Lovehoney has launched a limited-time 'Tie One Get One Free' promotion, offering a complimentary bondage tie with any purchase of its bestselling 2026 advent calendars before 11.59pm on Sunday, November 15. The cheeky deal comes as a playful response to the social media backlash over Kim Kardashian's SKIMS advent calendar, which contained just 15 hair ties, scrunchies and clips behind its 12 doors despite a $148 price tag.
A Playful Response to SKIMS Backlash
SKIMS has offered unhappy customers a full refund, but Lovehoney has chosen to have fun with the controversy by giving the humble hair tie a risqué makeover. Nadia McCowan Hill, Global PR lead at Lovehoney, said: "Some advent calendars help you put your hair up. Ours help you let it down. And as much as an extra tie might seem like the last thing people want, our one is set to spice up the festive season."
Unlike the SKIMS offering, Lovehoney's advent calendars are packed with adult toys and accessories, with shoppers able to save up to 69% against the combined recommended retail price.
2026 Calendar Range and Pricing
The brand's 2026 collection features five different editions, including a new collaboration with Lily Allen. There are 7, 12 and 24-day options available, with prices ranging from £99 to £299. Inside, shoppers can expect everything from bestselling vibrators and sensory ticklers to couples' games and even a festive candy cane glass toy.
One standout is the Lovehoney Couples Calendar, featuring £487.75 worth of products for £119. It includes items such as the Womanizer Liberty 2 (worth £89.99), We-Vibe Sync Lite (worth £79.99, but currently reduced to £64.99) and a remote-controlled bullet vibrator compatible with seven different toys.
Customer Reviews and Other Options
Shoppers have praised the calendars, with one describing the Couples Calendar as a "crazy bargain" and another saying: "I couldn't wait to open this advent calendar it was such a bargain and honestly everything inside is 100% worth it. Great for introducing new sex toys too, good variety."
For those seeking alternatives, Ann Summers offers its 12 Nights of Pleasure 13 Piece Advent Calendar (£195), while Sinful stocks its Sinful Premium Christmas Calendar 2026 (£149). The Lovehoney Enjoy Calendar provides 24 days of toys, games and accessories with contents valued at £280.76. Customers must order before 11.59pm on Sunday, November 15 to claim the free bondage tie with their purchase.
