The lingerie industry, whose sole objective is to bring joy and happiness to the erotic and exotic world, much to the delight of lovers worldwide, is a multi-million dollar business.The future of the industry is shiny bright, unless we succeed in the excursion of mutual extermination and annihilation of the human race, which we've embarked on, an arduous labor at which we've been endeavoring since the dawn of time. Love, like any commodities, experiences ups and downs, fluctuations, life's ebb and flow. It is nevertheless perennial, eternal. It's here to stay. Pay no mind to the doomsayers.

Who would have thought that scantily clothed beautiful women would be spearheading, playing a pivotal role, and the moving force behind a voluptuous business? It comes down to that truism: Sex_or the illusion of it_ sells. We are the products of it. Without it, you would not be reading this (you would be inexistent, a nonexistent entity). We all owe a debt of gratitude to Sex(y), Love, and Lingerie, or, in a different order, Love, Lingerie, and Sex(y).

One wonders what's Sexy Love Lingerie's role in the procreative process? It enhances our sexuality, sensuality and eroticism. It's a prelude to an all out consuming and sultry act that a woman and a man are about to commit or indulge in, the outcome of which-once its paroxysm and apogee are reached-could be eventual procreation. It's a building block in the construction of the erotic skyscraper which will culminate in an orgasmic apotheosis. The mere sight of Sexy Love Lingerie augurs a propitious time for a mutually beneficial, heart-pumping, thrill-filled, thrust-rich, stress-busting, stimulating and steamy exercise.

Sexy Love Lingerie, along with flowers, jewelry, dark chocolate and music, is ,many a time, Cupid's best emissary.

Intimacy is to a romantic relationship what oil is to an engine (the mechanically inclined gets it). Without the former (intimacy), breakups are inevitable, the relationship is eventually doomed. Absent the ladder (oil), breakdowns are bound to occur. Intimacy is the oil that lubricates the erotic engine; saving it, thereby, from obsolescence and ensuring its peak performance.

Intimacy is to a relationship what water is to plants ( the hopelessly romantic grasps it). Left untended, they wither on the vine. Watered on a regular basis, they grow and blossom into lovely flowers. The same holds true for matters of the heart.

A number of theories (mine) are worth exploring. The beauty of a theory is that nothing has to be proved. It's sheer speculation. Once proved, if ever, it's no longer a theory. Let your imagination run wild.

• Theory # 1

The process of creating human beings is an arduous, energy-consuming, challenging task. That is why, in my opinion, God/Goddess found a formula (copulation) by which women and men can procreate. Every time it (formula) is applied, the likelihood of procreation is exponentially enhanced. God/Goddess made an initial investment and reap(s) tremendous rewards and dividends, every time a human being is born. It's alleged Albert Einstein to be the father of Compounding Interest. One would beg to differ. God/Goddess created it (CI), Albert Einstein borrowed it (LOL!). God/Goddess referred to it as life's 3-step compounding interest: Conception, Gestation, and Delivery (Engender). This formula could not have been successfully applied time and again without women's explicit or implicit acquiescence, willful and active participation and cooperation. We all owe a huge debt of gratitude to women, for every time they bring a life into this life, they do so at their own risk and peril (a fact; not a theory).

Each and everyone of us is unique, special and precious. Let's value, appreciate, respect and love one another. Stop the madness! If mutual extermination and annihilation were to succeed, there would be no models left to showcase the designer's creations, no suitors left to admire and salivate over these buxom, voluptuous, jaw-dropping, commonsense-losing Creatures (Women).

• Theory # 2

God created men. A Genius created women. Hence the mystery, mysticism, complexity, intrigue, enigma, kaleidoscope, esotery, etc surrounding this gorgeous, beautiful, attractive, seductive, magical, spell-bound, enchanting, bewitching, sultry, ungraspable, unfathomable, fascinating, insightful, intuitive, powerful yet gentle, assertive, thoughtful, pensive, focus, magnetizing and magnetic creature: A Woman. Mistress of the heart of the deal. Mistress of the Universe.

• Theory # 3

Eve did not seduce Adam into biting the proverbial apple. It's the other way around. Upon seeing this mouth-watering fruit, Eve, the curious and adventurous one, wanted to sample it RIGHT AWAY (women are by nature very impatient when dealing with men). Adam, an amateur, burgeoning fashion designer then, made her an irresistible offer: Prance in some sexy, jaw-dropping lingerie, and your wish will be granted. Eve took the bait. In the process Adam discovered Eve's precious treasure, prized possession, and life_as we know it_ has not been the same since. All paradise (hell, rather) broke loose. The mere sight of Eve swaying her tantalizing hips (hips don't lie, according to Shakira) and the pointed pair of doves (poised for a peace-loving and love-making mission) adorning her chest in chemise with matching g-string, swimwear, camisole and tie panty, fishnet stockings, soft cup bra, underwire bra and thong, garter belt, garter skirt, lace-up butt panty, robe or gown and g-string, bridal lingerie, Cami garter set, teddies, babydolls, corset and bustier, bikinis, bodystockings, long and short dresses, pantyhose, hosiery, gloves, accessories, shoes and boots, etc. aroused a fiery passion in Adam's heart, a fire that could only be extinguished by Eve's generous and sweet love, affection, caress and tenderness.

Eve, strutting her stuff in these beguiling and intimate apparels, shone like a star (there is a star in every woman; every woman is a star).Eve's gait was likened to a sexual and sensual symphony in motion. Her ASSet was said to be so titillating, enthralling, magnetic, it could stop traffic dead in its track, the Earth on it axis. A true head-turner, a show-stopper. Adam did his level best to turn it (ASSet) into a liABILITY. To no avail. He failed to realize that, contrary to popular belief: A woman's best, brightest and greatest asset is not her ASSet, but her mind. Which begs the question: What's a man's best asset? Well, It's not what you think. A man's best asset is his brain_not his mind (men are mindless!). What's a man's worst liability? Again, It's not what you imagine. A man's worst liability is his brain! A man will always see a woman through the prism of her physical attributes first, her intellectual endowment second. He can't help it. He is wired that way. Asking of, and expecting otherwise from him would be a futile attempt at converting a lion to vegetarianism.

His inABILITY to get the "job" done was due to his SHORTcomings (endowment issues [LOL!]), and the sofware used to perform and accomplish the "task" at hand was said to have been MICRO and SOFT, instead of FIREy and FOXy (size matters,even in paradise [LOL!]). He was ill-equipped, his tool, ill-suited for the "work".

Fed up with, and tired of all the salacious details, commotion surrounding his "prowess" (or lack thereof) and relative endowment (or lack thereof), the preposterous rumors (neither confirmed, nor denied) and innuendos, the baseless allegations and groundless accusations, Adam, in a last-ditch effort and attempt to salvage his reputation for posterity, and put the matter to bed (to rest, rather), finally mustered the courage to bring the matter to a Court of love's attention. Folks, you're not gonna believe what happened next. The case was dismissed (tossed out) on the following ground: SHORT on proof and evidence (LOL!).

Did Adam do a great job or not? History is his best vindication. The proof is in the pudding. If outcome is any indication, Humanity (humane or inhumane, you decide) is still here. Adam's performance was stellar (confided Eve). He did the best he could with what he got. It's not the size of the tool, but the tool in the size (whatever that means [LOL!]).

It's alleged that the couple's lust culminated that EVEning in a fiery explosion (thanks to chemistry) of joy and happiness, an erotic volcanic eruption, ignited by intimate consumption, enabling the couple to fulfill their very erogenous fantasies. Adam's harmony and Eve's melody coalesced for the common purpose of a voluptuous symphony, the like of which has never been heard or listened to before. A free concert for the Angels in seven heaven, whom could not have been any more pleased! Adam was so content, he exclaimed: Long live Sexy Love Lingerie! Viva Sexy Love Lingerie!. Ditto, said Eve.

Did Adam keep his end of the bargain? Well, according to "historians", there was a breakdown in communication. Adam and Eve were not on the same wavelength, communication-wise. While Eve's lust was for a fruity, juicy "Apple", Adam had in mind (typical male) a different variety of "Apple", an erotic (shall we say erectile) "Apple". Though juicy, far from fruity or edible. Eve discovered the "Proverbial Apple" Adam was referring to was nothing but a figure of speech. He was all along alluding to the erotic juicy apple- as opposed to the fruity and juicy apple. Eve claimed to have been duped. Adam counterclaimed to have been taken for a ride, because Eve had made a solemn promise to reveal both her treasure and secrets. While the former (treasure) was prominently displayed for Adam to behold, ravel and unravel in; the latter (secrets), conspicuously absent, remains to this day a mystery, TOP SECRETS. In Adam's view, Eve has partially reneged on her promise. To which the witty Eve replied: It was only a promise, not a guaranty. Psychologists are baffled. Psychoanalysts have no clue. To this day the argument (who duped whom) is still unsettled, which prompted Adam_ frustrated by his inability to pierce through that mystery_ to make the following statement (bias in my view): Women: you can't live with them, nor can you live without them. The debate rages on.

Eve, the smarter one, who was and is not one to lose an argument, swore never to be duped again. (Dupe me once shame on you, dupe me twice shame on me.) Being the Mistress of the art of the deal, and Mistress of the heart of the deal, Eve, from that day forward, has adopted a strict policy, when dealing with Adam, to:

A) Put everything and anything in writing. (Hint: The Origin Of Marriage)

B) Forbid him from reading the fine prints before (mandatory) he signs on the dotted line.

Adam, awe-struck by Eve's irresistible charm and sensuality, asked a single compounded question only: When and where do I sign? The signing ceremony was, once again, a golden opportunity for Adam to savor Eve's juicy, succulent, delicious and invigorating nectar; and for the Angels of procreation to be exposed to an erotic symphony, the harmony and melody of which have never been heard or listened to before in heaven or, for that matter, on earth. The experts are still debating whether Adam got a raw deal. Eve's wit and magical power always work. They did then and do now, still. Who got a better deal? Adam (smart) or Eve (smarter)?

My take on it? On the advice of counsel, I shall refrain from making any comments on the matter; for any pro or con statement made can and will be used against anyone in a Court of Love (LOL!).

By the way, anecdotally, the so-called fashion show put on by Adam, was a subterfuge, a ploy, a lame attempt at exploring Eve's treasure, and discovering her secrets. While he somewhat succeeded in the former (treasure), he miserably failed at the latter (secrets).

Eve and Adam were a perfect couple: they argued!

The argument according to which, Adam & Eve got thrown out of paradise because they ate the proverbial forbidden fruit, ie: "The Apple ", is on the surface a fallacious one. It can not pass the scrutiny of a rigorous rational analysis.

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away". Had Eve (lady first!) and Adam eaten the forbidden fruit, i.e.: "The Apple", they would have lived happily, healthily, sexily after. That legend according to which they lost paradise as a result of biting a forbidden fruit (The Big Apple!), would have been no more than a hoax (a hoax, a fairy tale, may be, it is.). Commonsense dictates that the order to vacate the premises was issued as a result of the couple's failure to consume the "forbidden fruit". "Failure to bite 'The Big Apple' will result in ill health, illnesses and diseases", were forewarned the couple. "The Apple" was the only health insurance policy in paradise. The couple's non-compliance (refusal to bite 'The Apple') resulted in their expulsion from paradise. To put it bluntly, their uninsured status (no health insurance) was sufficient a ground for their expulsion.

"An apple a day keeps the doctor away". There is another school of thought. It is alleged (just allegations, no proof or evidence) that an Allopath advised (convincingly so) and dissuade the couple from eating The Apple so that he_The Allopath_ could not and cannot be kept away (LOL!). The couple sued for medical malpractice and loss of services. The jury is still out on that one. Doctors have a great sense of humor. They'll get the joke, charlatans won't. A doctor would argue of course that he was not in the picture at all, until Adam's pelvic thrusts blissfully delighted in Eve's precious and irresistible treasure. Consequently, 9 months later a doctor's presence, skills and services were imperatively and urgently needed to ease Eve's pain and put her out of her misery (use your imagination!). Don't blame the poor doctor!

This has been a rather subjective, non-factual, fictional "story/history" of the genesis and evolution of the sexy love lingerie industry! Whether you buy it or not, feel free to make up and imagine your own. Make sure you label it as a theory, a figment of your imagination.

• Theory # 3

Before Victoria's Secrets came into being, there were Eve's Secrets, Sheba's Secrets, Erzulie's Secrets, and last, but not least, Cleopatra's Secrets. Scientists, as of writing, are in a frenzy, toiling to "crack the code", discover, reveal and expose those secrets. The closest they've come to a scientific and "plausible" explanation with respect to women's behavior is hormonal!. The jury is out on that one too. Tough luck. Those secrets are passed on from mother to daughter since the dawn of time. Had they been originally revealed to Adam, he would have clued us in. The poor guy didn't know what hit him, nor did or do his descendants, offspring, or progeny. The feminine secrets make the world go around.That mystery is the very spice, essence and quintessence of life. Science's greatest discovery would be: The inner workings and intricacies of a woman's mind. The challenge: Would men ever grasp, comprehend and finally get it? If they ever do, never again would they pick the wrong Sexy Love Lingerie for their Honey. Good luck scientists and savants!

Women, as goddesses, are created at- you guess it- Goddess' image. As such, they share the following common attributes, traits, qualities, features and characteristics of their Creatress: love, passion, care, sweetness, attractive, adorable, jealousy, monopoly (you can only worship one goddess at a time. Exception: If you are a Muslim, up to four), exclusivity, tentacular, intuition, perception, wit, smart, intelligence, bright, astute, manipulative (great managerial skills), savoir-faire (know-how), joie de vivre (zest for living), center of attraction and attention, the need for recognition and acknowledgment, indispensable, unavoidable, generous, forgivable not forgetful, demanding and impatient (instant gratification), yet patient, moody, whimsical, capricious, a true corner stone, etc.

Lingerie comes in all sizes, styles, forms, fashions and shapes to cater to and please the simplest to the most discerning, sophisticated, eclectic and demanding fashion taste, amateur and connoisseur alike; to suit skinny and fat wallets, thrifty and infrugal purses alike.

Finally, no expose′ on Sexy Love Lingerie would be complete and exhaustive without a display and an array of somewhat racy ,yet "conservative" illustrative pictures or photos. Sorry to disappoint you folks, ain't gonna happen, this is neither the time, nor the place for it (LOL!).

Tools of the love trade: Flowers, Lingerie, Jewelry, Music, Dark Chocolate and the X factor. If money is no object, gift her that fancy car she's been dreaming of, that big screen TV she's been longing for, or that Smart Phone, MP3, iPod or Kindle she's dying to have her hands on.

Women do not live exclusively of materiality. They also feed of spirituality (soothing words). If you are long on materialism, and short on spiritualism, feel free to use this short and sweet, amorous poem. The only catch: Make sure you give credit_ better yet_ cash (LOL!) to the Author.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend.

Intimacy, a gentleman's best girlfriend.

Lingerie is a girl's best kept secret.

Jewelry, a gentleman's best magnet.

Diamonds are forever.

So are true lovers.

Diamonds are for lovers.

"Lovers are for diamonds"

Happy Valentine's day.♥

Today.

Any day.

Every day.

Each and every day.

Now and forever.

Love.♥

Eve vs Adam. The Court of Love's verdict: You are condemned both (blessing in disguise) to unconditionally love each other for the the rest of your lives. Sweet disposition!

Having succeeded in making a fool of myself on so volatile, controversial, sensitive, time-ticking-bomb, explosive, electrically and emotionally- charged an issue: Eve vs Adam, Venus vs Cupid, or Venus vs Mars, Estrogen vs Testosterone, and Sexy Love Lingerie, let me hear your wrath (compliments), rants (congratulations) and raves (accolades and commendations).♦

P.S. Words of wisdom: Symmetry, Reciprocity and Mutual Respect are the Corner Stones of any loving, caring, authentic and romantic relationship. May the lines of heart-to-heart communications be freely open, unimpeded, and unfettered, to that end.

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^{Pictures Credit: ## Pampered Passions ##; ** Hips and Curves**; ^^ Memory Impression ^^.}

^{♥ When one is blissfully in love, every day (any time of the year) is Valentine's Day.}

^{♦ Version and depiction of occurrences in paradise are purely fictional. Hub is meant to entertain, not a reference for factual occurrences.}

^{* ASADD: Acute Sexual Attention Deficit Disorder (LOL!)}

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