20 Best Stress Relief Gifts in 2023: Relaxing Gift Ideas

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Best Outdoors Gift

Kammok Roo Double Camping Hammock

Roo Double Camping Hammock

Best Outdoors Gift

Kammok Roo Double Camping Hammock

Tap into nature and unwind on this packable hammock. It’s made for two, so bring your significant other along for the hang sesh.

Most Unique Gift

Homedics Drift Sandscape, Kinetic Sand Perpetual Motion Machine

Drift Sandscape, Kinetic Sand Perpetual Motion Machine

Most Unique Gift

Homedics Drift Sandscape, Kinetic Sand Perpetual Motion Machine

Now 12% Off

Kinetic sand is a meditative experience that some people say makes them feel calmer. The Sandscape is a smart kinetic sand machine, where you can customize the entire pattern and color setup through the accompanying app. It’s a fun device that can also double as a living room addition to go with your best furniture.

Best Fidget Gift

Ono Roller Jr Black Fidget Toy

Roller Jr Black Fidget Toy

Best Fidget Gift

Ono Roller Jr Black Fidget Toy

If you’re looking for a fidget toy to help distract you from grinding your teeth or clenching your muscles, then the Roller Jr is a no-brainer pick. The roller fits neatly into your palm and engages all of your fingers as your roll it forward or backward.

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Best Travel-Friendly Gift

Pluto Pod Travel Pillow

Pod Travel Pillow

Best Travel-Friendly Gift

Pluto Pod Travel Pillow

The Pluto Pod is a travel pillow built to help wearers block out their entire surroundings thanks to design notes like a slide-down eye mask and a deep hood. It’s perfect for promoting relaxation on the road, and it’s perfect for keeping around the house to use for quick naps.

Most Underrated Gift

hai Smart Shower Head, Bluetooth Water Saving Showerhead

Smart Shower Head, Bluetooth Water Saving Showerhead

Most Underrated Gift

hai Smart Shower Head, Bluetooth Water Saving Showerhead

A poor shower head can really be a damper on an everyday routine. The hai is a smart shower head with adjustable pressure and a filtered head. Gift this to your friend or family member, then notice the improved pep in their step in the mornings going forward.

Best Fitness Gift

Men’s Health x Women’s Health Magnetic Rowing Machine

Magnetic Rowing Machine

Best Fitness Gift

Men’s Health x Women’s Health Magnetic Rowing Machine

Now 58% Off

One of the best ways to mitigate stress is through exercise. Add a rowing machine to your home gym setup and quickly knock out a 15-minute session when you want to break a sweat and clear your mind.

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Best Tech Gift

Whoop 4.0 Wearable

4.0 Wearable

Best Tech Gift

Whoop 4.0 Wearable

Aside from being one of our favorite all-around health wearables, the Whoop 4.0 also includes a unique Stress Monitor feature that measures your heart rate variability and heart rate to provide a stress score from 0-3. This is a data-backed gift that will provide the recipient with a smart way to monitor how their body responds to everyday life.

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Best Back Massager Gift

Mirakel Shiatsu Back Neck Massager with Heat

Shiatsu Back Neck Massager with Heat

Best Back Massager Gift

Mirakel Shiatsu Back Neck Massager with Heat

Now 27% Off

What would a stress relief gift guide be without a back massager? This top-rated portable massager hangs over the shoulders and features a heat setting.

Best Subscription Gift

All Out Studio All Out Studio App

All Out Studio App

Best Subscription Gift

All Out Studio All Out Studio App

A versatile workout subscription is a solid gift to help friends and family members work on lowering their stress levels. All Out Studio was designed with knowledge from our very own Men’s Health experts, making it one of the best on-demand workout apps in our eyes.

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Best Grooming Gift

Goshi Exfoliating Shower Towel

Exfoliating Shower Towel

Best Grooming Gift

Goshi Exfoliating Shower Towel

This textured nylon shower towel provides a comfortable scrubbing sensation on the skin and helps exfoliate. Ditch the loofah and notice how much more relieved and rejuvenated you feel stepping out of the shower when switching.

Best Fitness Tech Gift

Therabody RecoveryPulse Calf

RecoveryPulse Calf

Best Fitness Tech Gift

Therabody RecoveryPulse Calf

We can carry stress in virtually all parts of our bodies. Therabody’s new Recovery Pulse Calf helps relieve the muscles and create a blissful massage experience. Great for fitness recovery and for winding down after a long day’s work.

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Best TLC Gift

Body Restore Shower Steamers Aromatherapy 15 Packs

Shower Steamers Aromatherapy 15 Packs

Best TLC Gift

Body Restore Shower Steamers Aromatherapy 15 Packs

Now 40% Off

Body Restore’s aromatherapy shower pods are easy to use and provide a cooling therapeutic feel thanks to ingredients like natural essential oils and menthol. The pods are travel-friendly and made paraben-free.

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Best Coffee and Tea Gift

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

Best Coffee and Tea Gift

Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

Now 12% Off

This temperature-controlled heated mug will provide the perfect sipping for your morning coffee and your nighttime tea.

Best Writing Gift

Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler

Freewrite Traveler

Best Writing Gift

Astrohaus Freewrite Traveler

Astrohaus’ digital typewriters help engage users in distraction-free writing. The Freewrite Traveler is a portable edition from the brand that’s lightweight and has marathon memory and battery life, making it easy to pop open for journaling and reflective thinking, no matter where you are.

Best Apparel Gift

Cozy Earth Men’s Bamboo Pajama Pant

Men's Bamboo Pajama Pant

Best Apparel Gift

Cozy Earth Men’s Bamboo Pajama Pant

A proper pair of lounge pants can set the scene for a morning, an evening, or an entire day of cozy hangs. These bamboo pajama pants from Cozy Earth are ultra-soft and breathable, not to mention durable enough to take for a spin outside the house for impromptu errands to the coffee shop or grocery store.

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Best Book Gift

Penguin Press “The Creative Act: A Way of Being” by Rick Rubin

"The Creative Act: A Way of Being" by Rick Rubin

Best Book Gift

Penguin Press “The Creative Act: A Way of Being” by Rick Rubin

Now 37% Off

Stimulating creativity is one way to transition your brain and body from the daily aughts that might be causing stress. Rick Rubin’s book “The Creative Act” will help inspire you to express yourself artistically and promote healthy habits of creating on the regular.

Best Foot Massager Gift

Renpho Foot Massager Machine with Heat

Foot Massager Machine with Heat

Best Foot Massager Gift

Renpho Foot Massager Machine with Heat

Now 24% Off

Standing all day can cause a lot of wear and tear. This foot massager will help you kick back and wind down thanks to its deep kneading and heat features.

Best Sleep Tech Gift

Hatch Restore Sound Machine

Restore Sound Machine

Best Sleep Tech Gift

Hatch Restore Sound Machine

A peaceful wake-up can set your day off in a chain reaction of stress-free activity. The Hatch Restore is a sunrise alarm clock that helps optimize your wake-up (and wind-down) routine so you can get the best sleep possible.

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Best Yoga Gift

Lululemon The (Big) Mat

The (Big) Mat

Best Yoga Gift

Lululemon The (Big) Mat

Yogis know all about getting as close to stress-free living as possible. A proper yoga mat is a solid gift for both novices and experts.

Best Audio Gift

Perytong Sleep Headphones Wireless, Bluetooth Sports Headband

Sleep Headphones Wireless, Bluetooth Sports Headband

Best Audio Gift

Perytong Sleep Headphones Wireless, Bluetooth Sports Headband

Now 50% Off

Sleep is a big part of helping curb stress, and a good pair of sleep headphones can go a long way in optimizing your rest. This soft headband has built-in headphones to help wearers doze to sleep in a comfortable and intimate manner.

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Gear and Commerce Editor

John Thompson is the Gear and Commerce Editor at Men’s Health, where he covers fashion, grooming, gear, and technology. He was previously the Style & Gear Editor at BroBible.com, and a commerce writer for TheManual.com. His interests include shopping for rare vintage clothes and following his favorite baseball team, the Kansas City Royals. 

 

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