If you're going to be rampantly consumerist this winter solstice, best go all out with the hedonism, that's what I say. Courtesy of the ladies at Good for Her, here's a list of 2008's best sex toys and products. Don't just consider these goodies when buying presents for your significant other and kinky best friend—why not give Grandma something she can really enjoy, for once? And here's a present for you, dears: order on one of these babies from the Good For Her site by midnight Sunday, December 21st, and enter the code SIDESHOW2008 to save yourself 15 per cent. 

Can con

We-Vibe: This toy is a fantastic innovation in the world of couple’s toys.  Designed for use during intercourse, this vibe is clamshell-shaped with one end going inside the vagina and nestling against the G-Spot with the other end buzzing against the clit, and provides bonus vibration for the penetrating partner, too. Rechargeable and from a genius inventor right here in Canada.

Monsieur Capotain’s Premium Organic Lubricants: From Canadian lube makers, this line (including Aroma-Free as well as Orange and Strawberry flavours) proves that organic really can be better.  The flavours are free of sweeteners, and have a mouth-watering flavour infusion that is playful rather than syrupy.  To top it off, the 98% organic lubes come in recyclable aluminum bottles and are sure to please even the most sensitive of skins.  

Fun for one

The Monarch Dildo: Making use of the dirty feelings inspired by Suzanne Somers' Thigh Master demonstrations, this modestly sized dildo is attached to hinged wings that work by pressing the dildo up and inside via thigh power.  Made out of silicone which is safe for the body and can be sterilized.

The Sasi: Both cunnilingus fans and tech nerds have been rejoicing over the release of the Sasi.  From French designers Je Joue, this toy is the height of techno-savvy sex.  The magic is delivered primarily from a small, rotating ball placed under a silky silicone cover that runs through a series of programmable patterns designed to send the user to new heights.  Small, quiet and will remember the strokes you like – and the ones you don’t, without the inevitable fatigue of a human tongue.

The Rosebud: Even before Sex and The City made the Rabbit Habit famous, women across the land have enjoyed the dual stimulation of these Japanese made toys.  Vibratex has managed to simplify the toy by removing the ubiquitous pearls, adding extra vibrating parts for increased stimulation and changing the material to the softest, satiny silicone around and giving it a touch more rotation power. Having your cake and eating it too never felt so smooth. 

Green and dirty

The Mia: From outstanding pleasure object producers Lelo, this discreet vibrator packs quite a punch for its small size.  Like all Lelo toys, Mia is rechargeable, but with a twist – all you need to do to juice this vibe up is to plug it into your computer’s USB port to experience its range or power and multiple vibration patterns.  Delicious!

The Bo: Luscious Lelo finally makes toys for boys reach the same quality that is available for the lasses.  Women will have fun with this toy too - the safe and stretchy silicone cock ring is crowned with a rechargeable vibrator designed to hit just all the right spots for next-level intercourse.  The Bo is simple, elegant, comfortable and made from unbeatable quality materials.  

Boy Toy

The Stroker: It's finally here—a stretchy, pliable, silicone sleeve for men from fine toy purveyors Tantus. This male masturbation toy has the added bonus of internal ribs and is made of silicone; it won't absorb lubricant or dust like most other soft sleeves. The Stroker is also open-ended for easy cleaning and suitable for men of any length. Get lubed up and you’re ready to go.

Pfun Plug: Njoy is serious about steel. Their toys are medical grade stainless steel polished to an incredibly glitzy shine.  The Pfun plug wins on several accounts—it’s shaped perfectly for long wear and direct prostate stimulation, the weight feels divine, and this toy will last forever, meaning no more repeat trips to the sex store every time your butt plug wears out after a few too many prostate-tickling trips. 

Finishing touch

Lust for O Pleasure Potion: This potion is designed to stoke the fires of both men and women. Containing menthol and peppermint essential oil, this cream  intensifies sensation during solo play or partner sex. A little goes a long way.