50 Unique Romantic Gifts for Him & Her
Whether it’s for a Valentine’s Day, a birthday, Christmas, or just because you’re feeling generous, a thoughtful gift is a great way to show your partner that you know them well. At Arya, we've got you covered with our gift guide based on Erotic Personas archetypes.
Find out your partner’s Erotic Persona and choose a gift to match–giving a thoughtful present has never been easier.
Romantic Gifts For Him & Her: The Romantic Persona
The Romantic seeks eroticism where emotional safety and connection are present. They achieve deeper intimacy when sexual needs, desires, and fantasies can be openly communicated. With an understanding partner, Romantics feel safe to dive more deeply into sexual exploration.
Key characteristics of The Romantic:
Contextual
Responsive desire
Communication
Intimacy
Closeness
Vulnerability
If your partner’s a Romantic, here’s some Valentine’s gifts they will absolutely love:
1. Quinn
Romantics are all about building the tension before sex, and audio erotica is a super easy way to do that.
Audio erotica subscription Quinn has an extensive library of erotic stories for every taste, so your partner will surely find something they enjoy. Sharing audio stories that you like with each other is also a fun way to signal something new you might want to try.
2. Shunga Edible Chocolate Body Paint
Valentine’s Day is all about chocolate… But why not make it more interesting this year by gifting your partner edible chocolate body paint?
You can paint their body and then slowly lick the paint off – what happens next is up to you!
3. TABS Chocolates
Another non-traditional chocolate gift for chocolate lovers is the TABS aphrodisiac chocolate.
It enhances your mood and sensations, making intimacy with your partner even more sensual. How well does it work? Share some with your partner to find out.
4. Where Should We Begin by Esther Perel
The Romantic needs emotional closeness and intimacy to feel loved by their partner.
One way to deepen your emotional connection is through deep and open conversation. World-renowned sex and relationship expert Esther Perel has designed a game for couples with this purpose in mind – to bring you closer together and guide you to share meaningful parts of yourself.
5. Hand Casting by Luna Bean
Create a hand-casting with your partner to display a cute memory of your love on your shelf. This is definitely right up The Romantic’s alley.
6. Forever Ring by Darry Ring
Nothing says “be mine forever,” like the Darry Ring. It comes with an authenticity certificate, and you can only buy one ring in your lifetime. It’s definitely a special gift for The Romantic in your life.
7. Couples Jewelry by Onecklace
If you want something cute but less dramatic than a Darry Ring, consider a personalized piece of couples’ jewelry. Sweet and romantic.
8. Doll Cupless Corset by Blush
This sweet yet naughty cupless corset is a perfect gift for The Romantic who loves to look good in and outside the bedroom. Pair it with a matching garter belt and crotchless panties to make them feel even sexier.
9. Maison Silk PJs by La Perla
A beautiful luxury silk PJ set is always a great gift idea. The Romantic in your life will feel like a million bucks every night when they get into bed.
10. Embroidered Silk Blindfold by Zallo
If your Romantic wants to explore a little bit of kink but doesn’t like the leather, chains, or the latex look many traditional kinksters embrace, then this silk blindfold is a great starting point.
Not only is it useful for sensory play, but it can also be used as a sleeping mask whenever your Romantic needs it.
11. Roses by LEGO
Is The Romantic in your life a fan of LEGO? Then they’ll absolutely adore this set of roses as a romantic V-day gift.
Just like Arya, these roses will last all year and even longer.
12. A Year of Connection by Uncommon Goods
Since the Romantic values emotional connection and vulnerability, they’ll find this stationary kit super useful.
They can use it to write love notes for you. Or, use it together to share things you love and appreciate about each other.
Romantic Gifts For Him & Her: The Director Persona
The Director experiences sex in a, well, direct fashion. They tend to get turned on by visual cues or explicitly sexual acts and language. They are affected by the frequency of sex, and see sex as a core source of connection.
Key characteristics of The Director:
Spontaneous desire
Physicality
Powerplay
Orgasm is a marker of pleasure
If your partner is a Director, try these Valentine’s gifts to keep them satisfied:
13. Fujifilm Instax Square Link Smartphone Printer
Directors are often visual, so a perfect gift is a smartphone printer, which allows them to take sexy pictures of you and then print them out to keep for later.
Turn a sexy photoshoot into a fun date night activity and see where the night takes you.
14. Dame Dip Vibe
Directors are all about getting to the finish line during sex, and a great quality sex toy can help them get there faster. Dame’s Dip is sexy and feels great against the body. It can be used externally or internally and fits different anatomies perfectly.
15. Maude Vibe
Another gift that every Director will appreciate is maude’s Vibe. This unisex toy is powerful yet fits inside the palm of your hand. Bonus if your Director loves luxury sex toys.
16. Cake Stroker
You can’t go wrong with a good quality stroker sleeve, for a Director with a penis. They can use it by themselves to enhance masturbation sessions, or use it together to make handjobs and blowjobs feel even better.
17. Jerky Heart by Man Crates
If the Director in your life is a foodie or a frequent gym-goer who’s concerned about their protein intake, they’ll absolutely love this jerky taster menu that comes in a super sweet heart-shaped box.
There’s nine flavors to choose from. And what a date night idea – beef jerky-tasting!
18. F1 V2 by LELO
Since the Director is typically more focused on linear sex and orgasm, they’ll appreciate a new shiny toy to add to their collection. This stamina trainer sleeve from LELO is definitely a unique toy that offers plenty to discover.
19. Wand Massager by Le Wand
Here’s a modern and luxurious twist on a classic!
This wand massager is powerful and versatile. You can use it to give your Director a full body massage, a happy ending massage, or to add a little extra sensation when needed during partnered sex.
20. Butter Starter Kit by Butter Wellness
Prostates need more love and attention!
This starter kit includes lube and a perineum massager and it’s perfect for the Director who loves prostate massages. Plus, it’s versatile enough to be used on other areas of your body, and a good water-based lube always comes in handy.
21. Venus Lace Teddy by Fleur Du Mal
If the Director in your life is big on visual stimulation and looking their best, then this luxurious silk teddy will be something they want to wear all the time. Or, they’ll love to see you in it!
22. Flower Power Socks by Dye Kween
While the speculation that socks increase your chances of having an orgasm has been debunked, there’s no harm in wearing some cute socks to bed.
The Director in your life will appreciate you trying to help them reach the finish line even if their feet are cold.
Romantic Gifts For Him & Her: The Adventurer Persona
Novelty is the name of the game for the Adventurer. They find pleasure in variation and can see value in many domains of eroticism and playstyles. Adventurers are “try anything once” type people who are down to experiment in bed. They may like to get kinky if their partner’s down!
Key characteristics of The Adventurer:
Novelty
Versatility
Taboo
Kinks
If your partner is an Adventurer, check out these fun and sexy gifts that satisfy their desire to explore:
23. CBD Intimacy Sex Oil by Foria
Adventurers might appreciate this new, fun lube from Foria that’s made with CBD. It’s luxurious and feels absolutely amazing. CBD lubes are great for enhancing arousal and intensifying sensations.
24. Beginner’s Bondage Kit by Liebe Seele
A BDSM restraint kit is a perfect gift for the Adventurer in your life. Plus, they’ll appreciate the high quality and variety that comes in this bondage kit from Liebe Seele. Get ready to be tied up!
25. Love is Art Kit
For the Adventurer who’s creative and artsy, we recommend gifting a sex painting kit. It’s a wonderful way to do something out of the box and playful, yet still sexy. And the best part is you’ll end up with a sex painting you can hang on the wall to remind you of your experience for years to come! It’s a great conversation starter to scandalize your houseguests.
26. Vesper Vibrator Necklace by Crave
Many Adventurers are kinky, and appreciate a little bit of exhibitionism. This luxurious necklace vibrator is sleek and discreet yet still packs a punch!
Your partner can wear it in public while you’re on a date and even slip it under the table if they feel extra daring.
27. Romantic Scavenger Hunt Kit by Scavenger Box
This romantic scavenger hunt kit will give you both an excuse to have an extra special date night.
It’s a super fun and thoughtful gift that will allow you to try something new while further deepening your bond.
28. The Synstyl Grinder by Uncover Creations
For the Adventurer in your life who enjoys clitoral stimulation, gift a unique grinding pad to spice up your routine.
Not only will they love to play with a new toy, but they’ll have a blast experiencing the sensations that come from this unique item that can’t be found at any old sex shop.
29. Vibez Disco Stick by Woo More Play
Standard sex toys might not do it for the Adventurer in your life. That’s why this fun and sexy twist on the classic G-spot vibrator makes such a great gift!
A good laugh, a great time, and an orgasm are all guaranteed.
30. Enigma by LELO
For the Adventurer in your life who enjoys trying new sex toys and loves luxury, this one-of-a-kind dual stimulator will hit the perfect note.
It offers internal and external stimulation and is designed to fit all bodies.
31. Scandal Lace Hood by The Stockroom
Does the Adventurer in your life love to explore new, unconventional playstyles in the bedroom?
If yes, they’ll love this premium lace hood designed for sensory deprivation lovers.
32. Maze Single Choker by Bijoux Indiscrets
This premium vegan leather choker is a great gift for an Adventurer because it’s kinky, fun, and bold.
Your partner can wear it in the privacy of your bedroom or out and about running errands.
33. Thrusting Dildo by Lovense
For the Adventurer who loves to collect sex toys and wants something extra special, this app-controlled thrusting dildo is a great gift.
Not only can they have the time of their lives enjoying hands-free pleasure, but they can also get you involved by handing you the remote control and surrendering to your desire.
34. Pearl Set by Bluebella
Your Adventurer will appreciate this unique and sexy pearl lingerie set. Wearing it will make them feel like the star of the show.
35. Exciterrr by Satisfyer
Another unique sex toy that satisfies the Adventurer’s desire for something different. This vibe has a built in rolling ball that offers a pleasant stimulation to elicit new heights of pleasure.
Romantic Gifts For Him & Her: The Connector Edition
The Connector is sharply attuned to their senses, so a blend of physical, mental, and environmental stimulation factors into their erotic response and impacts their desire.
Key characteristics of The Connector:
Diverse forms of touch
Sensation play
Physical touch is the main love language
Responsive desire
If your partner is a Connector, here’s some gifts to honor their unique erotic style:
36. Massage Oil Candle by Je Joue
There’s nothing better after a long day or week than a sensual massage…
This luxurious massage oil candle is two in one – you can give your partner a sensual massage and explore temperature play. Plus, it smells divine, which every Connector will appreciate.
37. Black Sensory Fingertips by Sportsheets
These claws were made with the Connector in mind.
They are sexy and elegant and allow you to give your partner a sharp or ticklish experience of body scratches. Plus, it introduces a new way to explore physical touch that doesn’t focus on penetrative sex.
38. Feather Tickler by Sportsheets
This feather tickler is the perfect gift if you want to add more sensory play to your repertoire.
You can use it to explore just how orgasmic your partner can be when you stimulate their nipples and other sensitive areas.
39. Nipple Clamps by Liebe Seele
Is your partner a fan of a little bit of pleasurable pain? Well then, these sexy and premium nipple clamps will definitely be a favorite gift this Valentine’s Day.
40. Sex Stone by Kate Mcleod
The Connector likes to engage their senses, so they’ll love this body moisturizer that doubles as a sensual massage oil.
41. Bond Touch Bracelet by Bond Touch
Are you in a long-distance relationship with a Connector, or do either of you travel often for work? If so, you need these touch bracelets in your life.
This sleek piece of jewelry gives your partner a dose of physical touch and helps them feel your love, no matter where in the world you are.
42. Chain Reaction by Lit
This premium chain whip is designed to enhance sensory play and take it to the next level by incorporating a bit of pain into the mix.
It also works great for mild temperature play – keep it in the fridge before use for a couple of minutes to allow the metal to cool down.
43. Tiani 3 by LELO
Imagine this: you’re both naked, pressed together with full-body skin-on-skin contact. A discreet couple’s vibrator is between you, adding a deeper form of sensation into the mix.
Sounds like Connector heaven, don’t you think?
44. Pinwheel by Liebe Seele
Is your Connector a kinkster? If yes, then they’ll love this luxurious pinwheel. It’s a staple of any sensory play kit.
45. Signature Silicone Lube by Uberlube
This premium silicone lube has the perfect texture, which any Connector will appreciate. It works great for anal sex, handjobs, and boobjobs.
46. Magnifique Waist Chain by Bijoux Indiscrets
The sensation of this chain against your partner’s naked skin during intimacy will drive them absolutely wild with desire.
And it provides a great view for you, too.
47. Silk Bedding by Lilysilk
Nothing feels better against your body than high-quality silk. That’s why this bedding set is the perfect gift for the Connector in your life.
48. XOXO Box by Recchiuti
We can’t forget to engage all of our senses, taste buds included. This luxury set of handcrafted chocolate offers an unforgettable Valentine’s experience for your Connector to enjoy.
49. Calla by Zallo
This sensory exploration-focused vibrator was designed for the Connector. Use it as a vibe to elicit pleasant sensations all over your partner’s body or give them the gift of self-pleasure.
Anything’s possible with this gorgeous vibrating wand.
The Best Unique Romantic Gift For Him & Her: Arya Membership
No matter your partner’s Erotic Persona, an Arya membership is a unique, romantic, and useful gift any time of the year.
With a 6-month or annual subscription, you get expert guidance and tips, support from your personal Concierge, tools to enhance your sex life, and fantasy inspiration to help you get in the mood.
Roses last a week, Arya lasts all year long.
Gift Arya today.
This article was written for Arya by Karolina Wilde
Karolina Wilde is the author of House of Pain, the first book in a seductive dark fantasy romance trilogy, a journalist, and a sex-positive freelance writer who worked with some of the biggest brands in the world. She has a serious obsession with chocolate (dark or milk, never white, and always with salted caramel), and when she's not writing another book or another client article, she can be found playing World of Warcraft or trying to conquer her never-ending TBR pile.
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