By Kelcie McKenney
Art by Maddy Best
Tuck your favorite toy away for now, we’re mixing things up with some unique and silly sex toys that’ll spice things up in your solo and partnered play. Pleasure is universal—and some of the best sex, in our opinion, is when you have unfiltered fun with it. So bring some creativity to the bedroom… or wherever you see fit. As always, we’ve included brands from LGBTQ+ inclusive, diverse, and women-owned businesses so you can get off and support ethical stores that embrace inclusive sexuality. Now go get your freak on:
For Fashionable Foreplay
Flick
Unbound Babes | $68
It looks good. It feels good. Unbound Babe’s vibrator ring is designed like a statement accessory and built for a good time. With three speeds and two different patterns, it’s wearable pleasure—and perfect for folks who like a little fashion with their foreplay.
Lock into Date Night
KeyVibe
Bellesa Boutique | $99
This secret panty vibrator looks like car keys but vibes like a roaring engine. It’s discreet yet still powerful with five different vibration speeds. Your date could literally leave this out on the table at a restaurant and no. one. would. know. If you want to spice things up next date night, this might be the key.
Mythical O’s
Unihorn
Unihorn Vibrators | $37 – $62
There’s literally a unicorn for that. From swishing tongue to throbbing to massaging, Unihorn has a unicorn-shaped vibe for any version of pleasure you’re looking for. And they all come in different colors and unique trading cards. Start with the Karma Lilac Massaging Vibe with 20 different settings. Yes, 20. Pleasure can be silly and fun!
All Tied Up
Wrist Restraints
Red Hare Leather | $75
Made in Kansas City, these handcrafted leather restraints can be custom-measured to you. Choose your leather color and hardware and then buckle in for some restraint. Red Hare Leather has other Fetish Gear to shop from too, including chest harnesses, collars, strap-on harnesses, and more. If you’re a fetish first-timer or seasoned freak, maker Faye Woods has the gear for you.
Ride Your Fantasy
Nomura Jellyfish
Creature Cocks | $61.99
If your imagination can come up with it, Creature Cocks probably has a dildo to match. Like the Nomura Jellyfish Dildo. Made of silicone and designed to look like a tentacled jellyfish, this toy is made for personal play and is also harness-compatible. You’ll find more dildos in the collection that take inspo from dinosaurs, aliens, Dracula, and so much more. All you have to do is choose which fantasy to ride. Shop at Smitten Kitten, an inclusive, trans-owned shop in Minneapolis, MN.
Cushion for Pushin’
BumpHer
Wet For Her | $35.95
Up your strap-on game with a dildo base cover designed to grind on with clit-stimulating ridges. Designed by the queer community and for the queer community, Wet for Her is all about sapphic sexuality. The BumpHer is made from silicone and works with open O-ring jock straps, boxers, and brief harnesses. Plus it comes in different colors, so take your pick.
Pleasure for All Bodies
Enby 3
Wild Flower | $119.99
Remote-controlled and super flexible, the Enby 3 is built for an abundance of pleasure. Hump it. Rub on it. Stick it in a harness. Put it between you and your partner. With three speeds and five patterns, all body types can get creative with this textured toy. Plus it’s made by Wild Flower, an inclusive as hell company focused on sex-positive toys for all gender identities.
Kelcie McKenney (she/her) is a writer, editor, and artist who is passionate about intersectional feminism, local activism, queer representation, and strengthening community. You can find Kelcie reading (probably smut or Twilight), talking astrology, hanging with her three-legged cat and four-legged dog, or trying to overthrow the patriarchy.
Maddy Best (she/her) is a first-generation Vietnamese American designer. Raised in rural Missouri, she spent five years in KC before making the move to St. Louis. As a freelancer, she uses her multidisciplinary design expertise to help people, brands, and organizations bring experiences to life. Her passion is using design to answer questions and solve problems for all people – regardless of their gender, race, status, or abilities. When she’s not designing websites or brand identities, you can find Maddy cooking, listening to the same emo playlist on repeat, watching bad sci-fi films, and playing video games.









