In this era of product disruption, it only makes sense that the once tame, sweets-stocked advent calendar has been co-opted by creative daredevils everywhere.
While there is some dispute over the actual length of time these calendars should endure — some say 12 days, others 24, and more recently, 25 has been the trend — there is no disputing that the treats they conceal are becoming more niche than ever. So while some of you might be content with chocolate, ornaments or little manger-inspired figurines, we think others may find something a little more befitting their personality: be it booze, grooming products or, yes, sex toys.
There’s something in here for everyone.
1. For Frisky Types: Lovehoney Best Sex of Your Life Couple’s Sex Toy Advent Calendar | $320
2. For Friskier Types: Ella Paradis Sensual Adult Advent Calendar | $150
3. For Heat Enthusiasts: The 25 Hot Sauces of Christmas | $75
4. For Java Lovers: Yawn Coffee Co. Advent Calendar | $30
5. For Aspiring Architects: Lego City Advent Calendar | $30
6. For People With Large Vanities: ASOS Grooming Advent Calendar | $48
7. For Your Friend Who “Doesn’t Drink Coffee Anymore”: Fortnum & Mason Tea Christmas Tea Lover’s Advent Calender | $60
8. For Basic B*tches: The Drink Shop Bubbly Advent Calendar | $160
9. For Smelly Boys: Atelier Cologne Discovery Advent Calendar | $60
10. For Manly Men: Technic Man Stuff 12 Day Festive Countdown Advent Calendar | $14
11. For Winos: Vinebox 12 Nights Of Wine | $129
12. For Red-Blooded Whiskey Swillers: Jack Daniel’s Festive Whiskey Calendar | $60
13. For Tequila Sippers: The Tequila Advent Calendar | $191
14. For Your Friend Who Lives in Colorado: Coast 2 Coast Medicinals Cannabis Advent Calendar | $250
15. For Masochistic Foodies: Sous Chef Big Chili Advent Calendar | $38
16. For People Whose Dryers Eats Socks: Sock Box Sock Lover’s Advent Calendar | $229
17. For Shaving Skeptics: Beard Oil Advent Calendar | $38
18. For Your Dentist: Dylan’s Candy Bar Advent Calendar | $15
19. For Nudists: Mr. Bingo Scratch-Off Advent Calendar | $64
20. For Scotch Lovers: Drinks By The Dram Whisky Advent Calendar | $191
21. For Well-Groomed Fellows: MR PORTER 12 Days of Grooming Advent Calendar | $190
22. For Good Boys and Girls: Personalised Dog Treat Advent Calendar | $57
23. For People Who Only Drink Craft: Beer Advent Calendar | $90
24. For Intrepid Drinkers: Heritage Distilling Spirits Advent Calendar | $60
25. For Snackers: Snaffling Pig Pork Crackling Advent Calendar | $22
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