Lovehoney X We-Vibe Romance Advent Calendar Review

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Lovehoney X We-Vibe Romance Advent CalendarLet’s do sex toy math. Do you know what twelve gifts in twelve days equals? A delighted partner and thousands of sexy experiences. If you’re running low on gift ideas and your partner is running low on sex toys, there may be no better investment than an advent calendar. And the Lovehoney X We-Vibe Discover Romance Advent Calendar isn’t just a solid value, it’s also a treat for the senses. If you want to find out what’s inside, keep reading this review.

Key Takeaways
4.7 out of 5 stars

For merely $129, you get twelve gifts worth over $320. Not only is this Advent calendar a steal, but it is a lot of fun to open. Sure, you could spring for a 24-day model, but for some, that many gifts is overwhelming, not to mention harder on the wallet.

Who Should Try It? This is a prime selection for someone who wants a moderately priced advent calendar for a recipient who doesn’t have a ton of sex toys. If you have been considering the We-Vibe Jive 2, the whole set is cheaper and gives you incredible bang for your buck.

Who Can Skip It? If you or your partner are sex toy aficionados, call me and let’s hang out. And more importantly, check what’s included so you won’t get duplicates. Further, if you want something that will have a more BDSM-related focus, consider trying the Womanizer X We-Vibe X Arcwave 24-day Advent Calendar, which has kinkier items.

You Can Buy It on the official Lovehoney website for $129.

What Is the Lovehoney Romance Advent Calendar?

The Lovehoney X We-Vibe Romance Advent Calendar is an expert-curated box of twelve gifts guaranteed to delight the recipient. The sex toys included are approachable enough for first-time tryers, and the compilation never strays too far into BDSM or anything niche. It’s meant for straight couples and has surprises for both of you in store. It’s a bargain, it’s body-safe, and it’s oh so much fun! (You can see all the included items in the image below.)

All the included sex toys

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First Impressions and Features

Unboxing

The box is so cute, and it works for multiple holidays. No matter what you’re celebrating, whether it’s a birthday, the twelve days of Christmas (minus the birds), Hanukkah, or Sexy April Fools, this will surprise, delight, and tantalize. When you open it, there are twelve little boxes inside, so the surprise isn’t spoiled, and you don’t have to do any wrapping. Win-win.

The packaging

Features

The Lovehoney Romance Advent Calendar has pleasure for people of any gender, including:

  • Body-safe toys for penises and vaginas
  • Beginner-level BDSM accessories
  • Sexual arousal and toy care products

Specifications

Lovehoney Romance Advent Calendar specifications at a glance:

  • Material: Silicone and plastic items, plus water-based lube
  • Size: Varies per item
  • Color: Pink and gold theme with black hints
  • Mechanism: Clitoral vibration, cock ring, massage enhancements, and more

How Do I Use the Lovehoney Romance Advent Calendar?

All you need to do is carve out time each day for twelve days to unwrap a little gift. Then, wash (and charge, if applicable) each gift before giving it a try. Trying each gift one at a time is fun, but many are meant to be used in tandem. It’s basically a choose-your-own-adventure novel in sex toy form.

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My Personal Experience

I love advent calendars—and not just the adult kind! But yes, the sex toy versions are the most fun, as the Bonne Maman ones don’t usually bring me to orgasm. Each box has a surprise, and each surprise lends itself to a fun night with your partner.

I’ve opened Lovehoney Advent Calendars before, and I’ve never received a bad batch. They’re always thoughtful, and each product is a little different from the last. This year, there were some newbies, including the wand attachment and an elevated cock ring. The cock ring was a welcome change from the TPE strokers from calendars past.  The wand attachment didn’t alter the shape of the bullet vibrator enough to make up for the dulled sensations. Apart from that, I loved every item. Still, there are not enough new entries to make this a worthwhile purchase if you’ve already bought another version in the past.

I loved playing with every single item with my partner. Sometimes, sex toys are best used alone, yet the selections that Lovehoney chose are best for couples, with some doubling as masturbation aids.

Packaging

As you can see in the image below, the packaging is so cute. You get twelve gifts to unwrap, each in a uniquely designed little box. Be careful that you don’t accidentally read the back of the box, which will spoil what’s inside.

Lovehoney X We-Vibe Romance Advent Calendar

Storage bags aren’t included, but those are hard to incorporate when you’re gifting so many things at once. Pick up a makeup bag to keep the Jive 2 clean, safe, and away from other silicone toys. The rest can be stored per your preference, so long as you keep the silicone toys and attachments away from each other. Just like you don’t want to use silicone lube with a silicone toy, you shouldn’t store silicone products together because they can wear down the body-safe exterior.

Lastly, I was pleased that there wasn’t a horrific amount of plastic included with the packaging. For twelve gifts, the amount of waste is reasonable.

Design

This year, the theme is pink and gold with hints of elegant black. It’s a fun departure from the rose gold, and everything looks great together. Aesthetic sex toy collectors will be pleased!

All the included sex toys

The design of the individual gifts is top-notch. Everything inside is a keeper, no throwaways. The materials, coupled with the design, mean that several of the gifts will still be getting play years from now.

Material

The materials used are luxe, even in the gifts that aren’t the showstoppers. The wand and lay-on vibrator sleeves are silky, sturdy silicone. The cock ring is made of flexible and durable silicone. They didn’t scrimp on the materials, that’s for sure.

Stimulations

Both vibrators included, the We-Vibe Jive 2 and the bullet, are surprisingly potent, with the Jive 2 having the highest-powered stimulations. The bullet’s vibrations are fast and buzzy, but you can expect a broader range of vibes from the Jive 2. I was concerned that the small bullet’s sensations would be too dull when inside the attachments, but this was only the case with the wand attachment. The bullet’s power permeated perfectly when used in tandem with the other gifts.

The bullet vibrator and We-Vibe Jive 2

Further, neither vibe was too loud. When I tested the decibels, the bullet ranged from 50-52, and the Jive 2 ranged from 37-49.

Build Quality

Everything included in this sex toy advent calendar has the highest build quality. Not one piece looks like a budget purchase. Gorgeous and high-end vibes all around. The value is quite frankly astonishing!

Ease Of Use

All the gifts are easy to use, and they are arranged in a considerate order. If you are new to sex toys, you get to warm up with some necessities and basics before you learn the intricacies of the more involved products, like the We-Vibe Jive 2, which has app compatibility. Nothing feels over-complicated or out of place.

We-Vibe Jive 2

Versatility

This advent calendar has pleasure aids for people of any gender, but it’s clearly made for a heterosexual couple. It has a cock ring and two clit vibrators, but the majority of the other gifts could be used by a same-gender couple, like the butt plug, massage oil, and BDSM-esque selections. Still, I wish there were a box you could tick as you check out to customize this for gay and lesbian couples who don’t want something extraneous but still want to Discover Romance.

Warranty and Support

The Lovehoney X We-Vibe Romance Advent Calendar isn’t covered by a warranty, but it is covered by Lovehoney’s 100 Day Pleasure Guarantee. This generous offer allows you to return anything within 100 days, even if it’s been opened and used. That’s incredible, especially for an Advent calendar!

Minor Issues I Found During Testing

This advent calendar is a can’t-miss gift if you’re in a heterosexual or two-gender relationship. If you’re not, you’re left patching together your own advent calendar, which isn’t as fun. I have no qualms with this kit; the price matches the value, each gift is a winner, except for the fact that they don’t have options for gay couples. It’s a drum I’ll beat every year until they have more options!

What’s Inside

Stop reading here if you don’t want to spoil the surprise! Overall, the gifts have great offerings for people of any gender and provide a light introduction to kink. Only one is anal, and all of them could be fun for the two of you to play with together.

Day 1: USB Rechargeable Bullet Vibrator: Opening with a bullet vibrator is a power move. For anyone with a clit that doesn’t have a bullet vibrator, you need one, like, yesterday. For those who already have one, a backup can’t hurt. Plus, this vibe pairs well with many of the upcoming gifts. It’s rechargeable, gold, and surprisingly powerful. The bullet vibe in my packet came with a little charge, so you can wash it and get right to playing, rather than having to charge it first.

The bullet vibrator and We-Vibe Jive 2

Day 2: Lovehoney Fresh Toy Wipes and Personal Lubricant Jelly: The day two gift is cool because you get two gifts in one day, which is not typical for an advent calendar. Toy wipes may not seem exciting until your breathless, post-orgasm haze kicks in and you’re too tired to walk to the bathroom to clean your toy. Keep these bad boys in your nightstand, and you can immediately drift off to sleep. Invaluable.

Next up is the lube, which is the Womanizer brand personal lubricant jelly. It doesn’t say on the bottle, but the picture on the website clearly indicates that this lube is water-based, making it safe for use with all the included sex toys. If you are not yet a lube devotee, this may be the most life-altering addition to the whole calendar. Slap some on and watch as sex improves before your very eyes.

Day 3: Lay-on Vibrator Sleeve: The lay-on vibrator sleeve is an attachment I hadn’t encountered before, and I love to be surprised. The bullet vibe slips easily but securely into the opening, and the vibrations travel through the silicone surprisingly well. You could lie on this vibe during doggy style for an extra jolt or use it during solo play to add an edge for pinpoint-vibration seekers. It’s easier to get in than it is to take out, so ask for your partner’s help if you need it—I did.

The blindfold and satin restraints

Day 4: Blindfold: Enter the BDSM portion of the Advent calendar, aka my favorite portion. The blindfold is silky and thick, and it has an elastic headband to keep it in place. This elastic somehow fit my medium-sized noggin and my partner’s large melon comfortably and snugly, a bit of sex toy magic if you ask me. I could not see a thing, and it was unobtrusive enough for extended play. There weren’t washing instructions included, but I threw mine in the wash and saw no evidence of wear and tear.

Day 5: Lovehoney Vanilla Massage Oil: A word of advice: don’t get your partner this sex toy advent calendar if you don’t plan on giving them a massage. This vanilla massage oil is the perfect accompaniment for the ideal foreplay activity: a sensual massage. There is not a lot of oil, only one fluid ounce, but it will last for a massage or two. It smells terrific and stays slick; just don’t try to use it for lube.

The Mini Wand Vibrator Sleeve

Day 6: Mini Wand Vibrator Sleeve: In other Lovehoney advent calendars I’ve had the pleasure of reviewing, there was a mini wand vibrator included rather than just the bullet sleeve, which I preferred. This attachment has thicker silicone, and though the bullet vibrator fits snugly inside, the vibrations don’t travel through nearly as well as they do with the lay-on vibrator sleeve. The bullet vibrator ends before the head of the wand attachment, so the sensations are more muted, but it will work adequately for someone who wants a broader area of stimulation.

Day 7: Body Massager: Body massagers don’t look like much, but they feel great. If you haven’t given your partner that sensual massage yet, now’s your chance to rectify the situation. Grab the vanilla massage oil and use this four-pronged plastic massager to save your fingers from the stress. It will feel like deep-tissue style pressure for Swedish-level effort.

The crystal butt plug

Day 8: Crystal Butt Plug: I love princess butt plugs because anyone can use them. This advent calendar has a gold one with a sweet pink jewel at the base. It is on the smaller side, perfect for sex toy first-timers or someone new to anal play. The crystal butt plug is lightweight and easy to clean. If you’ve never put something there before, start with fingers and go slow.

Pro tip: Please use more lube than you think you will need. The water-based lube included will do the trick, but you may need to reapply if you’re going to use the plug as a precursor to more anal fun.

Day 9: Satin Restraint: Two pretty, pink satin restraints are included. These are perfect for tying your partner’s wrists or ankles to the bedposts, chair arms, or whatever else is around. Remember to keep the knots loose so that you can untie them and won’t need to cut them off. If sex gets messy, throw them in the wash before next time. Sexy and fun.

Keep in mind that restraints are a level up from handcuffs, because they can get too tight quickly. Watch a quick tutorial before diving in, and never use it on anything except for your partner’s limbs.

The cock ring

Day 10: Mint Orgasm Balm: This tiny inclusion is one of my faves, and that’s saying a lot since I love nearly everything in this compilation. The pleasure balm is perfect to put on your clit a few minutes before things turn intimate, as it wakes up even the sleepiest of libidos. It’s tingly, gentle, and this allergy-prone sex review didn’t have any trouble or consequences after using it.

Day 11: Couple’s Cock Ring: The quality of the Couple’s Cock Ring came as a surprise. Many times, sex toy calendars will throw in something covered in TPE, jelly, or otherwise tacky for a cock ring. But not the Discover Romance. The penis ring included is silicone, and it’s sturdy and tight. My partner thought it felt great, and I loved the vibrations when we stuck the bullet vibe in there. It took us a minute to figure out how to put it on so that the vibrator was aimed at my clit during penetrative sex, but we eventually got the hang of it. Just put your erection through both rings, holding the bullet sleeve on top of your penis, and your testicles through one of the rings. Doing it the other way around results in the vibrator being between your erection and testicles, which means it’s more out of the way if you’re masturbating, but useless during partnered sex.

We-Vibe Jive 2

Day 12: We-Vibe Jive 2: The last gift and the well-deserved grand finale is the We-Vibe Jive 2 (image above), which is also the most fun, most versatile, and the product that takes the longest to learn the functionality of. It’s strong and such a treat to use. You can put this in for partner play, connect to the app so your partner can control it long distance, or use it on your own. The vibrations are strong, and you can use it on your clit too, though that’s a bit fiddlier. The Jive 2 will spice up your date night, tune you into the thrill of a G-spot orgasm, and get you all revved up for partnered sex. It’s a must-try-at-least-once kind of vibrator. The value of the whole gift set is less than the price of this G-spot vibrator alone, so if you are interested in having this vibrator, the set is a steal. For a more in-depth look at the We-Vibe Jive 2, check out my review here.

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Review Summary

Overall, this is an excellent gift that your partner is guaranteed to love.

Pros

  • Excellent value for price
  • Great range of themes for newbies to explore
  • Perfect for two-gender couples
  • Material quality is outstanding
  • Giftable and affordable
  • Ideal for sex toy newbies

Cons

  • No option for gay or lesbian couples
  • Wand attachment mutes stimulations

Alternatives to the Lovehoney Romance Calendar

Lovehoney X Womanizer X We-Vibe 24-Day Calendar

This advent calendar has twice the gifts but isn’t twice the price, and it’s a great value. If you can afford the extra expense, you’ll be treated to higher-quality bondage gear, nipple stimulators, and a clitoral suction device. If your partner doesn’t like suction, the twelve-day calendar is the better choice.

Lovehoney 24-Day X Womanizer Couple's Sex Toy Advent Calendar 2024

You can read my full Lovehoney X Womanizer X We-Vibe 24-Day Calendar review here.

Lovehoney Indulge Advent Calendar

The Indulge is another twelve-day advent calendar offered for a similar price. However, the Indulge is purple and gold, and the top gifts are the Venus Glow (a clitoral suction stimulator) and a vibrating wand. There are also anal beads instead of a butt plug. Overall, the value, packaging, and experience are similar, so it will come down to what you and your partner enjoy.

Do you want more options? We have tested many more sex toy advent calendars in this article.

I am Sold! Where Can I Buy It?

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Thanks for reading my Lovehoney X We-Vibe Romance Advent Calendar review!

Angela

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