Anyone who has read my work for any length of time will know about my obsession with both wand vibrators and things with interesting textures. So combining the two? Yes, hello, I’m listening! Godemiche, purveyors of all kinds of colourful silicone goodness, have recently created wand attachment heads for the Hitachi Magic Wand and Doxy vibrators.
What Are Wand Attachments and Why Use Them?
Wand attachments are removeable covers that fit over the head of a wand vibrator such as a Doxy or Magic Wand. They are usually made of a soft and flexible material such as silicone or TPE.
Attachments are a fantastic addition to wand vibrators, allowing you to explore different sensations and ways of using your wand. For example, an attachment can turn your wand into a rabbit, penis masturbator, or G-spot vibe, concentrate the vibrations into a smaller area, or add texture.
They can also lower the intensity of a wand for those who find the strong vibrations to be too much. And, if you’re sharing your toy with a partner, swapping out toppers between users is a quick and easy way to minimise your risk of STI transmission without having to pause to sterilise the toy itself.
Godemiche’s wand attachment heads are currently available in two sizes: one to fit the Doxy (Original or Die Cast), and the other to fit the Vibratex/Hitachi Magic Wand. Though you probably could use them with some otherwand brands, they are only officially recommended for the Doxy or Hitachi and therefore you risk damaging the toppers if you use them outside of these recommendations.
These attachments are made of body-safe silicone and, like all Godemiche products, available in a dizzying array of colours. You can choose your own or ask the company to surprise you. Since they are silicone and non-powered, you can clean them with warm water and antibacterial soap and sterilise them with a body-safe medical wipe or by boiling.
Godemiche’s Magic Wand/Doxy attachment heads are available in six different textures. I received the original three—Waves, Ridges, and Bubbles—to try out.
Waves
I was the most excited about this one because the Waves is one of my all–timefavourite textures from Godemiche’s increasingly extensive range of grinding toys.
I’ve always found this one works best with a firm surface underneath because I want to grind against it hard. So putting it on a Magic Wand/Doxy attachment is genius because it allows you to apply as much pressure as you like and move the head of the wand in different motions. A back-and-forth motion with the vibrator on a low or medium setting feels like having dozens of little tongues flicking over your clit.
Get this one if… you’re looking for continual clitoral stimulation that’s soft and flexible, yet still moderately intense.
Ridges
This one is best suited to those who prefer more intense stimulation. It feels a bit like the Waves, only “more”—the ridges are firmer and have less give to them, but you still get that continuous back-and-forth stimulation.
I absolutely adore this one, particularly in combination with the vibrations. I’ve also found that this attachment head works really well if I put my Magic Wand/Doxy down on a surface (such as the bed, a sex pillow, or a wand mount) and then grind against it.
Get this one if… you prefer a more intense rubbing sensation, or have enjoyed the Waves texture but wished it was a little firmer.
Bubbles
I don’t reach for my BubblesGrind Rings that often because they’re slightly too gentle for me. When I want texture, I generally want a little more than this subtle design can provide. It’s fine for a warm-up or when I’m already feeling very sensitive, but by itself it doesn’t do a huge amount for me.
With that said, this will work really well for some people and might be a good choice for those who are trying Magic Wand attachment heads for the first time.
Get this one if… you prefer a gentler sensation or find too much extreme texture overwhelming or uncomfortable.
Gendered marketing is one of my biggest bugbears in the adult space, and the vast majority of retailers do it. Everywhere you look, you’ll see sex toys categorised as “for men” or “for women.” But we should all know by now that body parts don’t define gender. Not everyone with a vulva is a woman, not everyone with a penis is a man, and myriad genders exist between and beyond those two binary options.
(If you think gender is binary or that physiology alone defines gender, then erm… you’re probably in the wrong place.)
And look, I even understand why adult retailers do this, up to a point. For many, it’s primarily an SEO concern. “Sex toys for men” gets almost half a million Google searches per month at the time of writing, while “sex toys for women” gets close to 100,000. “Sex toys for penis” and “sex toys for clit” get a relatively paltry ~5000 and ~500 searches, respectively (and “vulva” doesn’t even get a look-in, but that’s a rant for another day.)
Even so, though, continuing to aggressively gender sex toys contributes directly towards exclusion and inequality in an industry that is already… not great on those things a lot of the time.
With that in mind, I wanted to tell you about some of my favourite adult retailers and manufacturers that do not use gendered marketing.
SheVibe: Long-Standing Adult Retailers With a Broad Catalogue
I love SheVibe’s playful, comic book-inspired aesthetic, and I love their gender-neutral approach even more. Toys are categorised by type and body part, not by gender. So you’ll find categories like “vibrators”, “dildos”, and “penis toys”.
SheVibe has a huge and extensive product catalogue so whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find something for you here.
Godemiche: Beautiful, Colourful Silicone Toys for All Bodies
This small, UK-based adult retailer of colourful silicone sexiness categorises their toys by type (dildos, hump toys, masturbators, and so on) rather than by gender. The Grind Ring products (some of my all-time faves!), for example, are described as being for “anyone with a clitoris.”
If you’re looking for quality body-safe silicone sex toys in a bigger range of colours and blends than you’ve ever seen in your life, then look no further.
Arosum: New LGBTQ-Led Store Without Gendered Marketing
I’ve only recently started working with Arosum, and I’m a big fan. They categorise their toys by body part (vulva, penis, or anus) then sub-categorise them by type (“clitoris vibrators,” “masturbators,” etc.)
Arosum puts the LGBTQ+ community front and centre and designs their products with us in mind. It’s so refreshing to see diverse images of smiling queer people. Arosum’s blog content covers topics like the history of Pride and LGBTQ+ workplace discrimination.
The Pleasure Garden is a small business and the UK’s inclusive sex shop. They believe that everyone deserves pleasure and they only stock body-safe products. Products are categorised variably by type and by body part (“vibrators”, “cock and ball toys,” and so on.)
They even have a separate “gender expression” category filled with products designed specifically with trans and non-binary people in mind!
Stockroom: The Ultimate Destination for Kink Gear and More
Stockroom is actually primarily known as a BDSM gear supplier, but also offers an impressive array of sex toys in their catalogue. You’ll see wording like “cock and ball toys” rather than “toys for men.”
Annoyingly, some of their kink gear—most notably their extensive range of chastity devices and suction pumps—is categorised by gender rather than body part. For this reason, I debated whether or not to include them. But their sex toys, at least, are de-gendered.
FYI: this post contains affiliate links for the adult retailers mentioned.
Since they first released the revolutionary Grind Ring, Godemiche have been adding more and more products to their range of grinding toys. The latest is the Vibe Pad vibrating grinder, which I just received to review.
What is a Vibe Pad Vibrating Grinder?
Vibe Pads are the latest iteration of Godemiche’s line of grinding toys which began with the Grind Ring and continued with the Grind Pad. Each Vibe Pad is a flat, rectangular piece of piece of silicone with a cylindrical raised area a few inches long in the middle. The raised part is covered in texturing to stimulate the vulva and clitoris when you grind against it.
It is hollow, with a slit in the back where you can insert the included bullet vibrator. There is also an indent in the silicone where the vibrator button sits, allowing you to switch it on, off, or change settings without taking it out.
Vibe Pads come with removable straps so you can attach them to a surface, toy mount, or body part if you want to.
Each Vibe Pad is customisable. You can select your texture, choose from the standard “extra soft” or medium-firm silicone, choose one or two colours from over 60 options, and choose the colour and length of your straps.
Vibe Pad vibrating grinders are available in nine different textures. I received four of them to try.
Godemiche Vibe Pad: “Jelly Bean”
I decided to start the review with this one, since this Vibe Pad texture is my least favourite of the four I received. The fact that I still quite like it should tell you how I feel about this range overall.
Jelly Beans is the gentlest of the four Grind Pad textures I’ve tried. As you grind, each of the little beans laps slightly against your… no, I’m not making a “bean” joke. It’s too obvious and I am ashamed of myself for even thinking it.
This one definitely works best with a vibrator. The vibrations which cause each of the little beans to flicker and quiver. I’m actually wondering, though, whether the Jelly Beans texture would work better if the beans lay horizontally rather than vertically. With them positioned vertically, a lot of that lovely “flicking” sensation is lost because you’re grinding with the texture rather than against it.
I enjoy using the Jelly Beans Vibe Pad as a warm-up toy. Overall, though, I find this one too gentle and I haven’t been reaching for it anywhere near as much as the others. This might be a good one to start with if you’re new to hump toys or just prefer a less intense type of stimulation.
Godemiche Vibe Pad: “Ridges”
The Ridges texture is a bit like a slight variation of the “Waves”, which was my favourite of all the original range of Godemiche textures, so I knew straight away that I was probably going to like this one.
The Ridges are perhaps more intense than the Waves, as the tops of them are slightly firmer and they don’t move quite as smoothly. If you liked the Waves texture and think you’d enjoy more intensity, this is a great step up. You’ll really need adequate lubrication for this one, though. I like to add a little to both my body and the surface of the toy.
The great thing about this texture is that the ridges are close enough together that, as you grind, you get a constant rubbing sensation along your vulva and clit. Of the Grind Pads I received for this review, this is the one that can most reliably get me off.
Godemiche Vibe Pad: “Waves”
My love affair with Godemiche’s Waves texture continues with this iteration. The silicone ripples are very soft and flexible, and close enough together to provide constant clitoral contact as I grind against it.
It’s a bit like having your clit licked by lots and lots of little silicone tongues. It’s also an ultra smooth sensation compared to many of the other textures. I like this one best when I can grind down really hard against it.
Godemiche Vibe Pad: “Tall Pyramids”
The Tall Pyramids texture is a variation on the “Spikes” from the original range and, at first glance, it looks a little scary. Who wants sharp-looking pointy things near their vulva!?
However, when you touch the tall pyramids you’ll realise that they are actually very soft and flexible. Depending on how hard you grind against the toy, you can get anything from a very gentle tickle up to quite an intense rubbing sensation. The pyramids glide around your vulva and flick over your clit, stimulating you all over at once but in a way that’s somewhat unpredictable.
Let’s Talk About the Vibrator
Your Vibe Pad comes with a vibrator included: the RO80 bullet by Rocks Off. This battery-operated mini bullet vibe has a single-button interface and 7 different settings (3 constant speeds and 4 patterns.)
The Vibe Pads are cleverly designed with a “button” cut into the silicone right where the vibrator’s button sits. This means that you can turn it on, off, or change the setting during use without having to take the vibrator out. This is an excellent touch.
Used by itself, the RO80 isn’t anything special. It’s not terrible, but it’s pretty buzzy and not particularly powerful. It’s definitely an enhancement to the Vibe Pad’s main function as a grinding toy rather than the main event.
The design of the Vibe Pad is such that the vibrations dissipate all the way across my vulva regardless of which texture I’m using. In my experience, they definitely work best with the more “raised” texture designs than the flatter ones, as they make everything sort of quiver.
Your other option, of course, is to use any bullet vibrator you prefer that fits within the slot. However, this will make operating it more fiddly unless your vibe of choice also happens to have a single button in exactly the same place.
In reality, I rarely use my Vibe Pads with the vibrator since testing them for this review. Godemiche’s grinders are so good on their own that the vibrator is an extra I don’t feel like I really need. But it’s nice to have the option!
Verdict
I am, once again, totally obsessed with these toys and ready to evangelise about them to anyone who will listen! They’re a great evolution of the basic grinder concept.
Vibe Pads start from £54.99 for a random colour with the vibrator included. Optional extras including custom colours, strap lengths, strap colours, and lube available at an additional cost. You can also save by getting a bundle of 3 textures in the same colour.
Thanks to Godemiche for sending me four of their Vibe Pads to review. Affiliate links appear in this post. All views, as always, are mine.
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 Ringshave 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 Padsare 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.
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.
Back in the day, Godemiche’s Twitter bio said that their goal was “not to break the mold, but recolour it.” Their Ambit is a simple yet near-perfect dildo, and they offer an array of body-safe dildos, plugs, strokers, gags and more in a dizzying array of colours and combinations. But despite this stated aim, the Godemiche Grind Ring really does break a few molds.
In a world of endless knock-offs and derivatives, it is so refreshing when I see sex toy designers doing something genuinely new and innovative. And I have never come across anything quite like the Grind Ring before. But what is a Grind Ring, how does it work, and—most importantly—is it good?
What is a Grind Ring?
A Grind Ring is a piece of silicone shaped a bit like a pizza slice, with a hole designed to fit around the penis or dildo during penetrative sex. Its main purpose is to provide extra external stimulation to a person with a clitoris. Each of these innovative clit grinders has a raised mound covered in one of nine textures.
Each Grind Ring measures 6″ in length and 4.3″ across at the widest point, and feature a stretchy hole for a penis or dildo to fit through at the base.
In Godemiche’s words:
The Grind Ring is a soft textured piece of body safe silicone that’s shaped like a pizza slice with a bulge for grinding. Dare we say it, it’s also more enjoyable then a pizza slice too and way fucking dirtier.
This review covers the original “low grind” Grind Ring in its nine available textures as well as one of the “high grind” variations. There are also Dual Density and Dual Texture Grind Rings available.
So How Does it Work?
Most people with vulvas need sustained clitoral stimulation to reach orgasm, which penis-in-vagina intercourse doesn’t always provide. The main purpose of a Grind Ring, as I mentioned above, is to provide that clitoral stimulation during penetrative sex. So, naturally, Mr C&K and I began by testing it that way.
Feat. “Bumps” in Aquamarine and “Waves” in Pastel Pearlescent Green
After trying a few different positions, we concluded that by far the most effective way to use this toy was with me on top. This allowed me to effectively grind down against the textured surface. However, any position that involves a lot of close, face-to-face bodily contact works pretty well. Positions with more space between bodies tend to make the Grind Ring flap around and slip out of position.
While using a Grind Ring did not get me to orgasm during penetrative sex (the stimulation was a little too inconsistent for that), it did up the intensity and add a lot of additional pleasure.
Other Ways to Use These Toys
The fun thing about sex toys is that you don’t have to just use them in the way they were originally designed to be used. Wand vibrators on penises or clitoral suckers on nipples, anyone?
The Grind Ring (or any pussy grinder, for that matter) is no different.
Girl on the Net posted a brilliant piece about using it “wrong” (there’s obviously no such thing!) and I was inspired to try her “textured Doxy wank” idea[1].
[1] Since I initially wrote this review, Godemiche have added textured Doxy and Magic Wand attachment heads to their line-up!
Let’s dive into the review of the various Grind Ring textures.
Godemiche Grind Ring: “Waves”
I received the Waves Grind Ring in gorgeous pastel pearlescent green.
This Grind Ring was perhaps the biggest surprise of the range. After feeling how soft its silicone ripples are, I wasn’t sure how much I’d be able to feel them. But when I ground against them, especially when they had a firm surface underneath, they felt like a series of repeated licks from dozens of little silicone tongues. Since the waves are so close together and flex as you rub against them, it offers a smooth, flowing, continuous sensation.
Godemiche Grind Ring: “Bumps”
I received this one in Aquamarine, a deep sea-green shade.
The Bumps Grind Ring is the perfect middle ground in terms of intensity compared to others in the range. The little nodules are small and quite close together so whichever way I move against them, several of them are always making contact with my clit from various angles. This one works best for long, slow, back-and-forth movements.
Godemiche Grind Ring: “Bubbles”
I received the Bubbles Grind Ring in a shade of watery blue known as “Reefs Water.”
This was actually the first Grind Ring Mr C&K and I tried as an addition to penetrative sex. I had a feeling this one would be gentle, which it was and it wasn’t. This one is ultra smooth and offers a squishy “bounce” when you move against it. Rather than the licking sensation of the Waves or the flicky back-and-forth of the Pills and Spikes, the main sensation of the Bubbles is one of pressure.
Godemiche Grind Ring: “Spikes”
I received the Spikes Grind Ring in a vibrant shade of orange known as “Dragon’s Breath.”
My first thought when I saw this texture was “eek”. The Spikes Grind Ring looked like it might be too intense for my sensitive clit. As it turns out, that’s the case sometimes but not always. I have to be in a specific mood for the Spikes Grind Ring, and that mood is “craving something so intense it’s almost too much”. It’s not painful, as the silicone is indeed very soft and squishy. It’s just… a lot.
The Spikes Grind Ring creates a teasing, unpredictable flicking sensation. One amazing thing I discovered about this one: if I lay it across my vulva and use a powerful vibrator over the top of it, the tips of the spikes transmit the vibrations in very interesting ways.
Godemiche Grind Ring: “Hearts”
I knew I wanted my Godemiche Hearts Grind Ring in a Valentine’s-themed colour, so I opted for this shimmery pinkish-red known as “Ruby Rose.”
The Hearts Grind Ring feels somewhat similar to the Bubbles. It offers a similar kind of deep pressure when you grind against it, but the larger and flatter surface of the hearts makes it feel a little less bouncy. Due to the shape of the hearts, I find that this texture is more intense on the downward motion than on the upward motion.
Godemiche Grind Ring: “Pyramids”
“Pyramids” (left) and “Tall Pyramids” (right)
I received the Pyramids Grind Ring in a green and burgundy/purple swirl colourway called “Garden Party.”
Adam from Godemiche says that the Pyramids Grind Ring texture was “inspired by a belt I happened to see someone wearing while out grocery shopping. It reminded me of my skater boy days when none of my trousers fit and I often opted for a studded belt to keep them around my thighs.” If you can’t picture what he means, think something like this.
I expected the Pyramids to feel a lot like the Spikes, but they don’t. They’re less flexible and, though they’re still soft, they have a firmer texture. The overall sensation is more targeted, deeper, and less “flicky.”
Godemiche Grind Ring: “Tall Pyramids”
“Tall Pyramids” (right) and “Spikes” (left)
I received the Tall Pyramid Spikes in a reddish-purple shade called “Winter Berry.”
As you can see in the above picture, these tall pyramid spikes are noticeably smaller than those on the Spikes ring. So though that’s probably the closet comparison in terms of sensation, they’re really quite different.
The Tall Pyramids are very soft and very flexible, and they really don’t feel “pointy” at all. You can get a range of sensations from this one: if I grind down hard against it, I get an all-over rubbing sensation, whereas if I support some of my weight and just glide my vulva along it, it’s more of a gentle tickle.
I think I like this texture best because you get constant stimulation as the spikes slide along your vulva. The flicking of the little pyramids feel like dozens of little silicone tongues lapping at and around my clit.
Godemiche Grind Ring: “Pills”
I received the Pills Grind Ring in “Green UV,” one of Godemiche’s brightest shades.
This is perhaps the softest of all the Grind Ring textures, and Godemiche recommends it as a suitable texture for beginners to grinding toy. The Pills texture offers a flicking sensation similar to the Spikes and Tall Pyramids, but far softer. Even when you grind down hard into it, the overall sensation is still pretty light. This one borders on tickly.
I often reach for the Pills Grind Ring at the start of a session because it’s a great warm-up texture.
Godemiche Grind Ring: “Tall Waves”
I received the Tall Waves ring in Godemiche Purple, the company’s signature shade.
The Tall Waves is a twist on the original Waves texture, only with higher ridges. Like the original Waves, this one offers continuous, rhythmic back-and-forth thanks to the softness and close placement of the silicone tongues. This one is soft enough for a long session but intense enough that it usually doesn’t take very long at all to get me off.
High Grind Ring: “Bubbles”
Godemiche’s High Grind Ring variation is different from the original design in one important way: it has “a much larger mound designed to bring the texture even closer to your body while being designed to be comfortable on your genitals.”
Other than that, it’s the same Grind Ring design you know and love. I received the High Grind Ring in the Bubbles texture, which was the only one available at the time. It’s now also available in “Spikes,” “Tall Waves,” and a new texture known as “Suckers.”
Bubbles isn’t a Grind Ring texture I reach for super often as it’s a little too gentle for me. But the more raised style of the High Grind Ring adds a little more of the intensity I was seeking. The silicone mound provides more to grind against and is firm enough to offer significant pressure.
Interestingly, due to the more raised mound, the High Grind provides slightly more focused clitoral pressure and slightly less in terms of broad, all-over vulva stimulation. This isn’t necessarily a good or bad thing. It’s just different, and you should take your own preferences into account when deciding whether the Low Grind or High Grind will work best for you.
Verdict
I still love the absolute fuck out of these toys. They’re innovative, they’re versatile, and they’re shockingly effective.
Totally fucking brilliant. I am obsessed with the Godemiche Grind Rings and I will be shouting about them to anyone who will listen.
Grind Rings start from £39.99. Custom colours, a higher mound, or adding a vibrating “V-Plate” all increase the cost.
Thanks to Godemiche for sending me these toys to review. Affiliate links appear in this post. All views, as ever, are my own.
I’ve been sitting on this one for a long damn time, in part because it took us so long to get to actually testing this toy. But after giving it a second trial run, I am ready to tell you all about the Offbeat silicone masturbator (stroker) from Godemiche.
Godemiche, a UK-based retailer run by husband-and-wife duo Adam and Monika, has been making gorgeous, hand-poured silicone dildos for a number of years now. They’ve now branched out into penis toys as well. (And yes, their marketing copy refers to the Offbeat as a toy for the penis, not the less inclusive but more common “toy for men.”)
What is the Offbeat Silicone Masturbator?
The OffBeat is a tube-shaped penis masturbator made of silicone. It is available in five different internal textures. We received “Bumps”, which Godemiche describes as “a balanced texture that’s not too intense, not too light – perfect for first-timers.” The outside has a gentle ripple texture, and the company name is stamped along the rim at the bottom.
Each OffBeat comes in its own little storage tub which looks like a miniature poster tube. This useful addition makes for easy and hygienic storage and travel.
Unfortunately, most of the penis strokers and masturbators on the market are still made of porous and sometimes toxic materials such as jelly, rubber, PVC, TPE/TPR, and the notoriously vague “Realistic Feel.” So I can’t say enough how good it is to see a body-safe silicone stroker at an affordable price (especially when you consider how long it should last!)
Sizes and Colours and Customisation Galore
The OffBeat silicone masturbator: “Grande” (short) is 2″ in length, and “Venti” (full-length) is 4″. Both sizes are 1.1″ in diameter and stretchy. The Grande is ideal for those who prefer concentrated stimulation around the head of the penis, while the Venti is best for whose who enjoy having their entire shaft stimulated. The Grande is also a great companion to oral sex! If you’re looking for something that feels more akin to penetrative sex, choose the Venti.
We received the longer Grande version to try out.
The OffBeat, like Godemiche’s dildos, is available in numerous colours. Ours is pearlescent gold and it’s absolutely beautiful. You can choose Godemiche Purple or a surprise colourway at no extra cost, or pay £10 more to select your own colour from the 32 (at time of writing) on offer.
Offbeat Silicone Stroker: In Use
I obviously don’t have a penis, so I turned to my trusty stunt-cock Mr C&K to help me out with this one and asked him to report back.
Apparently, the bobbles on the inside of the toy provided a good amount of friction and sensation without needing to grip very hard at all. This may make it a good choice for people who suffer from hand or wrist pain when masturbating or giving hand sex to a partner. The gentle ripple shape of the outside of the sleeve also means it sits comfortably in the hand, a finger in each dip.
Mr C&K also said that one of the things he likes about this toy is that it is so simple, but really makes masturbation feel substantially different from usual. He likened it to the difference between masturbating with your dominant vs non-dominant hand, or the difference between touching yourself and someone else stroking you. Basically, if you’re looking to change up your usual masturbation routine for any reason, grab yourself one of these!
The Offbeat silicone masturbator is stretchy, allowing for most users to enjoy it regardless of penis size and then “hugging” the cock once it’s inserted. For maximum comfort and pleasure, I recommend adding water-based lube to both your penis and the inside of the toy.
The Offbeat can be a little bit of a faff to clean due to all the little ridges and bobbles. I suggest turning it inside out before boil-sterilising it every few uses or before sharing it with a partner. In between uses, a good wash with some hot water and gentle antibacterial soap should do the trick.
Offbeat Silicone Masturbator: Verdict
Mr C&K and I both really like this toy! It’s simple, effective, body-safe, affordable, and should suit a wide range of bodies. We might just go and get all five textures, honestly!
The OffBeat retails for prices starting from £29.99 (Grande) and £35.99 (Venti) from Godemiche.
Thanks to Godemiche for sending us the OffBeat silicone stroker in exchange for an honest review. All views are my own. Affiliate links appear in this post.
Godemiche is known for their fun and playful toys in bright, colourful, sparkly, and fun aesthetics. As they say: “we’re not trying to break the mold, but recolour it.” Godemiche sent me two of their bestselling silicone dildos, the Ambit and Morpheus, to test, compare, and review.
All Godemiche toys are made of body-safe silicone and available with various customisations to create a dildo that’s uniquely yours. You can choose one, two, or three colours from more than 30 options. Both my toys are in limited edition colourways that are sadly no longer available. However, I promise that any colour or combo you choose will be equally gorgeous and vibrant!
Godemiche Ambit Silicone Dildo
The Godemiche Ambit is available in three sizes. I received the 6″ version, which is the middle of three sizes. It measures 1.8″ in diameter at the widest point. The smaller size measures 5.2″ in length and 1.44″ in diameter, and the larger size measures 6.9″ in length and 1.83″ in diameter.
The Godemiche Ambit’s silicone is soft, matte, and flexible. It has a large, round base, which makes it harness-compatible and also anal-safe. The generous curve of the shaft and bulge at the head gives it a semi-realistic appearance. The tip’s angle is just right to deliver intense and focused G-spot stimulation.
I also found this dildo to be pretty much the perfect size for me. I’m not particularly into very large toys, and lengthy dildos in particular can be uncomfortable. I found the medium length and slimline shaft of the Ambit just about perfect.
From my perspective at least, the Godemiche Ambit is basically the perfect dildo. It’s the perfect size, the perfect shape, and comes in a myriad of fun and playful colours.
The Ambit retails from £34.99 for the small, £39.99 for the medium, and £44.99 for the large. Customisations increase the cost.
Godemiche Morpheus Silicone Dildo
The Godemiche Morpheus is available in four sizes. I received the Morpheus Thin Small, which measures 5.5″ in insertable length and 1.2″ in diameter at the widest point. The Thin Medium measures 7″ in insertable length and 1.5″ in diameter. There’s also the Morpheus Thick, which comes in Small (5.5″ insertable/1.4″ diameter) and Medium (7″ insertable/2″ diameter). So whatever your length and girth preferences, you should be able to find a Morpheus to suit you.
I rarely gravitate towards girthy penetrative toys. I find that they cross the line from pleasurable to uncomfortable, or even painful, very quickly. When it comes to insertable toys, I’m all about direct and targeted G-spot stimulation. This means that slimline toys with a decent curve, such as the Godemiche Ambit or Morpheus, tend to be the way to go. The Morpheus’s slimline shaft is perfect for my body in this regard.
This toy’s deep curve and bulbed head are also absolutely dreamy. The head is the ideal size for focused G-spot pressure, and the curve makes it easy to find the right spot. It’s also super flexible, which can help with comfortable insertion and positioning. Its flared base also makes it anal safe and harness-compatible.
Like the Ambit, the Morpheus is a genuinely excellent dildo and a worthy addition to Godemiche’s range and my collection.
The Morpheus retails from £39.99 for the small sizes, £44.99 for the Thin Medium, and £46.99 for the Thick Medium.
Ambit vs Morpheus: Which Should You Pick?
In general, the Godemiche Ambit and Morpheus are pretty similar dildos and they’re both absolutely excellent. Here’s what they look like next to each other:
The most notable differences are that the Morpheus has a slightly more pronounced curve and a thinner shaft. Its head is also more gently tapered and less pronounced than the Ambit.
If you like a little more girth, go for the Godemiche Ambit or the Morpheus Thick. If curve is more important to you, choose the Morpheus. The Ambit is best for those who like a little more G-spot/prostate pressure or stimulation of the sensitive vaginal or anal opening, while the Morpheus is best for those who prefer a smoother and less intense insertion.
