I was a virgin... to redditgifts until this year's Secret Santa exchange. I really didn't know what to expect from my "first time." Would it be tender, loving and thoughtful? Or would it be quick, clumsy and awkward?

They say that gentlemen don't kiss and tell, but there are just times in your life when you gotta spill the beans to someone.

The package had arrived several days before. I placed it under the tree and decided not rush into it hot-and-heavy, but rather wait until just right moment... maybe after a glass or two of wine, romantic music playing, under the glow of soft candlelight.

There is sat... lovely and appealing under the plush, aromatic needles of the tannenbaum... beckoning me ever-so-subtly, but trying not to be too obvious.

I was bashful, but knew full well that a special and intimate time together was nearing.

As the days and evenings passed the connection between us grew stronger. I fought the urge to act on my most primal desire. I dreamt of the moment when I would finally caress its petite and taut shape through the delicate tissue that covered it in a teasing yet conservative way. Much like a geisha's kimono hides the form of the flower beneath it... allowing the imagination to drift into a sea of pleasant expectation (and more).

Finally the temptations grew too strong to battle. Seeing it there luxuriating under the warmth of twinkling lights, I could wait no longer. I reached down and lifted it delicately... gently enough not to spoil the moment, but firmly enough to let it know my desire.

After an instant in my hands we moved to the table and I laid it gently onto the smooth, lightly grained surface. In retrospect this may have appeared bold and perhaps a little too expectant, but hearing no objections I began carefully removing the thin layer of material that separated me from absolute intimacy.

Before I could wrap my mind around the reality of what was happening, the chiffon-like paper separating us was heaped on the floor. The toned and expectant shape beneath lay there on the table... peering up at me with look that pierced directly into my soul.

Out of deepest respect for my new-found partner I feel it would be unforgivable to divulge much more of the time we spent together after than initial, passionate encounter.

What I can say is that it was clear that my Santa went above-and-beyond my wildest expectations, and left me with memories that will forever softly glow in my memory. She had gotten to know me and cared for me in more passionate, daring, innovative and attentive ways than I could have ever imagined. I could have never asked for a better "first time" than my own personal Secret Santa showed me.

Thank you dear Santa... You're awesome! The variety of gifts you sent were amazing! You clearly took the time and effort to make this a special collection. We enjoyed (and will enjoy) everything.

May your 2018 bring you much success and happy times!

From your friends... TexasJoey, Mari, Kaya and Qoopi.