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Shopping for the best Valentine’s Day gift for the guy in your life can quickly end up being more of a struggle than you anticipated. The perfect present for a husband, boyfriend, or partner is something they’ll actually like, use, and won’t return—easier said than done, right?
To help save you time and frustration, we’ve curated a list of sweet, thoughtful, and unexpected gift ideas for every type of guy—including the cinephile, the gym rat, and the budding chef—so this Valentine’s Day, you can focus on spending time together (and not scrambling to the nearest store to find a last-minute gift).
For more present picks, check out all of the best gift ideas of 2025.
Atlas Coffee
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), how many bags of beans they get, and how often each bag arrives.
Cost: Three-month gift subscriptions cost $65, six-month gift subscriptions cost $115, and 12-month gift subscriptions cost $220.
Availability: U.S. and Canada
Mejuri
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.
Hatch
Amazon
Hatch
Restore 3
Does your Valentine often get up early for work shifts or a.m. cycling classes? Make it that much easier for him to roll out of bed with Hatch’s Restore 3 alarm clock. One SELF tester swears by it: “In one month, it worked so well that I actually started waking up five minutes before my alarm went off a few days each week,” she wrote in her review.
Alo
Conquer 1/4 Zip Reform Long Sleeve
Whether they’re hitting the gym, working from home, or running errands around town, they’ll be comfy and stylish in this super soft long-sleeve shirt. It’s lightweight, breathable and moisture-wicking—plus, the mock neck can be zipped up or down.
Amazon
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.
Brooklinen
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.
Amazon
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).
Artifact Uprising
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.
Outdoor Voices
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.
Scotch Porter
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.”
BowFlex
BowFlex SelectTech 552 Adjustable Dumbbells
If he’s looking to start or update his home gym setup, these SELF Home Fitness Award-winning adjustable dumbbells are a must-have—they’ve been our favorites three years in a row for good reason. “It’s only ever two dumbbells. That’s all you need,” Rick Richey, CPT, a personal trainer, faculty instructor for the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and founder of the Independent Training Spot in New York City, tells SELF.
“They’re sturdy and built to last,” one Home Fitness Awards judge adds. “You can have multiple weights and not take up so much space.”
Amazon
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 is made with silicone that’s waterproof and easy to clean.
Uncommon Goods
Vincent and Leon Horst
Whiskey Making Kit
Sure, 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.
Counterpart The Charger
For the Valentine whose junk drawer is teeming with tangled charger cables, pick up this sleek, minimalist option. Cute and functional, the round charger plugs into the wall and hides a four-foot-long retractable USB-C cable.
When they’re done charging their tech, they can press the button in the middle of the circle, and the cord will automatically retract. It’s also great for tossing in a backpack when they’re traveling or on the go.
Warby Parker
Warby Parker
Downing Sunglasses
With their round lenses and two-toned tortoiseshell frame, these sunglasses will make anybody feel cool. You can also customize them if your partner needs prescription lenses.
Ugg
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.
Amazon
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.
Maude
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.
Great Jones
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.
Amazon
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.
Fellow
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.
Shokz
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 tester, who bought these for her boyfriend. (He ended up loving them!)
Amazon
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.
Tushy
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.
Hoka
Clifton 9
Experts, runners, and walkers all agree: Hokas are exceptionally comfortable. According to Samantha Sklar, DPM, FACFAS, a podiatrist at Foot First Podiatry Centers in Illinois, “They offer both cushion and support, where a lot of shoes only offer one or the other.” Upgrade his regular rotation with a pair of the popular Clifton 9s—they come in over 20 colors and are “life-changing,” according to reviewers.
Visp
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 already have a frother at home, this cup allows them to re-mix on the go.
Sephora
Dior
Sauvage Shower Wash
They might not invest in a high-end body wash for themselves, but they’ll love using 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.”
Abercrombie & Fitch
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.
Amazon
Bear Butt
Camping Hammock
We highly recommend getting a hammock (specifically this SELF Outdoor Award–winning one) so your partner can spend more time outside on nice days—whether they want to lounge, read, or nap.
Caraway
Cutting Board Set
If he loves to cook, this chic birch wood cutting board set will make the perfect addition to his kitchen. It comes with a small, medium, and large board, along with a low-profile rack to keep them all easily corralled on the countertop or inside a cabinet.
Bird Buddy
Bird Buddy Solar Smart Bird Feeder with Camera
This one’s for the partner who loves identifying birds on your hikes and strolls around town. Bird Buddy’s smart, solar-powered bird feeder will send him notifications throughout the day every time a bird lands to have a snack, so he can view them up close through an app on his phone.
Uncommon Goods
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.
Related:
- 65 Thoughtful and Unique Gifts for Men
- The Best Wellness Gifts for Anyone Who Could Use Some Self-Care
- Fun, Surprising Subscription Gifts for Everyone on Your List
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