Once you've got all your luxury sex toy shopping out of the way the budget shopping begins. Whether it's the perfect stocking stuffer for your new lover, an (appropriate) sexual themed gag gift for the office Secret Santa, or a small reminder that the holidays aren't just about family-rated fun, here is a line-up of new and old favorites from my favorite sex toy retailers to suit shopping budgets great and small.
Because good bargains never go out of style, you can see last year's picks on page 2.
Sex Scratchers
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This book of 100 sexy scratch-and-win tickets is a perfect stocking stuffer for lottery lovers and anyone looking for a fun and non-threatening way to spice up their sex life. Similar in concept to “sex checks” each game leaves the player with something to do, or have done to them. With games like Pirate’s Booty, Dirty Dice, and Bondage Bingo, there’s a card for every taste (and a winner in every card). $9
Erotic Magnet Poetry Kit
Several years ago the makers of the popular magnetic poetry kit pushed their own envelope with a sexual version, containing 400 extremely and exquisitely naughty magnetized words. Use it to leave sexy notes for your partner or let guests delve deep into their erotic psyche. Just remember to rearrange any incriminating phrases before you host the next family dinner. $20
Velvet Jewel Vibe
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The dazzling faux gems around the base of the Velvet Jewel add a little holiday sparkle to the affair. But the real treat is this simple but powerful waterproof vibrator that is guaranteed to please. As sex toys become more complicated (and expensive), it’s good to remember that hard plastic vibrators have been creating holiday cheer for years. $15
Naughty Knobs
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Anyone who has renovated a kitchen knows that knobs make all the difference. Finally there is a way for the design-minded kinky person to express themselves on their kitchen cabinets and bedroom dresser drawers. Each piece is spin cast of high-quality, lead-free pewter and hand finished by the artist, Peter G. Conley. Choose from five different designs Heels, 69, Full Moon, Peter Pull, Eve, Adam, and Hands Tied. $14.50-$27
Stroke 29
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Forget the myths about men and sex toys and slip a little Stroke 29 in the stockings of all the men in your life. This thick long lasting cream is designed specifically for masturbation and celebrates the joys of male solo sex, an activity that can be much more than the utilitarian necessity we conceive it to be. Available in a nice blue tub or travel pillow packs ($2 or $24).
Kama Sutra Deck
Each of the 50 cards in this deck features an illustration, a verse from the Kama Sutra and some advice on sexual technique. Explore the deck together or split it up, and leave cards for each other to add an element of surprise. This gift is less about information and more about inspiration, but makes for a fun and non-explicit addition to any stocking. $15
Pervartistry
Remind yourself and your friends how funny sex can be with this great sex game that is part charades, part Pictionary, and a whole lot of fun. Two teams compete to guess risqué terms and phrases which range from mild to hot, with a lot of room for double entendres in between. The game comes with 500 clue cards, plus eco-friendly dry erase boards, score cards, and a timer. You have to either draw or act out what’s on the card, stretching your own creativity and letting you know which of your friends is more familiar with terms like “golden shower” than they are with "spooning." $30
IgniteMe Massage Candle
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These lovely soy-based massage candles make a perfect gift that you can both benefit from. Burn the candle, blow out the flame and drizzle the melted soy wax on your partner for a sensual massage. Soy melts at a lower temperature so you won’t get burned. They come in a great selection of scents including lavender, pomegranate, and vanilla and the massage oil has a great consistency. The tin canister packaging also makes these great for travel. Available in 2 oz and 4 oz tins. $10-$15
