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Newsflash: Your lady has gotten countless gifts of roses, chocolates and creepy-looking teddy bears over the years. Don't be another in a long list of saps or thoughtless lovers this Feb. 14. (That's Valentine's Day, in case you didn't know.) Here are some waaaay cooler presents for the gal(s) in your life.

Giant Microbe first impressed us with these STD-stuffed toys, but if giving your loved one VD for VD seems a little too literal, you can buy her this adorable Epstein-Barr Virus microbe. After all, it's also known as "The Kissing Disease." ($7.95-$24.95)
A gift subscription to Maghound, a monthly subscription service that lets her choose from hundreds of magazines, whether she's into Wired or US Weekly. ($20+)


Go simple but sweet with this 14-karat solid gold heart ring from Catbird. You can also add initials for an extra special touch. ($88)
If you two share a geeky kind of love, consider ThinkGeek's 3.5-inch USB Desktop Digital Photo Frame. This nifty gadget lets you take digital photos from your computer and play them in a frame you can put on a desk or even stick up on the fridge. ($39.99)
Get the coffee lover in your life a caffeine molecule necklace, designed by a PhD post-grad in molecular biophysics. ($84.99)
These bittersweet candy hearts from Despair Inc. come in "Dumped," "Dejected" and "Dysfunctional," with romantic messages such as "U C My Blog?," "Dork Magnet," "Rather Drink" and "Mutual Disgust." ($7.99)


The USB oil burner combines the feminine (aromatherapy) with the geektastic. She can insert fragrance oil, plug it into her USB port and relax as the warmth of the machine releases a lavender scent. ($5.99)
Give her a beautiful place to put all the jewelry you've gotten her in the past with this Heart-Shaped Red Leather Jewelry Box by Royce Leather. You can also personalize it ($59.95)
Let her advertise her predilections on her chest with this "Geek Lvr" tank top. Just don't let her wear it into the comic book shop, unless you want a whole lot of dudes to think really hard about maybe talking to her. ($15.99)
Chocolates are tired, but chocolates and booze are still a winning combination. Hence these liquor-filled chocolate treats, in Apple Martini, Margarita and Strawberry Daiquiri flavors. ($19.80)
Treat her with the Princess Pamper Pack of skincare products by bod. Products are made from pure plant extracts and oils. ($70)