Boudoir Essentials to Hold First Annual Kissing Contest

Upscale e-boutique Boudoir Essentials has teamed with Shunga Erotic Art, Empowered Products, and Big Teaze Toys to hold its first annual Kissing Contest on Valentine's Day.

Inspired by a love of time-honored endurance-kissing contests and a passion for photo-booth pictures, proprietress Karyn Cooks decided to give the contest a new twist for the current digital age.

Contestants 18 years and older can enter by submitting an electronic photo of a romantic photo-booth style smooch with a sweetheart. All submissions will be posted on the Boudoir Essentials Kissing Contest page. The winner who best represents the contest's Valentine's Day credo of "BE Romantic" will be personally selected by Cooks and renowned Sexpert and Loveology University founder, Dr. Ava Cadell.

The winning snapshot earns the kissing couple a box of erotic treats valued at $250. Prizes will be provided by Shunga Erotic Art, PINK, and Big Teaze Toys. Additionally, the first 50 contestants will receive a complimentary tin of HINT MINTs to ensure minty-fresh, Valentine's Day breath.

All entries must be received by noon PST on Feb. 13, and the winner will be notified by e-mail on Feb. 14. Visit BoudoirEssentials.com/kissing to enter or for contest guidelines.

"This is just one more way that we are making Boudoir Essentials a fun and easy online retail experience," says Cooks. "The site also features a 'wish list' function so women can privately send their partners spicy gift suggestions for Valentine's Day."

Cooks also has launched an affiliate program. For more information, visit BoudoirEssentials.com/affiliate.html.