DoorDash Reveals Most Romantic and Intimate States for Valentine's Day

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In a new report, food delivery service DoorDash has analyzed its Valentine's Day order data to determine the most romantic and intimate states in the U.S. According to the findings, Delaware topped the list for romantic purchases like flowers, chocolates, plushies, and balloons, while Nevada led the way for intimate items such as condoms, lubricants, and adult toys.

Why it matters

The DoorDash data provides an interesting look at Valentine's Day consumer trends and preferences across different regions. It highlights how food delivery apps have become an integral part of modern romance, allowing people to conveniently order romantic and intimate items alongside their meals.

The details

DoorDash's analysis found that the top 10 most romantic states for Valentine's Day orders were: 1) Delaware, 2) Maryland, 3) Rhode Island, 4) Ohio, 5) Michigan, 6) Virginia, 7) Indiana, 8) Missouri, 9) Nevada, and 10) North Carolina. The top 10 most intimate states were: 1) Nevada, 2) Maryland, 3) Rhode Island, 4) Ohio, 5) Utah, 6) Delaware, 7) Arizona, 8) Virginia, 9) Massachusetts, and 10) Michigan. DoorDash also noted that Valentine's Day is consistently the busiest day of the year for premium restaurant orders, including items like lobster, scallops, steak, oysters, and sushi.

• The data analyzed by DoorDash was from Valentine's Day orders in 2025.