We write guides the way we wish everyone did: honestly. No affiliate-driven filler, no “everything is amazing.” Just clear, plain-language help — what a thing is, who it’s for, what to look out for, and what’s genuinely worth your money. Here’s the whole library in one place.
Start here: learn the basics
New to any of this? These are the explainers worth reading first — no judgment, no jargon.
- Getting Started: Toys, Lube & the Confidence to Enjoy Them
- Materials & Ingredients: What’s Actually In Your Products — the honest one
- How to Choose Lube: Water vs Silicone vs Oil
- Anal Play for Beginners (Comfortably, Safely)
- Prostate Play: A Gentle Beginner’s Guide
- The Glossary — every term, in plain English
- Editorial Standards & How We Research — why you can trust these guides
Curious how we got here? A little history: The History of the Vibrator and The History of Lingerie.
Best-of buying guides
Hand-picked, honestly ranked round-ups for every category — updated for 2026.
Vibrators & stimulation
- Best G-Spot Vibrators
- Best Clit Ticklers & Stimulators
- Best Rabbit Vibrators
- Best Classic & Standard Vibrators
- Best Bullets, Eggs & Rings
- Best Massage Wands & Tools
Dildos
For him & masturbators
- Best Masturbators
- Best Lifelike Pussy Masturbators
- Best Pussy-Shaped Strokers
- Best Cockrings & Lassos
- Best Cock & Ball Combos
Anal
Couples & play
- Best Couples Toys
- Best Romance Games for Couples
- Best Restraint Kits & Combos
- Best Oral Sex Enhancers
- Best Bachelorette Party Supplies
Lingerie & apparel
- Best Lingerie Sets
- Best Babydolls
- Best Chemises
- Best Teddies
- Best Panties, Thongs & G-Strings
- Best Men’s Lingerie
- Best Hosiery & Garter Belts
- Best Pasties
Lubricants & value
- Best Water-Based Lubricants
- Best Flavored Lubricants
- Best Closeout Deals — quality that’s on sale, not “cheap”
Can’t decide? Let us narrow it down
Prefer to shop by what you actually want rather than by category? Browse our Shop by Need collections, or head to the full guides hub — we add and update these regularly, always to the same standard: honest, useful, and on your side.