Even though 41% of American workers think dipping their pen in the company ink would jeopardize their job, 39% go ahead and do it anyway. With 42% throwing caution to the wind and cubicle-hopping openly.

This according to the Workplace Snapshot survey conducted by Spherion. (I get a lot of survey results sent to me, what can I say? You should see the ones I don't post.)

Men, no surprise, are 10% more likely to brag about tagging someone from accounting then women are. (Well, have you seen the guys in accounting?)

Of those who do consort with coworkers, a quarter take the relationship all the way, with 25% eventually walking down the aisle. (Putting in a little overtime, are we?)

So when Stacey from Marketing asks if you can help her "collate some documents", nod knowingly, loosen your tie, and head for the copy room.

Last month NBC News reported that for the first time, more and more women are opting to live alone. According to the Census, 51% figure they don't need a man around the house. Fine. That's more time I don't have to fight you for the remote.

NBC attributes it to women growing more independent. I can agree with that. But then I flash back to this past weekend when my buddies and I watched this jerk hit on a hottie at a bar. And it became clear that it's much more than that. Yup. I think it boils down to bad pickup lines.

In honor of all those millions of women who will be home alone this Valentine's Day, I give you my list of all time bad pickup lines. Feel free to use them on all those single women this Valentine's Day. My buddies and I need a good laugh. (And you can use the comment button below to add your own.)

• Is there a mirror in your pants? Because I can see myself in 'em.
• Are you wearing space pants? Because your ass is out of this world.
• If you were a tree and I were a squirrel, I'd store my nuts in your hole.
• You might not be the best looking girl here, but beauty's only a light switch away.
• Did you fart? 'Cuz you blew me away.
• Can you help me find my puppy? I think he went into this cheap motel room.
• I'm no Fred Flintstone, but I bet I can make your bed-rock.
• If you're going to regret this in the morning, we can sleep til the afternoon.
• Do you know karate? 'Cause your legs are kickin'.
• Guy: Fat penguin! Girl: What? Guy: I just wanted to say something that would break the ice.
• Your face is like a wrench. Every time I look at it my nuts tighten up.

I often hear the generalization that men are all about the sex and women are all about the saying no.

The makers of LifeStyles® brand condoms seem to have found a day where that's just simply not true.

Based on research they conducted in 2006 on women's sexual activity around Valentine's Day, they predict over 30 million women will be having sex sometime during February 14 this year. Moreover, upwards of 7.5 million condoms will be used (no sense in getting V.D. on V.D.), at an average rate of 87 per second in the States.

To put that in perspective: the fastest hummingbirds, to stay airborne and stationery, will flap their wings at 80 times per second. And they don't have to deal with that pesky foil packet.

Play your cards right, and you could find yourself with one of those 30 million women. That's definitely something to hum about.

After I posted the results of our lingerie survey, some emails came in from my female readers asking what ideas I had for a romantic gift they could surprise their man with on Valentine's Day.

Glad to see you're looking to reciprocate, ladies. Especially when another survey found that men only receive about 6% of the V Day gifts. I guess when almost 90% of us say we wouldn't mind modeling something sexy you bought for us, our status as Gift Recipient goes way up.

I didn't want to focus on "products" you could just run to the store and buy. That's what Christmas and birthdays are for. I wanted things that were personal and had some thought behind them. And, because you ladies specified it, "romantic". Understand, your idea of romantic and ours are very different. You think "romance", we think "sex". Sorry, we're just hardwired that way. Therefore, these gifts tend to lean toward hoping a "romantic" Valentine's Night is part of his gift.

And guys? Many of these ideas work both ways. Just a hint.

Video Call.
Not going to be together for VDay? Or want to entice him to leave work early? How about getting him a netcam, like the Logitech QuickCam and making a free video call through Skype. Show him what he's missing by not being there. Just make sure he's the only one home.

Multimedia Love.
As a hi-tech version of the "mix tape" (those of you old enough to remember those) you can upload songs and videos to his MP3 player or PSP. Create a custom playlist of songs that say what you feel, along with a personal picture slideshow or video clips. Zune even has special Valentine's art and playlists you can download.

Digital Memories.
Every girl I've ever known loves photos. They have pictures in frames all over the place. Guys? We never seem to get around to printing them out, let alone shopping for the perfect frame. Digital frames, like this Philips PhotoFrame let you upload digital pics from your computer or camera and display them in slideshow form. Much easier for us guys. You can even pre-load a few "special" pictures just for him. (Yeah, I know. That was a long shot. But I had to throw it out there.)

Path to Heaven.
I recently saw Britec glow in the dark photo paper, and although it looked cool, I wondered what you could do with it. Then I thought of this: I've had girlfriends leave notes around the house to lead me into the bedroom where the real gift is waiting. What if your guy were to walk into a dark house, and on the floor is a glowing path of photos, say of various articles of your clothing strewn on the floor, hinting at what he'll find at the end of the trail? We'd follow that anywhere.

I Know You Think Baths are More Romantic, But...
You ladies love to join us in the shower. And why not, you hog all the hot water, while we, as gentlemen, freeze outside the spray. Let him know you're thinking about his needs too by installing this dual shower head by Pegasus. I bet it'll get you invited in to let us "loofah your back" more often. (Available at HomeDepot.com)

Game On.
I'm not one for party games. But when there's one that gets the mood flowing, I'm in. PervArtistry is a cross between Pictionary and Charades that has you both acting out risque words and phrases. Perfect if you need an ice breaker. Just make sure to have plenty of alcohol on hand.

The Other Woman.
If he's been hinting about bringing in "another woman" I say give him one. The Chocolate Lover Girl from GourmetChocolate.com should satisfy his cravings. For now.

Say It With Liquor.
From the time we played our first team sport and saw our name on the back of our jersey, we've loved stuff that's personalized. Give him a bottle of Crown Royal or Johnnie Walker, customized with his name, a message, the date you met. Anything special you can drink to.

There's only so much the written word can convey. I can tell you how a product works. Explain to you what it looks like. Discuss how it operates. But sometimes you just need a visual. So you can SEE how it works, what it looks like, and how it operates.

And since the average guy has the attention span of a four-year-old on a sugar high, I know a lot of you would rather watch a short video than read a 500 word review. I don't blame you.

So I'm launching BGTV, a regular podcast that in the coming weeks will feature product demos, how-to's, interviews, guides, and more. Short, quick, and funny. And because we both know you wouldn't watch unless there were hot women, I've included them too.

How hot? Today's video features Tyran Richard. Don't know Tyran? Head down to the newsstand. Pick up the March issue of Playboy. Flip to the centerfold. Meet Tyran.

Tyran and I got together to create Lingerie 101, a guide for guys who want to buy lingerie for their lady, but aren't sure what's what. The Shirley of Hollywood cover model, she wears lingerie for a living, and can not only tell you what to look for, she'll model a sample of each style for you. Strictly for educational purposes.

Windows users watch the video here

Mac users watch the video here

Look for more videos in the next couple of weeks. And, if you have an idea for something you want to see, email me at hey@thebachelorguy.com. Because if I have to drag out a video camera and round up a bunch of models just to get you the information you want, I'm there for you.

For Valentine's gift giving, there are a few major (and expected) Valentine’s gift categories: Flowers, Candy, Lingerie and Jewelry. Make the right choice from one or more of these and you’re in. Wrap up a new Dustbuster for her and you're in trouble.

Flowers are pretty straight forward. Grab a dozen roses, (for three times what you'd pay on any other, non-Valentine's, day), and although you won't be the most creative guy, you'll get by.

Same for chocolate. As long as it's in a nice box, and not in bar form in a plastic wrapper, you'll be ok. (More on chocolate gifts early next week.)

Lingerie? I've beaten that to death. (But... watch for the launch of BGTV with my "Lingerie 101" video on the site tomorrow.)

Jewelry is a whole different game. There's a near infinite number of options, it's more costly, and what you get her carries a lot of meaning. You don't want to go cheap, and you don't want to go too big too soon. And if you don't know what to look for, and look out for, you can get taken. (See my jewelry buying tips, here.)

Most guys when they think of giving jewelry only think gold and silver. And stones. Like diamonds. Which can cause some guys to hyperventilate in the store parking lot. But there's other options, allowing you to get her something unique and beautiful at a reasonable cost.

One of my readers suggested TurqJewelry.com. So I took a look.

Started a few years ago - and still run by - two women from Virginia and North Carolina, Turq features their unique and extremely eye-catching jewelry designs. Pieces you won't find anywhere else. And getting her something her girlfriends don't have is always a good thing.

Choosing is easy. There are designs to fit just about every taste. And with prices ranging from about $50 to $210, you can be a hero and still have enough left over for those overpriced roses.

TurqJewelry.com.
Thanks to Bates for the tip.

Since it's one of the most gifted items on Valentine's Day, I thought I'd hit you with some interesting info on chocolate.

A survey by theNational Confectioners Association (NCA) found:

• The average guy will spend $130 on candy, cards, flowers, jewelry, and dates this year.

• Kids apparently do the best on V Day, receiving 39% of the gifts given, followed by wives/mothers with 36%. Fathers/husbands? No love, with only 6% of the gifts.

• More than 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate will be sold for Valentine's Day.

• Half the women surveyed planned to give chocolate to their guy this year. (And judging from the results above, it looks like the other 50% plan on giving nothing.)

• 68% of men said they'd prefer to get chocolate over flowers, with 22% opting for the flowers. (I'm gonna have to have a talk with that 22%.)

Do different types of chocolate have different meanings? According to a survey by Lindt Chocolates, they do. According to their results, 42 percent of respondents equated milk chocolate with love, while 53% thought white chocolate evoked innocent feelings of friendship. Dark chocolate? Nearly a third of respondents, (33%, for those of you who failed math), identified it with with lust. Something to think about when you're shopping.

Buying jewelry when you don’t have a trusted jeweler can be tricky. Not Buying-a-Used-Car tricky, but there are still a bunch of ways you can trip up. Do you buy 14K gold, or 24K? What exactly is “sterling silver”? And most importantly, how do you know if what you’re buying is quality merchandise?

Here are some tips from the master jewelers at the Independent Jewelers Organization (IJO) to make sure what you give her this Valentine’s Day isn’t fool’s gold.

Gold
• The “K” in 14K or 24K stands for "karat", and it's the percentage of pure gold in a piece. 24K gold is pure gold. 18K contains 18 parts gold and six parts of alloys, making it 75% gold. 14K contains 14 parts gold and 10 parts alloy, making it 58.3% gold.
• Some people have allergies to the alloys used in gold jewelry, the gold itself is rarely a problem. The higher the gold content in the jewelry, the less likely her allergies will act up. (And hives don't mix well with Valentine's Night activities. So spring for the good stuff.)
• White gold is an alloy of yellow gold and some white metals such as silver and palladium. To make white gold look whiter, it is frequently plated with rhodium, another white metal.

Silver
• Pure silver is too soft to be used for jewelry so it is mixed with alloys to make it more durable. (As any aging 80's hair-band rocker will tell you, it needs to be durable.)
• Sterling Silver is 92.5% (925 parts) pure silver and 7.5% alloy metal and is the primary material used for silver jewelry.
• Only jewelry that is 92.5% pure silver can be called or labeled “silver”, “solid silver”, or “sterling silver”. (The rest is spray painted yellow and sold to Kevin Federline.)

Platinum
• Platinum is a white metal, but unlike gold it is used in jewelry in almost (90-95%) pure form.
• Platinum is extremely long-wearing, very white, very dense and significantly more expensive than gold.
• Platinum is normally not used in the full range of jewelry products due to its higher price.

Gemstones
• Gemstones can be naturally mined, laboratory-created (synthetic) or imitation (simulated).
• Synthetic stones look identical to stones mined from the earth, but are much less expensive. Imitation stones resemble naturally mined stones but are usually made of glass or plastic. (Perfect for you, Big Spender.)
• If you are buying a naturally mined stone, ask if it has been treated. Gemstone treatments - such as heating, dyeing or bleaching - can improve a stone's appearance or durability, and may affect the stone's value.

Semi-Precious Gems
• Traditionally, semi-precious refers to gemstones other than the big three – ruby, emerald and sapphire.
• There are varieties of gems, though, that are equally precious, so the term semi-precious can be misleading.
• With all colored gemstones, quality rules price. Better color costs more - a lot more. Better clarity costs more. Better cut may cost a little more, and it's worth it. The bigger the stone, the more it is per carat.
• Within each variety of gemstone, prices are based on the four Cs, (color, cut, clarity and carat) with color being the most important factor.

For more information on buying quality jewelry, or to locate a master jeweler who can help you find something for Valentine’s Day, go to www.masterjeweler.com

I found this on one of my favorite sites, Instructables.com. (If you've never been to Instructables.com, go. People post instructions on how to make and do all kinds of wild, bizarre, and sometimes actually useful, stuff.)

This link takes you to the instructions on how to make Duct Tape Roses. I thought the same thing you are thinking right now: Roses? Out of duct tape?

It's one of those things that made me go, "What the hell?", and "That's actually kinda interesting", at the same time. (The ingenuity of some of you people never ceases to amaze me...)

I'm throwing it out there, in case some of you guys like to profess your love in the most manly way possible. (Just please resist the urge to say something ridiculous like: "Our love, like these roses, is indestructible, binds two things together forever, and is non-biodegradable.")

I can see the new FTD slogan now: "Say it With Construction Materials."

Instructables.com

Duct Tape Roses

This Valentine's Day how about surprising her with more than just candy and flowers? Why not break from the normal routine of your usual two positions, (three if you took a nap that afternoon), and make her Valentine's Night something she'll remember.

Not creative enough to think up anything new to try - and not sure if your girl would appreciate looking to your Jenna Jameson video collection for inspiration? Try The Sex-Position Playbook from the guys over at Men's Health.

The Playbook takes you through a simple series of eight positions, (so rest up, Cowboy), that are choreographed for her maximum enjoyment. (Yes, her enjoyment. It's Valentine's Day.)

There's the usual classics, Missionary leads things off, Doggy-style makes an appearance, and you'll find some new positions to add to your repertoire, like the Belly Flop, the Spork, or, sure to become a favorite, the Lazy Man.

Illustrations, like the one above, show how it should look when done right, (or reasonably close), and icons that are supposed to be representing something important you should know, but I have yet to figure most of them out. (The icons and instructions like "Move logically between positions to increase her arousal" rank pretty high on the Unintentional Comedy Scale, and they alone are worth a look.)

The Sex-Position Playbook

First of all, thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the survey. Second of all, almost twice as many women as men responded to the survey… and on a site with a majority of men readers, that’s pretty amazing. Way to go guys. And most importantly, we found out some very, very interesting info. Info you guys should be using this V Day.

On to the findings...

When asked if they had received lingerie as a gift 74% of women had. 73% of men had given lingerie as a gift. That means over a quarter of the population needs to realize the value of giving and receiving lingerie...

So, how much should a guy spend on lingerie? About 70% of both men and women surveyed agreed that $51-$100 was a good amount. 15% of women thought $0-$50 was good enough, while 20% of guys went the other way and thought $101-$200 was appropriate. Some guys are needlessly overspending.

Speaking of overspending, when asked if it was necessary to spend more for a brand name, men were split 50-50. Almost 60% of women, on the other hand, felt it was NOT necessary to spend more. Good news for us guys.

When it is ok to start giving lingerie in a relationship? Looks like guys need to be a little more patient. While a majority of guys (43%) thought is was ok to start giving the sexy stuff after 3-6 months, the number one response from the ladies was 6-9 months with 36%. However 18% of our ladies thought it was ok to get sexy in under 3 months. And no, I don’t have their phone numbers.

Once you’re ready to buy, the choice outfit for both men and women is overwhelmingly a two-piece, form-fitting set, grabbing roughly 45% from both sides. Second choice for both is a lace teddy (39% for women, 30% for guys). After that, almost 20%of guys want to see their lady in something very revealing, but only 5% of women agreed. So, easy guys… she wants you to leave a little to the imagination.

Don’t know what material to buy? Go with satin (53%) or lace (36%). Color? Black seems to be the overwhelming sexy color choice for both men (47%) and women (53%), followed by red for 31% of guys and 22% of women. White was a distant third for both, 16% for men, 9% for women.

Does wearing lingerie enhance things in the bedroom? Apparently so. Over 83% of men find lingerie to either enhance things in the bedroom or be a huge turn on. More than two thirds of the ladies agree. And they also admit wearing just lingerie turns them on. My advice? Get your ass to the lingerie store. Now.

And it looks like guys are ok with a little lingerie shopping. 50% said they are not intimidated at all, and will walk right into a store to buy their lady something sexy. And another 40% said that even though they are a little intimidated, they go on in anyway. On the other side, over 75% of women are confident enough to walk right in, with 23% uncomfortable, but willing to brave it. 9% of guys and 2% of the ladies won’t even step foot in a lingerie store. Thank goodness for online shopping.

So what do you buy when you get there - something you want to see her in, or something you think she’ll like? While guys were split just about 50-50 on this, the majority of women, almost 62%, want you to buy what you want to see them in, and be your fantasy. I like how you’re thinking, ladies.

And speaking of fantasies, start thinking accessories, guys. When asked if buying things like gloves, stockings, and garters would enhance their experience, only 38% of guys thought it would, with another 22% saying they’d consider it. 40% figure accessories are not necessary at all. Listen closely guys: 76% of the ladies think accessories make the outfit sexier. So when you get her that two-piece, form-fitting set she wants, get something to go along with it.

Worried about getting her the right size? Don’t be. While a slight majority (about 55%) of men are confident they know their lady’s bra size, and women are split 50-50 whether their man really does know, guys are more confident they know her dress size (56%) and even more so for shirt size (75%). Does it matter if he knows her exact size? Yup. A whopping 32% wouldn’t even try to buy something for their wife or girlfriend without knowing her size. So ladies, start dropping size hints.

What about guys being on the receiving end of sexy gifts? Ladies are a little more progressive here. 97% think it’s perfectly ok to give a man something sexy to wear as a gift, but only 90% of guys agree. (Come on other 10%, let them have some fun.) Even thought they feel it’s ok, only 69% of women actually went ahead and gave a sexy wearable as a gift, and only 57% of guys surveyed had ever received something sexy. Ladies, get moving here. You’ve got another 33% to satisfy.

When asked if they would wear whatever you gave them, an overwhelming 93% of guys said hell yes. Which is good, because 95% of the women surveyed said they’d expect them to wear it. Unless he felt silly. 77% of women would let him off the hook, while 23% feel that since they model the stuff you buy them, a little quid pro quo is in order. (73% of guys said they’d go ahead and wear it anyway… even if they felt silly.)

And finally we asked the ladies: On the big day - Valentine’s Day - would you rather wear something sexy you bought yourself and surprise him, or let him give you something he wants to see you in? 62% want to give him a sexy surprise… which is just fine with 72% of the guys.

(Check out www.shirleyofhollywood.com for gift ideas.)