Sex and the B&B

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With the promise of roaring fireplaces, freshly baked muffins and four poster beds, the idea of spending Valentine's Day at a bed and breakfast sounds like the ultimate in romance. But when you're trying to reconnect with your loved one, the thought of a B&B's thin walls, creaky antique bed frames and judgmental guests eyeballing you the next morning over silver dollar-sized pancakes is enough to send you packing to the nearest no-tell motel. Don't be put off by the potential pitfalls. Simply follow these rules to avoid awkwardness.