SEX FILES: Sexy self care gifts for (almost) everyone on your list
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Published Dec 17, 2023 • 3 minute read
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It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season.
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Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” is currently living rent-free in my head (and shows no sign of leaving anytime soon), mall escalators have begun to resemble an overcrowded ant farm and everything seemingly smells like gingerbread. This is all to say that I haven’t even started my holiday shopping (a rarity for me) and the stress is starting to make me a bit buggy.
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With that being said, I truly believe that anything that helps facilitate great sex, romance and self care are the kind of gifts that keep on giving. If you’re still searching for a last-minute gift for that special someone (hey, maybe that special person is you!) I’ve rounded up some of my favorite self care and sex-positive gift ideas of various heat levels – from warm and fuzzy to scorching hot.
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The person you are newly dating.
Not sure what to get the person you’ve just started seeing? If you’ve agreed to get each other gifts and nothing comes to mind, go for a consumable item or experience you can enjoy together. For example, a nice bottle of wine or fancy mocktail, a cookie making kit for your next date night or a gift card for a two-person activity (dinner and laser bowling, anyone?)
If things are super new and gifting seems premature, you can’t go wrong with a handwritten card or thoughtful text that lets them know how much you enjoy their presence.
The fitness enthusiast.
If your partner loves to work up a sweat at the gym, new sexy workout wear is sure to be a welcome presence under the tree. While I’m a longtime fan of Canadian activewear heavyweights like Lululemon and TNA, I’ve recently become obsessed with REFORMER, a premium athletic brand that specializes in sustainably made pieces that hug every curve with expert precision. My favorite piece is the Textured Runsie – a body-hugging jumpsuit that makes you look and feel amazing – even if you never leave the house.
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If sexy fitness gear doesn’t fit the bill, consider a massage gun and an open invitation to help them get to all the hard-to-reach places.
The newly single friend.
Brighten your bestie’s day with a new pleasure device. Some of my favorite releases from the past year include the miniature Magic Wand Micro Massager ($63.99 at Pinkcherry.ca), an adorable miniature version of the iconic sex toy that packs a serious punch and the PlusOne Thumping Arouser ($50 at PlusOne.com) a versatile vibe with a “thumping” button at the tip. Small and discreet, these pleasure playthings make excellent stocking stuffers.
The person who loves to dress up.
Maybe that’s you or maybe that’s your partner – either way, you can’t go wrong with Lovehoney’s collection of sexy lingerie. Affordably priced, well-fitting and available in a wide range of sizes, Lovehoney has an array of sexy styles that are perfect for the holidays. One of my favorite sets is their Fantasy Chic-Bunny Costume ($49 at Lovehoney.ca). Made of soft, stretchy velvet and featuring a detachable tail, you can easily wear this under pants or a skirt as a sexy and stylish bodysuit.
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Want something a bit spicier? Nothing says, “you be Mrs Claus and I’ll be Santa” like Lovehoney’s Parisienne Charm Red Lace Basque Set ($74 at Lovehoney.ca) – a fiery ensemble designed to drop jaws.
Your significant other.
If you’re looking for new ways to experience intimacy together, We-Vibe recently released the O Expanding Couples Vibe ($219 at Pinkcherry.ca), a versatile vibrator that can be worn while having intercourse. What sets this model apart from other wearable pleasure devices is that the insertable portion of the Expanding Couples Vibe has O-shape that expands to help the toy stay in place while delivering powerful, toe-curling stimulation to you and your partner.
For the couple (or individual) who is looking to add something out-of-the-box to their tickle trunk, consider the WhipSmart Magic Carpet Ride Pad Vibe ($139 at Pinkcherry.ca) – a saddle-style vibrator that you can ride while leaving your hands free to explore other pleasures (the name says it all!)
Yourself.
Whatever you want! Whether that’s treating yourself to a special item (or three) from your wish list or giving yourself the gift of abstaining from the holiday madness so that you can devote more time to watching movies and eating pizza in your underwear, this is a friendly reminder that you get decide what pleasure looks like for you this season and always.
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