Whether they have a sweet tooth or like something a little more practical.
Heart-shaped candies and red cards have officially taken over the store aisles, and if you’re feeling the pressure to find the best Valentine’s Day gifts for him—whether that’s your husband, boyfriend, or partner—let us reassure you: This doesn’t have to end in a panic purchase at CVS. When it comes to presents, you really can’t miss with something they’ll use daily, like a cozy sweatshirt or nice skin care, or alternately, a splurge-y item they wouldn’t get for themselves but would love to be treated to, like a Theragun or a luxe beard grooming set. A gift that’ll make the two of you feel more connected, like the We’re Not Really Strangers card deck, with its cute conversation prompts, is another solid option. Need more ideas to help you branch out beyond a box of chocolates? Try one of these thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift ideas that’ll make your partner feel extra loved.
For more present picks, check out all of the best gift ideas of 2024, including the best Valentine’s Day gifts for everyone.
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Atlas Coffee
Club Gift Subscription
If your Valentine can’t string a coherent sentence together before they’ve had caffeine, get them a SELF Fave Atlas subscription box. Atlas works with local farmers from all around the world for its coffee-delivery service, so they can try batches of beans from places like Kenya or Colombia. You can even customize the type of coffee samplers they get (like whole bean versus Keurig-compatible pods) and how often each bag arrives.
Cost: Three-month gift subscriptions cost $60, six-month gift subscriptions cost $109, and 12-month gift subscriptions cost $199.
Availability: U.S. and Canada
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Tushy
Spa 3.0
We’ve said it before: Using a bidet is an act of self-care. With the Tushy Spa 3.0, they can adjust the water temperature, pressure, and angle for the most comfortable bum-cleaning experience.
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Mejuri
Round Box Chain Bracelet
This bracelet is versatile enough to match—and elevate—just about any guy’s style. The simple, minimalist design also makes it a great intro-to-jewelry piece if they’re just starting their accessory collection.
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Apple
AirPods Pro (2nd Gen.)
The AirPods Pro will seriously level-up their earbud experience—the 2nd Gen’s stronger noise cancellation abilities and adaptive audio tech, which automatically tailors noise control to the environment, have made these some of our favorite wireless headphones for workouts, especially at a loud gym. They also have a feature called Conversation Awareness, which senses when you’re trying to talk to someone nearby and responds by lowering the volume and enhancing the voices in front of you. Smart and convenient (probably more so than your partner’s current pair).
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Lelo
Tor 2
The beauty of a cock ring is how easy it is to use—once they pop it on, it’s a hands-free toy. It can make masturbation feel even better, and spice up sex for both of you. This one has six vibration patterns to play around with and it’s made with silicone that’s waterproof and easy to clean.
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Nekteck
Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager
Nothing says “I love you” like a seriously good massage. And if you’re in a long-distance relationship and can’t be there to give one, this SELF Fave neck and back massager is a great substitute. It has a relaxing heating function and eight massage nodes to hug their shoulders.
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Brooklinen
Super-Plush Robe
If your partner suddenly becomes a robe person when you’re at a hotel, it’s time to get them a high-quality one for home. Reviewers say this option from Brooklinen is absorbent and thick like a bath towel. Plus, it has two roomy pockets so your partner can carry their phone, a book, and maybe even some snacks with them while they migrate from bathroom to couch.
Available in sizes XS to XL.
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Artifact Uprising
Layflat Photo Album
For a romantic gift they can have as a keepsake, fill this album with all your favorite photos together. You choose the size, fabric cover color, foil cover, and more, so it’s like a little DIY project.
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Outdoor Voices
CloudKnit Slim Sweatpant
If they love hanging out in pajamas, give them an at-home-outfit upgrade with these cozy lounge pants. They’re super soft, stretchy, and breathable, and the tapered jogger fit makes them look a little more polished than your typical sweats.
Available in sizes XS to XXXL.
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Sex Deck
Playful Positions to Spice Up Your Love Life Cards
This deck of cards invites a bit of exploration and curiosity to the bedroom—or bathroom, kitchen, and basically anywhere else. Each card displays a different sex position with directions, plus a description of sensations and benefits for both parties.
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Scotch Porter
Beard Collection
These beard grooming products are sort of a present for you, too, according to one SELF staffer—she once bought the gift set for her partner for Valentine’s Day and is “in love with how they smell on him.”
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Vincent and Leon Horst
Whiskey Making Kit
You can give them a bottle of their favorite whiskey, but a kit that walks them through making their own liquor is a more unique gift idea. It comes with all the alcohol and infusion ingredients you need to make the bev at home, and stainless steel whiskey cubes to keep drinks ice-cold.
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Warby Parker
Downing Sunglasses
With their round lenses and two-toned tortoiseshell frame, these sunglasses will make anybody feel cool. Plus, you can customize them if your partner needs prescription lenses.
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Ugg
Tasman Slipper
Cozy slippers are a must-have, especially during this time of year. If your partner’s relying solely on socks to keep their feet warm, get them these extremely soft slides. They’ll look forward to getting out of their day clothes and into their comfies more than ever.
Available in sizes 7 to 18.
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Theragun
Prime
After an intense workout, your partner would probably love using a massage gun on their sore muscles. Theragun has five different speed settings and two hours of battery life, so it’ll go a long way in helping them recover more quickly.
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Maude
Burn No. 1 Massage Candle
A candle is already a nice gift, and you can actually use the melted wax from this one, made of soybean and jojoba oils, to give your partner a sensual massage.
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We’re Not Really Strangers
Honest Dating Expansion Pack Card Game
These cards offer conversation prompts like, “What’s your favorite recent memory spent with me?” and “Name three ways I love you well,” that’ll put you guys in your feels. You can break them out for future date nights to spark deeper talks, or you could answer one card at the beginning or end of each day to create more little moments of intimacy.
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Great Jones
King Sear
Once they have this pan, they won’t want to cook with anything else (and they won’t need to, because it’s stovetop- and oven-safe up to 500°F). If your partner would have fun making (and eating) extra-crispy chicken thighs, well-seasoned steaks, caramelized veggies, and Dutch babies, this is the kitchen addition they need.
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Sportsheets
Under the Bed Restraint System
If you and your partner are interested in exploring bondage, this set of wrist cuffs and ankle cuffs is easy to set up and anchor under your mattress—zero knot-tying experience required.
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Knock Knock
What I Love About You Fill-in-the-Love Book
If you’re looking for a thoughtful gift that’s more specific to Valentine’s Day, this sweet, Mad Libs style book has prompts like, “You deserve the [blank] award” and “You have the greatest taste in [blank]” for you to fill in before you give it to your partner.
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Fellow
Carter Everywhere Mug
This tumbler is sleeker than any cup needs to be, honestly. It’s also leak-proof and insulated to keep drinks hot or cold for up to 24 hours—a useful gift for commuters, hikers, or anyone trying to motivate themselves to hydrate more.
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Uncommon Goods
Make Your Own Chocolate Truffles Kit
This truffle kit is a more creative way to gift them chocolates for V-day. “I gave this to a guy I was dating who loved baking and we made them as a date night activity. They were easy to make and tasted delicious,” one of SELF’s commerce writers says. You can add a variety of flavors and textures to your truffles with this kit (think coconut, Himalayan sea salt, peppermint, and vanilla).
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Shokz
Open Run
Shockz use bone conduction technology, which means they sit outside the ears, so users can hear their music and their surroundings at the same time—a major safety perk! “They’re great if you get sweaty and hate earbuds, and super lightweight for any activity—running, lifting weights, hiking, you name it,” says one SELF lifestyle writer, who bought these for her boyfriend. (He ended up loving them!)
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Carhartt
Knit Cuffed Beanie
A beanie is a cold-weather essential and cool-guy staple. This one has a super wide cuff, so your partner can adjust the fit to be as slouchy or snug as they like.
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Visp
The Elixir Mixer
If your partner has a daily beverage ritual that they take very seriously, they need this tumbler. It might look like an average to-go cup, but its lid has a built-in frother attachment that’ll blend their matcha, protein, or powdered electrolytes perfectly. It can also add foam to a latte and ensure that sugar doesn’t settle at the bottom. Even if they have a frother at home, this cup allows them to re-mix on the go.
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Dior
Sauvage Shower Wash
They might not get this high-end body wash for themself, but they’ll love having it every time they shower. One SELF writer says it was a big hit with her boyfriend: “He says it feels super luxe and the scent is really refreshing without being overwhelmingly cologne-y or musky.”
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Abercrombie & Fitch
Essential Popover Hoodie
We love the idea of a present that refreshes or upgrades an item your giftee uses all the time—it shows how well you know them! This hoodie is a great option if their current sweatshirt has seen better days. Though it fits true to size, the dropped shoulder hem gives the illusion of being oversized and creates a more stylish, relaxed look.
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Bear Butt
Camping Hammock
We highly recommend getting a hammock (specifically this SELF Outdoor Awards–winning one) so your partner can spend more time outside on nice days—whether they want to lounge, read, or nap.
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Ben Gibson and Patrick Mulligan
Ultimate Movie-Lovers Fill-In Poster
This film poster is a sweet way to acknowledge their love of movie nights, and it’ll give them some ideas for future ones. It lists 1,500 movies across all different genres, and they can fill in the bubble next to the name of each one they’ve watched.
Jessica is a writer on SELF’s commerce team and covers beauty, health, and fitness products. Previously, Jessica was the beauty editor at USA TODAY’s product review website, Reviewed, where she wrote and edited stories about the best makeup and skincare products and practices. Jessica earned a B.S. in journalism from… Read more
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