The Best Gift Ideas for Gay Men
When it comes to buying the best gifts for gay men, it can be tricky. Gay men’s tastes are diverse, and it can be hard to pin down gifts they might appreciate, so if you’re struggling, don’t worry – we’ve got you covered.
This list has everything a gay man could want in 2023, from that Christmas gift for your best friend to beautiful romantic experiences. We want to help you find a gift to make those special people in your life feel appreciated.
Where possible, we’ve hand-picked items made by LGBTQ+ artisans or companies – after all, we should support the community. Whoever you’re buying for is sure to appreciate the gift even more, knowing that the proceeds are helping out fellow gay men.
If you struggle with finding the perfect gift, it’s always good to focus on two key details – utility and creativity.
Best Gifts for Gay Men
Fashion and Grooming
If you’re on the hunt for a gift for a friend that likes to take care of their appearance, this is the section for you. From those fashion-conscious boyfriends to those best friends with immaculate skincare routines, we’ve compiled the best gift ideas to show them that you care.
Designer Clothing
Alexander McQueen – Graffiti Print Shirt
This shirt is a gorgeous piece of designer wear. A recent release, the striking modern design is 100% cotton and fits like a dream. It’s no surprise that this stylish shirt, designed by the fashion house Alexander McQueen, is included in our list.
Skincare
Kiehl’s Just Like Us Limited Edition Ultra Facial Cream
The perfect gift idea for that gay friend who takes extra care with their skincare routine, Kiehl’s is one of the most popular facial creams on the market. Fast absorbing, instantly hydrating and perfect for sensitive skin, this facial cream is sure to be a hit gift.
Aftershave
Jean Paul Gaultier – Le Male
A classic fragrance loved by men of all sexualities for years, Le Male is a bold and exciting eau de toilette. It combines notes of vanilla with more muted hints of lavender, mint and bergamot to create a layered perfume that is as sexy as it is spicy. The iconic bottle is a love letter to the sailor – the muse of fashion designer and gay icon Jean Paul Gaultier. Whilst this perfume has been out since 1995, its timeless nature makes it an excellent gift in 2023.
Haircare
One of the best styling clays on the market, Claymation, is made from all-natural ingredients that nourish the hair from the roots to the end. A little dab is all that’s needed to give a firm hold and a matte finish. This clay makes an excellent gift for male gay best friend that takes forever on their hair.
Underwear by Prowler
Quirky Accessories
Garçon Ocean ‘Circuit’ Harness
Garçon is a gay men’s brand renowned for its style and quality. A perfect accessory for the guy that loves circuit parties, the Ocean Harness is an eye-catching statement piece that is sure to turn heads. The bold design and vibrant colours create a party outfit that an avid dance fanatic would adore. Garçon has various harness designs, so you can pick one that best suits the giftee!
Home Decor
Home decor makes a beautiful gift for friends, couples or even partners. We’ve tracked down the best gifts for gay guys that will add colour, functionality or humour to their rooms. Whether you’re buying for a friend’s housewarming or a couple moving in together, we’ve put together the ultimate list of gifts.
From artwork to furniture, the pieces we recommend are sure to add a touch of style to any home. Fashionable home decor can change the feeling of any room, and a good focal piece is sure to be well-received by any houseproud gay man.
Artwork
Artist Will Marsden has created this series of graphic prints that use data from the 2021 census to show the relative LGBT populations of various UK cities. If you’re looking for an elegant piece of artwork for a gay friend or family member, then this could be perfect. This piece is minimalist, inexpensive, and would look beautiful in a frame.
Furniture
Made in collaboration with the five icons from Queer Eye, this trendy bar cabinet would make a fabulous gift for a gay man who has everything. With a wine shelf that has space for multiple bottles and a slide-out top drawer to store your corkscrew, the Tamlin Bar is sure to be a hit with those wine connoisseurs out there.
Accessories
Spectrum Wall Clock – Multicoloured
This striking spectrum wall clock is guaranteed to brighten up any room. Designed by Jon Almond, this multicolored clock is the focal point every room lacks. An eye-catching piece that shows pride, the spectrum wall clock is a well-made home accessory that would make an incredibly thoughtful gift.
Lighting
Black And Chrome Spotlight Tripod Floor Lamp
This Spotlight Tripod Floor Lamp is a unique gay gift idea that would make a fantastic housewarming gift for any person. The spotlight is very on-trend for 2023 and would make a stunning focus piece in any modern room. Industrial chic is beloved by the gay community, and it’s easy to understand why when you see this lamp in action.
Funny Gifts
If you’re struggling with a gift idea, this novelty magnet is a surefire way to get a laugh. Brighten any kitchen decor with this risqué piece that will get people giggling. This magnet is a helpful way to ensure your favourite gays don’t lose those tasty recipes or important lists.
Experiences and Things to do
We LOVE giving experiences as gifts – men are so appreciative when you go through the trouble of planning out and booking a weekend away or a trip to pride. These are our picks of the best things to do and places to experience with your gay friends.
Each of these is a quintessential gay rite of passage – so if you want to buy a close friend some coming-out gifts or experiences, these are some of your best bets.
Visit Soho in London
Soho, the centre of London’s LGBTQ+ community, is a vibrant and inclusive area home to numerous gay-friendly shops, pubs, bars and clubs. Soho is a popular tourist destination for people interested in experiencing London’s diverse gay scene. It’s a melting pot of fashion, music and gay culture, and a day trip, or weekend break, would be a lovely gift for any gay man.
Gay Pride
Attending a pride parade is a beautiful experience and a bucket list item for gay men or allies. Conveniently almost every city has a pride parade, so finding one to visit should be relatively easy. At a pride event, thousands of people are guaranteed to be in vibrant colours, with fantastic music playing and an unmatched vibe of love and acceptance.
Gay Bars and Nightclubs
Taking your boyfriend or gay friends to a nightclub or gay bar is an exciting way to experience the community. A lively gay night out is guaranteed to serve up drinking (if you’re into that), dancing and fabulous music. Manchester, Liverpool, London and Brighton all have thriving gay scenes, and are some of the best places to go in England.
Gay Pride Gifts
Celebrate diversity and support the LGBTQ+ community with these gay pride gifts! These accessories, artworks and experiences are perfect for showing off that prideful rainbow spirit. We’ve scanned the market for the best and brightest rainbow-inspired gift ideas, which would be well-received by any proud and loud gay man.
These items are so versatile that they can be given as Christmas gifts, coming out gifts or just as a pre-pride present!
Rainbow Merchandise
Prequal Handmade Skinny Tie – Gay Pride Rainbow
What better way to show your pride in the workplace than this vibrant rainbow tie! Handmade by the designers over at Prequal, an equality clothing brand, this tie is an excellent way to brighten up a drab office suit and show coworkers that you’re proud and loud.
Books and Movies
Pride: The Story of the LGBTQ Equality Movement by Matthew Todd
Buying a gift for an avid reader has never been easier than with this retrospective of the history of the pride movement. Matthew Todd has created a celebration of LGBTQ culture and history, from the Stonewall Riots to the present day. This would make a very thoughtful present if you’re struggling with gift ideas.
Pride-themed Home Decor
This handmade pride canvas print is a fantastic gift for a gay man or couple. Measuring 8×10 inches, this statement piece is an ideal size for any room. It’s sure to jazz up any wall and spread a message of love and acceptance.
LGBTQ+ Organisation Donations
A donation to an LGBTQ+ organisation is a great gift idea. It’s a fantastic way to show solidarity, and it helps to fund initiatives that genuinely make a difference in our communities. If your partner or gay best friend is an activist or politically minded, then they’ll love the thought behind this gift.
Gay Pride Experiences
Tickets for Brighton FABULOSO – Pride in the Park (1st-2nd August)
Don’t miss out on the chance to take someone to experience FABULOSO, the UK’s most popular LGBTQ+ event. This two-day music festival serves as a fundraiser for Brighton and Hove Pride and The Brighton Rainbow Fund. In the past few years, it’s had world-class acts like Kylie Minogue, Christina Aguilera and Grace Jones headlining.
Gay Valentines Gifts for Him
Buying a Valentine’s Day gift for your boyfriend can be challenging. Whatever your partner’s interests, it can be frustrating trying to get something that he’d appreciate and enjoy – especially with all the odds and ends that get churned out around the start of February.
We all know that men prefer doing something rather than getting something on Valentine’s Day, so we’ve kept that in mind as we put together this list of great Valentine’s Day gift ideas for him. We’ve avoided the generic flowers and last-minute chocolates in favour of experiences, but we’ve also thrown in some novelty funny gifts for gay friends or boyfriends that are guaranteed to get you laughing.
Romantic Experiences
Two Night Cotswolds Break for Two at the Stonehouse Court Hotel
A romantic weekend away could be just what the doctor ordered. Take a trip to the Cotswolds and stay in this romantic 17th-century Manor. Sparks are sure to fly in the wonderfully posh double room, and you can spend your free time exploring the countryside or feasting in the bistro. This grand Valentine’s experience comes complete with breakfast every morning.
Couples Activities
Vineyard Tour and Tasting for Two at Aldwick Estate
What could be more fun than this – a tour of Aldwick Estate vineyard accompanied by copious amounts of high-class wine! The tour takes you around Somerset’s largest vineyard, where you and your partner will learn about winemaking, and see the effort required to make delicious English wine behind the scenes.
Funny Valentines Gifts
Our gay gifts for boyfriend ideas are sure to have you and your partner in stitches:
- Coat My Throat – Scented Soy Candle
- “I Love My Boyfriend” T-Shirt
- Personalised Couples Socks
- Where’s The Twink? The Book
- Up Yours Or Mine Mug
- Bigger or Smaller Penis Card Game
- Nice Cock Socks
Naughty Gifts for Him
We’ve finally got to our favourite section of the list. Here we’ll run you through all those gift ideas for the more intimate moments in life. We’ve researched some luxurious gay BF gifts guaranteed to increase your sexual pleasure.
Whether you’re looking to buy your boyfriend a naughty surprise or fancy treating yourself to a well-deserved gift, we’ve got something for everyone. We cover toys to bring into the bedroom, room odorisers that will put you in a frenzy, and lube for a sensual, friction-free experience.
With our help, you and your partner will be reaching mind-blowing orgasms in no time at all.
Poppers
The most famous worldwide brand of room odorisers, Liquid Gold, is a luxurious scent that cuts through others – a perfect room aroma. Liquid Gold will ignite the libidos in the room, and the refreshing aromatic scent helps to improve virility and sexual function. This popper is perfect for setting a romantic, passionate mood wherever and whenever the urge takes you.
Double Scorpio Amber is a powerful room odoriser, guaranteed to turn the heat up and get everyone hot under the collar. The aromatic fragrance marries frankincense with notes of earthy sage, instantly commanding the room and the noses of everybody present.
If you’re looking for a naughty gift, this could be a winner. Double Scorpio Amber ensures that the party starts with a rush and ends with a bang!
Lube
Prowler RED Water – water-based Lube 100ml
Prowler RED Water is a water-based lube that will transform your sex life. It’s not an exaggeration to say that every gay man knows the importance of a good lube. If you don’t have one on hand you’re seriously missing out. Prowler RED Water is a body-safe lube compatible with latex condoms and silicone sex toys. It’s long-lasting and slick – keeping you safe and friction-free for hours of fun.
Prowler RED Fisting Butter – 500ml
Prowler RED Fisting Butter is a high-quality anal lubricant that will shake up your bedroom routine. It works with your natural lubricants to moisturise and smooth the skin, enhancing sexual pleasure. It’s a long-lasting butter that’s easy to clean up, meaning you and your lover can relax and focus more on the things you love.
Adult Toys
Perfect Fit Tribal Son Ram Ring
The Perfect Fit Ram Ring is the cock ring of your dreams. Surprisingly stylish, the Ram Ring can accommodate guys of pretty much any size, and the unique PF Blend material (a mix of silicone and TPR) makes this one of the most comfortable cock rings on the market. We can’t think of a better gift to surprise your boyfriend with.
Prowler Realistic Dildo With Suction Base Dong and Balls Flesh 7in
Here we have the Stallion, a realistic dildo from the experts at Prowler. This dildo comes in three sizes, and the suction base makes it ideal for solo use in the shower or couples play.
Introducing this toy into the bedroom is the gift that will keep giving – the realistic design heightens the experience, and it’s sure to satisfy you and your boyfriend.
His & His Gifts
Buying gifts for gay couples can be tricky, but it really shouldn’t be! Whatever the occasion, we’ve got a gift idea for you.
We recommend ordering this custom portrait if you’re looking for a gift idea with a personal touch. With so many personalisation options available, it’s a great item that the artist can fully tailor to suit your loving couple.
Circle Window Cutout – Photo Book
If like us, you take far too many photos, a personalised photo book is a great gift that finally puts your snaps to good use! What better present to celebrate a significant milestone than a photo book chronicling the journey leading up to it?
This luxurious, 400-thread count Egyptian cotton bed set is a thoughtful gift perfect for couples moving in together.
Personalised Men’s Supersoft Dressing Gown
What do you get for the couple that has everything? Matching embroidered dressing gowns, of course! These super soft dressing gowns are high-quality, and the embroidering is professional and stylish – a classy gift for a pair of classy guys!
A gorgeous wedding present that the artist can customise with up to thirty words of your choosing. Guaranteed to leave the happy couple speechless.
What Is A Good Wedding Gift For Gay Men?
It’s common to have a gift registry at a wedding, so if you’re struggling to find wedding gifts for gay couples, it’s always helpful to check if they’ve registered somewhere. Many couples nowadays have started avoiding asking for wedding presents entirely, opting for donations to the honeymoon fund instead.
What To Buy A Man Who’s Hard To Buy For?
It’s hard to find the perfect gift for that guy that says he has everything. When up against one of these men, we say: get creative! Getting a joke gift for your recipient is often the best route, but you can also go for something useful. Think of something small that won’t clutter their lifestyle, and that will improve it in some unique way. Whether it’s funny, heartfelt or just plain practical, they’ll appreciate the effort you’ve gone to.
What Do Gay Guys Like As Gifts?
Whether you’re straight and looking for gifts for gay men or gay and looking for gay gifts for a boyfriend, it’s important to remember that, ultimately, a good gift has thought and meaning behind it. Gifts with a personal touch will mean so much more to the giftee – after all, it’s the thought that counts! Buying unique, personalised gifts for LGBT friends is much more enjoyable for both parties than getting a generic gift from amazon, and will be appreciated a lot more.
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