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Ryan Yates is a Los Angeles-based writer and consultant covering sex, sex toys, and other subjects. Find them at rlyates.com.

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SCREW THE ROSES

The Best Sex Toys to Buy Your Partner for Valentine’s Day

Flowers die. These sex toys will last.

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DILDO IN A HAYSTACK

The Sex Toys Under $50 to Blow Your Mind (Not Your Budget)

It is possible to find good sex toys for under $50, as long as you know where to look.

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CLEAR AS DAY

Don’t Be Scared of Glass Sex Toys

Glass sex toys are secretly great for beginners. Here are some favorites.

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SUCK IT

These Suction Sex Toys Feel Better Than Oral—Seriously!

In a sea of knock-offs, these suction vibrators suck the hardest.

Ryan Yates

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SMALL BUT MIGHTY

To Put It Simply, This Is the Best Bullet Vibrator

In a sea of weak, buzzy bullets, the Tango stands alone.

Ryan Yates

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READY TO RUMBLE

To Put It Simply, This Is the Best Bullet Vibrator

In a sea of weak, buzzy bullets, the Tango stands alone.

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HIT THE SPOT

This Uniquely-Shaped Vibrator Has Pinpoint Accuracy

The Zumio will make the rest of your collection feel obsolete.

Ryan Yates

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GOIN’ STRON’

The Stronic G Vibrator Is the Secret to Satisfying Solo Sex

It’s not another actual human being, but it’s the next best thing.

Ryan Yates

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EASY HARD PANTS

I Can’t Stop Wearing These High-Waisted Everlane Jeans

Hard pants are over. These are the only jeans worth wearing anyway.

Ryan Yates

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ON TOP

There Are Lots of Great Sex Toys — These Are the Best

Because the little death during sex should belong to your orgasm, not your vibrator.

Ryan Yates

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