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 The majority of toys also come in discreet packaging, so you do not have to feel any embarrassment when it comes through the post. How do you take care of sex toys and keep them clean? Keeping your toys in the prime condition has never been easier! We recommend cleaning your toy before and after every use with warm water and a sterilising fluid or toy cleaner. Ensure the toy is completely dry before storing and always remember to store your toys separately using a toy storage bag, box or even a clean sock. Always make sure you use an alcohol-free cleaner/soap as alcohol may erode certain sex toy materials. Can you use sex toys with a partner? Yes! Sex toys can offer you and your partner a range of exciting added sensations that might not be possible with fingers, tongues and genitals alone. Sex toys can create unique opportunities for pleasure and bonding! Want to spice up your sex life? Try adding in sex toys during play, but always do this with consent first to ensure you are both comfortable using them. Sex toys can offer you and your partner a range of exciting added sensations

  How can you initiate the conversation with your partner about bringing toys into the bedroom? Communication is key. Talking to your partner about sex toys doesn’t have to be daunting, have the conversation when you feel comfortable. You can approach the subject by mentioning an article, advert, or a conversation you’ve overheard. Be sure to reassure your partner that this is about exploring something new together and adding to your already amazing sex life. Always make sure you do this with consent and do not force your partner to do anything they are not comfortable with. Can sex toys help you reach orgasm more easily? That is definitely an advantage of using sex toys. Many people do tend to reach orgasm more easily with sex toys due to the different functions and sensations they can offer. If you read the reviews then many of those using sex toys will agree with this!

 Will using sex toys stop me enjoying sex without them? Not at all! It is a common misconception that sex toys will desensitise you or you will not enjoy sex without them. Any adventurous person or couple should consider what they’re going to keep in their bedside drawer, or the box under their bed – which is why we’ve put together the ultimate edit of the best sex toys to help you form the perfect capsule collection. How we tested All of these toys have been extensively tried out, and in most cases used over a matter of months or even years. They’re all hardwearing, durable products that delight just as much on their hundredth use as they did on the first. Every sex toy listed here is quiet, if not silent, and wouldn’t be overheard from the next room. They’re all made from body safe materials and they’re all rechargeable. Whether you mix and match one product from each section, or try the full list, here’s our completely complete guide to the best sex toys you can buy right now.

  Read more: 10 best sex toys for couples that keep things interesting 5 best sex games for couples to spice things up 6 best remote controlled vibrators for hands-free fun 9 best quiet vibrators that don’t compromise on performance The best sex toys for 2022 are: Best overall – We Vibe tango bullet: £536, Amazon.co.uk Best quiet vibrator – Je Joue uma: £75, Jejoue.co.uk Best for new sensations – Luxury metal rabbit: £550, Annsummers.com Best for experienced sex toy users – Smile Makers The Poet: £1195, Smilemakerscollection.com Best classic vibrator – Womanizer starlet 4 function clitoral stimulator: £699, Bondara.co.uk Best men’s one-stop shop – Fleshlight: £699, Amazon.co.uk Best erection aid – Bondara set of three cock rings: £49, Bondara.co.uk

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  Best for adventurous men – Lelo Bruno: £149, Lelo.com Best budget buy – Rocks off bullet: £99, Rocks-off.com Best for the curious – Ann Summers slim recharging and rotating rabbit: £42, Annsummers.com Best tasteful toy – Massage candle, kiki de montparnasse: £80, Kikimd.com Best for absolutely everyone – Pjur lubricant: £33, Amazon.co.uk Best for mutual orgasms – Lelo tiani: £90.30, Lelo.com Best for couples wanting to explore – Glass butt plug: £20.99, Loveplugs.co.uk Best vibrators We-Vibe tango bullet: £536, Amazon.co.uk (We Vibe ) Best: Overall Rating: 10/10 The We-Vibe bullet is the foundation of any truly great collection of sex toys. It’s got a round, fulsome vibration that other toys of the same size just can’t compete with. The speeds are many and will satisfy anyone from newbies to old hands – the preset vibration patterns are surprising in all the right ways. It recharges quickly and lasts for years and years. It’s not a cheap toy, but like a cashmere jumper or the perfect Little Black Dress, it’s an investment piece. Buy now Je Joue uma: £75, Jejoue.co.uk (Je Joue ) Best: All-rounder vibrator Rating: 8/10 The classic vibrator – a vibrating shaft – is often underrated. But this is a real gem. It’s soft to the touch and incredibly quiet to use. It’s versatile – suitable to be used for clitoral or internal stimulation, and completely waterproof so you can use it in the shower or bath if you don’t live in a home where privacy is easy to come by. It’s marketed as being a g-spot stimulator, and it’s very good at its official job, but this toy is a real all-rounder.

  Buy now (Ann Summers) Best: For new sensations Rating: 9/10 Ever since Charlotte got addicted to her rabbit in Sex And The City, the rampant rabbit has been a favourite. It’s one of the world’s most popular sex toys for an extremely good reason: because it combines penetration and clitoral stimulation in a way that no other toy has ever been able to compare to. There are lots of different types of rabbits, but this one pays equal attention to internal and clitoral stimulation, so it’s arguably the best of the best. This rabbit is a little different from your average rampant rabbit because the shaft is metal, which means that it’s often a little cooler to the touch, and that the vibration feels slightly crisper. Buy now Best toys for women (iDOO) Best: For experienced sex toy users Rating: 9/10

  The Poet is the latest offering from Smile Makers, famous for being the first sex toys on Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop, and for naming its toys after pin-up occupations (“The Fireman” and “The Tennis Instructor”). The Poet is Smile Makers’ take on the clitoral suction vibrator. But, rather than just emulating the same glorious technology other companies have created, The Poet adds something extra. The sides of the toy are a control, so you can make it more intense by squeezing the toy while using it. It takes a little practice to get a perfect control over the toy, but it functions as an additional layer of mindfulness, making you completely tune into your body as you adjust it. You effectively create a bespoke setting for every single use. Buy now Womanizer starlet 4 function clitoral stimulator: £699, Bondara.co.uk (iDOO) Best: Classic vibrator Rating: 10/10

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  Most clitoral suction vibrators are pretty amazing, but this one happens to be a classic of the genre. It’s a very similar version to the one Lily Allen released in 2020. It comes in a pretty coral colour and the technology is just fantastic. Many women who have struggled to achieve orgasm through sex or traditional vibrators have found that the Womanizer toys can change all of that in a matter of minutes. It also holds a charge for an impressively long time and comes with a great variety of settings and speeds. Buy now Best toys for men Fleshlight: £699, Amazon.co.uk (Fleshlight) Best: Men’s one-stop-shop toy Rating: 9/10 There’s plenty of stigma around male sex toys, which is very unfair and nonsensical, given that we know that male masturbation is a) incredibly common and b) very healthy. The Fleshlight is one of the most famous sex toys, though the term “infamous” might be a more apt description. But they’re actually incredibly cleverly designed toys that get glowing reviews. If you’d like to elevate your masturbation from just a session with your own hand, the Fleshlight is absolutely the first place to start. This version is rather more discrete in design which might appeal to first timers.

  Buy now Bondara set of three cock rings: £49, Bondara.co.uk (Bondara ) Best: Erection aid Rating: 10/10 There’s absolutely nothing wrong with keeping it simple, which is exactly what these Bondara cock rings do. They’re a tactile, stretchy material which is (apparently) very comfortable to wear. You should use it in conjunction with a water-based lubricant. Many of the reviews from men who suffer with erectile disfunction say that these rings have helped them to maintain an erection during sex. Even those who don’t struggle to maintain an erection might well find that these rings help them to stay even harder for longer. Buy now Lelo Bruno: £149, Lelo.com (Lelo) Best: For adventurous men

  The Bruno is a sleek piece of kit, because Lelo have a real talent for making sex toys look like beautifully designed pieces of art. The Bruno is smooth, sleek and easy to use. If you’ve ever wanted to experience prostate massage, or if you’re already an old hand with all things male g-spot, this is guaranteed to please. Make sure you’ve got a decent lube on hand before trying to use it, and be prepared to feel something incredibly intense. Buy now Best toys for beginners Rocks off bullet: £99, Rocks-off.com (Bondara ) Best: Budget buy Rating: 8/10 The Rocks Off bullet is a gloriously inexpensive piece of sex tech. It comes at a variety of price points, but if you’re investing in your first sex toy, you might want to pick the cheapest one. It’s the best-selling single speed vibrator in the world, and the single speed is a lovely medium. If you know that you like extremely light stimulation, or that you need something a bit more intense to reach orgasm, then they have multi-speed alternatives.

  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: $

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  If 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.

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  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.

 Whether you want to spice up a long-term relationship, explore sensations with new partners, or enhance your solo masturbation, sex toys can add excitement to your sex life. Learn From the Best What Are Sex Toys? 7 Types of Sex Toys Let’s Talk About Sex Learn More About Emily Morse's MasterClass What Are Sex Toys?