I’m a big fan of Godemiche’s Grind Rings, deceptively simple yet utterly ingenious (and surprisingly versatile) sex toys. Originally designed with clitoral stimulation during penetrative sex in mind, they can be used in a huge array of different ways. Godemiche has now added these strap-down Grind Pad variations to their grinder range as an alternative to the original wearable version.

Godemiche sent me four Grind Pads to try.

What Makes the Godemiche Grind Pad Different?

Godemiche’s Grinding Pad is a rectangular, non-wearable variation on the Grind Ring theme. Instead of a hole to make it wearable, each pad come with adjustable straps (available in a range of colours). This means they can be attached to a surface, whether that’s a partner’s thigh, a pillow, the arm of a chair… or whatever other options you can dream up.

The Godemiche Grind Pad is currently available in the Bubbles, Spikes, and Tall Waves basic textures as well as three dual texture versions. It’s also worth mentioning that these toys are made in the “High Grind” style, meaning that their mounds are more raised and pronounced.

All Godemiche clit grinders are made from body-safe silicone. Highly textured grinders can be a bit of a pain to clean, so I recommend using the boiling method to ensure they’re properly sterilised.

Grind Ring, Grind Pad, or Vibe Pad?

With an expanding range of clitoral grinders, let’s do a quick breakdown of Godemiche’s main grinder categories:

• Grind Rings have a hole for a penis or dildo to fit through, making them ideal for use during partnered penetrative sex
• Grind Pads don’t have the hole but instead come with straps so that you can attach them to a surface such as a piece of furniture, toy mount, or partner’s leg
• Vibe Pads are shaped like Grind Pads and also come with straps, but have a space in the back to add a bullet vibrator

Soft or Firm?

The Grind Pads and Vibe Pads are available in two choices of firmness level: soft or firm. I selected two “soft” toys and one “firm” toy to allow me to try both.

This choice is all about how much intensity you like. To understand your preferences here, think about other toys you’ve used, or how you masturbate. Do you tend to press toys firmly against your vulva or apply a lot of pressure with your hand? If so, choose a firmer toy. If you use a softer or lighter touch, on the other hand, choose the soft option.

I prefer the firmer toys overall, as I tend to like a higher level of pressure.

Godemiche Grind Pad: “Bubbles”

The higher mound of the Bubbles Grind Pad provides targeted clitoral stimulation and a firm yet squishy surface to grind down on. This texture is one of the gentler options in Godemiche’s range, offering a smooth and gliding (especially when coupled with a little lube) yet bouncy sensation.

This is one that really benefits from the Medium firmness instead of the standard Extra Soft silicone.

Godemiche Dual Texture Grind Pad: “Bubbles & Suckers”

This Grind Pad combines the Bubbles texture from the original range with Godemiche’s brand-new Suckers texture. The suckers are inspired by tentacles and similar to one of the textures in the Offbeat masturbator range.

As you grind against this one, the suckers provide a gentle tugging, almost kissing sensation. The suckers are spaced out in a V shape, providing a spread of sensation across the entire vulva. I particularly love the three suckers in the middle, which are perfectly positioned to hit my clit every time I move over it.

In my experience at least, this one provides the gentlest sensation of the three dual texture Grind Pads. I requested it in soft and in hindsight, I think I should probably have gone for the medium firmness. I enjoy it, but it’s sometimes not quite… enough?

Godemiche Dual Texture Grind Pad: “Ridges and Bumps”

This one combines the Ridges (one of my all-time faves from Godemiche’s clit grinder textures!) with lots of tiny little bumps between the ridges.

You get the constant back-and-forth rubbing sensation of the ridges, combined with the additional all-over stimulation of the bumps. My initial instinct with this one was to grind against it hard, but actually I find that a little less pressure works best here. Easing off the pressure a little bit means that I feel the bumps much more.

Again, I requested this one in soft and I think firm might have been the preferable option. It’s a great combination of textures, but I really wanted to feel the bumps a little more than I did. It might also help if they were just very slightly larger.

Godemiche Dual Texture Grind Pad: “Bubbles and Bumps”

I’ve saved the best for last here. This is my favourite dual texture of the three, and has quickly become one of my most-used grinders. (I recently had a major sort-out of my toy collection and realised I own more than 20 grinders, so this is high praise!)

With this one, you get the bouncy sensation of the large bubbles, with the addition of dozens of little raised bumps flicking across your vulva and clit every time you move. Depending on how much pressure I apply against it, I can get either a teasing flicker or a hard, consistent rubbing sensation.

The firmer silicone option I chose makes this one, I think. The little bit of extra firmness really allows the bumps to come into their own.

Verdict

Anyone surprised to hear Godemiche have knocked it out of the park once again? These Grind Pads are a fantastic addition to the clit grinder range, particularly the dual texture versions. They offer yet another array of interesting, unusual, and incredibly pleasurable sensations to explore.

I’ll never get enough of these toys, or of yelling about how fucking brilliant I think they are. This is a great option when you want to use your grinding toys in ways that aren’t penetrative sex.

Single texture Grind Pad prices start from £44.99. Firmer silicone, custom colourways, and longer straps all bump up the cost. Dual texture Grind Pads start from £49.99.

Thanks to Godemiche for sending me these products to review. Affiliate links appear in this post. All views, as ever, are mine.