/An Erotic Gift Guide

We love vibrators, we do, but for this year's gift list we wanted to collect some of the more intriguing, unconventional, and maybe unexpected gifts out there.

Milk Bath
An aphrodisiac milk bath, lightly scented, comes in a fantastic white cotton bag embroidered with inspiring words from George Bataille's Story of the Eye: "Now in the corner of the hallway there was a saucer of milk for the cat. ‘Milk is for the pussy, isn’t it? Said Simone. Do you dare me to sit in the saucer?” I dare you’, I answered almost breathless." ($25)

Feather Tickler
A small feather tickler of cockrel feathers with a teak handle. Moisture resistant so it can be easily steam cleaned. Use it to stimulate the surface of the skin, heightening its sensitivity to touch. ($16)

Spanking Paddle
Unsure if you're interested in spanking? Buy this, explore, and then decide. The surface is silky smooth, exquisitely erotic when used with a light touch to energize the body or with force to stimulate endorphins. Run the smooth edge along the skin, up and between the inner thighs... ($38)

Dildo
Vibrators are great for getting off, but dildos encourage you to explore your own body. It's a slower orgasm driven more by pressure than friction or vibration, and while some prefer realistic dildos, there are a number of well-crafted abstract shapes in a variety of materials. Most come with a variety of curves to offer different options for pressure and a sense of fullness. A few options: Coco de Mer carries some beautiful dildos in wood, glass, and jade. Babeland offers glass and a selection of Njoy dildos. Don't be afraid of the materials. The glass won't shatter, the wood is finely polished, and the steel, well, it's surgical, so you know it's safe.

Back to Basics Pyrex Dildo
Njoy Eleven
Spearhead Deluxe
Cobalt Blue Dildo