Advent Holiday Sex Toy Gift Guide To Spice Up Winter Nights
Holidays are all about anticipation and that palpable excitement of both giving (and receiving) gifts…and when it comes to pleasure, a little build-up is just as exciting as the main event. Whether you’re shopping for a partner, a situationship, or yourself (because we all deserve a little self-love this Christmas season), sex toys can make some of the most memorable gifts — when you follow the proper etiquette of sex toy gifting dos and don’ts.
From a customisable adult advent calendar that turns the whole month into a drawn-out foreplay sesh to stocking stuffers, pleasure bundles, and toys for every body, the sextoys.co.uk holiday sex toy gift guide is here to help you curate sexy nights filled with sensual solo or partnered play.
Read on to see our advent offerings and more festive gift ideas that will add tinder to the fire this season.
Why sex toys make the ultimate Christmas gift
Forget expensive jewellery or a box of chocolates…the perfect contemporary gift for someone else (or yourself) is a sex toy, because it celebrates our sexuality and our autonomy while empowering us…and what’s more joyful in the holiday season than embracing our sensuality.
They can fit every budget, from tiny stocking stuffers like bullets and lube to luxe, premium experiences like curated bundles or high-tech, app-enabled toys that let you explore power play and long-distance connection.
The holidays are all about connecting with your loved ones, and toys can encourage open communication and intimacy between partners, bringing you closer than ever. Plus, they make the chilly season feel a little warmer.
The scratch-off sexy advent calendar everyone is dreaming of this season
Advent calendars, which have skyrocketed in popularity, are another way to get creative with daily doses of pleasure and sexy challenges or surprises. And while they’re often used in December, we encourage utlising them after the holiday high dies down after the New Year, turning the entire month into foreplay and maximising that holiday anticipation we were chatting about earlier.
You can build your own Advent calendar (no products included) with the Couple's Advent-ure Scratch Calendar, which contains 24 raunchy scratch-off challenges to help inspire some steamy nights.
The scratch-off format is a fabulous choice for couples new to sex toys or intimacy toys, and while you can absolutely use it with sex toys, they’re optional — no batteries or experience required for this frisky game!
Couples Advent-ure Scratch Calendar
Curated gift bundles: create your own sexy advent experience with sex toys
How to build a Sexy Gift Bundle
Peruse any of our categories or our holiday sex toy sale, which you can dole out to yourself or a partner every day for an entire month. Great options include a warming lube to explore temperature play and cozy up with each other, mini strokers, bullets, stroking pads, discreet sex toys that resemble emojis, and even jewellery that doubles as a sex toy. Here are our topic picks:
Curated sex toy bundles
If it sounds overwhelming to build your own customised kits, we’ve got your back with plenty of affordable, pre-curated bundles that are up to 50% off, giving you better bang for your buck.
Sexy stocking stuffers that will actually get used
Stocking stuffers are tiny packages of joy that are affordable and give you the opportunity to explore your playful side. When chosen well, they can easily become an everyday favourite that’s part of someone’s daily routine. Some popular choices might be a mini bullet vibrator, a pocket-sized stroker, silicone cock rings, mini lubes, and feather ticklers or blindfolds.
Disposable sex toys are also a great option if you have an upcoming trip or are looking to experiment with a new toy that you’re not yet sure you want to invest in.
Kiwi Rechargeable Insertable Bullet
Wicked Toy Fever Warming Lubricant
These toys make ideal add-ons to larger or more luxurious gifts, but also make a cheeky and low-commitment standalone gift.
Gift ideas for people with penises
If you’re shopping for people with penises, you may want to focus on toys that enhance sensation for the penis, perineum, or prostate.
Our top picks are:
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Masturbators and strokers (manual or vibrating)
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Cock rings for enhanced erections and sensation
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Prostate massagers for internal pleasure
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Textured sleeves for variety
If you really want to keep their pleasure in mind, pair with a water-based lube that can be used with all sex toys (this tip also goes for people with vulvas
Gift Ideas for People With Vulvas
For people with vulvas, pleasure can take place in many shapes and sizes.
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Clitoral stimulators (air-pulse or vibrating)
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Wand vibrators for powerful external pleasure
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Internal vibrators for G-spot or blended play
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Mini vibrators (for discreet and travel-friendly use)
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Wearable couples toys
For people who enjoy both internal and external stimulation but already have a rabbit or a G-spot toy with a clitoral attachment, multifunctional sex toys (i.e, double-ended sex toys and wands) are trending and can be a clever 2-in-1 choice.
Inclusive gift ideas
Whether you’re shopping for LGBTQ+ people, non-binary, or trans people, some inclusive options that encourage playful exploration might include:
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Wands (can be used on multiple erogenous zones)
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FTM strokers
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Double-ended dildos
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Strap-on and harness-compatible toys
Intimacy and couples games
If purchasing sex toys as a gift sounds like it might be too much, a card, dice or board game is a great way to bring you closer to your partner, and some are even holiday themed.
Don’t forget the accessories
Lube and sex toy cleaners are just as essential as the toys themselves. Water-based lube is a must for any toys, and a toy cleaner or wipes can be helpful for toys that aren’t completely waterproof. Cute storage bags and pouches can also be helpful essentials to keep toys clean and discreet. Massage oils and candles are also a great option if you want to go more sensual than sexual, and can help you curate a spa night or erotic massage from the comfort of your home.
Sex toy gifts as conversation starters
Sometimes the best part of a sex toy gift isn’t the actual item, but the conversation it opens up. You can use a toy as a conversation starter by talking about what excited you about the gift, what feels good (and what would be off-limits), and use games or prompts to ease into dialogues and fantasies.
Before you get a sex toy as a gift, it’s a smart idea to talk about their desires and dislikes beforehand and ensure this is something that they feel comfortable with. Remember: a gift doesn’t have to be a surprise! You can peruse our site together and pick items out to buy — sometimes, building a scenario or sex toy kit together is the sexiest form of foreplay for a couple.
Embrace pleasure as a holiday tradition this year
Whether it’s for Christmas, New Year’s, or Valentine’s Day, these long winter nights are the perfect time to include pleasure as one of your holiday traditions, whether you’re single or partnered. Pleasure helps you sleep better, helps you unplug, and reduces stress as we’re all feeling the burnout towards the end of the year.
Pleasure rituals you can explore this holiday season
Now that you’ve got your gifts, it’s time to set up some pleasure rituals to use them in. You can light a candle or spritz on your favourite scent, put on your favourite playlist, or, if the toys are waterproof, combine that aromatherapy experience with a bubble bath. Use the opportunity to unplug and embrace a full sensory experience, perhaps turning the lights off or putting on a blindfold to heighten other senses.
Practise exploring touch slowly rather than racing towards a climax, and perhaps combine it with deep-breathing exercises or meditation for a mindful solo or partnered session. Another form of mindfulness is touching yourself while looking in the mirror as a self-love practice. Afterwards, consider journaling about what felt good, what surprises you, what you may want to try again, and any other fantasies so that you can build self-knowledge and become more confident over time.
Whether you’re counting down with an advent calendar, stuffing stockings with mini toys, or curating a bespoke gift bundle, enjoy the rest of your holiday season, and here’s to enjoying pleasure as the gift that keeps on giving in 2026!
