There a great range of options for whatever the pleasure. Not sure where to start? Here are a few of our most popular delicious dildos and plugs: Vixskin Ranger, Vixen Mistress with optional vibration, and Blush Candy Heart 'Do Me Now' Plug.

Just starting out? Check out this informative video from our former Lead Buyer Victor.

Also, please remember that any back door dildo (or butt plug!) should have a flared base (unless you want to spend V-Day in the ER).

CHOOSE A NON-POROUS MATERIAL.

A dildo made of a non-porous material like silicone, glass or stainless steel won’t harbor bacteria. If your sweetie wants an intense G-spot orgasm or deep internal massage, stainless steel might be their jam. The stainless steel NJoy Pure Wand always casts a love spell and is great for temperature play. Firm and lightweight, glass is also a sexy choice for temperature play and a smooth slide feel. Silicone is the most widely used non-pourous toy composition, with textures ranging from silky-soft to lifelike.

You can easily keep non-porous toys clean by washing them with soap and water and/or by boiling them in water for 3-5 minutes. Silicone is soft, flexible and available in a variety of colors.

A sexy selection of some of our top non-porous toys: Glass Tickle Wand, stainless steel Njoy Pure Wand, and silicone Fun Factory BIG BOSS.

There are even real-feel silicone dildos with posable cores so you can easily reposition in the heat of the moment or easily switch from pack to play. We love New York Toy Collective's line of diverse and gender-affirming silicone dildos!

Behold the Shilo, one of our favorite, real-feel posable dildos from New York Toy Collective.

Non-porous dildos are ideal for safety, but if you fall in love with the size and shape of a porous toy, that’s ok! Just put a condom on the toy whenever it’s used to the keep the toy and your sweetheart safe.

REMEMBER THAT “BIGGER” ISN’T NECESSARILY “BETTER.”

I’ve spoken with many Pleasure Chest customers who bought the “biggest and best” dildo for a loved one, only to b disappointed when the bone won’t fit in the butt. Don’t make this mistake!

Does your partner already have an insertable toy that they love? Choose a dildo that’s similar in size. Do they love it when you penetrate them with your penis? Time to measure your own member to find a dildo of similar girth (or if you like to DIY, get a Clone-A-Willy kit). Does your partner love a three-finger fuck? Find a dildo with a girth that matches the girth of your fingers.

Sex toy shopping IRL is ideal when you’re choosing a size. If you don’t live near a sex toy store, make sure you read the toy measurements when you’re shopping online. Immortalize your cock with the Clone-A-Willy kit, pursue the pleasures of pegging (strap on sex for your butt) with the Tantus Intermediate Kit, or try the Tantus General if your sweetie is truly a Size Queen.

CONSIDER YOUR DILDO’S FUTURE OCCUPATION.

Try the Tantus Silk Large (perfect for both front and back door play), strap it on with the sexy and sturdy Jaguar Leather Harness, or go for variety with the playful Colours line.

If you use a harness with metal O-rings, make sure you have an O-ring that fits the new toy! Tantus also makes a set of six Silicone O Rings of varying sizes, designed to support a wide range of dildos.

BRING OUT THE BELLS AND HISTLES!

Now that you’ve narrowed down your dildo’s size, shape and material, dive into the details! Does your lover want a realistic dildo? Check out anything made by VixSkin. Would they like a dildo that vibrates? Choose a dildo with a hole in the bottom for a vibrating bullet or add a vibrating cock ring to any silicone toy for a buzzing good time! Like to give and receive? Try a double-ended dildo!

Spice it up with the realistic VixSkin Mustang, Je Joue Mio vibrating cock ring, and bullet-enhanced, double-ended Tantus Feeldo

Craving a classic? There are many different versions of the iconic rabbit vibe, which rose to star status after its infamous debut on Sex and the City. (Fittngly filmed at our Pleasure Chest West Village location!) Rabbit style vibrators offer the perfect combination of internal and external stimulation.

You can't go wrong with our Sex and the City star Vibratex Rabbit Habit Original Deluxe, new kid on the block Femme Funne Booster Rabbit, and sleek and sexy Lelo Ina Wave, which does a lot of work for you with its 'come hither' motion in the shaft.

LUBE UP!

Round out your gift with a compatible lube. If your dildo is made out of silicone, choose a water-based lube. Sliquid Sassy is a thick, long-lasting water-based lube that’s great for folks with sensitive skin. The water-based Sutil Rich contains horny goat weed to heighten all of those sexy sensations. Although it is not recommended to use silicone lube with silicone toys, if your gadget is made of stainless steel or glass, use any type of lube you like! Uberlube is a long-lasting, silicone-based lube with minimal ingredients that is perfect for anal play. It also comes in a sexy, sleek glass bottle.

Lube tip: It is not recommended to use silicone lube on silicone toys as it will break down the composition over time. If you are using a hybrid silicone/ water-based lube, it is best to do a spot check on your toys before use. Lube is the perfect 'stocking stuffer' (or whatever you're stuffing) with any toy gift and highly recommended for any type of anal play as the ass does not self-lubricate.Lube stars: Water-based Sliquid Sassy, Sutil Rich, and silicone Uberlube.

PUT A BOW ON YOUR DIL AND GIVE THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING!

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Malic White works at the Pleasure Chest Chicago and writes for Autostraddle. Learn about Malic’s upcoming comedy shows at www.malicwhite.com.