Goodie housekeeping

FOR HER

1 Lube It’s a slippery slope, but once you incorporate lubricant into sex play, you’ll always want to keep it handy, says Matt Hannigan, store manager at Pleasure Chest Chicago (3436 N Lincoln Ave, 773-525-7151). Hannigan touts Intimate Touch ($3), a glycerine-free and water-based lube that comes in a feminine tube.
2 Clitoral gel “Many women don’t know how amazing this liquid product is,” Hannigan says. This small, unassuming bottle of Vigel ($8) contains a topical gel that heightens the sensitivity of any body part it touches. Store it sealed and close to the lube—it’s perfect for partner play or solo adventures.
3 Condoms Place these babies in arm’s reach so your partner can slip one right over his soldier, but keep them organized so they don’t scatter about. One condoms ($13) come in a shapely and nondescript silver tin that snaps open from the bottom and offers a variety of vibrant colors—including glow-in-the-dark—for visual appeal.
4 Vibrator It’s the power tool no woman should be without. Ever since Charlotte went apeshit over her vibrator, the Rabbit ($75–$82), on Sex and the City, they’ve been flying off the shelves. Keep it in a sleeve or its original packaging so it’s safe from any spilled liquids.
5 Anal plug It may not sound tempting, but Hannigan insists it’s a godsend. “We’re trying to help women realize the fun that can be had with a plug,” he says. This steel contraption from njoy ($115) comes in an elegant, nondescript box—in case a family member “accidentally” gives your nightstand drawer a tug.

FOR HIM

1 Lube For the guy who favors convenience above all else, pick a silicone-based lube, like German-made Pjur, because it will last longer (i.e., you’ll be reaching for it less). Go for the three-ounce version ($30) you can grip with one hand. Note the macho container with a proud-looking dude on the label.
2 Condoms Sack time will get sacked unless you have protection close at hand. Hannigan recommends Pleasure Plus condoms ($17) because they come in a plain silver container and each condom is wrapped in masculine navy packaging.
3 Cock ring We wouldn’t exactly call them jewelry, but these handy rings boost longevity and can add a little extra oomph to your squirt. The vibrating O Wow ($25) is designed for clitoral stimulation so she’ll be thrilled when you whip it out. It’s also made from a transparent soft gel—a bonus in the discretion department.
4 Male G-spot stimulator The Aneros ($58) was invented purely for scientific reasons (yeah, right). Turns out, it not only massages the prostate, thereby reducing prostate-cancer risk, but produces one hell of an orgasm. The device itself is hands-free, but you’ll want to keep it handy, for either a quick wank or partner play.
5 Porn Every guy’s gotta have it, but there’s no need to keep it within immediate reach since it requires getting up to get to a DVD player. If you’re straight, Hannigan recommends keeping Deep Throat ($40) at the top of the pile. It’s a classic, nonthreatening film she won’t mind spotting in your drawer. For the gays, An American in Prague is always a classic.