In the variety of toys in the vast vibrator frontier, the Ribbed Rider is, most certainly, the rugged desperado with the granite chin, packing the biggest gun. A model in Club Jenna’s Lavender Lover’s line from Doc Johnson’s, the Ribbed Rider looks like a simple G-spot stimulating vibrator in the box. When taken in hand, however, you see it isn’t a mere six-shooting tenderfoot. The Ribbed Rider seven substantial inches in insertable length. The metallic lavender rubber vinyl shaft is halfway filled with soft, squishy jelly, leaving the top half of the vibe more flexible than the solid base. What sets this toy apart from the rest is the obvious design. The bulged head measures about one inch in length and tapers down into a gigantic, flared second bulb. This is the meat and potatoes part of the vibe, nearly two inches long and over a half inch thicker than the rest of the toy, which will surely trigger even the vibe veteran to gasp. At nearly an inch and three-fourths at this thickest point, it is a sure-shot to expertly hit the G-spot with each stroke. The five tiny ribs covering the rest of the shaft should be considered finger grips rather than sexually stimulating since the Ribbed Rider works best fast, hard, and steady. Considering the sticky texture of rubber vinyl, appropriate lube or a lubricated condom are a must.

The Ribbed Rider’s vibrations are where the toy gets disappointing. It requires merely two AAA batteries, which was a hint at the vibration strength. In fact, there isn’t much difference between the lowest settings or the highest on the multi-speed base dial and for the girth and the weight of the toy, strong and loud vibrations are expected. Instead, it’s rather weak, and considering how thick the vinyl material is, even having the vibes on at all is almost annoying and distracting. More importantly, I grew to question how waterproof it is. The lavender jelly is not sealed to the base of the vibe, as with other waterproof vibes I’ve encountered. Instead, it’s so loose that it can be pulled away from the plastic battery-pack base and there is a gap between where the screw-top ends and the base begins. Consequently, I was wary of actually using the Ribbed Rider in the shower or bath, and took care when cleaning.

Even with some shortcomings, the Ribbed Rider is one of my favorite G-spot stimulating vibes in my stable, merely for its size and design alone. Anal lovers won’t be disappointed and future users must be forewarned that riding with this outlaw could make for saddle-sores morning!