The best sex toy advent calendars to spice up your Christmas

When it comes to Christmas, there's nothing better than an advent calendar to perk you up every day of December. One particular kind that will make you extra perky this festive season is a sex toy advent calendar - and they really are a treat.

While some may still be satisfied with a classic chocolate advent calendar, the modern advent is all about miniature booze, beauty samples and even crisp and snack advent calendars. From chocolate to 24 days of tea bags. Even our favourite advent calendars of beauty, there's something for everyone now. One thing you may have not heard of though (but definitely do not want to miss) are these sensual sex toy advent calendars on the market.

That's right. Sex toy. Advent calendars. Christmas really has come early...

Closer's best sex toy advent calendars at a glance:

Best overall sex toy advent calendar: Lovehoney Rose Sex Toy Advent Calendar, £100, was £207.99 on Lovehoney

Best couples sex toy advent calendar: Ann Summers 12 Nights of Temptation Advent Calendar, £200 on Ann Summers

Best kinky sex toy advent calendar: Ann Summers 12 Nights of Exhilaration Advent Calendar, £200 on Ann Summers

Best BDSM sex toy advent calendar: Fifty Shades of Grey Pleasure Overload 10 Days of Play, £69.99 on Amazon

We've all heard about these alternative advent calendars but there’s a new calendar trend on the block, but it's true - sex toy festive calendars are popping up everywhere. From high-street retailers like Ann Summers and, er, Boots, to adult toy giants Lovehoney and Amazon.

Just to make things that extra bit exciting are these sexy advent offerings, to add a little festive sparkle to your mornings from the first to the 24th of December. It’s a (sexy) minefield out there, so we’ve rounded up some of the best to gift to – let’s be honest – yourself this Christmas. From BDSM-inspired choices to calendars filled with multiple vibrators, these are all the best you need to know about.

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What is post-orgasm glow?

This may come as no surprise, but did you know that having healthy sex and regular orgasms has a huge number of health benefits? Including better sleep, less stress, reduced anxiety, lifted mood and even a longer life span, to name a few.

By lowering the stress hormone cortisol and releasing hormones such as oxytocin, serotonin and dopamine, the effect of orgasm is why we often have a post-orgasm glow. When your blood vessels start to dilate, you also get a rush of collagen. This gives your skin that flushed and youthful appearance - making it the perfect time to freshen up before the festive party season.

Caitlin Casey is a Senior Beauty & Fashion Products Writer for heat, Closer, and Grazia. She covers shopping, women’s lifestyle, popular culture as well as all things trending.