The Surprising Sex Toys You May Not Already Have in Your Collection — But Should

If you close your eyes and try to imagine the Platonic Ideal of a sex toy, you might picture your favorite rabbit vibrator or glass dildo. That’s totally fine and those are always great, reliable picks to get the kind of toe-curling results you want out of your toy collection. But if you’ve ever wanted to go a bit out-of-the-box — expanding your idea of what a sex toy can be, do and look like — there’s so many options available to broaden your horizons.

After all, sex isn’t all about penetration and orgasm (though those things are fun parts of sex for a lot of people). Sex, with a partner or solo, is about experiencing pleasure in whatever way feels right to your body. So the toy that helps you reach new heights could be with a quirky, hilarious-looking vibrator that makes you giggle, a bedroom-friendly game that expands how you and your partner play with one another or a particularly pretty set of nipple clamps. You’re really only limited by your imagination. You do you.

To help you explore just a few different toys that you might not already have, we’ve rounded up a few picks that target different erogenous zones, create different sexual moods and offer up all sorts of sensations that hands, mouths and standard vibes can’t necessarily do alone.

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B-Vibe Rimming Plug 2

Described as “the world’s first rimming plug,” this one from B-Vibe is designed to mimic the sensation of analingus. Using rotating beads at the neck and a powerful vibe at the tip, the sensations are powerful and unique. Plus, if you want to play with your partner, all you need to do is hand them control of the wireless remote and enjoy the ride.

Tenga Egg Variety 6-Pack

The perfect toys for people with penises and the partners that love ’em, these eggs contain stretchable sleeves (with different textures to vibe with your mood) that let you diversify sensations beyond just hand and mouths.

Dalliance Sex Dice Game

You may have played with simpler intimate dice before (ones that roll to offer you an action and a body part to focus on) but these dice elevate that even more. With a two 12-sided die that also direct you on positions to try out, let the games begin! 

Lovehoney Oh! Sex Bomb Sexy Surprise Bath Bomb for Her & Him

While it might be a very literal interpretation, this super cool bath bomb from Lovehoney comes with a sneaky surprise toy (that’s obvs water-friendly) inside. Level-up bath time for yourself and your partner by setting the mood and playing around with a new pleasure tool. (Note: there’s options for folks with penises and folks with vaginas — so everyone can play).

While the toys that come as a prize inside aren’t guaranteed to be the most lasting toys, reading the instructions and practicing good toy maitenance will always get you far. 

Lovehoney Colorplay Color-Changing Silicone Nipple Suckers

All the fun of a mood ring — but for your nipples. Using a gentle suction, these suckers start out purple and turn pink as things heat up. Whether you’re a beginner with nipple-play or an old pro you’ll enjoy the hands-free heightened sensitivity they can provide.

“I Rub My Duckie” Personal Massager

Rubber Duckie, you’re the one. A goofy and downright stealth toy that hides in plain sight, this duck is the grown-up way to make bath time so much fun. (But, yeah, maybe keep it away from the bathroom the kids frequent to avoid cringe moments). 

Basics Anal Beads (10 Inch)

A beginner’s toy for those dipping their toes (or, more accurately, fingers) into butt stuff. Each bead gradually grows in size until you reach the handle at the end (safety first) — just pair with a high quality, toy-friendly anal lube before you play.

Pro tip: Pull the beads out right before you or your partner are about to orgasm for super intense sensations.

Lovehoney Lasso of Love Adjustable Cock Ring

Penis rings are a great way for people with penises to up the intensity of solo play or coupled sex. This adjustable one (“lasso-style” as the name implies) is a great one-size-fits-all option for beginners and pros alike. When used in foreplay or all the way through sexual play, it can help maintain erection strength, hold off early ejaculation and lead to some pretty powerful Os. Yee-haw.

Doc Johnson Automatic Vibrating Vulva Pump

Suction is a super powerful way to heighten sensitivity to an erogenous zone. This vulva pump utilizes suction (three speeds) and vibration (seven functions) to further optimize the sensation. 

Doc Johnson Tryst Multi Erogenous Zone Vibrator

If you know that you dig vibration but want to be able to apply it easily and experimentally to different regions, this uniquely designed vibe from Doc Johnson might be your new partner in crime. It’s two curved arms and base each have their own vibe to control as you explore on yourself or a partner. We Stan versatility.

Bamboo Vibrator Moon Dust

There isn’t anything too fancy about this bullet vibrator, but we love it’s thoughtful, sleek design and versatility (use it on its own or slip it in the bullet vibe pocket of one of your favorite strap-ons or dildos). Plus, it just needs one AAA battery to work, which is as convenient as a battery-operated vibe can get. 

Banana Emojibator Personal Massager

Go bananas with this emoji-inspired vibe from Emojibator. It’s a goofy, kitsch-tastic thing to bring even more giggles and moans into your bedroom.

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