The saying is giving is better than recieving, but I think that depends on what side of the slash you are working from!
Looking for something for that special someone, or someones? Here is a list of my gift suggestions this year. My goal is to support as many queer, kinky folks with small businessas as possible. Getting a gift from these folks will support the community, support thier businesses and keep dollars out of hands of people who would exploit our community for profit and give nothing back.
Experiencial Gifts
For folks looking to provide experiences and not just stuff for the holidays, a class or membership to a kinky group is an awesome option! Here are some of my favortites:
Wicked Grounds is an important organization for the kinky community. Run by Mir Bilodeau, Wicked Grounds is a brick and mortar coffee shop and space for the community. They have worked to curiate a wonderful group of teachers for online courses including Lee Harrington, Shay Tizano, and many others! You can purchase a gift card for your special someone so that they can choose a course of their liking. Cards are avilable for $50 to $200. Cards may also be used for merch in the shop!
KinkAcademy offers a huge number of online blog posts and educational videos taught by 140+ experts in the kink world. The educators are all vetted and well versed in their specific topics. Some articles are free, but there are thousands of more resources behind the paywall. Membership is $20 a month and you may establish recurring payments or $79 for six months of access. This is a great deal for anyone looking to explore their kinky side!
In January, I will be teaching 30 Days of Kinky Self-Discovery through Wicked Grounds. Beginning January 2, participants have the option to meet daily for an hour to discuss different aspects of kink and work on their own kinky journey! Members will be provided a workbook. We will complete one exercise a day and then come together to discuss what we are learning about ourselves. The tickets are $25 for Jan 2-15 and $25 to Jan 16-31. Tickets will be available in early December through Wicked Grounds Annex. If you want to purcahse a gift card for $50 it will cover the complete cost of the course!
Apparel
Geeky and Kinky $10 and up
This shop has adorable (and kinky!) pins, t-shirts, necklases and more! Looking for a t-shirt with Velma from Scooby Doo tied up? They have it! A pin with and The Little Mermaid ball gagged? They have it! A necklace that reads “Yes, Daddy!”? This is your place! If you have any geeky and kinky tendencies, this is the place to check out! Use code: QueenAna for 20% off!
Holo Leather- Custom Leather Goods Prices vary
This shop makes custom leather goods: collars, floggers, whips and more! The collars alone got me sucked into an hour of fantasy shopping. They are unique and very beautiful. The toys are also beautiful and functional. They have a few wooden knives that I might just have to break down and buy my ex-wife because they are so stunning!
Foxy Feisty Redhead Prices vary
Looking for chainmail items? This shop is worth checking out! They have a wide variety of items from collars to nipple clamps to floggers and more! While there is a lot of chainmail out there, little is done very well. These products are high quality and beautifully made! The pride line is also a lot of fun for us queer folks!
Chainmail By Chelle Prices vary
Chelle is a chainmail artists. They have some standard pieces (braclettes, necklaces, floggers) but where they really shine is in custom work. Well worth hitting them up and asking for just what you want!
611 Clothing $15 and up
This shop has a ton of cute graphic tees with kink and poly themes on many of them (and some geek references too!). Looking for a heat with an infinity symbol, a t-shirt with a flogger shilloette and “Let’s Play” or something similar? This is your shop!
Flying Pig Gifts Prices vary
Flying Pig Gifts feature unique Murano glass and natrual stone pendants. These are unique pieces which will definitely light up your recipeint.
TOYS
Beyond Piercing Prices vary
Into needles and medical play? Looking for a great supply shop with full kits as well as individual pieces? This is a great shop to start getting all you need for a truly fun experience. Want to up your medical play game? Make your submissive show up and wait in the living room with daytime television on for 45 minutes past your agreed upon start time!
Marv’s Knotty Wood Prices Vary
This shop makes fun and pretty wooden paddles, canes, folggers with wooden handles and more! My favorite are the flipflop paddles, but I a am a total brat! Check them out!
The Glass Fish Prices Vary
Glass Fish is run by Jon Fischback who is one of my favorite glass artists. He makes incredibly cool pendants and bongs. His line of female torsos with gas masks and punked out (a la Tank Girl) and incredibly cool. He has a Black Firday special with available pieces on his Instagram account.
SINagogue on Etsy Prices vary
Looking for unique impact play toys? SINagogue is worth checking out. Body drumming sticks, mop floggers and more unique pieces available here.
Morado Leather Designs Prices vary
Morado Leather designs create customized leather pieces from guitar straps to paddles and more! There is something very special about recieving a customized piece as a present. Check them out!
Wicked Grounds Prices Vary
Wicked Grounds offers a great selection of kinky gear! From sex toys to rope to impact toys Wicked Grounds has your covered. The buyers are very (VERY) familar with thier products. All the stuff is of the highest quality, body safe, and supports kinky, queer folks! If you have a question on selecting the right option, message the shop. You will get top notch help!
Books and Patreon Accounts
I’m a huge fan of books and reading in general. Here are my recommendations!
When it comes to purchasing books, most of us default to Amazon or BN.com. However, supporting yout local bookstores is really important! Wicked Grounds carries most of these titles and will shit to you. You can request the books at your local bookstore as well. Requesting queer and kinky titles will encourage the local stores to buy more of these titles so that more people can find out about kink and sexuality.
IF you want one of my books with a custom inscription and signature, please message me.
Tying and Flying, Shay Tizano
The Big Workbook for Submissives, Rebecca Blanton
Love Letters to a Unicorn: A book about kink, BDSM, and non-monogamy, Rebecca Blanton
Playing Well with Others, Lee Harrington
The Ultimate Guide to Kink, Tristan Taormno
Ask, Building a Culture of Consent, Kitty Stryker
Gender Outlaws, Kate Bornstein
Crybaby Butch, Judith Frank
Macho Sluts, Pat Califia
Bondage for All Bodies, Evie Vane
Some folks publish more on their Patreon accounts. Here are some great options!
Sinclair Sexsmith Sugarbutch Chronicles