Let’s start off with the fact that while I do celebrate Christmas, I don’t buy gifts for the sole purpose of giving them to my loved ones on Christmas day. I personally believe that every day can be Christmas (I know that sounds cliché, but that’s honestly what I think) and I’m more about the Christmas spirit rather than the gift-giving and exchange that the holiday comes with. This might be because my December is also my birth month and there’s just something about December that usually brightens my mood. But for those who love exchanging gifts with their loved ones on Christmas day yet find themselves waiting until the last minute to shop, it might be challenging to find the perfect gift for someone at the last moments notice especially when it comes to intimate gifts like sex toys or lingerie. So today, I present to you 5 Sexy Rules I live by When it comes to Christmas gifts and shopping.
1. Buy What You Can Afford
This one is first because it’s the most important one for me personally. If you don’t need to, don’t break the bank to get a gift, then don’t. If you’re looking for an intimate gift for your partner, you can create a gift basket with sachets of lube, vibes, dildos, candy, edible underwear, male strokers, cuffs and scarfs that can double as love ties if your partner is into kink-play. You can stop by your local Lion’s Den location and customize your own basket according to your budget and what your partner likes. Lion’s Den is perfect for this because of their wide assortment of sexual wellness products can accompany any budget or imagination. You can also do D-I-Y (Do It Yourself) gifts if your good with your hands as well.
2. Ask Them Exactly What They Want
This is one that I got from my aunt. Every year, she asks everyone precisely what they want for Christmas. I appreciate this because it prevents her from buying something we might not want or use while also saving her the guesswork of trying to figure out what to get. My aunt knows me to be a technology enthusiast, an Ugg fanatic, and a cardigan lover. But for those who have absolutely no idea what to get their loved one, asking can really be better than guessing. If your partner has been talking eyeing a new sex toy or lube, they always wanted to try, get it for them! And who knows? You might actually end up spending less than what you planned to spend in the first place.
3. If You Don’t Know What to Get ‘Em, Get ‘Em A Gift Card
Cardi B couldn’t have said it better. The gift that always fits is cash. It’s truly a one-size-fits-all gift. Though it might seem like there isn’t a ton of thought put into it, giving someone a gift card or a holiday-themed card filled with cash is always a great way to go for many reasons. One, you don’t have to put in any guesswork or footwork into going to a store and picking out a specific item that you hope your loved one will like and you don’t have to guess their size in clothing. If you know, they want to shop at a specific store, get them a gift card from that store and let them do the footwork for you.
4. Give an Alternative Gift
Maybe the gift they want is sold out everywhere and or is out of your reach financially. This one works best for those who have an idea of what their loved one likes or knows that there’s something they need or need to be replaced. Giving an alternative gift can also prevent you from double-gifting. Double-gifting can occur when you and someone else buys the same person the same present. It also gives you more legroom if you will, in purchasing a gift. Sometimes the alternative gift is better than the actual gift you were going to get.
5. Buy Your Gifts In The Off-Season
As a self-proclaimed off-season shopper myself, some of the best deals I get on items, including sex toys and other related goodies, are during the off-season. Retailers are always looking for a way to make money and some of those ways include deeply discounting specific items at random or having a flash sale. Buying in the offseason can also save you a trip to the store and unnecessary anxiety of worrying about your package not arriving in time for Christmas when deliveries are at their highest. You can also shop for gifts after the holidays and gift them to your loved ones as well. As a reminder, Lion’s Denalways has great deals in their monthly flyer that highlight different brands to shop from that are deeply discounted in-store and online.
6. Give them a Soft Gift
This one is a bonus that I just thought of, and I think it’s a great idea. So, what the hell exactly is a soft you ask? It’s a pre-gift to the actual gift you give your loved one on Christmas day if your not able to provide them with the exact gift you want to give them either because that item is either out of stock or just isn’t in the budget at the moment. Sometimes the holidays hit us at the same time our bills do. One idea is that you can give them a gift card to the store where the item they want is and tell them that if they wait, you’ll take them to go get the gift and pay the difference for them. You can also buy them another gift that you think they will like and buy the actual gift they want later.
The Takeaway
The spirit of Christmas, to me, is about celebrating a day of togetherness with the people you cherish the most. Material things are great, but the gift of your presence and heartfelt words are invaluable. So if you can, spend that day with those you love the most and if you can’t be there physically, give them a call and let them know how much you care about them. I hope these last-minute shopping tips are useful and help to alleviate some stress you might have this holiday season. If you have any questions about gift suggestions or recommendations, you can comment below this post and I’ll get back to you within a reasonable time.
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