Vous souhaitez offer a sex toy to your partner for Valentine’s Day? Here’s a little guide with a few ideas to help you choose.
Valentine’s Day sex toy #5: a vibrating egg or a connected toy
A vibrating egg or a connected sex toy will add a naughty note to your romantic date.
Give it at the start of the evening so you can play with it straight away! Note: remember to charge it first.
My suggestions: the Lovense Lush or the We Vibe Moxie.
Valentine’s Day sex toy #4: a clitoral vibrator
If your partner has a vulva, an effective clitoral vibrator can bring them a serious dose of pleasure and orgasms, whether they use it solo or with you.
It’s the kind of sex toy you can use during a steamy romp, or on your own in lazy mode under the covers to relax before falling asleep. It’s easy to get hooked, which is no bad thing, as there are no negative side effects.
When it comes to choosing a sex toy, you have two options: an ultra-powerful wand or a suction vibrator.
An ultra-powerful vibrator
Opt for an ultra-powerful clitoral wand and it’s hard to go wrong. Near-instant orgasms guaranteed!
That said, there’s something for everyone, from mini vibrators to enormous mains-powered wands. Our comparison guide to ultra-powerful vibrators can help you work out which one will suit your partner best.
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A suction vibrator
When it comes to suction vibrators or, more generally, non-contact clitoral stimulators, the choice is a little trickier, because not all clitorises respond to them in the same way.
So it’s a riskier bet, but if you choose well, the sensations are stunning.
A Satisfyer Pro 2 will delight sensitive clitorises as well as the more demanding ones. For those who like power, the Lelo Sona Cruise is a real orgasm bomb. And for those who only like very gentle stimulation, the Lelo Sila will do the job beautifully, while disappointing clitorises that like to be shaken up.
Valentine’s Day sex toy #3: a handmade erotic object
For Valentine’s Day, you might want to give your partner a unique, beautiful and durable erotic accessory.
In that case, a handmade sex toy is ideal. The one you love will get an object with a soul, made with passion and, why not, one that can be personalised.
Looking for some fun ideas? We recently published an article about our favourite handmade sex toys.
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Valentine’s Day sex toy #2: a BDSM accessories kit
Valentine’s Day replaced the festival of the Lupercalia, which was celebrated in ancient Rome from 13 to 15 February. During the festival, two young men, wearing nothing but a loincloth, would walk around the city, whipping women seeking fertility with strips of goatskin.
Practising BDSM on Valentine’s Day would therefore just be a return to the pagan origins of the festival. However, more than two thousand years later, we can allow ourselves a few variations on the interpretation.
When it comes to fertility, you’d be better off talking to your gynaecologist. As for the rest, it’s up to the two of you to decide who whips whom, and you can opt for vegan BDSM accessories.
You can choose a ready-made bondage kit, which will provide you with a whole range of fun accessories for getting started with BDSM at a reasonable price. Or, if you’re ready to spend a bit more, you can put together your own custom BDSM kit.
Our guide to BDSM accessories can help you make your choice or find some ideas.
BDSM accessories: a beginner's guide
Valentine’s Day sex toy #1: a sex toy set for two
If you don’t own many sex toys, or don’t have any yet, sex toy sets could be a fun option. Offering plenty of variety, they’ll let you explore the world of sex toys together on Valentine’s night.
Which sex toy set should you choose?
There are sex toy sets at every price point. If you’re on a tight budget, we recommend choosing a sex toy kit made of silicone. Avoid jelly sex toys at all costs: they smell bad, deteriorate quickly and are toxic to the body.
A few suggestions:
The drawbacks of “ready-made” sex toy sets
However, you might find that the sets on offer aren’t quite right for you. Ready-made sex toy sets often include a few bits of crap that crop up almost every time, and whose actual usefulness is somewhat questionable. For example:
“Sexy dice”
Ah, sexy dice, a classic! The first die shows an action (caress, lick, kiss, bite, etc.), and the second, a part of the body.
A variation: a Kama Sutra position on one die, and a room in the house on the other. It’s worth noting that in this case, sexy dice generally assume your house has at least five rooms and a garden.
That’s how, for lack of a garden, you end up trying a handstand doggy style in the snow-covered courtyard of your block of flats, after enthusiastically licking your elbow.
The feather duster
If you enjoy tickling from an erotic point of view, lucky you… However, if a feather duster, which isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, turns up in so many sets, it’s probably just because it doesn’t cost much to make.
Putting together a personalised sex toy set
To avoid ending up with accessories you never use, you can put together your own selection of sex toys. It’ll take you a bit longer, but you’ll be able to give a more personal gift.
To do this, you’ll need:
Packaging
A pretty gift wrap may be all you need.
But you could also think about storing your sex toys. Sex toy boxes sold by online sex shops tend to be expensive and are generally quite small. A toolbox could be a nicer and cheaper option. If you have children or overly curious flatmates, choose a toolbox with a padlock.
Sex toys
Put in the set the sex toys you choose, which you’ll both want to use together that very evening. As for materials: silicone, glass, wood or stainless steel.
My suggestion? For example, for a straight couple:
- A clitoral vibrator (ultra-powerful or suction) of your choice,
- A glass dildo,
- If you have anal sex, a small steel plug,
- And perhaps a Tenga egg.
If you’re struggling to find fun sex toys without blowing your budget, our selection of cheap sex toys might give you some ideas.
Lubricant
Essential: lubricant. Choose a lubricant that is water-based, paraben-free and, if possible, glycerine-free. That way, it’ll be body-friendly and compatible with sex toys and condoms.
For example, Sliquid Organics, which is organic, has a very neutral scent and is suitable for the most sensitive intimate areas.
A few extras
You can also add to your set:
- A little something personalised by you. Write sweet notes or erotic phrases on small pieces of paper, draw a picture, come up with a little naughty game—in short, let your imagination run wild.
- Small gifts of your choice.
- Something to eat, to help you get your strength back after using everything in the set.
Before giving a sex toy for Valentine’s Day
One essential thing to think about before giving one or more sex toys for Valentine’s Day: your partner’s consent.
Finding yourself faced with a collection of erotic toys wrapped in paper that was supposed to contain chocolates can be unsettling if you’ve never expressed a desire to use them. It could make your loved one feel as if you’re trying to force their hand by presenting them with a fait accompli. “Well, now that I’ve bought them, we’ll have to use them together!”
In short, it’s essential to talk it over with your partner beforehand. If you don’t want to spoil the surprise, find out how keen your partner is to use sex toys. If erotic accessories aren’t their cup of tea, think of another gift.
Valentine’s Day sex toy: more ideas
If you still haven’t found the ideal sex toy to give for Valentine’s Day after reading this article, here are a few more tips that might inspire you.
Valentine's Day Sex Toy Gift Guide
And above all, have a happy Valentine’s Day!
