Every year when Valentine’s Day rolls around, discussions turn to natural aphrodisiacs, whether it be chocolate or oysters. Alas, most of this talk is all hype—the truth is, oysters aren’t nature’s Viagra, they just look vaguely vaginal.

The good news is that when it comes to putting us in the mood for love, cannabis is the genuine article. Aside from stimulating all the right parts of your biggest sexual organ (we’re talking about the brain, calm down), our sensual friend Mary also has a soothing side when used topically.

So how to apply this knowledge?

Our imaginations at Sous Weed turned immediately to infused homemade personal lubricant. We all know that THC is fat-soluble, and fats are great at lubricating, so medicated lube just seemed obvious.

That being the case, we opted to use some of our favorite fats, coconut and avocado oil, and went tropical with mango massage oil and pineapple lube. But before things get slippery, it occurs to us that some of you might be leery about applying tropical fruits on your most delicate bits, and we’re happy to put your fears to rest.

First off, sugar isn’t fat soluble, so spoilage isn’t an issue. A more pressing concern is that tropical fruits contain enzymes that can be used to tenderize meat (gasp!), but here again, there’s nothing to fret about: these enzymes aren’t heat stable and will be fully denatured (inactivated) by the infusing process. Phew!

It’s also important to note that oil-based lubricants are not for everyone. If you’re using oil-based lubricants with condoms, the latex may weaken and break. Not so fun.

With that out of the way, you just need to get cooking before things get steamy.

For that, we turn to our favorite infusion technique: sous vide. This means placing decarbed cannabis, fat and aromatics in a zip-sealed bag and cooking in a precise temperature water bath, thanks to a gadget called an immersion circulator, which ensures optimal THC extraction with no risk of overcooking.

With the right tools at your disposal, we give you these recipes for romance, to make your V-Day truly magical.

Avocuddle Lube

Makes: 8 oz

Ingredients:

• 8 oz avocado oil, cold-pressed (or substitute with virgin coconut oil)

• 1/2 oz ground cannabis, decarbed (add more or less depending on your desired potency)

• 2 oz dried pineapple with no additives or sugar, optional*