XR Hell's Angel Vibrating Silicone Grinder with Remote – Multicolour

The XR Hell's Angel Vibrating Silicone Grinder is a grinder toy for riding rather than holding. It's a soft, textured pad shaped like a fantasy vulva, about 5 inches square, with a bullet vibrator built in and a pair of neoprene straps to fix it to a pillow, a bench or a partner. You sit astride it and rock, so the stimulation comes from your own movement plus the buzz underneath.

The texture and the bullet

The riding surface is moulded silicone with soft, squishy grooves and raised ridges. Unlike a smooth vibrator held in one spot, grinding across ridges gives a rippling sensation that changes with every movement of your hips. The bullet inside has three speeds and seven patterns, chosen from a wireless remote that works up to 26 feet away. Because it's a pad rather than a shaft, it's mostly external, aimed at the vulva and clitoris, though some people also use it across the perineum.

Setting it up for riding

The two stretchy neoprene straps adjust from 12 to 52 inches around and close with Velcro. Wrap them around a firm pillow, a sex wedge or a padded bench so the pad stays put while you move. A firmer base gives you more pressure; a soft pillow lets the pad sink and feels gentler. Strapped to a partner's thigh, it becomes a shared toy that they can control with the remote while you ride.

A thin layer of water-based lube over the ridges stops them from dragging and makes the grooves feel softer.

Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere

Riders who already enjoy grinding on a pillow will like the added vibration and texture, as will anyone who finds hand-held toys tiring. Having a partner run the remote suits couples. It's less suited to anyone who wants penetration, since it's an external toy, or anyone who needs precise, focused clitoral pressure; a wand vibrator or a suction vibrator targets a small area much more precisely. The fantasy styling is bold, so if you'd prefer something discreet to leave on a shelf, look elsewhere.

Charging, water and batteries

The grinder charges by USB with the cable provided. The remote is separate and needs one AAA battery, which isn't included. XR rates the grinder IPX6, which means shower splashes are fine, but don't submerge it in the bath. Keep the remote out of the water.

Cleaning and storage

Wash the silicone surface with warm water and mild soap or toy cleaner, working into the grooves where lube collects. Spot-clean the neoprene straps with a damp cloth and mild soap, then let them air-dry fully. Fasten the Velcro closed before storage so it doesn't snag fabric or pick up lint, and keep the pad away from other silicone toys.

Specifications

• Brand: XR
• Type: strap-on grinding pad with built-in bullet vibrator
• Material: silicone surface; neoprene straps; plastic; Velcro
• Size: about 5 in long, 5 in wide, 2.7 in high
• Straps: adjust from 12 to 52 in around
• Vibration: 3 speeds and 7 patterns, wireless remote (up to 26 ft)
• Power: USB rechargeable; remote takes 1 AAA battery (not included)
• Water: IPX6, splash- and shower-resistant, not submersible
• Colour: yellow, orange and blue

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