Valentines Day usually brings with it roses, cards, and chocolates. Although you may be dreading the calories you will be consuming, think of it more as a day to indulge. Chocolate is not actually as bad as it seems-yes it has sugar, and yes it has calories, but there are also health benefits to be had from this delicious treat as well.

It is commonly accepted that there are spiritual, emotional and physical benefits to sex. Good sex requires energy, and in order to maintain that energy a proper diet and a balanced lifestyle are needed. There are also sexual stimulants that can be brought into the bedroom that will increase the level of sex you are having. Whether you are struggling because of emotional reasons, or are having a great time already, these little extras can give a boost to your love-life.

We all tend to out on a few love pounds in a new relationship or marriage…lots of late nights, lots of drinks, lots of food…just remember to get back on track!

"There is no shame in the bride and groom letting things go for a few weeks while they travel, set up house and reorganize themselves into the rhythm of living together as a married couple," writes Linda Buch in The Denver Post. "However, it's important to set a date for getting back into the routine of exercise and the habit of eating properly -- or paying the price down the road. After 10 or 15 years of marriage, men put on an average of 19 pounds, and women put on about 24 pounds, says Edward Abramson, a licensed clinical psychologist, professor emeritus of psychology at California State University, Chico, author and expert on obesity, dieting and eating disorders."

When it comes to love - or, more accurately, attraction - size really does matter, writes Ben Leapman in The Sunday Telegraph.

Two economists from Britain's University of Essex analyzed the choices made by 3,600 people at 84 speed-dating events across the country. They found: For every inch taller a man is than his "rivals," the number of women who want to meet him again increases by 5 per cent. Being fat makes no difference to a man's success, but a woman who is clinically overweight is selected by 70 per cent fewer men.