It may only be September, but tbh, it’s never too early to start your holiday shopping. And when it comes to gifting, n-o-t-h-i-n-g beats a whole month’s worth of gifts—which is why advent calendars make such a primo present for everyone on your list. However! Instead of investing in your usual cheese or alcohol advent calendar this year, allow us to put you on to something a lil more sensual that’s ideal for surprising yourself or partner: a sexual advent calendar. Yep, they’re a thing, and they’re GREAT.
Filled with sex toys, lube, and maybe even some lingerie gifts, naughty advent calendars are getting more and more popular by the year, and they will definitely make your holiday szn sexier than any cheese or wine can. (No offense to gouda and Pinot Noir.) Plenty of shops have already released their sex-themed advent calendar options for 2023, and we’ve curated a list of them below. Side note: Even if you can’t snag a pre-made advent calendar, you can always buy sex toy gift sets and wrap each item up for a DIY approach to sexy advent calendars. Sometimes you gotta get creative, right?
Our top picks for the best sexual advent calendars of 2023:
Read on for all of our faves that you can already buy this year, from kinky bondage sets to romantic advent calendars and more.
1. Lovehoney Oh! 30 Nights of Hot Sex Kinky Calendar
If you’re looking to spice things up, this 30-day advent calendar is sure to give you some inspo. Each day, you and your partner can open the window and see what sex position, sex act, or other intimate activity you can get up to that night. And while a lot of them are kinky, some of them are more about feeling close to your partner.
- Includes: Prompts for sexy activities
- Number of doors: 30
2. Tingletouch Daring December Advent Calendar
This sexy advent calendar has little doors you open every day of December, and it comes with three different prompt options with each door, so you can choose what feels best for you. Just be warned, this one is seriously kinky, and the reviews say all of the prompts are…adventurous, so be prepared for a v dirty December if you go this route.
- Includes: Prompts for kinky activities
- Number of doors: 24
3. Tingletouch Romantic December Advent Calendar
For something a lil less erotic and lil more romantic, go with this tamer option from Tingletouch. Just like the Daring December calendar, it comes with three prompt options for each day, so you don’t feel pressured to do something you’re not into.
- Includes: Prompts for romantic activities
- Number of doors: 24
4. Lovehoney X Womanizer Sex Toy Advent Calendar
Okay, but this advent calendar is STACKED. Made in a collaboration between Lovehoney and fan-fave sex toy brand Womanizer, this 24-day calendar comes packed with over $500 (!!) worth of tantalizing sex toys, as well as light bondage and sensory play accessories, including the bestselling Womanizer Classic 2 clitoral suction vibe, which retails for $129.
- Includes: Womanizer Classic 2, bullet vibrator, mini wand vibrator, finger vibrator sleeve, nipple clamps, couple’s cock ring, under-mattress restraint system, cock ring, ankle restraints, dildo, ribbed stroker, butt plug, anal beads, dice, body massager, sex position card game, textured stroker, curved massager, blindfold, wrist restraints, mini paddle, orgasm balm, massage oil, and scented candle
- Number of doors: 24
5. Lovehoney Rose Sex Toy Advent Calendar
Another great calendar from Lovehoney, this 12-day set includes over $240 worth of goodies, such as an adorable rose clitoral suction vibe, a pretty pink dildo, and a powerful bullet vibe that works interchangeably with three of the included toys for added intensity.
- Includes: Lovehoney Rose Clitoral Suction Stimulator, bullet vibrator, butt plug, dildo, blindfold, Kegel balls, internal vibrator, dice, nipple clamps, anal beads, and orgasm balm
- Number of doors: 12
6. Ann Summers 12 Nights of Temptation Gift Set
From pampering goodies to pleasurable toys, this advent calendar from Ann Summers has e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g you need for 12 very luxe nights. And yes, it is 100 percent worth the price, as it includes seven sex toys, three sexy accessories, two oils and lotions, and a stack of sex tokens to enjoy with your boo.
- Includes: Couples vibrator, rabbit vibrator, wand vibrator, mini bullet, butt plug, cock ring with bullet, remote-controlled egg, buckle cuffs, paddle, lubricant, orgasm balm, and sex tokens
- Number of doors: 12
7. Ann Summers 12 Nights of Exhilaration Gift Set
And another one from Ann Summers! Like the Temptation advent calendar, this bad boy comes packed with seven different sex toys, three accessories, and two oils and lotions for you to discover, and the peacock-themed packaging is just *chef’s kiss.*
- Includes: Thrusting rabbit vibrator, wand vibrator, flexible vibrator, buckle cuffs, dice, orgasm gel, butt plug, bullet vibrator, finger vibrator, cock ring, lubricant, and collar and lead
- Number of doors: 12
8. Burnt Jasmine 12 Days of Christmas Knicker Advent Calendar
Look, we all have lingerie we love, but sometimes you need to mix things up—and this lingerie advent calendar from Burnt Jasmine is perf for that. It comes with 12 items for a dozen fun nights leading up to Christmas, including undies made in tons of different styles, shapes, and fabrics to suit all.
- Includes: 12 pieces of lingerie
- Number of doors: 12
9. Fifty Shades of Grey Pleasure Overload 10 Days of Play Gift Set
Yep, you can get a Fifty Shades of Grey-themed advent calendar, and though it only includes 10 day’s worth of goodies, it is definitely packed. From cock rings to butt plugs to bullet vibes to floggers, this bad boy has a new kinky surprise waiting behind each door.
- Includes: vibrating cock ring, nipple clamps, bullet vibrator, silicone butt plug, blindfold, Kegel balls, faux leather flogger, feather teaser, silky restraints, and satin bag
- Number of doors: 10
10. Loveboxxx The Naughty and Nice Erotic Advent Calendar
Though the contents of this 24-night advent calendar are kept very hush-hush, just know that it’s super-popular year after year for a reason. In it, you’ll find two dozen sexy prezzies that are both penis- and vulva-friendly, including lubes, vibes, bondage toys, and more.
- Includes: couples vibrator, blindfold, 2-in-1 massage lubricant, nipple covers, finger vibrator, stimulation gel, dice, tickler whip, love balls, perfumed pillow mist, handcuffs, ankle cuffs, bondage straps, chocolate body paint, dildo, cock ring, toy bag, bath balm, butt plug, nipple clamps, multi vibe, toy cleaner, card game, and curved vibe
- Number of doors: 24
11. Jade Evans 24 Days of Sex Advent Calendar
This one is more of a “stocking-stuffer” calendar, but for under $10, it’s an easy buy. Plus, the reviews say it’s full of “fun, sexy, and creative ideas,” so you still get that steamy vibe for cheaper than your Starbucks order. While it doesn’t have the classic little door thing most advent calendars tend to boast, there is a prompt for every day leading up to Christmas.
- Includes: prompts for erotic activities
- Number of doors: 24
12. Organic Loven Indulge Me Box
Looking to DIY your own advent calendar? Then get this box o’ goodies from Organic Loven, which includes tons of lubes, massage oils, condoms, books, and a full-size sex toy valued at $100 or more. You and your ~lover~ select a new item from the box every night, or you can open ’em all at once and spend the month enjoying the spoils.
13. Organic Loven Try Me Box
For something a little less $$$, go with this sampler box set, which comes packed with lubricant samples, massage oil samples, stimulant samples, a sexy book, and a travel-sized toy that you can enjoy all December long.
Editor
Corinne Sullivan is an Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers a variety of beats, including lifestyle, entertainment, relationships, shopping, and more. She can tell you everything you need to know about the love lives of A-listers, the coziest bedsheets, and the sex toys actually worth your $$$. She is also the author of the 2018 novel Indecent. Follow her on Instagram for cute pics of her pup and bébé.
Rachel Varina is a full-time freelance writer covering everything from the best vibrators (the Lelo Sona) to the best TV shows (The Vampire Diaries). She has over 10 years of editorial experience with bylines at Women’s Health, Elite Daily, Betches, and more. She lives in Tampa, Florida, but did not feed her husband to tigers. When she’s not testing out new sex toys (100+ and counting so far!), she’s likely chilling with her dogs or eating buffalo chicken dip. Ideally at the same time. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.