Kinky Gift Ideas That Aren’t Awful

Do you want to buy a gift for your kinky friend/enemy/lover/playmate but aren’t quite sure that to get them? Here are some ideas.

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Small/cute/inexpensive kinky gifts

Medium-sized kinky gifts

Large/expensive/extravagant kinky gifts

Small, cute, inexpensive kinky gifts

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Here are some gifts that are relatively small and inexpensive, and thus well-suited to someone you’re not super close to, or who you don’t want to buy something too big for.

Some good-quality lube

Lube is a gift that your recipient will actually use and enjoy. A bottle of good-quality lube isn’t overly expensive, and so makes a nice supplementary gift. If your recipient has never used lube before, this tiny present has the potential to transform their love life.

If you’re unsure what kind of lube would be best, opt for Yes Organic Water-based Lube (available from Lovehoney UK, Lovehoney US). It’s pleasant, water-based, hypoallergenic, organic and goes with everything.

If it’s someone’s birthday, Lovehoney’s Birthday Cake Flavoured Lubricant (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US) makes a lovely little gifttete.

Arnica gel for bruises

A tube of arnica gel is also very inexpensive, and makes a cute little gift or supplementary gift for anyone who engages in impact play (arnica is used to minimise bruises).

Arnicare (available from Amazon) is a good brand, and their products are available in a range of formats and sizes.

Body Bow

A body bow is a cute but inexpensive little gift that has some decent novelty value and can be enjoyed as a couple. Unlike with lingerie, sizing isn’t an issue, and since it’s a more-or-less disposable garment you don’t have to think too much about colour, style or fit.

The Naughty Knot Unwrap Me Sexy Body Bow (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US) is a good-quality and easy-to-use body bow.

Massage oil

Massage oil is another cute gift that can be used as a couple, and is sexy without being overly kinky or intimidating. I’d recommend the Earthly Body Trio 3-in-1 Mini Massage Candles (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US). They’re east to store, and melt into a smooth and pleasant massage oil. And they come in three different flavours.

A Board Game

A board game might seem like a bit of a lame present, but they can be a fun and interesting diversion outside of the bedroom. Also, some people really like board games. You’ll know already if your partner is one of them.

Monogamy: A Hot Affair Game (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US) is a cute choice that will, at the very least, provide some laughs and some fun fantasy ideas.

Medium-sized kinky gifts

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These gifts are mid-range, suitable for a partner or close friend. They’re more substantial, and can constitute a gift in and of themselves.

Nice Rope

Good quality rope can be expensive – especially if buying in large enough quantities to use for a variety of bondage purposes. Rope also wears out over time, so it can be a nice gift for someone who hasn’t refreshed their collection in a while.

For basic bedroom bondage you can get some soft and comfortable Bondage Boutique Soft Bondage Rope (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US).

Clitoral sucker

Almost every kinky person will already have at least one vibrator. Suction toys (which provide similar stimulation, but work using air pressure and suction rather than vibration) are novel enough that – generally speaking – your giftee won’t have one already, but may have heard of them and be curious to try them out.

I recommend the (very cute) Lovehoney Rose Clitoral Suction Stimulator (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US). It’s easy to clean, and has a good variety of different suction modes.

If you want to go for something a little nicer, I’d recommend Womanizer. Womanizer (available from Lovehoney UK, Lovehoney US and Bondara) are one of the most well-known and reliable brands for suction toys. They have a wide range of different designs, all of which are comfy and easy to use.

TENGA Egg or pocket pussy

For men, a masturbation toy makes a nice gift. You’re essentially giving them a deluxe orgasm to use at a time of their choosing.

For this I’d recommend a TENGA Egg Male Masturbator (available from Lovehoney UK, Lovehoney US and Bondara). They’re relatively inexpensive, but you can buy your giftee several so they can choose between different textures. They’re also rather more tasteful than most strokers or pocket pussies.

If your giftee already owns a basic masturbator or fleshlight, you can add some more variety to their collection with a celebrity version – like the Fleshlight Riley Reid Utopia Texture Masturbator (available from Lovehoney UK, Lovehoney US and Bondara). These are fleshlights that supposedly match the general genital character of various famous porn stars.

A decent blindfold, gag or cuffs

Gags, cuffs and blindfolds are all relatively cheap and easily accessible, but most of the ones you can buy online are a bit crap. A nice blindfold, gag and pair of cuffs is a good gift for someone who already has some bondage equipment, or who might appreciate better quality bondage gear.

Most blindfolds designed for kinky stuff are pretty basic and not very comfortable or effective. Instead, I’d recommend pretty much any deluxe sleep mask (there are many available on Amazon) for a more comfortable and effective blindfold.

My recommended gag is the Bondage Boutique Faux Leather Medium Silicone Ball Gag (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US), which has a fully silicone mouthpiece for maximum washability, and is sized to be about right for most mouths.

For cuffs, I recommend DOMINIX Deluxe Heavy Leather Wrist Cuffs (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US). They’re comfortably padded, but also easier to use that other leather cuffs, which can be too bulky to provide effective restraint.

For a full bondage set with some added extras, I’d recommend the Bondage Boutique Dominant Dream/Submissive Special Bondage Kit (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US).

Large/expensive/extravagant kinky gifts

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These are larger and more expensive gifts, suitable for a significant other or for a very special occasion.

Doxy vibrator

Your giftee probably already has a vibrator… but Doxy vibrators (or, indeed, most magic wand vibrators) are in a different class. Mains powered, they provide much stronger vibes, and are seen by some as the key to masturbatory orgasm. Here’s a little about the long and lurid history of magic wand style vibrators.

I’d recommend the basic Doxy Extra Powerful Wand Massager (available from Lovehoney UK, Lovehoney US and Bondara). It’s easy-to-use, adaptable, and more than powerful enough for almost any user.

Male vibrator

No matter how much they enjoy wanking, most men don’t own a vibrator. As such, a vibrating male sex toy can make a cool gift: it’s something that encourages them to explore, and which they’ll definitely enjoy, but would never purchase for themselves.

I recommend the Blowmotion Warming Vibrating Male Masturbator (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US). As well as being perfectly shaped to engulf the head of the cock, it also has a warming function, and a wide variety of vibration patterns.

Kinky Advent Calendar

Lovehoney’s Dream Wand Sex Toy Advent Calendar (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US) contains a different toy, lube or other mildly sexy surprise for each of the 12 days leading up to Christmas. The calendar is, of course, aimed at vanilla couples, but it still makes a fun novelty gift that lasts for an entire month, and is bound to be at least somewhat delightful.

Fuck Machine

Very few kinky folk own a fucking machine. Which is a shame, as they’re a huge amount of fun. A portable machine like the Lovehoney Sweet Heat Travel Thrusting Warming Sex Machine (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US) is a good choice if you just want to dip your toe into playing with sex machines (and also don’t want to lumber your giftee with something that’s difficult to store).

If storage space isn’t an issue (and you’re happy to pay quite a bit more) I’d recommend the F-Machine Pro 4 Black Sex Machine (available from Bondara). It’s sturdier, stands on its own, can be adjusted, and is just generally a more serious piece of hardware.

A Body Harness

Buying lingerie is traditional, but can be fraught with difficulty if buying with a gift. Size, fit, etc are all difficult to estimate. Body harnesses on the other hand are generally adjustable, and so can be purchased even if you only have a rough idea of your partner’s measurements.

The DOMINIX Deluxe Leather Open Cup Body Harness with Cuffs (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US) is a good choice, as it’s very adjustable and comes with some compatible bondage cuffs.

App Controlled Vibe

App controlled vibrators are a surprising amount of fun, and make a good gift for a couple whether they spend a lot of time apart or just want to try something new.

I’d recommend the Lovense Lush 3 App Controlled Rechargeable Love Egg Vibrator (available from Lovehoney UK and Lovehoney US). It’s reliable, easy to use, can be controlled at a distance, and comes with some genuinely fun and interesting functions – like being able to sync it with music.