Best First Couples Toys Under $100

Bringing toys into partner play is easier than most people make it. You don't need a closet full of equipment or a particular kind of relationship — most couples who use toys together started with one or two simple things and added from there.

This is a starting roster of five categories that work well for couples new to using toys together, all under $100 individually. None of them require special technique or pre-game prep. Pick one or two and see what your shared response to it is.

1. A vibrating cock ring

Probably the single most accessible "couples toy." A stretchy or silicone ring fits around the base of the penis with a small bullet vibrator that sits against the partner's clitoris during penetrative sex. Cost: $15-50.

What it does: adds clitoral stimulation during sex without anyone having to hold a vibrator or stop what they're doing. The ring also helps maintain erections by restricting blood flow back out — a side benefit some partners specifically want.

How to pick: start with a stretchy silicone or rubber ring rather than a rigid one. A rechargeable model with a removable bullet is more versatile than one with a built-in battery. The Cock Rings collection has options. Don't leave one on for more than 20 minutes at a time.

2. A remote-controlled bullet or wearable vibe

A small vibrator one partner wears (clipped to underwear or inserted) while the other controls it with a remote or phone app. Cost: $40-90 for a basic model.

What it does: opens up partner play possibilities that don't require both people to be in the same room — or even the same building. Works for dinner-out scenarios, foreplay during a long drive, or just for the person not holding the remote to be surprised throughout the day.

How to pick: a wearable design (panty vibe or U-shape) stays in place better than a free bullet during movement. Bluetooth/app range matters less than rumored — most apps work fine over the internet for long-distance, and Bluetooth covers a room. Check reviews for app reliability; some manufacturers ship better apps than others. See the Remote & App-Controlled collection.

3. A starter bondage kit

A boxed set with the basics: padded wrist cuffs, ankle cuffs, a blindfold, and a tether or under-bed restraint system. Cost: $30-80.

What it does: introduces light restraint and sensory deprivation in a kit that's clearly designed for beginners. Padded cuffs (not metal handcuffs) won't bruise. Adjustable buckles fit most body sizes. The blindfold heightens every other sensation.

How to pick: Sportsheets makes the most accessible kits — their S&M line specifically is well-built and beginner-safe. Look for kits with padded cuffs, not bare nylon webbing. Skip anything with hard plastic or metal hardware on the first round. See the Cuffs & Handcuffs collection or the broader Bondage & Kink section.

Before using: agree on a safeword, even if it feels silly. The standard set is green/yellow/red — green for "more," yellow for "ease up," red for "stop now." Practice using them with low-stakes scenarios first.

4. A water-based lube you'll both like

Not a "toy" exactly, but it belongs on any couples-essentials list. Cost: $15-30 for a quality bottle.

What it does: makes everything better. Lube is overlooked in partnered sex specifically because both partners are nervous to admit they want it. Get past that — natural lubrication varies wildly with hormones, hydration, time of month, stress, and arousal speed, and using lube isn't a comment on attraction or technique.

How to pick: a quality water-based lube works with everything (toys, condoms, both your bodies) and doesn't stain sheets. Wicked Aqua and Sliquid H2O are reliable starters. Get a 4-8oz bottle, not a sample size. The Water-Based Lubes collection has options.

If you want something longer-lasting for occasions when reapplication is awkward, a hybrid lube is the middle ground — see the Hybrid Lubes collection.

5. A massage candle or warming oil

The least intimidating item on this list. A soy-based candle that melts into warm, skin-safe oil, or a pre-made warming massage oil. Cost: $20-40.

What it does: gives you a structured way to do extended foreplay without it feeling like "we're doing foreplay now." Lighting a candle and giving each other a long massage is its own date-night activity. The candles double as room ambiance.

How to pick: soy-based candles burn cooler than paraffin — the oil should be warm, not hot. Patch-test on your wrist before pouring it on more sensitive areas. Unscented or lightly scented options avoid the artificial-floral smell of cheaper massage products. See the Massage Oils collection.

How to actually use these together

The trap most couples fall into when starting to use toys: treating it like a performance. "Did you like that? Did it work?" mid-session ruins the moment.

Some things that help:

• Talk before, not during. Decide what you're trying out together, agree on a green-yellow-red signal, then let the session be the session.
• Don't make the new toy the centerpiece. Use it as one element of what you already do, not a replacement for everything else.
• The first time using a new toy together is research, not performance. If it doesn't quite work, you've learned something. Adjust next time.
• Both partners get to veto. If something doesn't work for one of you, it's out — no negotiation needed.

The For Couples collection has the full range — these five are starting points, not a complete shopping list.