VVD Rider Desire Review

Have you been lusting after pleasure from one of those hands-free saddle sex machines – but not lusting after the price tag? If so, this VVD Rider Desire review might be exactly what you want to read today!

VVD‘s flagship product, the Rider Desire is a “rideable” rabbit-style sex toy with interchangeable attachments, remote control, a rocking base, and clitoral tapping. Much more lightweight and budget-friendly than the saddle-style sex machines it emulates, the Rider Desire tries to package the benefits of the hands-free sex machines in a form that more people can afford and use.

(VVD also makes the Vkini bra vibrator. If you’re curious, you can read my Vkini review.)

The Rider Desire’s price tag (which is definitely larger than an average sex toy but only a fraction of a full-sized sex machine) is supported by its surprisingly solid list of features:

• Clitoral tapping mound
• 3 interchangeable dildos, each with their own automated/powered sensations (thrusting, vibrating, tapping)
• Easy-swap, magnetic clip-in design for changing out those dildos
• Heating functionality for those dildos
• A plastic and silicone design, crafted for body safety (everything light matte pink is silicone. Dark glossy pink and black are all plastic.)
• A sturdy plastic frame with anti-slid tracks underneath for easy rocking
• A large, 17″ length with an 8″ height, functioning as its own sex furniture machine
• Controlled by a wireless, physical remote control
• Rechargeable design

The thickest attachment has an insertable length of 5″ with a diameter of 1.65″. The thinnest dildo has an insertable length of 4″ with a diameter of 1.35″. All dildos are made from silicone.

The VVD Rider Desire is splashproof. Do NOT play with it in water-friendly areas, and take care while cleaning to ensure minimal contact with water. It is NOT waterproof.

The Rider Desire has a weight limit of 275 pounds.

For anyone who has been around the sex toy industry a long, long time, you might remember a very similar product, the Doc Johnson iRide, that shares a very similar design. We actually loved the fuck out of it, so we had very high hopes before jumping into this VVD Rider Desire review.

To start, let’s talk about the basic function of the Rider Desire:

How Does the Rider Desire Work?

At its core, the VVD Rider Desire is a pretty simple sex toy. You place it wherever you want, you straddle it, and you sit down, sliding the dildo inside of yourself.

Once you’re on top of the Rider Desire, the toy’s rigid plastic, rounded design allows you to “rock” against it. The Rider Desire will rock with you, taking advantage of the shallow U-shape of the toy’s base.

This is fantastic if get off by “riding’ something. Especially with the clitoral ridge, you can straddle the Rider Desire and push yourself up against it, rocking with the toy’s natural motion.

Even better, the Rider Desire features three interchangeable “dildo” attachments that you can swap into the Rider Desire. Each one offers automated, built-in internal stimulation that doesn’t require you lift off, then sit back down, thrusting it into yourself. This means you can leave the attachment fully inserted, simply rocking on the Rider Desire while the dildo provides the pleasure for you.

Those three attachments are:

• Vibrating: Insertable length: 5″. It’s the widest and longest attachment with a diameter of 1.65″ at the tip. 7 vibrating patterns.
• Tapping: Insertable length: 4.75″, Widest diameter is at the tip: 1.5″. 13 tapping patterns.
• Thrusting: Shortest insertable at 4″ length. Shortest diameter at 1.35″ (near the tip). 6 thrusting patterns.

All three attachments, plus the remote and charging cable, come nicely packaged in this relatively sturdy cardboard box with foam cut-out. It makes for effortless storage of the accessories, and I’d really recommend treating it with care as it’s a great way to keep everything organized.

It’s worth noting that you must like penetration of at least 4″ in length and 1.35″ in diameter to enjoy the Rider Desire.

It’s surprising that they didn’t include smaller/shorter attachments for those who don’t like penetration that deep.

It’s also surprising that it doesn’t include some sort of hole cover for the dildo hole if you want to use it external-only. If you don’t have an attachment in the hole, the dildo’s hole will just sit open, exposing the metallic contact port inside, and I would really, really caution against allowing bodily fluids to make contact with that port. It could permanently destroy the toy’s interchangeable dildo system.

(As noted below, VVD confirms you can use the Rider Desire without a dildo on it, but you’ll need to cover the hole with tape.)

How Do I Swap the Attachments on the VVD Rider Desire?

Swapping the attachment is really easy. It is, by far, the easiest sex machine attachment swap out there. Other companies should definitely take note (for vaginal use).

Simply pull out the attachment with a bit of force, and it “pops” right out of the Rider Desire. It’s only held in place by a strong magnet, and your hand’s grip easily will take it out of the machine.

Once you have the current attachment out, you just pop in one of the other attachments. The magnet of the base of the attachment “snaps” the magnet inside the Rider Desire, and it holds the attachment firmly in the machine.

If you know you’ll be swapping attachments mid-play, keep a washcloth nearby. The washcloth can add some texture, making it easier to get a grip on an attachment that might be slick with bodily fluids and lube. As long as you can get a grip, though, it comes out with virtually no effort. I’ve spent more time trying to open an orange juice container than it takes to swap attachments on the Rider Desire.

I’ve never had an attachment come out of the Rider Desire mid-use. Throughout my VVD Rider Desire review period, though, I’ve always intentionally waited a few minutes for my muscles to relax before getting off the toy to swap out attachments. If you squeezed firmly and attempted to get off the attachment, I think you might be able to take it with you (inside of you).

Giving you options, the Rider Desire has three separate penetrating attachments. It does NOT have any “cover” for the attachment hole.

VVD confirms that the Rider Desire can be used without any attachments for external-only pleasure. However, the Rider Desire does not include a cover or cap for the dildo’s attachment hole. If you choose to use it for external-only pleasure, VVD says you’ll need to use waterproof tape to tape over the attachment hole. Any liquids that get into this (literal) opening may cause parts of the attachment port to malfunction. This means your thrusting/heating/tapping dildo may not come to life like it previously had.

There is currently no VVD-sold cover to go overtop of this hole. You’ll need to tape it up (and hope the tape doesn’t destroy the surface of your toy) if you want to use the Rider Desire externally. This seems like a pretty large oversight.

VVD Rider Desire Review: Anal Use

None of the attachments have a flared base, and all of the attachments are held in place by a magnet. While we’ve never had one of the attachments come out inside the person when the person gets off the Rider Desire, it is a potential risk.

That risk goes up if the muscles gripping the attachment are tight – like if you’re post-orgasm or using the Rider Desire anally.

With that in mind, we’ve only used the Rider Desire a few times anally and only with extreme caution.

If VVD releases an attachment that has a flared base down the line, I’d feel a lot more comfortable utilizing the Rider Desire for anal play. Otherwise, for safety, we really keep this one as a vaginal-only sex toy.

How is the VVD Rider Desire Powered?

Ensuring you don’t have to worry about power cables during use, the VVD Rider Desire is fully rechargeable. It has a USB-C charging cable opening on the front underside of the vibrator. A silicone cover over the opening helps keep fluids and dust out of the opening when you’re not using it.

This rechargeable design is an interesting choice. The Rider Desire a very large toy (compared to an average vibrator), and most toys of this size require power cords to feed the large motors that power them. Instead, the VVD Rider Desire is rechargeable (which does offer some nice benefits) with a use time of slightly over an hour and a charge time of 3 hours.

I know this came with a hit to the power (rechargeable toys just, literally, can’t be as strong as plug-in ones), but it’s something that sets it apart from other “have to find the outlet just to use it” machines.

The remote control is battery-powered. It uses a CR2032 battery. It comes with its first one upon receipt, but you’ll need to replace this cell battery down the line if you use the Rider Desire often.

The VVD Rider Desire Fits a Specific Body Type

As you can imagine when you have a toy that’s made from rigid plastic, the Rider Desire fits a specific body. Like all dual-pleasure sex toys, VVD had to build the insertable shaft and the clitoral area somewhere, and where they built them (in relation to one another) will depend on whether this works for you.

So, things to think about for the VVD Rider Desire fit:

• The insertable shaft and clitoral tapping are built-in. There is no way to adjust the two points closer to – or away from – one another. There is no way to adjust the distance between the two at all. If your clitoris is a lot closer (or further away), it’ll be difficult to take advantage of both pleasures at once.
• The clitoral tapping area is virtually flat. If you have larger or plushier outer labia, this may make it difficult to get direct clitoral contact while straddling the Rider Desire. I really struggle to be able to get the clitoral spot into the right spot for me, but a skinnier friend I had over to test for this VVD Rider Desire review didn’t have the same issue.
• The VVD Rider Desire is 17.3″ in height. If you have particularly tall thighs or particularly short thighs, this will make a difference in how comfortable the Rider Desire is. For me, I’m glad I have the flexibility to spread my thighs really far apart because that’s what helps get the clitoral area actually on my clit. If I couldn’t spread my knees far apart, the clitoral tapping area wouldn’t be able to reach my clit. (Protip, though: you could stuff towels underneath the Rider Desire, essentially putting it on a pedestal to reach wherever YOU are, height-wise).
• Use of the Rider Desire mostly requires kneeling. If your knees aren’t comfortable with weight on them, this is probably not a good toy for you. You can definitely put the Rider Desire on a chair and stand, straddling it that way, but it’s really hard to relax into the sensations while holding a squat for long periods of time. The toy was really designed for kneeling use. You may want folded blankets or knee pads to cushion your knees while using it.

You can definitely use some external modifiers to change how the Rider Desire fits with your body to an extent, but I think the Rider Desire will work best if:

• You’re able to spread your thighs wide in a kneeling position.
• Your clitoris is easily accessible and “close” to the surface of your body.
• You enjoy tapping sensations on your clitoris.

VVD Rider Desire Review: How Well Do the Dildos Work?

Everyone I’ve let try this during my VVD Rider Desire review period (and it’s been quite a few people as I took it with me to a BDSM conference) really likes the insertable attachments. The power of the movement on these attachments is solid. You can feel the in-and-out thrusting on the thrusting attachment, and you can feel the tapping tip from the tapping one. (And obviously, the vibrating one feels like vibrating)

The tapping attachment is probably my favorite. If I finangle myself into a super awkward angle while straddling the Rider Desire, I’m able to get that tapping tip to hit my g-spot almost perfectly. It feels amazing. Seriously, top tier. The number of sex toys I own that can hit my g-spot hands-free, over and over, I can count on one hand, and now the Rider Desire is one of them. I wish I could orgasm from g-spot stimulation alone because the Rider Desire would most-definitely get me there. It’s a luxurious, hands-free treat, and it’s probably my favorite way to use it.

The in-and-out thrusting dildo provides a good internal sensation, but it’s important to note that it’s not a full thrust. Most of the nerves receptive to thrusting tend to be at your entrance; the in-and-out thrusting dildo only thrusts at the tip. This can make for some good g-spot pressure, hitting it over and over, if you can get it in the right spot. Just don’t expect it to feel like a partner constantly thrusting in and out; like my surprised disappointment with the Vulse, it’s not the same nerve endings being stimulated.

The vibrating attachment, well, vibrates. It’s completely rigid with zero actual “movement”. It’s just a solid silicone attachment that has vibrations. It’s also the most curved attachment, so you can really snuggle it up into your pleasure spots for firm, constant pressure.

How Well Does the Clitoral Tapping Work?

It’s just so flat. There’s virtually no protrusion from the completely-flat surface of the Rider Desire. I have plushier labia and a fat body. Clitoral tapping is a light sensation that requires having as much surface area on the “tapping” area as possible. If you don’t get a lot of contact from that area, the toy can’t “tap” it.

This is where I run into issues. If I prop up the front of the Rider Desire to ensure it doesn’t keep rocking forward as I try to push into the front, I can eventually get my clitoris to make full contact with the clitoral tapping pad.

When I do, the clitoral tapping feels good. It isn’t easily orgasmic, but it would likely be enough to get me to orgasm if I could simultaneously enjoy that tapping dildo attachment on my g-spot. On its own, as a sole sensation, the clitoral tapping is nice, but I’ve never been able to orgasm from it.

Trying to use the clitoral tapping area on my clit while simultaneously enjoying one of the dildos is where things go wrong. This is a super awkward angle, and the dildos end up nowhere near the right spot or at such an unpleasant angle that it’s uncomfortable instead of pleasurable. I simply have to lean way too far forward to get clitoral contact with this flat surface to have my vaginal entrance lined up in the right place any longer.

Despite multiple attempts for this VVD Rider Desire review, I haven’t been able to figure out how to enjoy both the clitoral pleasure and the internal dildos at the same time. So when I use the Rider Desire, I’ve had to “pick a side” – and that’s rough for a toy at this price range.

I don’t think you’d necessarily encounter these same issues if you had a clitoris that wasn’t “deeply hidden” in between your labia. It’s very clear that the Rider Desire was crafted for someone to simply straddle the attached dildo, sitting upright, and have full contact with both the clitoral area and the dildo.

When I try that, though, likely due to my larger body, I’m still at least an inch away from having contact with the clitoral tapping zone. (I didn’t pull out a ruler.) The dildo is fully inside of me, but the clitoral area isn’t touching the right spot while I’m upright. Trying to lean forward to get that contact makes the dildo inside of me go at an awkward angle, and it ends up feeling…not great.

The same caution should be made for anyone who doesn’t necessarily want a full 4″ of dildo penetration (the shortest attachment). If the dildo isn’t fully inserted, you won’t be able to make clitoral contact with the clitoral pleasuring spot. This wouldn’t be as much of an issue if there were an easy external-only option, but with the attachment system how it is, it means you must want at least 4″ of penetration if you want to use the Rider Desire as it was created.

All that being said, the movements from the internal dildos work surprisingly well, and I’ve never had them lock up on me. They’re small movements, but they add a nice sensation. They aren’t full thrusting sex machines…but they are good, and I really enjoy the internal stimulation.

The clitoral tapping spot is a good addition to the internal dildos, but it isn’t particularly powerful on its own. I’d say it’s on par with a gentle vibrator. It wasn’t enough for me to orgasm on its own, but I think it’d be a good add-on to the insertable dildos.

Rocking on the It

Created for “riding”, the Rider Desire is, essentially, a sturdy plastic shape with silicone covering it. That means it really holds this light U-shape; you can see it in the above photo where it’s just casually holding itself off the ground.

The underside of the toy has two strips of anti-slip taping. This helps a bit with preventing slip, but it isn’t rubber or really heavily textured. It only provides a light anti-slip.

The Rider Desire’s rocking works best if you’re fully upright and rocking your hips back and forth. This upright position puts all of your weight stacked on top of it, and it really anchors the toy to the ground underneath you. We haven’t found any slipping when we use it that way.

However, if you lean forward in a doggy style position (like I talked out above, while trying to get clitoral contact), and try to grind into it, each forward grinding motion will slide the Rider Desire along the floor. We’ve had it happen on hard wood floor and the carpet with ease. It stays put a bit better on the bed, and when we were doing VVD Rider Desire review trials, I ended up stuffing a pillow in front of it to stop it from sliding. That did the trick.

If part of the appeal is rocking and grinding into it, think about how you like to grind.

VVD Rider Desire Review: It’s Remote Controlled???

Yes, it is!

This is actually really helpful when you’re grinding on top of the Rider Desire. Interrupting your movements to reach underneath the toy is somewhat jarring, but the remote makes setting changes a lot easier.

So you have three unique functions controlled by the VVD Rider Desire remote. They are:

• Clit Tapping Control: Scroll through the clitoris mound’s 13 different patterns.
• Power Button: Turn the entire toy on or off.
• Dildo Control: Control the functionality of the dildo attachment you currently have in (for the respective dildos: 6 thrusting patterns, 13 tapping patterns, 7 vibrating patterns). Double press this dildo control button to also control the heating functionality of the dildo.

The remote control functionality is impressive and reliable. It probably helps that the toy is large, allowing for a larger receiving unit on the toy.

Throughout our VVD Rider Desire review period, we’ve done a lot of edging play with this. It’s that reliable. A simple button press on the remote control turns off all of the sensations, making it easy to keep him on the edge without letting him tip over.

I’ve actually never had it miss a command.

As long as the remote is pointing at the Rider Desire with a clear line-of-sight, it seems to control it without issue. It’s equally reliable whether controlling the clitoral or penetrating shaft.

Zero complaints, and it makes it way more fun to use on a partner.

If you’re not into remote control for any reason, that’s cool too. The front tip of the Rider Desire has 3 buttons on its underside. In a relatively helpful design, these buttons match the same functionality of the remote control buttons, letting you swap between control methods without confusion. (I actually love this).

Unless you’re leaned really, really far forward, it’s not too far of a stretch to reach the control buttons underneath the Rider Desire toy itself. They have a nice satisfying click and work well.

Here’s the official marketing image that showcases the button functionality on both the Rider Desire toy itself and its remote:

VVD Rider Desire vs Motorbunny

I own both the Rider Desire and the Motorbunny, so I’m in a unique place to compare the two.

Realistically, despite the similar design, I’d say they’re both so different that it’s hard to compare. Whether you’ll prefer the Rider Desire or the Motorbunny is really going to come down to what you need, what you can afford, and where you live. It isn’t like the Rider Desire is just a “downgraded” version of a full-sized sex machine like the Motorbunny. It’s just different.

I’d say you should get the Rider Desire if…

• You live with others or in an apartment. The Motorbunny is power tool loud. It’s “if you use it in an apartment, your downstairs neighbor asks you to stop drilling” loud (yes, this happened). I can rarely use my Motorbunny at home because it’s too loud. The Rider Desire doesn’t have that issue. It’s MUCH more friendly to most living situations.
• You like to swap attachments often. The magnetic, easy-swap system of the Rider Desire is leagues faster than the Motorbunny’s system. It has some HUGE concerns about anal safety (as noted above), but if you’re someone who wants to temporarily pop off and slide in a new attachment, the Rider Desire is the clear winner here.
• You’re on a limited budget. It’s a factor, for sure, but I’d say it isn’t the primary one. But if you’re on a limited budget, the Rider Desire is 1/6th the price of a Motorbunny.
• You hate dealing with power cords. The Rider Desire is rechargeable. You don’t have to worry about wall outlets when you want to play with it.
• You want to travel with it. If you’re a kinky person who wants to take their saddle toy with them to play parties or play dates, it’s much, much easier to travel with the Rider Desire. It’s much lighter, with fewer cords and must-have accessories that are easier to lose.
• Your straddling capability isn’t as wide. The Motorbunny is much, much wider than the Rider Desire. If it’s difficult for you to spread your knees or straddle, you might prefer the Rider Desire.

On the other hand, get the Motorbunny if…

• You need a lot of power. The Rider Desire is pleasurable, but it’s not even in the same conference hall as the Motorbunny. The Rider Desire offers, maybe, 15% of the full power you can get from the Motorbunny. That’s to be expected. A cheaper, smaller-motor rechargeable toy simply isn’t going to compare to a plug-in powerhouse. (However, as noted above, that Motorbunny power comes with a LOT more noise.)
• You want to use this anally. As noted above, I have large safety concerns about the VVD Rider Desire and the anal use of the attachments. The Motorbunny’s attachments are physically secured and include a gigantic base. They aren’t getting lost in the butt.
• You’re a thicker boi/girl. The VVD Rider Desire has a weight limit of 275 pounds. The Motorbunny’s weight limit (confirmed by the company) is either 400 pounds (direct pressure on the attachment mount) or 600 pounds (direct pressure on the semi-circular surface itself).
• You regularly want external-only pleasure. While VVD confirms the toy can be used without any penetrating attachment, if you use it that way, it leaves the attachment hole open. Any errant body fluids that get into this literal opening can destroy the toy’s functionality. The Motorbunny has multiple external-only attachments that circumvent this problem.
• You want a huge selection of attachments. The Rider Desire comes with three different internal dildos, but they look pretty similar. The company, VVD, hasn’t put out any add-on purchasable attachments yet. The Motorbunny offers a variety of attachments, including fantasy options and super-thick options, to cater to most appetites.
• Your clitoris is harder to access from the surface (like if you have plushier labia or body fat in the area). The Rider Desire doesn’t offer much protrusion to get the sensations in-between inches of squish. The Motorbunny has a whole host of attachments that offer inches of material to get the vibrations where they need to be.
• You want app control functionality. If you get the correct accessories, the Motorbunny can be controlled via app, opening up different ways to play, if that’s important to you.
• You’re considering this an “investment”. As far as I can tell, the VVD Rider Desire doesn’t have a warranty at all. The Motorbunny has an 11 year warranty. Neither are waterproof (though the Rider Desire is splashproof). I worry more about the Rider Desire’s quick-change opening (with no flared base protection) getting bodily fluids in it more than I worry about the Motorbunny, though.

(Most of these kinky ways to use a saddle sex machine will also work with the Rider Desire too!)

VVD Rider Desire Review: Final Thoughts

Thanks for reading my VVD Rider Desire review!