Best Sex Kits for Couples: What's Actually in the Box?

Sex kits bundle multiple items at a supposed discount. Are they worth buying, or should you assemble your own collection?

The Kit Problem

Most pre-bundled kits suffer from:

• Mediocre items: Bundled toys are often lower quality to hit a price point
• Incompatible selection: Items chosen for variety, not what couples actually use together
• Wasted budget: You're paying for things you don't want

Better approach: Assemble your own kit from quality individual items.

What's in Typical Couple Kits

Budget kits (£20–40):

• 1 vibrator (usually weak)
• 1–2 dildos
• Lube (cheap, often water-based which dries fast)
• Restraints (usually poor quality)

Mid-range kits (£50–100):

• 2–3 vibrators of varying sizes
• Dildos (usually silicone, decent quality)
• Bondage items
• Lube
• Sometimes blindfold, cuffs

Premium kits (£100+):

• Usually still mediocre items bundled for perceived value
• Rarely worth the premium over individual purchases

Building Your Own Better Kit

For £50 (Better Than Most Kits)

• Quality vibrator (£30–40): Hitachi Original or equivalent
• Couple lubricant (£8–12): Good water-based lube
• Silicone dildo (£15–25): Body-safe, harness-compatible
• Total: ~£55

This beats most pre-bundled £50 kits in quality and utility.

For £100 (Excellent Curated Kit)

• Premium couples vibrator (£60–80): We-Vibe Sync or equivalent
• Couple lubricant (£8–12): Quality lube
• Harness + compatible dildo (£30–50): For pegging
• Total: ~£100

This is genuinely useful for couples and beats any pre-bundled £100 kit.

When to Buy a Kit

Pre-bundled kits make sense if:

• You want beginner exploration without committing to individual purchases
• You want gift-wrapped novelty (gift-giving context)
• You're okay with mediocre items as samples

Pre-bundled kits don't make sense if:

• You want quality items (buy individually)
• You have specific needs (assemble custom)
• You want best value (cheaper to build your own)

The DIY Kit Advantage

Assembling your own collection lets you:

• Choose quality items proven to work
• Buy exactly what you want
• Spread purchases over time
• Build gradually as you learn preferences

Honest Assessment

Most commercial couples kits are overpriced mediocrity bundled for perceived value.

Building your own kit from quality individual items is cheaper and better.

If you're starting: Pick one quality vibrator + lube. Add more items as you discover what you like.

Budget: £40–60 for a starter kit assembled from individual items beats £50–100 pre-bundled kits.