The Monthly Tickle — What's New, Hot & Worth Trying, November 2026
November is the month of anticipation. The first frost silvers the windows, the city strings up its lights a little too early, and somewhere between the last pumpkin and the first carol a delicious kind of restlessness sets in. It's the season of long, dark evenings and the people we choose to spend them with. It's also the season of wanting: of lists, of secrets and of gifts wrapped so beautifully you almost hate to open them.
Our distributor sent us a mountain of new arrivals this month: costumes, novelty games, pocket-sized everything. We read the reviews, followed the conversations and said a gentle "not this time" to nearly all of it. Three picks earned their place. One is a genuine first in pleasure tech. One is the advent calendar everyone's reaching for. And one is the sweetest stocking stuffer you'll find this year.
All three are live on the site right now, in stock and ready to ship. Here's why we fell for each of them.
The headline act: Lovense Glint
Imagine a toy that doesn't wait for a button or an app. It waits for you. The Lovense Glint is a slim, beginner-sized vibrating butt plug with a secret in its base: a touch sensor that reads skin contact, pressure and movement, and answers with vibration. During sex, every time your partner's hips meet yours, Glint pulses in time. A slow, lingering caress draws a soft hum, and a deeper thrust earns a stronger one. The rhythm isn't programmed. It's the two of you.
Lovense launched Glint worldwide on October 20, 2026, and industry press covered it as the first touch-responsive butt plug made for couples. Reviewers have been warm. Dapper & Groomed rated it 9/10 and recommended it to beginners and couples who want to try something different. Sex Toy Magazine called it beginner-friendly and secure, with a deep "backdoor buzz" that never distracts from what your partner is doing. Coffee & Kink went further and named it one of the best vibrating plugs she's ever tried.
The details are as thoughtful as the idea. It measures just 0.84" (21.5 mm) across with a 2.76" insertable length, so it's gentle enough for a first plug. It runs up to 7,500 vibrations per minute, strong enough that your partner feels it too. In the Lovense Remote app you choose how it responds to touch: Pulse, Sustain or Crescendo. You can also sync it with another Lovense toy so one thrust sets off both. It's body-safe silicone, IPX7 waterproof, and gives up to about three hours of play per charge. At $129, it's the most exciting couples toy we've added this year, and it has gone straight to the top of our Best Sellers.
Who it's perfect for
Couples who have whispered about trying anal play together but wanted a soft, approachable start. Partners who'd rather put down the phone and let their bodies set the pace. And anyone who already owns a Lovense toy and wants the two to play together. A small honest note: Glint is at its most magical with a partner. Solo, it's simply a lovely, quiet little plug.
The countdown of the season: Womanizer x Lovehoney Enjoy Advent Calendar 2026
There's a special kind of thrill in a door you're not allowed to open yet. The Womanizer x Lovehoney Enjoy Advent Calendar turns December into a slow, delicious unwrapping: 24 numbered surprises, one a day, each a little invitation to play. Lovehoney calls it its best-value calendar, and the Telegraph and InsideHook both featured it in their 2026 advent calendar roundups.
The star behind one of those doors is the Womanizer Starlet 3, a palm-sized Pleasure Air clitoral stimulator that's worth around $85 on its own. Around it you'll find a rechargeable mini wand, a bullet vibrator with rabbit cock-ring and finger sleeves, and an indulgent spread of extras: Womanizer water-based lube, a menthol orgasm balm, massage oil, a blindfold, a feather tickler, nipple clamps, 5 metres of rope, a paddle, anal beads, a butt plug, an egg stroker, sex-position dice, a card game and more. It's enough for solo nights, shared nights and a few "what does this one do?" giggles in between.
Lovehoney lists this calendar at $129 on its own site. Ours is $99, and quantities are limited. Advent calendars are a once-a-year joy, so don't wait for the first of December to start looking.
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Who it's perfect for
Couples looking for a nightly ritual through the holidays. Curious explorers who want to sample a little of everything before choosing favourites. And anyone hunting for a gift that feels generous, playful and a little bit daring. It's the present that keeps giving for 24 nights.
The sweetest stocking stuffer: JO Tri-Me Triple Packs
Some seductions begin with a taste. JO's Tri-Me Triple Packs turn flavoured lube into a tasting flight: three silky 1 oz minis in a pretty gift box, made for discovery and sharing. Choose your mood. Cocktails brings tropical happy-hour flavours, Candy Shop serves up nostalgic sweet-shop favourites, and Bake Shoppe leans into dessert-case indulgence like frosted cupcake and orange creampuff.
JO is one of the most trusted names in personal lubricants, and these flavours are among the brand's most popular. You'll find the Tri-Me packs on the shelves of boutiques like Lovers. Each formula is water-based and sugar-free (sweetened with sucralose), with no parabens or propylene glycol. They're toy-friendly and condom-compatible and rinse clean with water, so you get all of the fun with none of the sticky aftermath. At $20.79, they're the easiest "I thought of you" gift of the season.
Who it's perfect for
Lovers of slow, lingering oral play. First-time flavoured-lube shoppers who don't want to commit to a full bottle. Travellers, since the minis slip into any toiletry bag. And everyone on your list who deserves a little sweetness in their stocking.
Why only three this month?
Because you deserve a boutique, not a warehouse. This month's arrivals brought plenty of fun: themed costumes, party games, novelty rings and a parade of new bullets. But "new" isn't the same as "worth your night." We passed on lookalikes of toys we already carry and on novelty items that are better as a laugh than a lover, and a few promising pieces are still on their way to us. When they land and earn their place, you'll read about them here first. In the meantime, browse everything that's arrived recently in our New Arrivals collection.
A little November ritual
Light the candles before dinner, not after. Leave the JO Tri-Me box on the nightstand like a dare, and let your partner choose the flavour. Open tonight's advent door together a few days early, because nobody's checking. And when the evening turns slow and close, slip in the Glint and let every movement speak for itself. The nights are long now. Spend them well.
FAQ
How does the Lovense Glint's touch response work?
A sensor in Glint's external base reads how much skin is touching it, at what angle and for how long, and turns that into vibration across five intensity levels. During intercourse, each thrust against the base triggers vibration in time with your rhythm. In the Lovense Remote app you can set the sensitivity and choose Pulse, Sustain or Crescendo response modes, or switch touch response off and use it as a regular vibrating plug.
Is the Lovense Glint good for beginners to anal play?
Yes. At 0.84" (21.5 mm) across with a 2.76" insertable length, it's one of the slimmest vibrating plugs available, and reviewers consistently call it beginner-friendly. Always use plenty of a water-based anal lube, go slowly and let your body relax before insertion. The flared T-bar base keeps it safely in place.
Do I need the app to use the Glint?
No. A button on the base offers three steady speeds and four patterns without your phone. To switch between the touch-response modes, create custom patterns, play long-distance or sync with other Lovense toys, you'll need the free Lovense Remote app for iOS or Android.
What's inside the Womanizer x Lovehoney Enjoy Advent Calendar?
Twenty-four surprises, including the Womanizer Starlet 3 clitoral stimulator, a rechargeable mini wand, a bullet vibrator with two sleeves, Womanizer water-based lube, toy wipes, menthol orgasm balm, a butt plug, penis ring, blindfold, nipple stickers, anal beads, massage oil, small body massager, nipple clamps, sex-position dice, feather tickler, suction-cup dildo, paddle, 5 m rope, egg stroker, a sex-position card game and a storage bag.
Is the advent calendar good for couples or for solo play?
Both. Lovehoney designed it to bring couples closer and to excite solo explorers. The Starlet 3, mini wand and massage extras shine solo, while the games, restraints, rope and sensory pieces are made for sharing.
Are the JO Tri-Me flavoured lubes safe to use with toys and condoms?
Yes. They're water-based, so they're safe with silicone, glass and stainless-steel toys and compatible with latex and polyisoprene condoms. They're sugar-free and rinse clean with water. As with any new product, patch-test first if you have sensitive skin.
Which JO Tri-Me pack should I choose?
Choose Cocktails for bright, tropical flavours, Candy Shop if you love classic sweets, or Bake Shoppe for rich dessert flavours. They make a lovely gift set if you can't decide, and the Bake Shoppe pack is in especially short supply.
Do you ship discreetly?
Always. Every Tickle Me Over order ships in plain, unbranded packaging, so the only person who knows what's inside is you.
