If you're not sure which way to go when choosing a holiday gift for your significant other (or hookup buddy) this year—practical, lavish, barebones, or sexy—going with sexy can almost never go wrong.

Think about it: Sexy Christmas gifts practically guarantee that whatever you give your partner will, uh, come back to you.

Hey, even if you're showering a friend with a little somethin' somethin', helping them feel like a sex god or goddess is a surefire way to heat up their holiday season. If anything, you're giving them something they want, but wouldn't splurge on themselves.

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Meet the experts: Carol Queen, PhD, is staff sexologist at Good Vibrations and curator of the Antique Vibrator Museum; Johanna Rief is the head of sexual empowerment at Lovehoney.

Of course, there's a fine line between sexy Christmas gifts that are actually sexy and ones that are kind of tacky, creepy, or just plain offensive. There are millions of spicy options out there, so to help you feel a bit less overwhelmed, here's the ultimate list of the best sexy gifts to give in 2022.

1. Kinky Truth Or Dare Game

Chronicle Books Kinky Truth or Dare: Pick-A-Stick

Kinky Truth or Dare: Pick-A-Stick

Chronicle Books Kinky Truth or Dare: Pick-A-Stick

$14 at Amazon$15 at Uncommon Goods

Call me nostalgic or old-fashioned, but there’s something so impossibly seductive about a good game of truth-or-dare. Tasked with answering a deeply revealing question or completing an adventurous dare, you end up learning a lot about your partner—and yourself. With this Pick-A-Stick Truth-or-Dare game, you’re sure to light a flame, whether for the first time or the 200th.

2. A Cozy Nightshirt

Ekouaer Women's Cotton Nightshirt

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Women's Cotton Nightshirt

Ekouaer Women's Cotton Nightshirt

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Silk and satin aren't for everyone—especially if it means waking up all sticky and sweaty. If you're looking to gift a little more breathability in a nightie that begs to be unbuttoned, opt for this cotton nightshirt.

The wearer will be able to channel every rom-com scene in which a hot woman slinks around the house in their partner's booty-skimming shirt. Only this time, it won't be borrowed.

3. A Couples Vibrator

Luna Rechargeable Vibrator

Rechargeable Vibrator

Luna Rechargeable Vibrator

Credit: Courtesy

This smooth little guy is OH-so-great for both the giver and receiver. The vibrator is super quiet—perfect for your BFF who's staying with their large fam over the holidays.

4. Lingerie

Love, Vera Lace Thong Bodysuit

Lace Thong Bodysuit

Love, Vera Lace Thong Bodysuit

This gorgeous lace bodysuit will bring all the spice to the bedroom.

"If the couple is a little more reserved, lingerie is a great way to dive into the sexual wellness category," explains Johanna Rief, head of sexual empowerment at Lovehoney. "It’s sexy, fun and low stakes, because all you have to do is put it on, rather than something new you have to figure out how to use."

5. A Helpful Massage Tool

Acvioo Handheld Massager Wand

Handheld Massager Wand

Acvioo Handheld Massager Wand

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Love receiving massages but hate giving them? (I feel you.) This hand-like tool helps you knead into your S.O.'s knots and kinks without creating any for yourself. Plus, they'll be more inclined to go to town on your shoulders with this nifty toy, too, so it's a win for both of you.

6. Crotchless Panties

Savage X Fenty Mesh Crotchless High Leg Bikini

Mesh Crotchless High Leg Bikini

Savage X Fenty Mesh Crotchless High Leg Bikini

Warning: This sexy mesh thong is sure to put your partner in the mood, so maybe gift this one somewhere *private* and not in front of the entire fam.

7. A Panty Vibrator

We-Vibe Moxie

We-Vibe Moxie

We-Vibe Moxie

The We-Vibe Moxie is the ultimate gift that keeps on giving—your partner gets to control the vibrator from afar (via the mobile app or the remote control), and you get to enjoy all the powerful rumbling without knowing what comes next.

It's the perfect sexy prezzie for all-day foreplay, long-distance couples, or holidays not spent together.

8. A Silky Nightie

LilySilk Silk Nightgown

Silk Nightgown

LilySilk Silk Nightgown

When you think of silk nightgowns, your might picture Grace Kelly in Rear Window or Lauren Bacall in The Big Sleep. And while the garment may no longer be floor-length or topped with a dressing gown, it remains a classic for a reason.

For a buttery soft feel and a subtle glimpse of what’s underneath, try this gorgeous silk nightie from LilySilk, available in classic black and red as well as light pink and navy.

9. A Sex Pillow

Dame Products Pillo

Pillo

Dame Products Pillo

Help your shy friend take things up a notch by giving them this special sex pillow. "Sex pillows are a fantastic choice for partners who want to explore positions—and for those who could just use some back support!" says Carol Queen, PhD, staff sexologist at Good Vibrations and curator of the Antique Vibrator Museum.

They can use it to elevate their hips while experimenting with new sex positions (for deeper penetration) or lean on it for support during more intricate moves.

10. Non-Sticky Lube

Uberlube Überlube Silicone Lubricant

Überlube Silicone Lubricant

Uberlube Überlube Silicone Lubricant

In search of something a little smaller to keep at bae's? Try this bottle from Überlube.

Nice silicone lube is the stuff of sex dreams—including anal, btw—especially when it doesn't dry up or create a sticky situation. "Silicone-based lube is super-slick and sensual," says Queen. "Reminder not to use it on your silicone toys though."

11. An Oral Sex Simulator

Satisfyer Satisfyer Pro 2 Air-Pulse Clitoris Stimulator

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Satisfyer Pro 2 Air-Pulse Clitoris Stimulator

Satisfyer Satisfyer Pro 2 Air-Pulse Clitoris Stimulator

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If your friend is perpetually unsatisfied in their sex life, going through a recent breakup, or simply deserves a good orgasm or two (who doesn't, honestly?), brighten up their holiday season with the sexiest gift of all: a toy that mimics cunnilingus.

The Satisfyer Pro 2 (a very fitting name) has air pulse functions and will have them forgetting their ex ever existed in mere minutes.

12. Nipple Covers

Neva Nude Rainbow Tie-Dye Velvet Weed Leaf Pasties

Rainbow Tie-Dye Velvet Weed Leaf Pasties

Neva Nude Rainbow Tie-Dye Velvet Weed Leaf Pasties

Okay, how cute are these tie-dye leaf nipple covers? They stick to your chest via silicone adhesive to remind you (and your partner) that you are the star of the show.

13. A Lipstick Vibrator

Iusmnur Bullet Vibrator

Bullet Vibrator

Iusmnur Bullet Vibrator

Give the gift of lipstick...as a vibrator. At just $18 (a steal!), this travel-friendly vibe is perfect for the pal or roommate who needs to get theirs when they're home for the holidays (or while trying to have quiet sex near their S.O.'s family).

14. Club Vibe

OhMiBod Club Vibe 3.OH Hero

Club Vibe 3.OH Hero

OhMiBod Club Vibe 3.OH Hero

This toy is exactly what it sounds like—it pretty much brings the club to you. Queen notes that unlike other vibrators, this one "pulses and buzzes to the beat of the music you're playing, or to your partner's voice!"

15. Fancy Massage Oil

Maple Holistics Pure Vanilla Sensual Massage Oil

Pure Vanilla Sensual Massage Oil

Maple Holistics Pure Vanilla Sensual Massage Oil

For the nights (or mornings, or afternoons) when you want to take your time easing into sex, a massage is clutch. Nothing screams intimacy like the sexy gift of slow and gentle touching—especially when a luxe, lavish massage oil is involved.

This cold-weather-perfect one from has a yummy vanilla scent and hydrates skin on contact. Worth every penny.

16. A Butt Plug Kit

Lovehoney Jewelled Metal Butt Plug Set

Jewelled Metal Butt Plug Set

Lovehoney Jewelled Metal Butt Plug Set

This butt plug is kind of fancy-looking, right? It's a beginner- to intermediate-friendly toy for those interested in anal play—including those in your life who might be interested in exploring that prostate pleasure center.

17. Fishnet Stockings

Charmnight Two-Pack High-Waist Fishnet Stockings

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Two-Pack High-Waist Fishnet Stockings

Charmnight Two-Pack High-Waist Fishnet Stockings

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These stockings elongate your legs and ooze serious sex appeal, so gift 'em to yourself and wear them under your clothes. They'll all but guarantee a quickie when you walk in the door at home.

18. Versatile Bondage Tape

Lovehoney Bondage Tape

Bondage Tape

Lovehoney Bondage Tape

Now 30% Off

If you're ready to experiment with a little good old-fashioned BDSM fun ('tis the season of giving, so now is the time), look no further than this inexpensive roll of bondage tape. It's made of PVC, so it sticks to itself (not your hair), and works well as a blindfold, gag, restraint, or wrap. Plus, at only $9 a roll, you have 65 feet to play with...options!

19. Sexy Bath Salts

Maude soak no. 1

soak no. 1

Maude soak no. 1

It's hard to feel sexy when you're stressed AF. This soaking salt blend is perfect for some much needed them-time or joint baths—the scent (amber, cedar leaf, clove, lemongrass, medjool date) is intoxicating either way.

20. A Massage Candle

lelo Flickering Touch Massage Candle

Flickering Touch Massage Candle

lelo Flickering Touch Massage Candle

Credit: Lelo

Lelo's massage candle promises to set the mood and get the sexy touching started. Doubling as a candle and massage oil (just pour the melted wax on their back when it's no longer burning hot), this is the perfect gift to pair with a “Good for One Massage” coupon.

Queen recommends adding in a blindfold if you want to spice things up a bit. "Playing with these can stay sensual and massage-focused, with the extra thrill of not knowing where touch will happen because of the blindfold. And it can lean kinky, if you decide you want it to."

21. A Techy Pleasure Console

lelo F1S™ V2

F1S™ V2

lelo F1S™ V2

A pleasure console that doesn't look like a cock ring might be the way to go in the name of sexy holiday gifts. It'll spice up your partner's solo time, and can even be controlled by an app.

If they're a tech lover, trust that they'll be down to give this one a try.

22. A Finger Vibrator

Dame Products Fin Finger Vibe

Fin Finger Vibe

Dame Products Fin Finger Vibe

It wouldn’t be a gift guide without a mention of this bad boy. The Fin is the perfect vibrator for people who want a little toy play while being penetrated, since it slips right onto your finger.

Buy one for yourself or your sister/work wife/friend who has trouble reaching orgasm from sex alone. (Skeptical? Take a look at WH's Fin review here.)

23. Cutest Vibe Ever

Rianne S Heart Vibe

Rianne S Heart Vibe

Rianne S Heart Vibe

Credit: Organic Loven

What better way to express your love than with a 10-speed vibrator shaped as a heart? This strikes the perfect balance between sentimental and practical. Ideal, no? <3

24. A Sex Toy Kit

Lovehoney Lovehoney Wild Weekend Mega Couple's Sex Toy Kit

Lovehoney Wild Weekend Mega Couple's Sex Toy Kit

Lovehoney Lovehoney Wild Weekend Mega Couple's Sex Toy Kit

$90 at Lovehoney

Turn your holiday weekend into a wild one with this 11-piece sex toy kit that comes complete with a G-spot vibrator, vibrating rabbit ears, butt plug, rabbit vibrator, penis stroker, anal beads, jiggle balls, a rabbit cock ring, and a cock ring set. You'll have fun just figuring out how to use it all together.

25. A Cheeky Clutch

Sex Things Pouch

Sex Things Pouch

Any friend who loves making love will laugh when they receive this sexy yet straightforward Christmas gift. They can throw condoms, lube, tampons, whatever inside to have all their goodies in one handy place.

26. A Sexy Bath Bomb

kastu Hemp And Lavender Bath Bombs

Hemp And Lavender Bath Bombs

kastu Hemp And Lavender Bath Bombs

Perfect for a baller on a budget, get your partner a not-too-suggestive bath bomb and a bottle of bubbly and let them do with them what they will. Waterproof sex toy, optional.

27. Luxe Cuffs

Fleece Lined Garment Leather Wrist Cuffs

Fleece Lined Garment Leather Wrist Cuffs

Fleece Lined Garment Leather Wrist Cuffs

Nothing spices things up in the bedroom quite like handcuffs, and these nickel-pleated leather cuffs are as chic and minimalist as they are sexy. Slip them onto your (or your partner’s) wrists or ankles with consent, and let the fun begin.

"Moving into kink and BDSM is a fun and exciting new territory for couples that are more experienced with pleasure products," says Rief. "Kink and BDSM adds more levels to pleasure by playing with senses, restraints, and power dynamics in a relationship."

28. Mystery Vibe Crescendo

Mystery Vibe Luxury Vibrator

Luxury Vibrator

Mystery Vibe Luxury Vibrator

This fun, bendy vibrator from MysteryVibe is a very cool toy that's relatively new to the scene, and one that works for any gender. Able to bend in every which way, this baby will find alllll your loved one’s hot spots. So gift it, like now.

29. Le Wand Petite

Le Wand Petite

Le Wand Petite

Le Wand Petite

Credit: Le Wand

A tried-and-true favorite, this little wand (a mini version of the OG award-winning Le Wand) packs a ton of power into a small toy. Plus, you can always pretend it’s a neck massager if your gift recipient is on the shy side. (They'll thank you either way!)

According to Queen, a good vibrator goes a long way during the holidays since they're "an investment in pleasure and a higher-quality product that shows your partner sexy thoughtfulness and appreciation," she says.

30. A Vibrator Necklace

goop Vesper Vibrator Necklace

Vesper Vibrator Necklace

goop Vesper Vibrator Necklace

This sleek vibe doubles as a necklace that anyone can totally wear in front of their grandmother without her knowing its true function. Better yet, get it for your grandmother. You go, grandma.

31. Audio Porn Subscription

Dipsea Dipsea Gift Card

Dipsea Gift Card

Dipsea Dipsea Gift Card

If you didn't already know, audio porn is a thing—and it's becoming pretty popular these days. Hook your friend up with over 500 sexy stories with a Dipsea gift card. And for the nights when they're feeling less frisky, the app also provides wellness sessions and sleep guides.

32. Mrs. Claus Corset

bslingerie Mrs. Claus Costume Bustier Corset Top

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Mrs. Claus Costume Bustier Corset Top

bslingerie Mrs. Claus Costume Bustier Corset Top

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Okay, this list would be incomplete without some reference to the holiday spirit. If your partner or friend is big on Christmas vibes or just likes to role play every now and then, buy them this sexy Mrs. Claus-inspired corset.

33. Cologne

Tom Ford Noir Extreme

Noir Extreme

I don't know who needs to hear this, but a good cologne can be very sexy. And if your partner is a fragrance enthusiast to any degree, they'll love this rich blend of citrus, jasmine, amber, sandalwood, vanilla, and more.

34. Sexy Dice

Dalliance Adult Naughty But Dice

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Naughty But Dice

Dalliance Adult Naughty But Dice

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Take a regular game of dice, and raise the stakes a little. This set of four comes with 34 positions, giving you a total of 96 steamy foreplay options.

35. Polaroid Camera

Polaroid Originals Polaroid Originals Now I-Type Instant Camera

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Polaroid Originals Now I-Type Instant Camera

Polaroid Originals Polaroid Originals Now I-Type Instant Camera

Now 17% Off

If your friend or partner has ever wanted to do a sexy photoshoot, this Polaroid camera can bring that fantasy to life. Plus, you wont have to worry about the hassles that come with expensive digital cameras.

36. Dark Chocolate Body Paint

HIGHONLOVE Dark Chocolate Body Paint

Dark Chocolate Body Paint

HIGHONLOVE Dark Chocolate Body Paint

Help your partner take their art skills to the next level with the edible dark chocolate body paint. Made with real cocoa powder, this set comes with a heart-shaped bottle and a matching paint brush.

P.S. Dark chocolate is an aphrodisiac, so use it wisely.

37. Sexy Advent Calendar

Lovehoney Lovehoney X Womanizer Couple’s Sex Toy Advent Calendar

Lovehoney X Womanizer Couple’s Sex Toy Advent Calendar

Lovehoney Lovehoney X Womanizer Couple’s Sex Toy Advent Calendar

Now 63% Off

So maybe you and your partner like to take things slow. With this advent calendar, you can build up your adventurous side one day at a time.

"It’s a great option to introduce a couple to a variety of different types of products, so they can decide what they like for themselves, without having to individually purchase everything," explains Rief.

38. Inspiration For Intimacy Book

Love Rituals

Love Rituals

Love Rituals

Is your partner or friend an avid reader? If so, they'll love this book filled with meaningful ideas sure to inspire physical and emotional intimacy. There's also tons of advice for vacations, anniversaries, and periods of long-distance.

And if this one doesn't seem up their alley, there are plenty of other sexy, literary options out there. "There are so many ways you can go here—erotic stories, sexy art books, info books about specific kinds of play, and brain candy for those who think big-picture thinking is sexy... each one opens possibilities for both play and talking about sex," says Queen.

39. Stimulating Oil And Vibrator

High On Love Pavé Grace Gift Set

Pavé Grace Gift Set

High On Love Pavé Grace Gift Set

If your friend or partner is looking for new ways to mix up their solo time, gift them this stimulating oil and vibrator. The oil, mixed with cannabis seed, is "a perfect gift for the cannabis-friendly," says Queen.

40. Tease Kit

We-Vibe Vibrating Cock Ring and Panty Vibrator Set

Vibrating Cock Ring and Panty Vibrator Set

We-Vibe Vibrating Cock Ring and Panty Vibrator Set

If you want to splurge on a fun gift that will serve you and your partner, the tease kit is sure to elevate your time apart. It comes with a vibrator that can easily slide into panties and a cock ring, both of which are controlled by remotes and the WeVibe app.

"Remote or app-controlled toys are great for couples to use to play with power dynamics, control, and even edging," explains Rief.


Want to go beyond the tangible gifts?

Actions speak louder than presents, after all. So, here are a couple of sexy ways to keep on giving this holiday season:

1. Ethical Porn

Did you know there's such a thing as ethical porn? Well, there is, and you can’t find it on PornHub, but you can find a lot of options on the Sexual Health Includes Pleasure (SHIP) site. SHIP is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing resources around inclusive sexual health. Gift your sweetie some seriously quality porn this holiday season and feel good AF about it.

2. Sex-Positive Charitable Donations

Want to give a charitable present this year? Check out queer youth-saving Trevor Project and the sex-educating masters at the CSPH.

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Emily Shiffer is a freelance health and wellness writer living in Pennsylvania.