nJoy Pure Plug Price: $$ Hot take: The Pure Plug is the most beautiful butt plug in the world. Crafted out of nonporous stainless steel, and expertly crafted to fit just right, the Pure Plug is a wonderful addition to any intermediate or advanced anal-sex haver’s toy collection. Pro tip: Pop it in the freezer 1 hour ahead of use. Run it along your partner’s body to tease them. Then, when the toy’s close to body temp, lather with lube and ease inside. 1 Best packer New York Sex Toy Collective Jack 2-in-1 Silicone Stroker Price: $$ A one of a kind product, Jack is both a stroker *and* a packer. What does that mean exactly? Well, a packer is a phallic-shaped object designed to create the illusion of a biological penis underneath.
And a stroker is a toy designed to sheath and stimulate the external genitals. The most well-known strokers are made for people with penises (Fleshlight, Hot Octopus Pulse Duo, Tenga Egg), but there are strokers that can be used by people with clits (!). Jack is one of them. 1 Best pack-and-play Emisil Erect Penis ER01 Price: $$$$ HOLY REALISTIC is right! That’s because Emisil isn’t categorized as a sex toy company, but as a penis prosthesis producer. Known for making packers, pack-and-plays, and stand-to-pee (STP) packers that resemble biological penises in a w-i-d-e variety of skin colors and lengths, Emisil is the go-to shop-spot for FTMs and transmasculine folks on the hunt for super duper realistic sex and lifestyle aids. The ER01 is one of most popular pack-and-plays Emisil makes. One note: Products like this are super personal, so this is the kind of gift that should be reserved for someone who has explicitly indicated that they want one!
1 Best stroker Fun Factory Manta Price: $$$ What looks like a sea creature but is designed to pleasure your (ahem) sea creature? The Fun Factory Manta. A penis-stroker made from the oh-so-velvety silicone Fun Factory is known for, The Manta is designed to be maneuvered up and down the length of a penis, delivering rumbly vibrations in the process. The point? Pleasure. Duh! This gift is an especially great option for a penis-owner with calloused hands. Just saying… 1 Best couples sex toy for queer couples Fun Factory ShareVibe Price: $$$ Yes, this is for your lover. But it’s also for you…
Allow us to explain: This double-ended dildo is designed to provide internal stimulation to two people at once. Yep, you heard that right — it sets ya up for all kinds of strap-on sex. (Including pegging!). One of the arms is shorter and mirrors the natural curves of the vaginal canal, which helps it stay put. The other arm is longer and is designed to be thrust in and out of another person’s hole. While this toy can be used without a harness, a lengthy sex sesh can be tiring AF on the wearer’s pelvic floor muscles. So, consider using it with a harness for the most pleasurable (and least tiring!) rompathon. 1 Best couples toy Hot Octopuss Pulse Solo Essential Price: $$ This body-safe, ABS plastic stroker is basically a hot dog bun for your… meat. The inner layer of this couple’s vibrator features a pulsating platelet designed to stimulate the (ahem) hot dog inside. And the outer shell offers buzzy vibrations, which your partner can press themselves against while mounting you. If this sounds as close to a guaranteed simultaneous O as you’re gonna get, you’re absolutely right.
1 Best sex toy set Le Wand Little Pleasures Set Price: $$$ If you think the best twofer in the world is coconut oil, you haven’t heard of The Le Wand Little Pleasures Set. Le Wand’s antidote to these trying times, this six-piece set features two of the manufacturers external vibe fan faves: Point & Bullet. The Point is a palm-shaped vibrator made of equal parts stainless steel and silicone, and the Bullet which is a luxurious take on the classic lipstick vibrator. Best part: It comes in a fancy shmancy suede carrying case, so you don’t have to worry about wrapping paper. 20. Best for someone with a sense of humor Cute Little Fuckers Starsi
Price: $$ This bugger may look like something your 5-year-old cousin made out of Play-Doh, but it’s a pretty genius pleasure product. About the size of your palm, Starsi is a multi-textured external vibrator designed to cover and coax joy from everything from D to V, bum to breasts. 2 Best stocking stuffer Tenga Egg Price: $ This product by Tenga makes an A+ stocking stuffer. It’s small, pretty discreet, and the perf price point. A masturbator, vibrator cover, and sex glove all in one, this disposable toy is versatile AF. There are a few diff kinds with different textures inside the egg (like a Wonderball, but make it a sex toy). If you want to skip the stocking stuffer, you can also opt for this variety pack of six. 2 Best lubricant Promescent Water Lube Price: $
Vibrators UKIf you’re looking for a little ~*something something*~ to put in your boo’s stocking, this low price, high quality lubricant has got you covered. Delivering the wet you need when you want to get wild, the Promescent Water Lube is both latex and silicone-toy friendly. Meaning, whether you’re using a barrier while you’re banging, or toys while you toy around (😈) this non-sticky lube has got you covered. (Did you know oil-based lubricants aren’t compatible with latex barriers and that silicone-based lubricants aren’t compatible with silicone toys? Again, the more you know). 2 Best for easy clean-up Liberator Fascinator Throw Price: $$ Getting down and dirty can get a bit messy, which is why this plush throw is such a game changer. It doubles as a body fluid absorber thanks to a microfiber material on the outside and moisture barrier on the inside. When all is said and done *wink wink* just pop this puppy in the washer. 2 Best sex pillow Dame Pillo Price: $$
Ever stuffed your feather pillow under your boo’s hips in effort to find that just-right spot? While a decent solution when you’re in a crunch, sleeping pillows aren’t sturdy. That’s why sex toy company Dame released this position pillow. Made of supportive-yet-supple foam, Pillo is designed to help you stay in the positions that are most pleasurable to you. WFH-ers there’s another perk to the Pillo: It doubles as a laptop lap-desk. The more you know! 2 Best book about sex Girl Sex 101 Price: $ Written by queer-icon Allison Moon, this illustrative guide is basically the queer, sex-positive version of The Care & Keeping Of You — the American Girl book nearly every vulva-owner got growing up. You shouldn’t spring this read on someone you simply suspect might be gay. But, it’s a great gift for anyone who has recently come out or is otherwise exploring their sexuality.
Types of sex toys to gift As a scroll through this gift guide makes clear: There’s practically more types of sex toys than there are wrapping paper designs. But grouping sex toy types into the below 3 categories can be helpful when figuring out which type to pop a bow on. Vibrators Vibe, buzzy buddies, rumbly lovers… whatever you call them, vibrators (shocker!) vibrate. Said another way: Vibrators are little machines designed to move at a speed, consistency, and intensity that the human body physically is not able to! Available in a variety of shapes from rings to wands, mechanical bulls to bullets, vibrators are a great pick for pleasure-seekers at any point in their sex toy journey. The specific vibrator you choose to give will depend on a number of factors including your budget, as well as their specific anatomy and pleasure preferences. Check out our full vibrator guide here for detailed tips for finding the perfect vibe.
Nonvibrating sex toys Ranging from butt plugs and anal beads, to metal wands and textured strokers, the market of nonvibrating sex toys is as varied as the market of vibrators. Rather than using vibration to make you moan, these toys use texture, material, temperature, and shape. When figuring out what kind of nonvibrating sex toy to box, ask yourself: Does this person enjoy or have interest in anal stimulation? What materials has this person explored? How much am I willing to spend on a toy? Pleasure aids
Pleasure aids is a broad category of products that encompasses anything that can make sex better, wetter, or more comfortable. Think: lube, positioning pillows, water absorbent throws, and arousal oils. This is the category you’re going to want to lean into if you don’t know specifics about your gift recipient’s sex life. Why? Because TBH anyone’s sex life can be improved with these things.
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A sex toy is any object or device made to enhance sexual pleasure or facilitate an orgasm. When safely used, sex toys can bring an entirely new element to a sexual encounter. There are several different types of sex toys, and each is designed for a unique form of pleasure. Meet One of Your New Instructors Sign Up 7 Types of Sex Toys Sex toys come in many shapes and sizes, but they typically fall within seven categories.
LingerieVibrators: These sex toys use vibration patterns to stimulate different parts of your body. External vibrators include clitoral stimulators like bullet vibrators and wands, which enhance pleasure around the clitoris and labia. Internal vibrators are shaped for comfortable vaginal and anal penetration. They usually include several vibration modes, so you can find the right intensity for you. Combination vibrators like rabbit vibrators include both internal and external functions. Rabbits are hybrid sex toys that allow for penatration while simultaneously simulating your clit.
Anal toys: Some sex toys are specifically designed to stimlute the nerve endings in your anus. Examples of anal toys include butt plugs, prostate massagers, and anal beads. The important thing to look for when choosing an anal toy is a flared base. This wider base ensures that the toy doesn’t accidentally slip inside your anus. Since the anus doesn’t naturally lubricate itself, anal toys require a lot of lubrication. Don’t forget to clean your anal toy after each use, especially if you’re sharing the toy with a partner or plan to use it on another part of your body.
BDSM gear: BDSM toys can enhance sexual pleasure by allowing for dominant and submissive roleplaying. If you are new to bondage, consider buying a pair of handcuffs, a blindfold, or wrist and ankle restraints. These simple items can add an exciting element to your sexual encounters by forcing you to focus on every physical sensation. If you enjoy erotic spanking, consider using a paddles, whips, or ticklers. When using BDSM gear, always be sure to have an agreed-upon safe word that you can use if you are ever feeling uncomfortable. Trust and communication are key for good bondage play.
Dildos: One of the most popular types of sex toys, dildo are often phallic in shape. They are designed to comfortably penetrate a vagina, anus, or mouth. Dildos come in many shapes and sizes, but they are often textured with pleasurable ribs or bumps and made out of silicone, glass, and even steel. If you are having solo sex, consider buying a dildo with a suction cup base that you can attach to a wall for hand-free use.