Play It Cool. Then Play It Hot.

If winter’s got you wrapped in six layers and mentally checked out, we’re here to thaw your senses with something more exciting than another oat latte. Welcome to the delicious world of temperature play: a sensory playground where heat and cold collide in the most pleasure-forward ways. Whether you're solo, coupled, or in a throuple, temperature play adds contrast, anticipation, and edge to any intimate experience. So let’s get into the art of hot-and-cold, how to do it safely, and which toys were literally made for this.

Before you channel your inner sensual scientist, here’s how to keep it safe:

• Test temperatures on your wrist first. If it burns or numbs, it’s too much.

• Avoid genitals with extreme temps. Focus on erogenous zones like the neck, thighs, stomach, and shoulders.

• Use skin-safe products no hot candle wax from your kitchen. Opt for low-melt or massage candles .

• Talk consent before, during, and after. Especially if introducing it to a partner.

This is where the fun begins. From warming lubes to chilled toys, wax drips to ice cube glides, temperature play is all about building contrast and exploring how your body reacts. Go light, go layered, go slow. There’s no wrong way to explore, only what feels right for you.

Why we love them: When it comes to temperature play, glass and stainless steel are the ultimate power couple. Both are body-safe, non-porous, and can be chilled or warmed for sensory contrast that hits just right. Steel offers weight and intensity. Glass delivers sleek control and dazzling texture.

• Spartacus Blown Glass 6" Dildo – Clear: This classic clear dildo is more than a looker—it’s a temperature-responsive stunner. Warm it under water or chill it in the fridge (never freezer!) to create a gliding sensation that adapts to your vibe. The flared base makes it anal-safe and harness-ready.
• b-Vibe Glass Anal Dilator Set: Beginner-friendly and beautifully made, this three-piece set is designed for comfortable progression in anal exploration. Each piece is crafted from silky-smooth borosilicate glass—meaning you can warm or chill them depending on the kind of tingle you’re chasing.
• X-Cite Clair Stainless Steel Wand: It’s bold, it’s curved, and it doesn’t mess around. Chill it for a cool plunge into G-spot or prostate play, or heat it gently for deep, grounding pressure that stays with you.

Hot tip: Want something luxurious? Pair a warmed steel toy with a cooling lube—or vice versa—and watch your body respond in real time.

Why we love them: These are sensory amplifiers. Add them to oral, hand play, or toy time for an extra kick. Pair a warming lube with a chilled toy or flip it for an even bolder contrast.

• JO H2O Warming Lubricant: A silky-smooth water-based lube that warms with movement and friction. It’s a perfect partner for cold toys or cool hands—turning up the heat just when things are getting interesting.
• JO Coconut Hybrid Cooling Lubricant: This hybrid formula delivers a tingling chill with a nourishing coconut base. Use with breath play or warming tools for a “whoa” kind of reaction. Plus, it’s great for sensitive skin.
• JO Oral Delight Arousal Gel – Strawberry Sensation: Sweet, warming, and designed for delicious foreplay. Apply to lips, genitals, or anywhere you want a bit of sizzle and sweetness. Great when paired with a cold spoon or ice cube for that oh-my-god gasp.

Why we love it: Wax play is all about sensation + suspense. The warm drip. The slow build. The anticipation before impact. Always use candles made specifically for the body.

• 665 S&M Low Heat Drip Candle – Red: Classic kink in candle form. This red wax is formulated to melt at a lower temperature, making it ideal for beginners curious about drip play. Controlled, stylish, and designed for layered sensation.
• HOT Shiatsu Massage Candle – Raspberry Vanilla: This one's for the sensualists. It melts into a warm, deliciously scented massage oil, creating the perfect prelude to full-body pleasure. Ideal for warming up the skin, setting the mood, or ending a play session in soft, intimate care.
• Doc Johnson Japanese Drip Candles – Black: Looking for sharper, more intense heat? These black drip candles burn hotter than standard massage candles, giving seasoned wax lovers a more advanced temperature sting. Always test first, always communicate.

Why we love them: Free, fast, and effective. Ice cubes glide across the skin for a gasp-worthy chill. Follow with warm breath, a candle drip, or a heated toy for contrast that stuns.

Hot tip: Freeze water in silicone molds for smoother shapes or wrap cubes in a soft cloth for slow melt. Use with oral or nipple play for extra drama.

Need a little inspiration for your next steamy session? Here are the temperature-play pairings we keep coming back to:

🧊 The Ice & Lube Tease: Chill your favourite glass toy, then drizzle warming lube across your skin before using it. Flip it and try a heated toy with cooling lube. That contrast? Electric

🕯️ Blindfold & Candle Combo: Drip warm massage oil over their skin while they’re blindfolded, then follow with a chilled feather or ice cube. It’s the anticipation that gets them. Every. Single. Time.

So: play it cool. Then play it hot. And explore our edit of glass toys, warming lubes and wax play essentials and find what feels incredible for you.