Staff Picks: What We're Giving

Every month, we tell you which toys we want for ourselves... but this holiday season, we're here to tell you which toys we're planning to give as holiday gifts — to our sweeties, our friends, and ourselves! Read on.

Anne — Director of Marketing, Oakland

"My life's passion has been talking and writing about sex, and I'm the proud single mom of two fantastic daughters..." More »

My Pick: Bunny Love Kit

This kit is my go-to gift: it's got one of the most popular sex toys of all time (the Rabbit Habit) in it, it comes pre-wrapped, and the savings are great. Every year, I give it to at least one of my friends — usually a stressed out mom who doesn't have much time to shop for sex toys, and could really use the blissful orgasms this gift provides. (This also makes me the most popular gift-giver among my friends, by the way.)

Mary — Retail Department Manager, NYC

"I currently work out of our Brooklyn store, where I enjoy building a sex-positive community with customers from all over the borough... " More »

My Pick: We-Vibe II

If I didn't already have one for us to use, I'd give the We-Vibe II to my husband this year. I use it all the time so that I can have clitoral and G-spot stimulation in addition to whatever else he may be doing. But what's so great about this toy is that it can be used in so many ways: try using it while giving a blow job or hand job, and see how that intensifies the experience. Or hook it around a penis or dildo for stimulation like a vibrating cock ring. It's one of those great gifts you give where you're getting something back yourself, too.

Phoebe — Buyer, Oakland

"When I'm not at Babeland, I'm busy eating tasty granola with yogurt, playing with my pet turtle, and helping friends move with my pickup truck..." More »

My Pick: Babeland Vibrator Starter Kit

I wish someone would've given me the Babeland Vibrator Starter Kit back when I was a vibrator newbie. And that's exactly why I'm giving it as a gift to several friends this year, all of whom have been a little shy about buying their first vibrators. It's got the Orchid G, the Babeland Silver Bullet, and the Sonic Ring Kit — basically, everything you need to start exploring all the vibration options out there. It's an ideal gift for the vibe-curious among your friends and/or lovers.

Greta — E-Commerce Manager, Oakland

"I am thrilled to be a part of the Babeland family doing work I love for a company I care about, and I'm at my finest when whipping up a batch of baked goods... " More »

My Pick: OhMiBod Club Vibe 2.OH

Finally, a bulge-free remote panty vibe — this is the gift I've been waiting for! As a sexual adventurer, I like to play anytime, anywhere, and getting it on while I'm out and about just got easier. So my plan is to buy this, put the vibrating part in my underwear, go out to a club with my unsuspecting date, and hand them the remote with a wink. It's a gift for both of us. This toy is also music-responsive, like all the OhMiBod toys, which'll make the evening much more exciting. I'm also planning on giving the Club Vibe 2.OH to a number of friends who deserve more orgasms in 2012.

Krista — Affiliates and Online Communities Producer, Oakland

"My goal is to help people be comfortable with themselves and their bodies, and to truly enjoy themselves... " More »

My Pick: RodeoH Harness

RodeoH, oh RodeoH... I love my RodeoH Harness, and I want one in every color. I also want to get this as a gift this year for a very special friend of mine, who I know is going to look super-hot in it and find it oh-so-functional. If you have a friend who's a harness enthusiast like I am, you might just blow their mind with the RodeoH. It even comes with a cute little drawstring bag that'll fit neatly into any stocking. Are you looking for the perfect gift and harness (and underwear, which is much better than the gift of socks!) rolled into one? Look no further!

Kristie — Manager in Training, Seattle

"Kristie doesn't want to quit her day job. In 2007, she did quit a corporate job and got hired part-time at Babeland while pursuing..." More »

My Pick: Ipo Finger Vibe

I have some friends that are new to vibes or are not sure how their partner will react to adding toys into the mix. I’m looking forward to gifting them this sweet little vibe.  Finger vibes are great because you can just do whatever you naturally do with your hands, just plus vibration. But the Ipo is so simple and versatile, I want to give this holiday cheer to everyone!

Celeste — Designer, Oakland

"From Canada to Europe, from Boston to Oakland, I've been around the block and have happily landed here at Babeland... " More »

My Pick: Candy Apple Kink Kit

The way things look is just as important to me as the way they feel, and the Candy Apple Kink Kit looks goooood. Shiny red patent leather is so sexy, I'm planning to buy it as a gift for myself. That way, I get to look at the pretty cuffs, paddle, and blindfold over and over again, even when I'm not using them. Maybe I'll even hang them on the tree this year — red and green!

Jennyrose — Allocation Analyst, NYC

"I started working at Babeland NYC in June 2003, and over eight years later, my enthusiasm for sex education has never faltered... " More »

My Pick: Jimmyjane Form 2

I pride myself on being an excellent gift-giver, and I plan to uphold that standard this season by giving the Jimmyjane Form 2 to my best friend. She has a basic vibrator, but it's time for an upgrade, and this really is a life-changing toy. The separate motors in each of the little "ears" are perfect for surrounding the clit; it's the kind of toy where once you start using it, you won't want to leave the house all weekend. Perfect for a long NYC winter.

Avital — Sex Educator/Sales Associate, NYC

"I work at all three NYC locations, so I'm hoping to gain a following as a roving sex educator (not unlike a taco truck)... " More »

My Pick: Le Petit Secret Lingerie

I'm giving Le Petit Secret Lingerie as a kind of combination gift: it's for me, but it's also for my guy. He loves it when I keep my lingerie on during sex, but my delicate undergarments are not very appreciative of the extra strain. But Le Petit Secret Lingerie is made from stretchy, comfortable lace that moves with me as it frames some of my favorite assets, and it doesn't get in the way of the action. I can hardly wait to see the look on his face.

Lauren — Receiver/Sex Educator, SoHo

"Slingin' dildos since April 2008! I love being here because I get to work with some of the best people around... " More »

My Pick: Orgasm in a Box

I'm planning to stuff my friends' stockings with the Orgasm in a Box kits. They're the perfect package for those looking for a cheap thrill, complete with great beginner toys: Tenga Egg and Sonic Ring Kit for the guys, Silver Bullet and Bunny Tickler attachment for the gals. They even come with lube and batteries, so my friends will have everything they need. And I get to cross the naughty ones off my list.

Steph — Sex Educator/Sales Associate, Brooklyn

"At seventeen, I developed a crush... on Babeland. Years later, I joined the Babeland family. Many dildos later, my crush is strong as ever... " More »

My Pick: Je Joue MiMi

I have to admit, I jumped the holiday gun and already got myself a MiMi (and I highly recommend you do the same). As a longtime fan of vibrators with flat heads (like the Gigi and the Waterdancer), I was a little doubtful that MiMi's pointed tip would give my clit the pressure and surface area it craves. When I used the toy, I found that it was strong, but unlike so many other "pointy" toys, the softness of the silicone allowed the vibration to transmit and radiate through my clit, giving me the intensity I want in a way that is equal to (and also wonderfully unique from) my beloved broad tipped toys. Give it as a gift this year — the recipient will thank you over and over.

Jen May — Chief Operating Officer, Seattle

"I hope to help Babeland reach more people and change more lives."

My Pick: Little Afterglow Sampler Set

I plan on giving this to my partner this season for obvious reasons — giving massage candles means I'll be getting (I hope) many evenings of decadent, sensual massage. And we'll both have fun working our way through the variety of scents.
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My Pick: Babeland Vibrator Starter Kit

I wish someone would've given me the Babeland Vibrator Starter Kit back when I was a vibrator newbie. And that's exactly why I'm giving it as a gift to several friends this year, all of whom have been a little shy about buying their first vibrators. It's got the Orchid G, the Babeland Silver Bullet, and the Sonic Ring Kit — basically, everything you need to start exploring all the vibration options out there. It's an ideal gift for the vibe-curious among your friends and/or lovers.

Greta — E-Commerce Manager, Oakland

"I am thrilled to be a part of the Babeland family doing work I love for a company I care about, and I'm at my finest when whipping up a batch of baked goods... " More »

My Pick: OhMiBod Club Vibe 2.OH

Finally, a bulge-free remote panty vibe — this is the gift I've been waiting for! As a sexual adventurer, I like to play anytime, anywhere, and getting it on while I'm out and about just got easier. So my plan is to buy this, put the vibrating part in my underwear, go out to a club with my unsuspecting date, and hand them the remote with a wink. It's a gift for both of us. This toy is also music-responsive, like all the OhMiBod toys, which'll make the evening much more exciting. I'm also planning on giving the Club Vibe 2.OH to a number of friends who deserve more orgasms in 2012.

Krista — Affiliates and Online Communities Producer, Oakland

"My goal is to help people be comfortable with themselves and their bodies, and to truly enjoy themselves... " More »

My Pick: RodeoH Harness

RodeoH, oh RodeoH... I love my RodeoH Harness, and I want one in every color. I also want to get this as a gift this year for a very special friend of mine, who I know is going to look super-hot in it and find it oh-so-functional. If you have a friend who's a harness enthusiast like I am, you might just blow their mind with the RodeoH. It even comes with a cute little drawstring bag that'll fit neatly into any stocking. Are you looking for the perfect gift and harness (and underwear, which is much better than the gift of socks!) rolled into one? Look no further!

Kristie — Manager in Training, Seattle

"Kristie doesn't want to quit her day job. In 2007, she did quit a corporate job and got hired part-time at Babeland while pursuing..." More »

My Pick: Ipo Finger Vibe

I have some friends that are new to vibes or are not sure how their partner will react to adding toys into the mix. I’m looking forward to gifting them this sweet little vibe.  Finger vibes are great because you can just do whatever you naturally do with your hands, just plus vibration. But the Ipo is so simple and versatile, I want to give this holiday cheer to everyone!

Celeste — Designer, Oakland

"From Canada to Europe, from Boston to Oakland, I've been around the block and have happily landed here at Babeland... " More »

My Pick: Candy Apple Kink Kit

The way things look is just as important to me as the way they feel, and the Candy Apple Kink Kit looks goooood. Shiny red patent leather is so sexy, I'm planning to buy it as a gift for myself. That way, I get to look at the pretty cuffs, paddle, and blindfold over and over again, even when I'm not using them. Maybe I'll even hang them on the tree this year — red and green!

Jennyrose — Allocation Analyst, NYC

"I started working at Babeland NYC in June 2003, and over eight years later, my enthusiasm for sex education has never faltered... " More »

My Pick: Jimmyjane Form 2

I pride myself on being an excellent gift-giver, and I plan to uphold that standard this season by giving the Jimmyjane Form 2 to my best friend. She has a basic vibrator, but it's time for an upgrade, and this really is a life-changing toy. The separate motors in each of the little "ears" are perfect for surrounding the clit; it's the kind of toy where once you start using it, you won't want to leave the house all weekend. Perfect for a long NYC winter.

Avital — Sex Educator/Sales Associate, NYC

"I work at all three NYC locations, so I'm hoping to gain a following as a roving sex educator (not unlike a taco truck)... " More »

My Pick: Le Petit Secret Lingerie

I'm giving Le Petit Secret Lingerie as a kind of combination gift: it's for me, but it's also for my guy. He loves it when I keep my lingerie on during sex, but my delicate undergarments are not very appreciative of the extra strain. But Le Petit Secret Lingerie is made from stretchy, comfortable lace that moves with me as it frames some of my favorite assets, and it doesn't get in the way of the action. I can hardly wait to see the look on his face.

Lauren — Receiver/Sex Educator, SoHo

"Slingin' dildos since April 2008! I love being here because I get to work with some of the best people around... " More »

My Pick: Orgasm in a Box

I'm planning to stuff my friends' stockings with the Orgasm in a Box kits. They're the perfect package for those looking for a cheap thrill, complete with great beginner toys: Tenga Egg and Sonic Ring Kit for the guys, Silver Bullet and Bunny Tickler attachment for the gals. They even come with lube and batteries, so my friends will have everything they need. And I get to cross the naughty ones off my list.

Steph — Sex Educator/Sales Associate, Brooklyn

"At seventeen, I developed a crush... on Babeland. Years later, I joined the Babeland family. Many dildos later, my crush is strong as ever... " More »

My Pick: Je Joue MiMi

I have to admit, I jumped the holiday gun and already got myself a MiMi (and I highly recommend you do the same). As a longtime fan of vibrators with flat heads (like the Gigi and the Waterdancer), I was a little doubtful that MiMi's pointed tip would give my clit the pressure and surface area it craves. When I used the toy, I found that it was strong, but unlike so many other "pointy" toys, the softness of the silicone allowed the vibration to transmit and radiate through my clit, giving me the intensity I want in a way that is equal to (and also wonderfully unique from) my beloved broad tipped toys. Give it as a gift this year — the recipient will thank you over and over.

Jen May — Chief Operating Officer, Seattle

"I hope to help Babeland reach more people and change more lives."

My Pick: Little Afterglow Sampler Set

I plan on giving this to my partner this season for obvious reasons — giving massage candles means I'll be getting (I hope) many evenings of decadent, sensual massage. And we'll both have fun working our way through the variety of scents.
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