone’s gallery of photos of yourself (if you’re daring and you trust your man, you might even include something leaning toward sexy) or you both as a couple. You could also set the wallpaper or theme to show a picture of you or you both as a couple on the home screen or as the screen saver. And as an added surprise, set up a future event in his calendar with instructions to a surprise you’ve planned and set up!

Another idea along this line would work if your man is into sports. If you’re man plays soccer, you could get him a customized soccer jersey, and instead of having his name printed on the back, have it say something like “I love [your name]” or “I ♥ [your name].” Then when your man goes to play soccer and agrees to wear the jersey you gave him, surprise him again by wearing a jersey with his name on it instead while you cheer loudly for him from the stands.

But if you really want to lean toward a romantic gift for your man and your relationship has reached a level where you have started having encounters in bed or would like to make that move on Valentine’s Day, a creative idea is to give him sexy lingerie! Not sexy lingerie for guys (because that could make him feel embarrassed) but give him a gift of sexy lingerie for you to wear as a sign that he can expect something if he’s good on Valentine’s Day.

So remember to be creative when giving Valentine’s Day gifts to men. Put yourself in his shoes and think about what he will be ecstatic to receive. And remember also that your gift doesn’t have to be expensive, there are a myriad of ways to keep within your means this Valentine’s Day when buying gifts, like buying them from online wholesalers. In the end, the age-old saying still stands true: “It’s not the gift, but the thought, that counts.”