Valentine’s Day Gifts for Every Budget

Yikes! We have less than two weeks until Valentine’s Day. If you’re like many of us, you’ve just finished (or started) paying off the bills from Christmas. But Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about spending a lot of money. Take time to show your lover you really care by giving them the oh-so-important gifts of your time and undivided attention.

Add a few toys from Vibrator.com to make your playtime on Valentine’s Day evening more fun and you’ve got the recipe for a successful holiday celebration. Order now to get delivery by Valentine’s Day.

We’ve compiled a list of our favorite Valentine’s Day picks for every budget. You’ll find the perfect present in every category, and we’ve selected a “steal” and a “splurge” for each one. Whether you want to spend a little or a lot, we’ve got you covered. (Or, um, not covered very much at all, as the case may be… make sure to check out the lingerie!)

Gift Sets

The Steal: Basket of Love: Looking to create a steamy night and still have money left over for champagne? This gift set comes in an adorable red basket and contains massage lotion, Hot Stuff warming massage oil, incense cones to set the mood, edible body paint to play with, and Spanish Fly sex drops to enhance the most romantic night of the year – all for under $20.

The Splurge: Lover’s Choice Enchanted Evening Kit: Everything about this gift set exudes luxury, including the classy box it comes packaged in. Best of all, what is more quintessentially Valentine’s Day than rose petals, champagne flutes, candles and chocolate? Splurge on this kit and you’re all set, with very berry warming massage oil, cocoalicious chocolate body paint (and a paintbrush) glass champagne flutes, scented silk rose petals and four tealights. Plus a guide book with some creative ideas for ways to spend your night.

Vibrators

The Steal: Doc Johnson’s Candy Ripples: Candy and Valentine’s Day just go together. For only $13, Doc Johnson’s 6.5-inch textured Candy Ripples vibrator will leave you with enough left over to splurge on some chocolate in a heart-shaped box, as well. This vibrator comes in a choice of three iridescent colors perfect for Valentine’s Day: Hot Pink, Purple Passion and Ivory Drop.

The Splurge: Lelo INA: You can’t go wrong with any of Lelo’s line of  ergonomically designed luxury vibrators. But we especially like the  INA, a dual-action, rabbit-style vibrator with two motors for the ultimate control. (And what lady doesn’t love being in control?) INA features eight variable stimulation modes, and comes in a gift box and satin pouch. Super-silent vibrations last up to 4 hours after a 2-hour charge. If you’re looking for a sex toy that says “class,” look no further than INA.

Toys for the Guys

The Steal: Dr. Joel Kaplan’s Prostate Massager: Priced at just $20, this slim prostate massager offers all the features of more expensive toys.  It’s waterproof, multi-speed, and perfectly shaped for easy prostate stimulation.  At this price, can spring for the extra large bottle of lube, too.

The Splurge: Aneros Helix: If your man has never experienced the joys of prostate massage, make this Valentine’s Day a very memorable “first” for him. And you may as well start him out with one of the best – the Anerox Helix. The only toy of its kind with a patented design, the Aneros Helix provides hands-free anal pleasure for the beginner or novice – alone or with a partner.

Lingerie

The Steal: Sweet Afterthought Babydoll w/ Thong: We love this sexy white and oh-so-revealing baby doll top with matching g-string thong. He’ll know he’s not an afterthought in your mind when you greet him at the door in this sexy ensemble.

Another Deal: Roses are Red Babydoll w/ Thong: We also couldn’t resist, for just a few dollars more, this white babydoll sleepwear set with satin bow and ribbon hem details. It includes a matching thong and a bag of red rose pedals to set the Valentine’s Day mood.

The Splurge: Peek-a-boo set w/ bows: We admit, the lingerie at Vibrator.com is so reasonably priced, it was a challenge to find a splurge! Whatever you choose, you’ll find a deal, with most items $25 and under. Spend just a little bit more, though, and treat someone special to this 3-piece mesh peek-a-boo set with bows. Or buy it for yourself and let your significant other “unwrap” you for Valentine’s Day.

Lysistrata (the Play) and Aphrodite (the Toy)

Coitus interruptus (sex interrupted) is a literary device that was often used by the Ancient Greeks. In Aristophanes’ play “Lysistrata,” when Myrrhine withholds sex from her husband Cinesias as a ploy to try and stop a war, audiences of the time laughed at her delay tactics.

When it’s happening in real life, whatever the reason, it’s anything but funny. Except in retrospect, of course… That is to say, “someday, you’ll look back and laugh.” I don’t know if “someday” has arrived yet…

The other night, performing painstaking research (I have a very hard job!) for my two-part series on how to make your own porn, everything that could have broken, did. First, we realized the camera’s memory card was loaded up—with baby pictures of all things! My husband was ready with a second card, fortunately. Of course, it took some time to get the camera connected to the tripod, and the tripod positioned in front of the couch.

Then, the camera batteries decided they’d had it. We fumbled around the house looking for two AAs (batteries, I mean… I haven’t seen Double-A cups since junior high). We found the last two fresh batteries in our storage closet. So the camera had to come off the tripod while we re-loaded, and then we had to re-attach it. Now I was getting edgy and just bordering on frustrated, knowing we still had a few minutes (at least) of shooting before we’d get to the actual act.

Then we needed more light. Hubby pulled out a heavy-duty Craftsman flashlight, but that, too, had a dead battery. He replaced it quickly, and gave me a quick kiss and a wink, imploring me silently to have patience. I set myself up on the edge of the couch. With the glaring light… well, it was anything but romantic.

With lights dimmed, we started on phase one of the video—masturbation. He handed me a vibe. A nice, blue 7-inch cock-shaped Doc Johnson with three vibrating speeds. I rubbed it against my clit then turned it on. Or tried to. That’s right. More dead batteries. We stole the batteries from our television remote control, but the vibrator still didn’t work. I’ve had this toy for many years. Let’s just say we’ve put it through the paces.

Knowing my favorite toy had just given its last buzz, my “fuck- me-now” mood vanished. I pulled my partner in close for a deep kiss. “Let’s save the video for another night and just make love,” I said, taking a completely different tact to rekindle my feelings. Sometimes getting creative just doesn’t work and you’re better off relying on the old standards!

And now I have something else to look forward to. The demise of my “go-to” vibe means I get to shop for a replacement. I know exactly what I’m going to buy. The famous Aphrodite, complete with three attachments for every mood (you can even use this toy for all-over body massages!) and (best of all) a 110-volt AC battery charger with rechargeable batteries included. I guess my mention of the Aphrodite brings us full circle to Greek literature references. It’s time to stop reading (for now, of course) and shop!

Here are a few more AC-powered or rechargeable vibes that let you get right to the fun stuff without worries.

Slimline g-spot – This slimline g-spot vibe can’t get any more convenient with one-hand push button operation and a 110/120-volt AC-powered charger.

Lelo GIGI -  If you’re looking for g-spot luxury, we love the Lelo GIGI. Rechargeable batteries offer 1.5 hours of pleasure.

Playpal – If you’re looking for a heated, rechargeable vibrating massager and you’re watching your wallet, check out the Playpal for under $30. It’s waterproof, too!

Our Quiz Reveals the Best Gift for Your Gal

The holiday season is upon us. Yes. Really. Didn’t you know as soon as Halloween is over, it’s officially time to start decking the halls?

Fortunately, Vibrator.com is here to make all your shopping go just a little bit more smoothly. We bring you this quick quiz to help you pick out the best toy for your girl. Don’t worry, boys… you’re next.

1. It’s happy hour. Your lady is most likely to order:

A. Budweiser
B. Cosmo
C. Whiskey, straight up
D. Bahama Mama

2. Your girlfriend’s favorite reality TV show is:

A. She doesn’t watch reality TV.
B. Top Chef
C. Temptation Island
D. Drawn Together

3. It’s her turn to pick the movie. It’s…

A. Sleepless in Seattle
B. The Terminator
C. Kill Bill
D. American Pie

4. Your significant other’s dream date would be:

A. Dinner at that cozy little Italian place and a horse and carriage ride
B. Dinner and drinks at an A-list hot spot and a Cirque du Soleil show
C. Base jumping in the Rocky Mountains
D. Caroline’s Comedy Club followed by a walk through Central Park

5. Her favorite position?
A.    Missionary
B.    Just one?
C.    Girl-on-top
D.    Doggie Style

6. The superhero she most identifies with is:
A. Superman
B. Spiderman
C. Batman
D. Mrs. Incredible

7. Your girl’s favorite subject in school was
A. Math
B. English
C. Gym
D. Lunch

8. Her house is decorated in…

A. Classic contemporary
B. Only the best: solid wood floors, leather sofas and complete luxury
C. Gothic: lots of velvet, in a red and black color scheme
D. Ikea specials, with a few whimsical street fair finds thrown in

9. Her next car is most likely to be a…

A.    Toyota Camry
B.    Mercedes-Benz C Class sedan
C.    Porsche
D.    Volkswagen Beetle

10. Her favorite holiday tradition is…

A.    Decorating the tree.
B.    A sleigh ride followed by hot chocolate cuddled up in front of a roaring fire
C.    Flirting with her cubicle mate during the office party
D.    Watching the Grinch

Mostly As-
Anything beyond the basic may scare your vanilla sweetie. Try Doc Johnson’s Little Pearl and maybe one day she’ll work her way up to the Decadent Indulgence III.

Mostly Bs—
It’s all about passion for your partner. Why not try a set of massage oils and the luxurious Lelo NEA?

Mostly Cs—
Your BDSM babe deserves more than coal in her (fishnet) stockings. For the dom who has everything, try these classy, sensual and oh-so-naughty Japanese silk rope ankle cuffs and a new ball gag.

Mostly Ds—
Your lover believes laughter makes everything better—and bedroom antics are no exception. Tickle her clit with vibrating panties or try this whimsical cell phone vibe.

Bedroom Bling

I have to make an admission. I’m not a girly-girl. I’m a very practical no-frills kind of person. That’s not to say that I don’t wear dresses but they’re usually paired with some sensible shoes. So the other day I was putting some new product in the store and was amazed at all the bling the manufacturers were coming out with.

Check it out:

The Pretty Plug. A gold-plated butt plug with a Swarovski crystal. Wow!

The Njoy Pure Wand. So sleek, and you can stick it anywhere.

Jimmyjane’s Little Chroma. I LOVE it.

And last but certainly not least…

The Lelo Yva. Check out the gold one! It may be expensive but it’s so pretty you could leave it on display (when not in use, of course.)

So maybe there’s a girly streak in me after all. These are so cool. This is definitely Sex Toys 2.0.

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