The Importance of Consent When Gifting Sex Toys

Dakota Johnson recently told people they should buy everyone they know butt plugs for Christmas, and I would recommend a more nuanced approach to your gift-giving.

Sure, some people would love a butt plug for Christmas. I’d love Dakota to send me a butt plug, but I know plenty of people who would be less than stoked to receive one. Not everyone is into anal play and not everyone is into sex toys and we need to respect that.

Gifting a sex toy, whether a butt plug or any other toy, without consent, is crossing a line and can make people feel embarrassed, triggered, uncomfortable, or disrespected.