These days, it’s not just cool to be sex-positive and invested in making sure your sex life is everything it should be. It’s also super trendy right now to really invest in your sex life and exercise some serious creativity as to the finishing touches you put on it.

That’s one reason you’re hearing so much about sex rooms right now. Not only were people completely entranced by Netflix’s How to Build a Sex Room when it aired last summer, but so many people who took the plunge and put together a sex room of their own can’t stop talking about how wonderful it is to have one.

But a sex room is naturally only going to be as good as the goodies it contains. Here’s a checklist of some of the most essential must-haves every sex room enthusiast should consider adding to theirs. Which options make your list?

1.      A Fully Stocked Toy Chest

Fantastic sex and adult toys go together like peanut butter and jelly, so you’ll want to keep more options on hand than just a simple vibrator or two. The best sex rooms include well-stocked pleasure chests that contain lots of different options, so there’s always something to reach for when you’re in the mood for something new.

Make sure your pleasure chest contains the basics – like a variety of different vibrators, anal toys, and perhaps a couple of top-tier cock rings. But make sure you stray from the beaten trail and consider completely different choices now and then, as well, as today’s toy manufacturers are constantly coming up with incredible new options to try.

2.      Sex Furniture

A room you put together for a specific reason should always contain great furniture that’s not only comfortable and visually appealing but that helps the room fulfill its purpose. That’s exactly why no one with a sex room should sleep on the idea of sex furniture.

So what is sex furniture really all about? Think amazing choices like specially designed chaises that simplify the process of getting into certain positions and huge, luxurious pillows that make getting down and dirty on the floor a total treat! Additional options like sex wedges, bondage boards, mounts, and ramps are great choices, as well.

3.      Costumes

Although it’s fine to adopt a “come as you are” approach to spending some quality time with a partner in your sex room, don’t underestimate the impact choosing to dress for the occasion can have on your good time. Whether you’re seriously into enjoying a little bondage from time to time or just have a partner with a naughty nurse fetish, it’s worth your while to keep some costumes on hand.

If the room has a closet, take this opportunity to fill it up with whatever types of costumes and accessories get you going. You can also add a luxurious piece of storage furniture or two for organizing standard lingerie, props, accessories, blindfolds, handcuffs, or just about anything else you can imagine wanting to play with now and then.

4.      Essential Products

Anyone who takes their pleasure seriously enough to consider building a sex room in the first place also knows that keeping the right products on hand is an absolute must. That way they’re always close at hand when they’re needed, and there’s no need to push the pause button on the action so someone can grab something from another room or make a quick drugstore run.

• Condoms: If you’re into casual sex, group sex, or otherwise need a reason to keep plenty of condoms on hand, consider buying a decorative bowl or box for storing them.
• Lube: Contrary to what some people believe, lube isn’t just something to keep around for when you need it. Adding a little lube to the mix is a great way to enhance any sexual experience. Specialty lubes that let you play with different sensations or that make anal sex more comfortable are great to keep around, too.
• Toy Cleaner: Sex toys and accessories should be thoroughly cleaned after every use, especially if you ever share them with other people. (They should be cleaned when switching from anal play to vaginal, too.) Keeping a handy spray-on toy cleaner around is a must for times it’s not convenient to perform a full soap and water wash on the spot.

And don’t forget to see to the ambiance of your room. Add candles, sumptuous fabrics, speakers or a stereo for playing music, and a mini fridge for storing cold drinks are all great ideas. Every amateur sex room designer should feel free to add liberally to this list and pick out plenty of finishing touches of their own.

A great sex room isn’t just a room that comes stocked with all the absolute essentials. It’s also a room where the people who use it can come to be comfortable, be themselves, and enjoy an incredible good time.