Presenting: 55 Spicy Pickup Lines for V-Day

There is no better day to flirt than Valentine’s Day, full stop. It’s an entire holiday devoted to love! Couples are out on dates, there is an abundance of pink and red everywhere you look, and the romantic vibes are out to play. So whether you’re single and mingling, you’ve been cuffed forever, or you find yourself somewhere in between, then consider us Cupid and these Valentine’s Day pickup lines, our arrows—aka your secret weapon to making the object of your affections swoon. Or maybe just laugh. Either way, you’ll definitely have a conversation starter on your hands.

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Sure, pickup lines can be a little cheesy, but when delivered appropriately, they can serve as extremely effective openers. You can use them to start a conversation with a dating app match (but like, please make sure it’s not a dirty one—you don’t want to make anyone uncomfy!), send your crush or current situationship a flirty text, or make your long-term lover smile—and let them know exactly what you want to do tonight. And all it takes is one witty sentence!

So for your flirting pleasure, please enjoy these 55 Valentine’s Day–themed pickup lines that can help you land whatever your heart desires, be it a Nicholas Sparks–esque romance, a steamy sexting convo, or a hookup with a hottie. Just remember: Only use these if you know they’ll be well received and if you’re sending one to an app match, then keep it PG, please and thank you!

When You Think They’re Sweeter Than Chocolate:

• Roses are red, violets are blue; I sure am glad I swiped right on you.
• Cupid called. He says that he needs my heart back.
• Quick question: Are you sunburned or are you just always this hot?
• You’re so sweet, you could put Hershey’s out of business.
• The only sweet I want for Valentine’s Day is a cutie pie like you!
• Are you a campfire? ’Cause you’re hot and I want s’more.
• You can keep the Hershey’s—I just want a kiss.
• Are you a loan? Because you definitely have my interest.
• Is your name Google? Because you’ve got everything I’m searching for this V-Day.
• Are you an angle that’s less than 90 degrees? Because you’re acute-y.
• Did it hurt? You know, when you got shot by Cupid’s arrow?
• I must be in a museum because you truly are a work of art.
• I asked Cupid for a map because I just keep getting lost in your eyes.
• I don’t have a library card, but do you mind if I check you out?
• You should sign up for a marathon, ’cause you’ve been running through my mind all day.
• I bought you a dictionary for V-Day because, you know, you add meaning to my life.
• You’re sweeter than all the candy hearts in the world combined.

When You Want to Spend All Your V-Days With Them:

• Do you believe in love at first sight, or should I tell Cupid to shoot you with that arrow one more time?
• They can’t fit what I feel for you on a conversation heart.
• Are you my wisdom teeth? Because I have a feeling that I should take you out for V-Day as soon as possible.
• My friends bet that I couldn’t get a super-hot date for Valentine’s Day. Wanna go spend their money with me?
• You know what you would really look beautiful in this Valentine’s Day? My arms.
• Do you like cats? Because I’d like you to take meowt.
• Hey, you’re pretty and I’m cute. Wanna be pretty cute together?
• Are you my appendix? Because I have a funny feeling in my stomach that makes me feel like I should take you out.
• I can’t turn water into wine, but I’m hoping to turn you into mine.
• My name is [insert here], but you can just call me your valentine.
• Hey, have we met before? You look a lot like the love of my life.
• This Valentine’s Day, let’s make like fabric softener and Snuggle.
• You know what else Valentine’s Day is? Our future anniversary date.
• Even if Earth didn’t have gravity, I’d still be falling for you.
• On a scale from 1 to 10, you’re a 9…and Cupid says I’m the 1 you need.
• I’m glad Cupid listened to me—you’re exactly what I asked for.
• I love you like Cupid loves Valentine’s Day.
• Do you have Cupid’s number? I should call him and say thank you.
• If I had a candy heart for every time you sweetened my day, I’d have a million boxes.

When You Want a Little V-Day Sexy Time:

• I’m sorry I didn’t get you chocolates for Valentine’s Day…but if you want something sweet, then I’m right here.
• If I had a garden, I’d put your tulips and my tulips together.
• Did you ask for a Snickers this Valentine’s Day? Because I want you to satisfy me.
• If I could rearrange the alphabet, I would put U and I together.
• Do you wanna eat a box of chocolates…or me?
• Did you sit on a bag of conversation hearts? ’Cause you have a pretty sweet booty.
• Happy Valentine’s Daaaaaaayum.
• I was feeling a little off today, but you definitely just turned me on.
• I’d like to take you to the movies this V-Day, but they don’t let you bring in your own snacks.
• I’m no Fred Flintstone, but I can make your Bedrock.
• Do you like Valentine’s Day sales? Because clothing is 100 percent off at my place.
• Tonight’s menu: chocolate, candy hearts, and you.
• I was going to get you a box of chocolates, but you already have a sweeter box to unwrap.
• For Valentine’s Day, let’s put on some Netflix and not watch it.
• You know what’s on the Valentine’s Day menu? Me-n-u.
• In honor of Valentine’s Day, let’s call me Cupid. Can I stick my arrow in you?
• Can I borrow a kiss? I promise I’ll give it back.
• If I buy you dinner, will you be dessert?
• Roses are red, violets are fine. I’ll be the 6, you be the 9.
Corinne Sullivan
Contributing Writer
Corinne Sullivan is a digital writer and editor who covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, holidays and more.

Syeda Khaula Saad
Syeda is a writer for Cosmopolitan who likes to analyze and improve the way we look at sex as a way to topple the patriarchy.