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The Non-Awkward Guide To Buying Someone Else A Sex Toy

A sex toy guru shares her secrets.
By 

Voices Editor, The Huffington Post

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Associate Video Producer, Huffington Post

 

Buying someone a holiday present isn't always easy, especially if you're hoping to give a gift that, um, keeps on giving -- a.k.a., sex toys.

While they're certainly fun gifts to give, and can be mutually beneficial if you're buying them for a partner, figuring out what kind of sex toy someone wants (but doesn't have) can involve a lot of awkward detective work. To make that process easier, we tapped Claire Cavanah, co-founder of sex toy store Babeland and co-author of Moregasm: Babeland's Guide To Mindblowing Sex, who told us just how to buy a sex toy for a friend, a partner or anyone else on your holiday shopping list.

Watch the video above to see what the sex toy guru had to say. 

Also on HuffPost:

Sex Toy Gift Guide
OhMiBod Vibrator(01 of11)
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This high-tech sex toy can be controlled by a phone, connecting partners via wifi (yes, really).

$129 at OhMiBod (credit:OhMiBod)
Chocolate Edible Honey Dusting Powder(02 of11)
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If hardcore sex toys seem scary, try edible chocolate dusting powder.

$19 at Seagrape (credit:Seagrape)
Womanizer Vibrator(03 of11)
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For the woman who's already a vibrator aficionado, this state of the art toy mimics suction while vibrating.

$189 at Babeland (credit:Babeland)
Seduction in a Box Kit(04 of11)
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This foreplay-enhancing kit includes a blindfold, massage candle, sexy dice and arousal balm.

$25 at Babeland (credit:Babeland)
Vesper Vibrator Necklace(05 of11)
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This small vibrating sex toy doubles as a necklace.

$69 at Crave (credit:Crave)
Greygasms Devoted BDSM set(06 of11)
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If you want to add some light kink to you and your partner's sex life, this is a pretty direct way to communicate that.

$33 at Adam & Eve (credit:Adam )
Jimmyjane Afterglow Candle(07 of11)
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Light this candle to set a romantic mood, then use the wax as massage oil.

$29 at Babeland (credit:Babeland)
Ooh Vibrator Sets(08 of11)
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These mix-and-match vibrator sets feature a motor and two different attachments for people looking to change things up.

$95-105 at Babeland (credit:Je Joue)
Wave Rider Cock Ring(09 of11)
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Stocking stuffers, anyone?

$18 at Babeland (credit:Babeland)
Date Night Card Game(10 of11)
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The sexy conversation-starters in this game are a great way for partners to playfully talk about turn-ons. (And don't worry, there are "action" cards, too.)

$15 at Pure Romance (credit:Pure Romance)
Naughty Candy Heart Butt Plug(11 of11)
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Possibly the cutest way to test the backdoor waters.

$18 at Adam & Eve (credit:Adam & Eve)

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