We-Vibe Chorus
Braise Top Pick
The Sync's smarter sibling.
Read the review →“Squeeze the remote harder and the vibration rises, which feels far more natural mid-moment than tapping buttons.”
Independent reviews
What's actually worth buying.
We test what we can get our hands on, carefully vet the rest, and tell you which is which. No sponsored verdicts, ever.
For the room itself
Not reviews, just things we'd bring into the room: a good book, a candle, soft light and linen.
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Lelo Sona 2 Cruise
Braise Top Pick
Not a vibrator and not quite a suction toy.
Read the review →“Press in and most toys give up. The Sona 2 Cruise keeps its strength, sending sonic pulses deep instead of buzzing on the surface.”
“Comfortable, secure, and easy to take down. The real secret is the mount: a heavy-duty anchor screwed straight into a ceiling joist.”
Lutron Caseta Plug-In Lamp Dimmer with Pico Remote
Braise Top Pick
A dimmer that plugs into the wall, with a small remote you can keep on the nightstand.
Read the review →“No wiring, no hub, and you can bring two lamps down to a glow without getting out of bed.”
Worth reading first
Liberator Esse Chaise
Braise Top Pick
A beautiful chaise that happens to be engineered for intimacy.
Read the review →
Tested by our editorial team
Hands-on reviews from our editors, not just research.
Natori Shangri-La Robe
Highly Recommended
A long, soft, drapey robe with kimono sleeves, in more colors than you'll ever need.
Read the review →“Hundreds of owners rate it highly, with a couple of honest caveats about light colors and warmth.”
“We've had the Wedge and Ramp for several years, and they live right next to the bed, so they're always within reach.”
NEST New York Bamboo Classic Candle (8.1 oz)
Highly Recommended
NEST's best-selling scent is a fresh, green floral that makes a bedroom smell like a good hotel suite.
Read the review →“It's clean rather than sweet, which makes it an easy one to share.”
Worth reading first
Dame Com
Highly Recommended
Broad, rumbly and easy to hold.
Read the review →“If a friend asks what a good first real vibrator looks like, this is a safe answer.”
“We've placed about 20 orders with Extreme Restraints over five years.”
Dame Pom
Highly Recommended
A soft palm vibrator that follows your hand instead of fighting it.
Read the review →“A soft palm vibrator that follows your hand instead of fighting it, with a deep rumble rather than a thin buzz.”
Worth reading first
St. Andrew's Cross
Highly Recommended
A sturdy, well-priced cross with abundant attachment points.
Read the review →“If you're mounting it more simply, plan on roughly one to three hours, depending on what you're mounting to.”
“The app is really the product here, and it's the deepest one in the category.”
Brightech Carter Table Lamp
Highly Recommended
A tall, simple bedside lamp with a walnut-finish stem and a linen shade that turns a bare nightstand into a pool of soft, warm light.
Read the review →“It's an easy, honest first step toward a room that feels good after dark.”
Worth reading first
Sliquid Silver Silicone
Highly Recommended
A long-lasting, waterproof silicone lube with Sliquid's short ingredient list.
Read the review →“Great for the shower and long sessions, as long as it stays away from silicone toys and good sheets.”
“Thoughtfully built, new to the range, and a premium pick among mini wands.”
Wolford Velvet de Luxe 50 Stay-Up Stockings
Highly Recommended
Matte, opaque black stay-ups with a wide striped satin band.
Read the review →“They look polished rather than racy, and that's exactly why they work.”
Worth reading first
L'OBJET Lips Candle
Highly Recommended
A sculpted porcelain pair of lips holding a cognac, rose and leather scent.
Read the review →“Most of what you pay for is the vessel, and it stays on the nightstand long after the wax is gone.”
“A multiway strapless bra from a brand that only makes AAA to A cups, so it's cut for a small bust from the start.”
Dame Eva
Recommended
A smart fix for a real problem: clitoral stimulation during sex without anyone's hand wedged in the way.
Read the review →“It works beautifully when it fits your body, and fit is personal, so expect a little trial and error.”
“It's heavy, you'll hear it at higher speeds, and it wants a dedicated spot.”
