A motorized grinder with a thrusting rod? Count me in, CalExotics!! The Dual Rider Thrust & Grind is not your average grinder, and that’s a great thing!
Grinders, or grind pads, are so hot right now, and for great reason! Many grinders help de-centralize penetration as part of sex and/or masturbation. They’re often the perfect toy for people who like pillow humping or thigh humping or whatever flavor of dry humping in general.
However, I’m seeing more grinders that have insertable parts, mixing together the love of humping with the love of penetration. And CalExotics Dual Rider Thrust & Grind is one of those grinders!
Meet the Grinder
CalExotics launched a collection of grinders, called the Dual Rider, which features 4 different vibrating grind pads. I’ve got 2 of the 4, and today I’m focusing on the Thrust & Grind model. A vibrant red grinder with gentle ridges over the base and a thrusting shaft popping out of the middle. The grinder comes with a rechargeable remote control, though the grind pad itself also has controls on the top side of it as well.
There are 12 functions of vibrations, with 3 steady and 9 patterns, and 3 speeds of thrusting. The motors are independently controlled, so you can enjoy the vibrations and thrusts together or individually.
The base of the vibrator is 6.75″ x 5″, and the shaft is 3.5″ long x 1″ width. It’s a very beginner friendly shaft, though it does extend when thrusting.
Made with body safe silicone, the grind pad itself is waterproof. The remote is made with ABS plastic, and is not waterproof.
Pros:
- Remote control is great for partnered play or for larger bodies that can’t get to the buttons on the grinder itself
- Small surface area is more compact than some competitor grinders
- Body safe silicone has minimal drag
- Rechargeable and waterproof
- Anal friendly
- Up to 100 minutes of use per charge
Cons:
- Hard to clean between ridges on the base and thrusting shaft
- Noisy
- No g-spot/p-spot curve on shaft
- Packaging is bulky and not good for wrapping
- Auto power off after 30 minutes
Care Instructions for CalExotics Dual Rider Thrust & Grind
Let’s start with charging: you’ll need a USB plug or brick to charge. The included charging cord is a dual charger so you can charge both the grinder and the remote together. The charging port is located on the bottom of the device.
Charging time can take up to 180 minutes, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to charge it before play time! Each full charge lasts up to 100 minutes, depending on settings.
Use a water based lubricant on the shaft and the grind pad to give you a frictionless experience as you hump and grind.
To clean, grab your favorite gentle, unscented soap and wash with warm water, taking time to clean between the ridges of the grind pad and on the shaft. You may want a small, gentle brush to help get between the ridges easier.
How to Use the Dual Rider Thrust & Grind
You will want to find a surface that you would want to hump against or on top of, such as a chair, a pillow, a partner’s thigh. You can either straddle Dual Rider Thrust & Grind or just sit on it, whichever is more comfortable.
Power on the device by pressing & holding the button on the bottom of the device for 3 seconds. To turn on the vibrations, use the remote “O” button or press the bottom button on the top of the device. To turn on the thrusting, use the remote “X” button or press the top button on the top of the device. To cycle through the functions, press the corresponding button. To turn off either the thrusting or vibrations, press and hold the corresponding button for 3 seconds.
My Experiences
Grinders are very popular in my house. We have a number of them, both motorized and non-motorized. Given how many of them we have and used, I’m actually surprised that I’ve only talked about the Inya Grinder and the Uncover Creations Tentacle Grinder II on my blog. My wife and I both love grinders in every form that we’ve tried.
My favorite way to use the CalExotics Dual Rider Thrust & Grind is straddling a pillow or a partner’s thigh on my knees, leaning either forward or back a bit. I didn’t love sitting on it on a chair because it wasn’t quite the right positioning for the thrusting shaft to hit the right spot.
For me, I liked the vibrations and the thrusting, but I wish there was a bit more to the thrusts. I think a curved end for better g-spot stimulation would be a great addition in future models added to the CalExotics Dual Rider line.
One of the things that made using the Dual Rider Thrust & Grind easiest was the remote control. I’m a plus size person with short arms, so getting to the buttons on the top of the grinder could be achieved, but just barely. I couldn’t see which buttons I was pushing and had to go purely off feel alone. The remote, however, made it so easy to switch between settings.
When my wife tried it, she tried it sitting on it and straddling pillows or my thigh. She was using it anally and liked the textured based against her perineum. Cassie enjoyed it, but had the feedback that the shaft wasn’t either thick enough nor long enough for her. But, admittedly, my wife is a size queen.
I can’t say that this is a discreet toy at all. It’s noisy enough to draw attention to it, though using it on a pillow/bed does help dampen the noise. Having thick thighs also helped. But it’s not just the noise, it’s also the shape. It’s a very obvious sex toy design.
Storage wise, you could keep the box to store it in, but the box is big and bulky. We ended up keeping it stored with the remote in a large plastic bag in a deep drawer with other toys. The overall size isn’t bad for storing, but the shape is awkward.
So, should you buy the CalExotics Dual Rider Thrust & Grind?
If you don’t have to worry about the noise and you’re wanting a grinder that has a shaft, the CalExotics Dual Rider Thrust & Grind is a good sex toy. It’s powerful, it vibrates, it thrusts, it is remote controlled. It has a lot of things going for it.
The price point of $125 isn’t bad either, given how powerful it is, the dual motors, the high quality silicone, the run time… I think the price is on point.
Overall, it’s a good sex toy. It’s a good grinder. It’s well made and has lasted in our house for at least a year of somewhat regular use.
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