Best adult gifts for couples and singletons: treat-worthy feel-good products to buy now
It’s no secret that sales of sex toys shot through the roof during the pandemic, in the UK as well as globally. With no where to go and little to do, many chose to invest in their own pleasure and treat themselves to a little thrill to keep boredom at bay.
WOW, the makers of Lovehoney’s best-selling Womanizer device, cited a tripling of sales in the product over the past year - a cool four million units. Lily Allen further broke down taboos by launching her orange and pink travel-sized collab with them last year, piquing interest from women who’d never bought toys online before. Meanwhile Swedish adult toy company LELO said sales grew 10 per cent last year.
Elsewhere more products designed for couples as well as singleton came onto the market, providing 18+ activities to keep adult hands busy and spirits up. From candles that burn down into massage oil to pretty lingerie sets and luxe loungewear, retailers did their best to make staying in more interesting.
Restrictions may be on track to lift soon, but we reckon the demand for naughty and nice treats isn’t going anywhere. To that end, we’ve rounded up the best options that feel, look or taste good below. They’re perfect for couples to enjoy together or singletons to delight in a little #selflove.
Let’s dive in.
Exposed Plus Size Sheer Bunny Girl Complete Set
Easter may be the time for chocolate, but for a grown-up treat, we're sweet on this fun bunny girl outfit, complete with rabbit ears, cuffs and collars and a strapless sheer body. Organise your own hunt in the bedroom. Sizes up to 26 available.
Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
Treat yourself to Sole de Janeiro's rich scented body cream - it's a best seller for a reason. From the addictive scent to the feel of deeply hydrated, glowy skin, it won't fail to make you feel back on top form.
Fenty Beauty Body Sauce Body Luminizing Tint 95ml
Make every hour golden hour as far as you're skin is concerned thanks to this new release from Fenty Beauty. Available in an inclusive range of skin tones, it's a souped up fake tan and skin enhancer that will make limbs glisten and gleam like never before.
Love Aura Couple's Candle
Aura’s hand-poured couple’s candle is 100 per cent natural and cruelty free. When burned, it gives off a romantic aroma, and melts into skin-softening massage oil. The warm oil produced is designed to be safely poured onto skin. The oil is made up of a healing mixture of cocoa and shea butters enriched with jojoba, sweet almond and argan oil.
Falke x Liberty Rhonda Knee High Socks
Pretty socks that’ll make you feel delirious with happiness any time you wear them? Sign us up.
Womanizer Liberty x Lily Allen
Singer, songwriter, author... and now, adult toy designer, Lily Allen continues to add strings to her bow. This travel-sized version of the bestselling Womanizer comes in a pink and orange combo, is USB rechargeable and offers six levels of stimulation to leave you feeling oh-so joyous.
Versace I Heart Baroque Slippers
Like walking on soft, fluffy clouds while angels play harps in the background.
La Perla Flower Explosion Balconette Bra in beige recycled Lycra
Underwear that's made to be seen, this knock 'em dead balconette bra is covered in pretty floral embroidery on near transluscent fabric for a statement look that's barely there.
Jo Loves A Fragrance Paintbrush
A stroke of genius, these beautfilly scented paintbrushes come in dreamy scents like White Rose & Lemon Leaves, Green Orange & Coriander, Red Truffle 21 and our favourite, Pomelo.
Desmond & Dempsey Printed Cotton Pyjama Set
Because you can never have too many sets of PJs that are nice enough to spend all day in.
Lelo Massage Candle Vanilla & Creme de Cacao 150g
Made with all-natural soy wax, shea butter and apricot kernal oil, this candle is perfect for nights in with your S.O. First light the wick to set the ambience, than use the melted puddle of incredible smelling wax to massage your partner. Everyone wins.
Lovehoney Blowmotion Collection
The pleasure professionals at Lovehoney have released a six-strong collection of toys for men that mimic the sensation of oral sex. Promising waves of ecstacy, the Blowmotion collection features suction technology and can warm up so that they feel just like the real thing.
Sauce Shop Hot Sauce Challenge Set
Raise the temperature with a devilishly hot collection of sauces. There are five in this gift set, ready for any culinary situation. Handy with BBQ season on the horizon.
Agent Provocateur Madelina High Neck Underwired Bra
Such a great present it even comes gift-wrapped with a pretty red bow.
Manikhin Playing Cards
If you’re fed up of board games, give games night a vintage twist with a fresh deck of cards. Inspired by the art of burlesque and vintage postcards, this set is illustrated by artist Roma Manikhin and will add an erotic and slightly peculiar edge to your next poker game.
