25 Homemade Sex Toys You Probs Didn’t Even Know Could Be Sex Toys
(Don't forget to check the pantry. 😉)
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What if we told you you probably have a highly-orgasmic pleasure tool lying around in your junk drawer? Honestly, almost anything can be a homemade sex toy, you just have to get a little creative. And for those moments when your fingers aren’t doing it for you or the battery on your actual sex toy is dead, a low-lift, low-budget alternative can be handy—and even make the experience all the more erotic and surprising.
“What's great about homemade sex toys is that they can really kinkify your experience,” says Marla Renee Stewart, a sexologist and sexpert for Lovers sexual wellness brand and retailer. You’ll never look at your spatula or electric toothbrush in the same way again when you know what it can really do for your sex life in a pinch. Of course, you shouldn't expect the same motorized, intentional power you'll get in an actual, high-quality sex toy—these items aren't designed with your orgasm in mind, unfortch. But whether it’s DIY BDSM gear, sex furniture, or even your shower head, there’s pleasure to be found in virtually every corner of your home.
As with all sex things, it’s important to be extra-careful and prioritize hygiene before and after sexual play. Thoroughly wash whatever object you’re using and put a condom on it or use barrier protection, especially if it’s something porous! Also, avoid anything you’re allergic to or that could be toxic. The goal is to orgasm, not to end up in the ER.
So next time you’re horny as hell, playing with a partner, or just looking for an assist during a moment of eroticism, don’t look past the household items below. (And PS? Don’t forget the pantry.)
A Wooden Spoon
Surprise, surprise: Your kitchen can cook up a lot more than just dinner. Don't want to buy a paddle or flogger for spanking? Try a wooden or bamboo spoon instead. Just make sure you and your partner test out the intensity and feel before incorporating it into play.
SHOP NOW Cuisinart GreenGourmet Bamboo Solid Spoon, $5.29, Amazon
A Silicone Spatula
If a wooden utensil sounds too intense for you, try a silicone spatula instead. The kitchen utensil is ideal for beginners because of its soft material.
SHOP NOW Gorilla Grip Silicone Spatula, $9, Amazon
Earplugs
Earplugs can be great for BDSM sensory play as a way to help build arousal, anticipation, and even mystery during sex. If you’re both into consensual BDSM and sense play, you can couple this with a blindfold or sleep mask, tie your partner up, and put the earplugs in.
SHOP NOW Flents ProTechs Foam Ear Plugs, $4.74, Amazon
A Body Pillow
Body pillows are great for sleeping...but they're also great for many ~other things~, like pillow humping. The extra-long length and plush support makes for a great DIY toy to straddle and ride to climax in bed.
SHOP NOW DOWNCOOL Large Body Pillow, $18, Amazon
A Sleep Mask
If you don't have a blindfold or a scarf, a sleep mask works just as well—and maybe even better since it's more likely to stay in place. There are tons of good and affordable options online if you don't already have one at home.
SHOP NOW Alaska Bear Sleep Mask, $10, Amazon
An Ice Cube Tray
If you think you might be into temperature play, head to the freezer for a test run. All you have to do is gently rub some ice cubes over you/your partner's nipples and/or genitalia for extra stimulation during solo or partnered sex. Bonus: Try it out during oral sex. Going back and forth between the heat of someone’s mouth versus the chill of the ice can put you into sensory overload.
SHOP NOW DOQAUS Ice Cube Trays, $14, Amazon
Food
Speaking of what's in your kitchen, let's not forget the many ways you can incorporate food into your sex life. Tease each other with berries or drip ice cream, whipped cream, or chocolate syrup on your partner's torso, then lick it off (just don't insert any food into/around the genitals to avoid infection).
SHOP NOW Great Value Original Dairy Whipped Topping, $3.49, Walmart
Masking Tape
Remember when Christian not-so-casually bumped into Ana at Clayton's hardware store in Fifty Shades and bought some masking tape? This BDSM essential is used for everything from cuffs to gags to putting your sexy book back together after accidentally dropping it in the tub mid-bath (just me?). If you don't want to risk the tape getting stuck in your hair or skin, get a tape hat only sticks to itself if you're down to do some shopping.
SHOP NOW Sex Ties and Bondage Tape, $12, Babeland
Any Board Game
You've heard of strip poker, but did you know you can make basically any classic board game a sex game? Write down different sex acts on Jenga pieces, and each time you pull a tile, enact what the block says. Or play Monopoly, but barter with sexual favors if you can't pay the rent. While it's not technically a toy, when you write your own rules, you can low-key make anything happen (also, shuffling cards on a bare butt does feel some kind of way).
SHOP NOW Jenga Classic, $15, Amazon
Mints
Another food item you might’ve overlooked? Mints. Sucking on a mint before oral sex can add a cool, tingly sensation for your partner.
SHOP NOW Starlight Peppermint Hard Candy, $12, Amazon
A Candle
Wax play isn’t as intimidating as you might think. Whether you’re using massage candles like this body-safe candle from Maude or a regular candle, wax play can be a sexy foreplay activity that encourages you and your partner to slow it down. Just make sure the candles you’re using aren’t beeswax, as they will burn your skin.
SHOP NOW Burn No. 3 Massage Candle, $32, Maude
A Removable Showerhead
If you have a removable showerhead, try masturbating with it and let the warm water spray your clit. Just keep things external and make sure you’re not actually, like, hosing your vagina out. And if your shower doesn't already have one, it may be time to invest in a removable one. It'll be worth it—trust.
SHOP NOW Wave Pleasure Showerhead, $59, Womanizer
Baby Oil
If you don’t have any legit massage candles at the ready, you can use baby oil to massage yourself or your partner before sex. Getting oiled up can be super erotic, and not only that, but a massage itself can be a great turn-on to add during foreplay.
SHOP NOW Basics Baby Oil, $3.15, Amazon
A Chair
Who says you need a partner to ride ’em, cowgirl? Find yourself a sturdy chair, stack some pillows on the seat, and hold on to the back of the chair for stability while you ride yourself off into the sunset (aka orgasm).
SHOP NOW Humble Crew Lightweight Desk Chair, $40, Amazon
A Table
One of the most underrated household items when it comes to sex: the humble table. Being propped up on a table can make penetrative sex way easier for you and a partner if you’re of different heights (free sex pillow!) and allows you to control the depth of penetration, in case certain horizontal positions make your cervix feel like it’s the end of days.
SHOP NOW Basics Certified Solid Wood Kitchen Dining Table, $150, Amazon
Coconut Oil
Generally speaking, nothing in your pantry or refrigerator should go in/near your vagina. But coconut oil, which is literally the solution to every problem, is an exception. Coconut oil can be used as lube, as long as you don’t use latex condoms (which the oil causes to break down). The oil melts to a liquid more slick and long-lasting than traditional water-based lubes as it heats up. Also, it smells like coconuts: a true win-win.
SHOP NOW Viva Naturals Organic Coconut Oil, $10, Amazon
A Metal Spoon
An Exercise Ball
Who knew the exercise ball you haven’t touched in years could have such a sexy renaissance moment? There are a ton of positions you can do exclusively with an exercise ball that feel unlike anything else out there. You can thank having to balance on a moving object for that.
SHOP NOW Trideer Exercise Ball, $18.29-$30, Amazon
Paperclips
Whether you're a nipple clamp novice or just misplaced your favorite pair, paperclips are a great sex toy to incorporate in a pinch (lol). Simply clip them onto your nipples (or a partner's) and see if you're a fan of the sensation. Have your partner lick or flick your nipples while wearing the clips to elevate the experience further.
SHOP NOW Mr. Pen Paper Clips, $5, Amazon
A Necktie
Easier to maneuver than your favorite chunky-knit scarf (and probably much less itchy), a necktie is a great last-minute substitute for sexy handcuffs and it also works as a blindfold. Use it to restrain a partner to a bed frame, cover their eyes to play up other senses, or use two to do both at the same time.
SHOP NOW RBOCOTT Solid Color Formal Necktie, $8.49, Amazon
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