24 Days of Pleasure & Play at SHAG: Our Version of the "Heated Rivalry" Characters' Holiday Gift Guide

If desire is a competitive sport, these are the gifts each character would gravitate toward.
Part of what makes "Heated Rivalry" resonate isn’t just the chemistry or the rivalry—it’s how each character relates to control, care, risk, power, and vulnerability. Strip away the locker rooms and the ice, and what you’re left with is a cast of people negotiating intimacy in very different ways.

So we asked a simple question: if the "Heated Rivalry" universe shopped at SHAG, what would each of them choose—and why? This isn’t cosplay or roleplay. It’s about alignment. About taste. About how desire shows up when no one’s performing.

Ilya Rozanov: Wearable Power, Disguised as Style

SHAG pick: Crave Vesper Mini Vibrating Necklace

Ilya’s relationship to pleasure is strategic. He likes efficiency, control, and objects that do more than one thing at once. The Crave Vesper Mini fits that worldview perfectly: an elegant piece of jewelry that functions as a powerful vibrator, designed to move seamlessly between public and private worlds.

It’s discreet without being apologetic. Fashion-forward without sacrificing function. This is a gift for someone who enjoys the thrill of having a secret—and knowing exactly when to deploy it. It’s also for anyone who understands that power doesn’t always need to announce itself.

Shane Hollander: Care as Intimacy

SHAG pick: Momotaro Apotheca Body Oil

Shane’s version of desire is rooted in attention. In noticing. In staying present when things get intense rather than checking out once the goal is reached. Momotaro’s body oil aligns with that energy: grounding, sensual, and intentionally slow.

This is a gift that prioritizes aftercare without labeling it as such. It’s about touch that lingers, rituals that soothe the nervous system, and intimacy that extends beyond the moment itself. For partners who understand that what happens after can matter just as much as what happens during.

Kip Knight: Curiosity Without Overcommitment

SHAG pick: Silk Ties + Soft Cuffs (Beginner Bondage Essentials)

Kip’s approach to pleasure is exploratory but low-pressure. He’s interested, open, and playful—without the need to go all-in immediately. A beginner bondage setup is ideal for that mindset.

Silk ties and soft cuffs offer structure without intimidation. They invite experimentation without demanding expertise. This is the kind of gift that says: Let’s try something new, see how it feels, and talk about it after. Perfect for couples easing into kink, or anyone who wants their curiosity to feel fun rather than performative.

Scott Hunter: Reliable Sensuality

SHAG pick: Luxury Massage Candle

Scott’s alignment leans practical—but not boring. A massage candle hits that sweet spot between romantic and functional. Light it, let it melt, and suddenly touch becomes intentional.

This is a gift for people who may not overthink pleasure but still show up for it consistently. It doesn’t require a script or a learning curve, just presence and hands. Sometimes intimacy works best when it’s simple, tactile, and quietly generous.

Svetlana Vetrova: Confidence as a Language

SHAG pick: Statement Lingerie Set
Svetlana’s relationship to sex is unapologetic. Lingerie, for her, isn’t about approval—it’s about embodiment. A bold, well-constructed lingerie set from SHAG is about owning your desire rather than asking permission for it.

This gift works whether it’s worn for someone else or simply for the mirror. It’s about choosing how you want to be seen and leaning into that power. Sensuality here isn’t fragile—it’s deliberate.

Sasha: Beauty With Intention

SHAG pick: Glass Wand / Sculptural Pleasure Toy

Sasha’s energy aligns with precision, aesthetics, and tools that feel thoughtfully designed. A glass wand fits naturally into that space. It’s elegant, versatile, and tactile—meant to be used with intention rather than urgency.

Glass toys also invite exploration: temperature play, slow build, deliberate sensation. This is pleasure for someone who values control not as dominance, but as mindfulness. Form and function, equally considered.

Rose Landry: Connection Over Performance

SHAG pick: Intimacy Card Deck or Pleasure Journal

Rose's approach to desire centers communication. Understanding wants, naming needs, and creating space for curiosity without pressure. An intimacy deck or pleasure journal encourages conversation rather than spectacle.

These tools aren’t about fixing anything—they’re about deepening what’s already there. Ideal for partners who want to build language around pleasure or for individuals exploring their own relationship to desire at their own pace.

Elena: Responsibility Is Hot

SHAG pick: Aftercare Bundle (Candle, Oil, Soft Textiles)

Elena’s alignment is clear: intensity requires accountability. An aftercare kit isn’t just thoughtful—it’s essential. Candles, oils, softness: these are the tools that help the body and nervous system come back down after heightened experiences.

This is a gift that communicates maturity and care. It acknowledges that pleasure doesn’t exist in a vacuum and that tending to someone afterward is part of the experience—not an optional add-on.

Elena (with Sasha Close Behind): Structure, Trust, and Intentional Control

SHAG pick: Shibari Rope + SHAG Shibari Classes

Shibari isn’t about restraint for restraint’s sake—it’s about communication, trust, and the deliberate exchange of control. That’s why it aligns most naturally with Elena’s energy. Her approach to intimacy is grounded in responsibility and consent, in understanding the weight of intensity before engaging with it. Shibari, when practiced thoughtfully, reflects that same ethos: every knot is intentional, every boundary discussed, every experience anchored in care.

At SHAG, shibari exists not just as rope on a shelf, but as an education-forward offering. Pairing high-quality rope with SHAG’s shibari classes reframes bondage as a skill, not a stunt—something learned, practiced, and respected. This makes it an ideal gift for partners who value depth over spectacle, and for anyone interested in kink that prioritizes connection as much as sensation.

Sasha’s influence is felt here too—in the appreciation for form, symmetry, and technique. Shibari appeals to those who see beauty in structure and ritual, where the process itself becomes part of the intimacy.

As a holiday gift, shibari isn’t about escalation—it’s about intention. It says: I want to learn with you. I want to do this well.

Shane’s Parents: Systems, Support, and Still Very Much Interested

SHAG pick: Midlife Pleasure Essentials: Premium Lube + Ergonomic Vibrator + Performance Support

If Shane’s parents have mastered anything, it’s sustainability. They’re the kind of couple who schedules date nights, stretches regularly, and knows that good intimacy doesn’t happen by accident—it happens because you plan for it.

This version of their SHAG cart would skew practical in the best way. A high-quality lubricant designed for dryness and sensitivity isn’t an admission of decline; it’s a refusal to let discomfort dictate pleasure. Thoughtfully formulated lubes restore ease, confidence, and sensation, making intimacy feel expansive instead of effortful.

They’d likely pair that with an ergonomic vibrator—something intuitive, powerful, and easy on the wrists. No tiny buttons. No complicated charging rituals. Just reliable pleasure that works with bodies that may ache a little more than they used to but still want very much what they’ve always wanted.

And because they understand that arousal changes over time, performance-support products make the list too. Not as a last resort, but as a tool—something that helps the body meet the moment when stress, fatigue, or age might otherwise interfere. It’s not about chasing youth. It’s about optimizing the present.

This is undercover freak energy at its finest: discreet, prepared, and deeply committed to staying curious about each other.

What makes "Heated Rivalry" compelling is the way desire intersects with identity, power, and care. This gift guide isn’t about assigning toys to characters—it’s about recognizing that how we seek pleasure says a lot about how we show up for ourselves and others.
SHAG’s offerings work because they honor that complexity. They’re not about shock value or gimmicks—they’re about intentional pleasure, informed choice, and grown, grounded intimacy.

Whether you’re shopping for someone else or for yourself, the best gift is one that aligns with how desire actually lives in the body—not how it’s supposed to look.