It began with a dildo… in search of a stable hands-free dildo mount. 10 years ago, I was looking for a better riding solution: a lifelike dildo, first — then, the need to ride it followed in quick succession! So I started looking for the best dildo mounts I could find… And….*drumroll, plz* it took 7 years to find my favorite way to mount a dildo. ♫*If I could turn back time* … I’d take back all those missed rides! 🤭
Let’s jump right into the dildo mounting methods I’ve found effective, vs. unstable:
What Is a Dildo Mount? (Hands-Free Stability Explained)
A dildo mount is a hands-free setup that allows you to ride, grind on, or thrust against a dildo without holding it by hand. It’s normal to start looking for dildo mounts if you want:
- Hands-free stimulation
- More realistic thrusting or grinding
- Better control over angle and height
- A safer, more stable alternative to improvised setups
🧐Unfortunately, many dildo mounts satisfy the idea of hands-free play without really considering the physics of it – especially true for harder riders & comfort-seekers.
This guide is for: people who want a stable, hands-free dildo mount that doesn’t tip, wobble, or need constant fixing. This means:
- Comfortable bed-based riding (not hard floors).
- Repeatable setup that stays put.
- Better height/angle control.
This dildo mount guide is not for: riding techniques, “how to ride a dildo,” or position ideas — see my suction cup positions post for that.
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The 4 Things That Matter in a Dildo Mount
After testing a dozen setups, these factors matter far more IRL than novelty or marketing claims:
1. Stability (Non-Negotiable)
If a mount rocks, sinks, or tips over under body weight, it’s distracting at best and unsafe at worst.
2. Height & Angle Control
Bodies vary. A good mount lets you adjust height or compensate easily with pillows or positioning.
3. Dock Material (Silicone vs. Plastic)
- Silicone docks grip suction cups better
- Plastic docks are slick, especially when wet
- PVC docks may slowly degrade silicone (not recommended).
4. Body-Safe Materials
Inflatable PVC (vinyl) is the standard material for blow-up sex toy mounts (covered next). It’s not ideal against thighs, vulvas, or groins for extended contact.
ABS plastic will remain nonporous over the course of a lifetime, but presents hard corners as a trade-off for firm support.
My Testing Standards & Funding
Each dildo mount or hands-free setup I recommend:
- Is tested at least 5 times.
- Is evaluated for stability, ergonomics, ease of long-term use, and sensation compared to similar setups.
- Is reviewed for body-safe materials first.
I only recommend toys I’d feel good suggesting to a close friend, and I don’t accept paid reviews, ads, or editorial control. Affiliate links help fund independent testing of 1,300+ vibrators, 600+ dildos, 150+ butt plugs, and hands-free & harness accessories.
Common Types of Dildo Mounts (Tested & Compared)
Among the many types of dildo mounts, some setups are significantly more stable and/or more comfortable than others. Each dildo mounting option has different trade-offs in re stability, comfort, and adjustability. I first tested the most common hands-free mounting systems (including DIY solutions like tying scarves around dildos) before, after years of testing, finding the most convenient ride-on hands-free dildo setup for my body.
Quick recap: Inflatable and rigid plastic dildo mounts rarely stay put – not if you’re riding hard. The most comfortable + stable hands-free setups combine a silicone suction cup dildo with bed-based support.
Let’s start with the basics, a simple suction base toy stuck onto surfaces in your home:
1. Suction-on-Dildo-Only Based Mounts (Beds, Chairs, Floors)
This is the most common entry point: a suction cup incorporated into the dildo’s base.
Pros:
- Widely compatible.
- Affordable options available.
- Easy to store (if your dildos are body-safe silicone, they will not degrade).
Cons:
- Require smooth surfaces to mount on, or else:
- Can lose suction mid-use. Suction dildos frequently fall off textured walls & don’t stick so well on textured flooring.
- Hard surfaces needed for dildo stability are harder on the knees.
- Limited options for leg placement (when backing up into the dildo).
These suction-cup-only toys are best for experimentation, less comfortable for heavy riding: In testing for Suction Cup Dildo Positions & Where to Mount Your Toy, I explored all the surfaces!
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2. Pillow + Harness Hybrid Setup (Surprisingly Effective)
This is the most comfortable solution — it’s also very adaptable, as height is easily adjusted via any pillow(s), folded towel, or rolled-up blanket. It just feels so much better to be riding on your own bed, versus on hard flooring or literally banging against a wall. The best mount for suction cup dildos right now based on my thorough (at least 30 times!) tests:
Why it works:
- You control height & angle manually.
- Incredibly cushy to ride on your own mattress, padding your knees.
- Pillows absorb movement without collapsing / falling over.
- Silicone dock keeps stable any silicone suction cup dildo.
- Easy to store.
Extremely effective in practice for ride-on dildo play: Body Dock Lap-Strap + Pillow Method = my happiest feels for how ride-worthy a dildo mount solution finally is.
3. High-Density Foam Dildo Mounts (Great for Vibes, Difficult Positioning for Dildos)
A Liberator Wing is the top high-density pillow mount most commonly recommended for dildo usage — so I was psyched to get one, only to have to fiddle with actually attaching the dildo.
The Wing & other Liberator “mount” pillows have a long slit that’s suited to fitting long vibrators inside, but not well-adapted to holding suction cup dildos steady. They’re passable, they work OK, but they’re wobbly in use. It’s super frustrating when the dildo comes detached as you’re riding-on hard, it falls off and you have to wash the toy (instead of coming on it!!).
4. Inflatable Dildo Mounts (Novelty, Not Performance)
Inflatable mounts promise portability and softness—but introduce major problems.
Common issues:
- PVC compression under body weight.
- Height loss during use.
- Wobble and instability.
- Vinyl material feels like a thick inner tube.
These often fail for users who prioritize sensation, control, or repeatability: Inflatable Dildo Mount Review: A Football-Shaped Design That Fails
5. Plastic T.O.M. Dildo Mount (More Stable Than Inflatable — Still Not Ideal)
This “popular on Amazon” mount attaches a dildo onto a plastic polygon, to add more light versus relying on the suction cup toy alone. In theory, this should improve stability—but in practice, many designs are made of lightweight plastic and still shift under body weight.
For example, mounts like the TOM – Other Man are less wobbly than inflatable designs, but they’re not truly rigid or weight-bearing. The T.O.M.v.2 will slide during use, is not especially comfortable to ride, and has historically required add-on weight systems to improve stability: so you’re literally paying more to make it functional.
That said, body-anchored mounts do offer better angle control than inflatables and can be useful for cowgirl position and lighter use, **if ** you don’t need your sex toy mount to feel like riding a person. (Super-ironic, because this product’s name is literally short for “The Other Man.”) At least the T.O.M. mount is better than a very flexible plastic “L” bracket – now discontinued because that was *not* stable, not at all. The T.O.M dildo mount is a step-up from novelty PVC designs—but not a replacement for a truly stable riding setup.
Why Inflatable & “Creative” Dildo Mounts Disappoint
Designers often optimize for:
- Portability
- Visual novelty
- Shelf appeal
Instead of:
- Weight distribution
- Compression under load
- Friction and grip
If a mount can’t stay upright when you pause, reposition, or shift weight, it’s not a truly functional riding solution.
Similarly, dildos tied in scarves can work as a short-term solution, but let the dildo slip around more easily; and you have to clean your fluids off the fabric: less convenient.
If you’re creating a hands-free dildo mounting setup on your own, I value that: Just be sure that the dildo itself is made of silicone — the only soft sex toy material that’s body-safe.
Quick Recommendations (TL;DR) for Best Overall Stability
- Best Budget / DIY: Suction cup toys directly on firm surfaces.
- Best for Comfortable Play; Great for Soft Grinding & Hard Riding: Silicone suction cup dildo + silicone dock harness + pillows.
- Good for Riding On Vibrators with Long Handles; Harder Positioning for Dildos: High-density foam mount.
- Skip Unless You’re Curious: Rigid dildo mounts.
- Novelty Value Only: Inflatable dildo mounts.
Final Dildo Mount Thoughts: Hands-Free ≠ Effort-Free
A good dildo mount shouldn’t require:
- Constant bracing.
- Re-inflation.
- Re-washing after it tips over.
- Hitting sensitive parts of your body against ultra-firm edges.
- Compromising on body-safe materials.
Hands-free play should make things easier, not more frustrating!
After years of disappointing trials, I’m beyond excited to have discovered the silicone strap-on dock, feeling so supple as it wraps around my pillows. I can lean forward on it, and almost forget I’m wanting a dildo setup for when my partner is away on business trips, often – or when he just wants to watch me ride!!!🤠 So very useful 😮💨
I like to add a friction lock harness ($23 from the Etsy store 20 spoons) to my liberator Humphrey. It works great! The slit in the pillows gives me the option to either take away some of the length by putting it in or using the friction lock harness on the other side of the pillow while the friction lock harness keeps the dildo nice and secure!
I use a variation of the strap + pillow. (I’m a 5’11” guy btw.) I put the lap strap on a 3/4-round massage bolster. Works great. It has the comfort factor you mention cause I use it on a bed. The bolster is ~6″ high, which may be a little tall for simulating the height of person’s body you’re riding but is definitely both close enough and easy on the knees. The flat bottom of the bolster and its weight keep it stable; it’s not rolling or sliding anywhere. The width (9″) fits great without spreading your legs too far apart. The bolster is 26″ long, so I put the lap strap at one end and I have a stand-in for a torso in front of me. I can put my hands where a chest would be for support that’s at the same height as my pelvis rather than below it, as with other set-ups where the mount is shorter (like pillows). And speaking of support, the firmness of the bolster means no sinking onto it. The cover is waterproof so don’t have to worry about fluids soaking into it and you can give a wipe down for easy cleaning. Trying it was a game changer. I highly recommend it.