Why are guys so tough to shop for? I mean they are simple creatures but finding the perfect gift to say ‘I love you’ can be a challenge. Hopefully, these ideas on Valentine’s Day gifts for him can give you a little inspo.
Or at least make things easier when shopping for him.
With Valentine’s Day, you can venture into the more intimate and naughty gifts for him too. Or take the safe route and pick sweet and thoughtful presents he’s sure to like.
I’ve broken down all my ideas into a couple categories: romantic and intimate, DIY and cheap gifts, unique ideas, self care fun, everyday essentials and jewelry must-haves. So, there’s definitely something here for him.
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Romantic Valentine’s Day gifts for him
1. Intimacy
Intimate time together would very likely be his favorite gift for Valentine’s Day. And, the one that’ll make him the happiest. Stock up on all the essentials to have a fun night.
2. Lingerie
Spice things up by getting some great lingerie to debut on Valentines. It’ll certainly add to the excitement of the day … and night. Get some fun options for him too! A mankini sure would make things memorable.
3. Love letter
For more emotional intimacy, write him a love letter. Use stationery you already have or get some fancy ones and write a Bridgerton-styled letter. Or create one online with calligraphy writing and heartwarming words.
If he’s the type that’s not into mushy, lovey dovey gifts, trust me he’ll still love a love letter.
4. Love notes
Besides love letters, you can also do mini love notes. Write things you love about him on small pieces of paper, fold them up, and add to a love jar. Decorate it with cute stickers, paint or even lipstick. He’ll have fun reading all the naughty and nice things you love about him.
If you don’t want to do a DIY notes jar, how about getting this cute post box with mini love notes, envelopes and heart stickers as seals?
5. Love books
For something a bit more permanent that can be a great keepsake, pick up sweet fill-in-the-blank books like this one. It’s such a whimsical way to describe him and what he means to you.
6. Valentine’s cards
If letters, notes and sweet books are a bit much, then get him a great Valentine’s Day card. Funny ones are sure to make him laugh and unique ones will certainly make him feel loved.
Here are a few I really like!
7. Love coupons
Coupons are classic Valentine’s Day gifts for him! You can DIY them yourself and have naughty and nice activities for him to redeem. Date nights, anything he wants, intimate time, hugs and cuddles can all be on there.
If you’re looking for last minute gifts and don’t have the time to DIY, you might like these coupons you can fill-in and these spicy done-for-you ones.
8. Cute photos
Cute photos of both of you together can make sweet Valentines day gifts for him. And, there are so many ways to present the photos. You can order prints and add them to aesthetic frames. Or how about customizable ones with LED lights or engraved versions in crystal or glass?
There’s also a customizable acrylic frame that comes with a Spotify code for your favorite song and has LED backlighting. For a little more pizzazz, this custom fridge magnet has a built in speaker and microphone to record voice notes and replay sweet messages and great songs. He certainly never had a fridge magnet like this!
For pricier options, get him a digital photo frame. It looks like a simple photo frame but can display tons of photos. These two are awesome!
You can also go for a vibey photo gift by getting an instant camera and beautiful fairy lights with clips. The clips are for hanging the mini Polaroids, cards, ticket stubs and other sweet mementos of things you did together.
9. Date night cards
Another romantic gift can be date night cards that can help him with planning special dates throughout the year. The ones below are scratch off cards which add a bit of spontaneity and fun to the planning.
10. Couples games
Enjoy some fun games together. Of course, you can go for the classics like Scrabble or Monopoly. But, you can also get deep and a little spicy with couples card games like these.
11. Sweet little gifts
While games, photos, and love notes are awesome, you can also go for sweet little gifts that are sure to warm his heart. This could look like a tiny key in a little bottle with glitter or a heartfelt note on an adorable acrylic sign.
12. Flowers
Men love flowers too! Pick up some beautiful flower arrangements or pop a bow on a flower plant from the garden center. Or choose more creative flower gifts like Legos and ones dipped in gold (there are blue and black versions too!).
Cheap Valentines Day gifts for him
13. Snacks
When you’re stuck trying to figure out what to get him for Valentine’s Day, the easiest gift would be a basket of his favorite snacks. Of course, you can get some unique ones he’s never tried before or go for Valentine’s themed everything.
He might like a couple of these options.
14. Chocolates
Valentine’s Day chocolates aren’t just for women. Guys with a sweet tooth absolutely love chocolates as gifts too! Pick up his faves or go for Valentine’s wrapped ones.
15. Coffee everything
Is he a coffee fanatic? My husband is a coffee addict and loves trying new types and new ways to make it. I always get him gift cards for his favorite coffee shop and new brands to explore. Coffee pods are always a hit too.
16. Mug
Whether he is a tea or coffee lover, a new mug with sweet and silly graphics are sure to make him happy. You can go for his and hers ones too!
17. Booze
Splurge on a fancy bottle of something special to celebrate Valentine’s night. It could be a wonderful bottle of champagne, wine or something a bit more wild and fun!
18. Food!
There’s a saying – the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Cooking him a great dinner is a wonderful way to say I love you! Make it a sexy and sensory experience too for extra fun! Or take him out to his favorite restaurant.
Gift cards are also great.
19. Fun keychains
Keychains make great and cheap Valentine’s Day gifts for him. You can find flirty, fun and naughty options or go for sweeter, more innocent ones. I’m a fan of these!
20. Sweet figurines
Cute figurines can also be pretty inexpensive gifts. There are so many types to get from wooden, ceramic to even crochet ones. How cute is this penguin with a heartwarming sign? You can really find so many options while staying within your budget.
21. DIY gifts
Of course, you can conserve even more by DIY-ing some great gifts. Cards are the easiest to DIY but you can also do embroidery on his clothing or add some acrylic paints for unique designs.
Here are a couple great ideas to try! This one uses acrylic paint for creating kiss designs on a simple hoodie.
And this one shows how to do a small, simple embroidery design on a sweater. It’s the little things that matter!
Unique Valentines gifts for him
22. Experience gifts
If things aren’t his thing, how about getting him an experience gift that he’ll truly enjoy? Use his favorite hobbies as a guide for planning these experience gifts. It could be anything from taking a cooking class together, enjoying a boat ride, doing a historical walking tour, visiting a quirky museum nearby or hiking to somewhere new.
These gifts are a great way to appreciate his interests while spending quality time together.
23. Vacay
Level up your experience gifts by taking him on vacation. It doesn’t have to be a luxury trip, but it could be to somewhere fun that he’s never been before. Embrace the adventure or choose a sexy staycation. This is certainly one Valentine’s Day gift he won’t forget anytime soon.
24. Gag gifts
If he has a great sense of humor, explore quirky, inappropriate and hilarious Valentine’s gag gifts. This could be anything from a shart survival guide, socks with little magnetic hands or a mini jar of effs!
There are so many options out there, so be sure to choose ones that he’ll have tons of fun with. Check out the cuteness overload with this silly lamp!
25. Unique puzzles
If he’s a puzzle lover, order a custom jigsaw puzzle for Valentine’s. Choose a portrait of him that you both love or pick a photo that captures a great memory you two shared together. A 1000 piece puzzle might be hard to assemble, but it sure would be worth it in the end.
For other unique puzzle gifts, explore impossible puzzles, a unique Cryptex and 3D wooden ones to assemble. They will be such fun for him, especially if he loves mini challenges.
26. Desk toys
Is there something sweet you can get for his desk at the office? A small framed photo, fun things to fidget with, figurines and cute desk decor are some options. I’ve gotten my hubby these over the years and he enjoys fidgeting with them during meetings.
27. Merch
Does he go nuts over a certain sports team? Or a franchise or band? Then, merch might be a really great gift idea for him for Valentine’s Day. Tees are sure to delight him and tickets to games and shows would make him feel so loved!
28. Subscriptions
While I won’t say subscriptions are necessarily a unique gift, it’s not the most common Valentine’s Day present to get your guy. If he has a favorite streaming service or game that requires subscriptions and gift cards, he may truly appreciate this gift.
Self care gifts he’ll use
29. Beard care
Is he into taking care of his beard? Then, get him gifts that will help him with moisturizing, conditioning and trimming his facial hair. These are my favorite gifts to get the men in my life including hubby.
30. Skin care treats
Skin care products also make great Valentine’s Day gifts. Create a mini self care basket with his essentials like soaps, scrubs, body wash, loofahs, and lotions.
I’m such a huge fan of using tallow and the Aquaphor stick that I ordered multiples for both hubby and me. He also enjoys everything from Happy Nuts.
31. Candles
You may not think he’ll like candles for Valentine’s, but these are fun, flirty and sure to make him laugh!
32. Blanket
A cozy blanket is the perfect addition to a Valentine’s Day self care basket for him. It could be a weighted one or even a DIY tie blanket. He’ll be excited to cuddle with you curled up under it.
Here’s a quick tutorial on how to do the tie blanket.
And, I rave about these blankets in my post on gifts for book lovers.
Everyday essentials gifts for him
33. Perfume
Have him smelling deliciously sweet and sexy with great perfume and fragrances. You can restock his favorite ones or get something that you swoon over! My hubby loves the Nautica Voyage and I like this one from Cremo.
34. Clothes
Up his clothing game by getting him a luxurious cashmere sweater. Otherwise, go for funny graphics tees this Valentines. He’ll certainly wear both!
35. Fun socks
I mean if you’re getting funny clothing you may as well pick up some hilarious matching socks to go with it. These aren’t the magnetic hand socks from earlier but they’re still adorable!
36. Leather things
For a bit more grown up Valentine’s Day gifts for him, consider getting him something leather-related. A leather bag, wallet, belt, and shoes are pretty nice options for your guy. I like these a lot.
37. Functional pens
I actually got my hubby (well, he was my boyfriend then) a really fancy pen that I had engraved with his name on it. He’s used it to sign almost every important document since then! Engraved pens are a great keepsake and a beautiful Valentine’s present.
38. Car stuff
If your guy loves his car, he’s sure to appreciate gifts for it. It could be anything from new mats and seat covers to leather conditioner and rearview mirror decals. You can also get gifts for car washes and detailing services too!
39. Tech
Games, headphones, speakers, keyboard, mouse, desk mat, power bank and chargers can also be great presents for the gamer guys and those interested in all things tech. It may not feel particularly lovey dovey as gifts, but they are pretty functional and practical things he’ll use.
Jewelry gifts he’ll appreciate
40. Chain
Jewelry aren’t just great gifts for women, it makes perfect Valentines day gifts for him too! Simple stainless steel, silver, gold and gold-plated chains and pendants are all pretty good options. I like these!
41. Bracelet
Bracelets are also sweet and meaningful gifts for your favorite man. There are so many options too! You can find stainless steel and leather ones, unique versions made with stone and semi-precious gems, and even silver and gold bracelets.
42. Watch
If you want to splurge on his gift, how about picking up an incredible watch? It could be a fitness one or a fancy watch to wear on date nights and for special occasions. Spoil your guy with this gift because he certainly deserves it!
There’s certainly a lot here for him to enjoy this Valentine’s day! Remember the thought counts above all else so you don’t have to splurge and break the budget to make him feel loved. He’s sure to appreciate the simplest of gifts and sweet treats.
For more gift ideas and Valentine’s posts, stay tuned!
