Time for something exciting

Image: Agent Provocateur, La Perla and Hunkemöller

Between Christmas and New Year's Eve, we run from our in-laws to our friends and back home via our parents. It's incredibly nice and cozy all that family time, but those darn holidays can sometimes really get in the way of the much-needed in vivid detail when theoretically the whole house can listen in? That you're lying there moaning and groaning while your roommate is one wall away cramming for her statistics exam. And then there's. So make sure to set aside an evening, night, or just an afternoon to be alone together. The Christmas holiday can be the perfect moment to surprise your sweetheart. Just when he least expects it.

Beautiful lingerie is always good, but why not surprise him with something more exciting? We totally understand that you don't feel particularly inclined to buy synthetic panties with an open crotch at the local sex shop. But many of our favorite lingerie brands have – undoubtedly inspired by the 50 Shades rage – nowadays a ‘naughty’ line. For example, the chic La Perla, which is usually characterized by lovely lace, also has the La Perla Black Label. Here we see beautiful, daring bustiers that make every man's heart race.

Or imagine yourself as a fifties pin-up girl with the exciting outfits from the Dutch Der Kommissar. In addition to beautiful lingerie and swimwear, this lifestyle brand also has sexy aprons, gloves, and transparent garter belts. A brand that will already give you red ears just by mentioning it is of course Agent Provocateur. Here the collection of bustiers, garters, and waspies (a narrow version of the corset to accentuate the wasp waist) is endless and all equally beautiful. And for those who are really in the mood, you can also find Swarovski crystal-studded whips, handcuffs, and nipple pasties here.

Unfortunately, these delightful sets can be quite a hit on the wallet, so if your budget is somewhat limited, take a look around the Private Collection from Hunkemöller. Because they have baby dolls, bandage pearls, masks, and bras at very friendly prices where your nipples can peek through on sale. Nighty night.