These sex toy kits make for perfect presents to gift (or keep) this year

Sex toy kits are a great way to try out different toys and grow your collection in one swoop. From kits to use with a partner to self-care bundles, the great variety makes them perfect presents. Whether you choose to keep or give them away is up to you.

Sex toys have come a long way in the last few years as female masturbation has become less of a taboo subject. You can find toys on sale from high-street retailers like Boots, Superdrug, and even Urban Outfitters, available in-store or arriving at your door in discreet packaging so sleek you'd never guess what was inside. With so many brands now too, you'll find innovative functions and helpful add-ons no matter the type you choose.

Sex toy kits can help you discover your pick of the best sex toys if you're new to the world of mechanical pleasure - or they can help you find something new. Pleasure is incredibly subjective so having choice is important, and sex toy kits provide exactly this.

The best sex toy kits, as tested by the health team

If you’re buying a sex toy kit for someone new to the world of toys and want it to include the best sex toys for beginners, this kit is the perfect beginner-friendly option. There are four toys in the collection - an egg vibrator, a bullet vibrator, a G-spot vibrator, and a classic vibrator, so there will be something here for everyone, all made from either ABS plastic or silicone. 

The classic vibrator is a traditional g-spot stimulating sex toy but I found you can use this dildo-shaped device just as well for external stimulation. It's whisper quiet, which I was surprised by given the battery operation and lower price tag. Four months on, it's the vibrator I still use the most in the collection. However, the ABS silicone does feel harder on the body than silicone varieties and the material is only splashproof, so it's not suitable for the bath or shower. The splashproof egg vibrator is easily one of the best remote vibrators I've seen in a kit at this price point - it's powerful and though the wired connection gets in the way sometimes, for those new to sex toys, it's preferable to an app. 

The G-spot vibrator is a unique shape - I've not seen another like it elsewhere, let alone in a sex toy kit. While the hooked design put me off initially, don't let it scare you - with a dash of lube, it works perfectly to stimulate internal areas with its rippled body and various speeds. This is one of my favourites in the kit because it's actually waterproof. The bullet vibrator is the most forgettable of the four. While I can appreciate a single-speed bullet like anyone else, it's something I've seen a million times before - but I guess that's the point. The single-speed makes you focus on finding your pleasure zones and partners, rather than distracting you with speed settings. It's also very easy to use with one button on the base.

Satisfyer - home of the ever-popular Satisfyer Pro 2 Air Pulse Stimulator - is one of the most well-known sex toy companies nowadays. While the toys in the Satisfyer Marvelous Four won’t connect to the app, unfortunately, the technology of this vibrator kit is still super impressive. 

There’s one base included in every kit, which can be charged with a magnetic connection to a USB lead, and this will attach to all four vibrator attachments with a simple twisting and locking motion. There’s something for everyone in this kit: the unique rabbit vibrator has the longest insertable length, while the clitoral suction attachment is smaller and more accessible with a larger 'mouth' compared to many other clitoral suction toys. The alternative attachments are a g-spot stimulator, which could also be used for external stimulation, and a wand attachment that's well-suited for solo play or with a partner and can be used to massage anywhere on the body. Together, this set is easily one of the most varied kits for fans of the best vibrators.

The attachments are all soft and made from silicone, and even though there are 10 vibration speeds and patterns with 11 pressure wave intensities on the suction toy, nothing was so loud that I would feel self-conscious sharing a wall with someone.

Because the base offers vibrations, these toys are also the easiest to clean out of those we tested. There’s no risk of damaging the mechanics as you will have already popped off the base and the toys themselves are waterproof so you can jump into the shower with them after use. 

However, I did find that there wasn’t too much range in intensity. The set would suit beginners but if you are someone who knows they need quite a high intensity of vibration to orgasm, these attachments might not hit the spot for you. The wand attachment was one of the best wand vibrators I tried though - it was easy to grip onto and the perfect size for getting the right angle without being too big, which tends to be a common problem with wand vibes. If you’re someone who prefers a vibrator over a dildo or any other type of toy, this kit should be on your list as the addition of a clitoral suction attachment is a big plus.

If you want to gift a sex toy kit to a friend or as a treat for a touch of self-care, the My Viv Pleasure Kit is the perfect option. While it only involves one toy, I found that the silicone wand vibrator is best suited for using on yourself as unlike the popular but bulky wand vibrators of the past, this wireless toy has a slim body which makes it easy to hold on to. Though you could still use it with a partner, the addition of a relaxing scented candle and the bag of bath salts makes this kit best for using in your own time. 

While lots of sex toys claim to be waterproof, the small print often suggests that they shouldn’t be fully submerged, making them better for sex in the shower than in the tub. I tested this vibrator in the bath to fully grasp the extent of its waterproof capabilities as the collection promotes itself as a bath time stress reliever and it's safe to say the toy delivered - it's certainly fully waterproof. The wand vibrator has ten different settings in total, which are easily flicked through and range from a very low rumble to several pulsation modes. However, while the vibe is effective, I found it never turned into an overpowering and too intense sensation. The other two pieces of the kit - the massage candles and bath salts - had a similarly sweet scent to each other and while using both at the same time was a little overpowering, you only need a pinch of the bath salts for a calming effect. 

If you’re on the hunt for one of the best Valentine’s Day gifts for friends, they’ll definitely appreciate the night of relaxation afforded by this set. My only gripe would be that the My Viv kit doesn’t come with any lube so a bottle of water-based lube wouldn’t go amiss as an addition in any updates. But I loved the addition of two extra self-care essentials alongside this good-looking vibrator and found the wand so easy to use that I'd recommend it in a heartbeat. 

For many reasons, I was particularly impressed with the Natural Love Company's Delight Hamper, but the sustainable credentials are truly unique. It's not a feature you often see in the sex toy industry. They’ll plant a tree for every order, their company is powered by renewable energy, the packaging is all plastic-free, and their water-based lube is organic and vegan-friendly.

But it's not all in the production, the final products are great too. The Myrtle toy is designed to imitate a tongue on your clitoris, the Ambrette is a discreet, ribbed alternative to a hefty magic wand, and the Elemi is a sleek, simple bullet vibrator with three intensity settings and seven rhythm/speed settings. The Elemi was one of the best bullet vibrators I tried out of them all thanks to the silky-soft silicone material and the whisper-quiet ‘gentle touch’ mode, which is ideal for beginners who aren’t quite sure of the level of intensity they’re looking for in a vibrator. My personal favourite of the bunch was the Ambrette though, due to how easy it was to hold onto with the ‘cone’ shape and a tapered end. 

Looking at aesthetics, the toys in this kit are among the most pleasing out of all those we tested. I loved the different colors of the vibrators and the silicone material is super-soft. For those wanting to experiment with heat play, the glass material of the butt plug is also suited to this, and all the components of this kit are small and subtle enough not to be too intimidating to first-time buyers or receivers of sex toys.

The only downside to the vibrators in this sex toy kit is that as the whole toy vibrates, so your hand can become fairly numb after not much time holding onto the toy. Overall, this sustainable sex toy company gets top marks from us; the eco-friendly packaging is a big plus, and the value for money you’ll get when considering how much the toys cost separately is unmatched.

Sometimes people know what they like and if you’re not looking for lots of variety with your sex toy kit, this could be the one for you. The best rabbit vibrators give you the best of both worlds: an insertable shaft for hitting the G-spot and two rabbit ear-shaped stimulators for external vibrations. 

Lovehoney's Tempt Rabbit (the larger of the two toys) has two different buttons, one for cycling through three speeds and nine different patterns for the shaft and the other for controlling the three speeds in the ears. The great thing about these two elements being controlled with separate buttons is that you can work your way up to orgasm by inserting the shaft or just using the ‘ears’ on your clitoris and then turning on the vibrations of the whole toy or a combination of the two. I found that the rabbit was suitable for beginners, as it's quite slim - a contrast to the shape of the thick bunny ears.  

For something much smaller in both ways, there's the mini rabbit in the same colour and style as the larger toy. But this one isn't for insertion, instead, it functions as a small bullet vibe with the ears offering an extra level of precision. There are three speeds to work through with the smaller toy and the silicone material and super-slim feel of the mini rabbit make it really easy to hold in place, which is another plus. 

The third part of this sex toy kit is the lube, which has a balm-like feel and is particularly great for those who recoil at the thought of cold lube being applied to sensitive areas. By the time you scoop some out from the tin, your (or your partner’s) hand will have already warmed up the gel. 

This kit isn't going to add anything revolutionary - but it is a set that's good value for money and will keep you entertained if you're a fan of the classic rabbit or a curious beginner.

How we tried and tested the best sex toy kits

When testing the best sex toys, we followed the advice of Ky Hoyle, founder of the UK’s first sex toy store for women, Sh! Women’s Store. If you’re buying a sex toy kit for someone else, such as a partner, Hoyle recommends choosing “a box of beautiful products they’d love to play with”, noting that “if they’ve mentioned wanting to try a clitoral suction toy, for example, you should make sure the kit contains one, plus accouterments like lube”. With Hoyle’s advice in mind, we considered options based on these factors:

• Variety: As Hoyle explains, there’s no point getting a kit with several sex toys that essentially serve the same function. “Your choice of sex toy kit should be based on the type of sexual pleasure you want to explore. You definitely don’t need three rabbit vibes," she says. While some people are definitely more accustomed to pleasure of a certain kind, buying a sex toy kit can be a great opportunity to try something new, so we chose a selection of kits which offered different ways to explore new sensations.
• Who is it for? Lots of sex toy kits can be gifted to a partner, for their birthday or St Valentine's Day for example, and so will have a focus on toys and accessories that can be easily used with another person. However, this doesn’t always mean that those same toys can’t be used for solo play. If you’re buying for a friend, or for yourself, you’re more likely to want to try something which focuses more on self-pleasure, and there are plenty to choose from on this list.
• Aesthetics: Sex toys come in an array of different colors, shapes, sizes and aesthetics. Hoyle advises thinking about the person you’re buying for (even if that’s yourself) and ensuring that they’ll actually like looking at the toys included in the kit. “Some prefer to match their sex toys to their bedsheets and choosing the right color is a nice touch, which shows that you’ve paid attention," she says.
• Delivery: As we’ve noted, sex toys and kits can be purchased from all manner of retailers now. But it’ll be just as important that the delivery process and the packaging involved is discreet for many customers, especially if they don't live alone.
• Price: Getting a sex toy kit can be a great way to save money on these sometimes-pricey bedroom accessories, so we assessed kits at a range of price points. You’ll often find that you’re saving money buying a bundle rather than individual items anyway though, especially as most of the sex toy kits on our list also included lube of some kind.
• Charging: The sex toys included in the kits on this list can be charged in a variety of different ways, from battery-powered devices to clever charging cables.

How to choose the best sex toy kit for you

When choosing a sex toy kit for yourself, a partner or a friend, it’s important to consider what the recipient might like to try and what they know they already like. There are other options to think through when investing in a sex toy kit, too though. Hoyle offered us some extra top tips to keep in mind whilst shopping around: 

• Choose top quality products: Hoyle advises that a great sex toy kit should “offer great discounts and even free products. Provided you choose a kit with top-quality products that you are excited to try, the kit will be great value for money." But she warns, “If a kit seems too good to be true price-wise, it probably is."
• Make sure you’ll use all the products: It sounds obvious, but ensuring that you have chosen products that you/your partner/your friend will enjoy using and get a lot of use out of is essential. “If you are not excited by all or most of the products in the sex toy kit, you are much better off buying the individual products you are interested in," says Hoyle. “Poor value happens when you buy a kit but only use one or two products."
• Choose toys that complement each other: To explore your "full orgasmic potential", Hoyle recommends buying a sex toy kit that has a variety of toys which “offer different pleasures [clitoral suction, G-spot stimulation, dual pleasure, etc], plus all those essentials, like a selection of pleasure-enhancing gels."
• Do your research: “The best sex toy kits are made up of top quality, best selling products," says Hoyle, so it’s important to research the options available and make sure you’re “investing in a selection of cherry-picked goodies". Watch out for sex toy kits which are put together to move less popular stock and always check the materials in the toys included to ensure that you’re investing in body-safe products. Hoyle adds that “if you can’t find this information from individual products on the website, avoid the kit”.

Can you buy sex toy kits on Amazon?

Yes, lots of the best vibrators on Amazon are also included in sex toy kits from the retailer. Just make sure that you’re getting the best price for the kit as opposed to other retailers and also that you’ve checked out the details of each product in the kit before buying.