Sybian Sex Machine Review: My Experience with the Ride-On Powerhouse

Sybian review which tells you exactly how it really feels to ride the Sybian sex machine, arguably the most famous vibrating ride-on powerhouse in the world. In this thorough write-up you can enjoy my honest experience with the Sybian, as well as many of its fuckable attachments. Weight, noise levels, how it works and how it feels to ride are all covered. I’ve tested multiple premium sex machines over the years, including thrusting systems, ride-on machines and modular setups, and the Sybian stands alone as a star in this category of pleasure devices. But is the Sybian the best sex machine for you? Let’s find out. 

This is the elusive sex toy I imagined to be the pinnacle of my sex toy testing career; the screaming climax of my vibrator reviews. The famously monstrous masturbation machine. The clit basher, the cunt bucker. A beast of a pleasure giver. The original fuck box. The Sybian Sex Machine.

Quick verdict

Bottom line: The Sybian is outrageously powerful, but it’s also outrageously loud. For me, it became brilliant once I had the right setup, the right privacy, and better quality attachments.

Best for: people who want maximum vibration intensity and a stationary ride-on experience rather than thrusting motion.

Not ideal for: anyone who needs discretion, hates loud toys, or wants instant, out-of-the-box perfection without a learning curve.

My tip: if you’re going to invest in Sybian, purchase with the silicone attachments for body-safety and peace of mind.

You can also browse all our sex machine reviews if you want to compare options before spending serious money.

What is the Sybian?

Unlike thrusting systems such as the F-Machine Gigolo or modular systems like HiSmith, Sybian is a premium ride-on sex machine designed to deliver intense vibration, plus rotating motion when you use insertable attachments. You straddle it on a stool, choose an attachment (external top, insert, or insert plus cover), and control the intensity via the switches. It’s famous for a reason: it’s not a subtle toy, it’s a powerhouse.

I’m reviewing it here based on my own real use over time, including learning what works for my body, testing the included attachments, and then upgrading to silicone options for a better overall experience.

Sybian Delivery and Packaging

Well firstly, the box was heavy. Very heavy. You know you’ve got a monster of a machine even before you open the box (which had an amusing message for the delivery driver across the top).

Inside the box you get all sorts of paperwork and extras along with the star of the show.

• A declaration of conformity
• The Sybian Limited Warranty (5 years; Lifetime Warranty is available for an extra £195)
• Comprehensive instruction manual with all the Sybian’s areas and attachments labelled
• Self-assessment sheet with questions to help you ponder over and easier understand your sexual preferences and desires
• Helpful advice sheet about the ‘red risers’ (plastic attachments used under the soft Sybian attachments to raise the clit stim area as required)
• A step by step ‘proven plan’ to Reboot Your Sex Life and to give you Gratifying Sex (downloadable for free)
• An exercise worksheet

A few other plastic bags with attachments etc.

• The main power lead which plugs into the unit and then to the mains
• A bag with the ‘red risers’ in
• Separate bags for each of the four included white skin colour or beige attachments (well, 3 attachments – the ‘Small Insert’, a ‘Medium Insert’ the ‘Smooth Flat Top’, plus a ‘RealLike’ penis cover which can be used over the ‘Medium Insert’)

My Sybian sex machine conveniently came with some Sliquid Satin lube sachets. Sliquid is a body-safe sexual lubricant which is of the highest quality and one of my favourite lubricant brands. Find out more in my Sliquid reviews as well as my complete guide to sex lubes.

Finally I reached the main attraction: The Sybian Sex Machine and the little stool it sits on to bring it to a comfortable height to straddle and use. The Sybian machine is very heavy, so moving it around or from room to room isn’t something I’d want to do often. The stand is light enough and could be used as an innocent footstool… in another life.

Weight and dimensions:
Weight: 22lbs
Height: 8.5” to top of padded cover, 10” overall
Width: 13.25”
Length: 12.5”

Setting Up The Sybian

The Sybian Sex Machine was actually very simple to set up. I felt a bit overwhelmed at first because of all the bits and pieces in the box, but once I’d worked out what the red risers were and what they were for, and separated out the attachments, and filed all the paperwork (!) I was ready to go.

I just needed my choice of attachment for first use (the Smooth Flat Top for first ride out), the base stool, the Sybian itself and the power cord. I didn’t use lube the first time as I wasn’t inserting anything, and I did actually ride it fully clothed, just to check the power levels.

From what I’d heard about the Sybian Sex Machine I wasn’t going to risk a scorched vulva, thank you very much. Can you imagine? No actually, don’t.

Included Sybian Attachments

As I mentioned above, the Sybian Sex Machine came with 4 attachments, 3 of which were actually attachments to the machine and the fourth is used to adapt the Medium Insert to a realistic penis shape and look rather than the vertically ridged probe.

These four items are in a pinky skin colour. The attachment colours are described online as either ‘beige’ or ‘chocolate’. I would have liked some non-realistic colours.

My other complaint about the included attachments has to be the material they’re made from. I was so disappointed to discover that they’re not silicone (however, it’s good to know they don’t contain latex).

Information found online:
All Sybian attachments are constructed out of C-Flex® and can be thoroughly washed in the sink after each use.

Note: C-Flex® is a family of patented thermoplastic elastomers which range in hardness from 5 shore A to 95 shore A. C-Flex® TPE’s are biocompatible polymer blends which meet or exceed the current United States Pharmacopoeia Class VI test requirements. C-Flex® does not contain latex rubber, polyvinyl chloride, silicone rubber, or polyurethane.

What’s with sex machines having such sub-standard attachments included? First the dodgy black TPR dong (remember the Can of Dong?) with the F-Machine Gigolo, now these pinky skin colour TPE attachments with the Sybian Sex Machine. People pay a lot of money for these machines and although I understand the need for trade margins it shouldn’t be too much of an ask to include body safe, non-porous attachments for people to fuck themselves with.

Happily, my qualms about the attachments were totally quashed earlier this week when I received some pearlescent purple silicone Sybian attachments. Brilliant. More on those later.

Included attachments specs

Here’s the relevant measurements for the attachments, meaning the insertable length and maximum circumferences:

Smooth Flat Top: not insertable, maximum height of the ‘nodule’ 1.5 inches
Small Insert: insertable length 4 inches, circumference 3.5 inches
Medium Insert: insertable length 4.5 inches, circumference 4 inches

Medium Insert with the RealLike Penis cover attached: insertable length 6 inches, circumference 5.75 inches

First Try On The Sybian

As I’ve mentioned, the first time I used the Sybian I was fully clothed. Not sure just how much power to expect once I flicked the switches, I didn’t want to sit on it naked from the off. A bit of over-clothes frottage to get me in the mood, please.

Before getting to the ride-on stage I made sure I understood the switches and how to raise or lower the power. One switch raises the vibration power and the other increases the circular motion (if you’re using an insertable attachment). I wanted to make sure I definitely knew what each switch did once I was riding it. I was also so curious about the power levels… I wanted to have a play as a voyeur rather than a participant.

It was so much louder than I was expecting. I guess I hadn’t given much thought to the noise the Sybian Sex Machine would make… I kinda got distracted thinking of all that power between my legs. On the higher levels it sounds like a jet taking off.

Getting over that surprise, it was time to give it a go, my first Sybian ride. I straddled the machine, with the Smooth Flat Top beneath me and my clothes most definitely still ON… and switched on the power.

I was a little disappointed.

Although there was a ton of power coming out of the Sybian, it didn’t make me orgasm through my clothes. I was really surprised because when I first used the Hitachi Wand it was through my clothes and I’d orgasmed within a minute of unboxing it and plugging it in. The Doxy Wand? About half a minute. Through jeans. But the Sybian? It was nice, but it didn’t give me that pinpoint accuracy that I wanted from a clit stim.

In hindsight I was wrong to be disappointed. After paying some more attention to the included paperwork, it’s advised to work yourself up to Sybian love. Some people with vaginas can hop on and immediately get their rocks off, others (like me) need to train themselves to love it and for it to be an effective orgasm machine. I was also so consumed with worry over the noise it was making on that first ride that I was too stressed to orgasm. My first ride being in our bedroom, and with other people and kids in the house it wasn’t ideal.

There were also different attachments to try, and those red risers to make sure my clit was connected with the clitoral stim area throughout use.

Office Use Only

Yep, the Sybian is now for ‘office use only’. I’m in the very lucky position of having a home office which is separate to our main home. There’s enough room for whatever mischief I can muster of a daytime and there’s a yard between the house and the office, enough space for the noise to dissipate. The mischief I was concerned with was more Sybian sexiness. It was back into the box with everything and a heave-ho over to the office with it all. Once I’d set it all up again I was ready to have a proper, worry-free ride (or three).

Oh, and after playing around with the red risers it turns out I do need the highest one, underneath an attachment, to make it easier for my clit to have contact with the vibrating area during use. It made all the difference.

It took me about 8-10 uses of the Sybian before I felt like I understood how to use it best for my body, my vulva and clitoris. These uses were only effective for me as training because I wasn’t worried about the noise so much during use, either.

This beast of a sex machine has been the cause of delay of its own review. Every time I’ve sat down to write about the Sybian, I’ve had to hop on it again for another ride (necessary ‘training’) and then there’s no chance of me getting my thoughts together enough to write coherently. Or even speak coherently.

Why the Sybian takes time to learn

The Sybian looks like it should be instant fireworks. In reality, it can take a handful of rides before it really clicks, and that is not a flaw so much as the nature of a ride-on machine this powerful.

First, it’s not a hand-held toy you can angle and micro-adjust. With the Sybian, your body positioning matters. The height of your stool, how you sit, how you lean, where your weight is, and whether your clitoris stays in consistent contact with the vibrating area can make the difference between “nice” and “oh wow”. The risers exist for a reason, and if you need the highest one, you’re not doing it wrong, you’re just making the machine fit your anatomy.

Second, the sensation is intense in a different way to wand vibrators. A wand can give you pinpoint pressure exactly where you want it. The Sybian is broader and more full-body, and for me it took a few sessions to stop mentally bracing against it and start letting the stimulation build properly. If you go too hard, too fast, especially with an insert attached, it can feel overwhelming rather than arousing. Working up through the settings is part of the process.

Third, the noise factor is real. If you are even slightly worried about being heard, your body can stay tense, and tension is the enemy of orgasm. Once I could use it in a space where I wasn’t constantly listening for footsteps or worrying about neighbours, it became a completely different experience. Privacy turned out to be part of my learning curve.

My best advice is simple: treat the first few sessions as exploration, not performance. Start lower, find your positioning, use plenty of lube for any insertable attachment, and give your body time to learn what kind of pressure and rhythm makes the Sybian feel absolutely obscene rather than just intense.

Power, Noise, and What It Feels Like

On the lower vibration levels, the Sybian gives a pleasant ride. If you want shrill, high frequency oscillations then the highest levels are for you. For me, it’s at about 50-75% vibration power strength where the Sybian comes into its own with monster rumbliness. Or rather, I come all over the Sybian.

And that’s just with the flat top.

With an attachment which has an insertable portion, I can enjoy the swirling, whirling motion inside me coupled with the incredible vibrating power of the Sybian. Having read a couple of reviews online, I hadn’t believed that it was capable of doing actual damage to me. However, once I was riding the Sybian with the Medium Insert (you need to place one of the spring rods inside so the swirling motion comes up through the machine into it) I could well believe that people had become a bit sore in the past. Lube, definitely required.

Sybian video

Enjoy this short video review of the Sybian sex machine, showing the operation, power and sound levels with the original included attachment, the silicone attachments, and a cheeky few moments of me riding the Sybian sex machine:

I found with an attachment I had to work my way up through the power levels much slower than with the flat top attachment, non-insertable attachment only.

The Sybian Sex Machine provides power that outdoes many types of the famous power queen favourite: wand vibrators. Sybian provides up to 6000 RPM vibrations and up to 150 RPM rotations.

If you want to compare other powerful toys too, my Most Powerful Vibrators You Can Buy guide may be useful, and you can browse my sex machine reviews for other big-ticket options.

Silicone Sybian Attachments

One of my original main disappointments about the Sybian were the included attachments which were all white skin colour and made of a cheaply produced but porous and non-bodysafe material: TPE. Despite calling it a brand name and giving plenty of other information about the material – the fact it doesn’t include latex, they can be washed, they meet some USA regulations I don’t know much about – there’s no getting away from the fact that they’re TPE. TPE as far as I’m aware is a porous material meaning there’s a chance bacteria can reside in the material even if you think you’ve cleaned it thoroughly. Silicone is the sex toy material of choice because it’s not only non-porous but it’s phthalates free, making it body-safe and comfortable to use without worry.

The silicone Sybian attachments come dusted in cornflour, wash before first use.

I was therefore over the moon to be sent two new silicone Sybian attachments in the post recently.

These attachments are available to purchase on the site separately:

G-Wave Silicone Sybian Attachment £59.95 (3.5 inches insertable, 3.9 inches max circumference)
The Orb Silicone Sybian Attachment £59.95 (non-insertable but 2.1 inches height and the orb has a max circumference of 4.6 inches)

Both of these silicone Sybian attachments are made with a pearlescent silicone material which is gorgeous. They’ve really upgraded my Sybian experiences because now no longer do I have to worry about using TPE attachments even though I’d dealt with my own concerns over the noise.

I love both of these attachments in different ways, not surprising when one is for internal and G-spot stim use and the other is an orb to stimulate you externally. If I had to choose then the Orb is my personal favourite. It’s comfortably round and large enough so I can nudge my clit against it during my Sybian ride. Although you can use the Orb attachment with it facing either way I do find it easier to get the clit stim I need when I’m facing the flatter area topped with the Orb rather than struggling to get my clit to reach it past the slight sloped area.

In my opinion it’s worth splashing out on the silicone attachments if you purchase the Sybian, or even if you’re renting. You do save a bit of cash if you purchase them both as an optional addition when buying the Sybian outright, they’re a £95 additional fee if you want them both added to your Sybian package.

Sybian Sex Machine Review Summary

How do I feel about the Sybian Sex Machine?
The Sybian is seen by many as the ultimate sex toy, the best sex machine. In many ways they’re right. However, the Sybian is a noisy beast which is the cost of all that power, and many people just won’t have anywhere they can use the Sybian discreetly and without worry. I do love my Sybian, because I have the facilities to use it without having to fear that people who share my home, my kids and even my neighbours will be able to hear it during use.

Would I recommend the Sybian?
I would absolutely recommend the Sybian to someone who either doesn’t care about the noise of their sex toys or has an area separate to their main home where they can use this machine without that worry. Or who is happy to only use the Sybian when the house is empty. I’d also strongly advise purchasing the silicone Sybian attachments add-on pack for an extra £95 as I don’t really rate the included TPE attachments as much (even though the shapes of them are great).

Is the Sybian worth the price?
Again, if you’re someone who doesn’t have any noise or discretion concerns, and who is after a beast of a sex machine for personal use, then this could be your perfect sex toy. In my opinion the Sybian is more suitable to vulva and vagina-owners rather than those with a penis; but saying that it is possible to use the Sybian for anal pleasure (therefore, anyone). Whether you’d want to pay over a grand for the power of this beast in your arse is your decision, also, remember that the included attachments are TPE and therefore porous. Yes, the Sybian is worth the price tag, for the right person.

What are the pros and cons

Pros

• Very powerful with a wide range of power options from low rumbles to high oscillations
• Comes with incredibly detailed and comprehensive instructions for use, from telling you what’s in the box to full work-out sheets and how to train yourself to love the Sybian
• Options to upgrade to silicone attachments rather than the included TPE attachments
• Comes with top quality, body safe Sliquid lube
• Easy to figure out how to set-up and how to use the controls
• Included 5-year warranty with option to upgrade to lifetime warranty for a price
• Available not only in black but also in pink, brown, blue, red or purple

Cons

• Extremely loud and not in any way discreet
• Heavy to move about in your home
• Large and not very portable
• It did take me a while to learn to love the Sybian, it wasn’t instant, head-over-heels orgasmic love
• The maximum of 6000 RPM still doesn’t beat Doxy Wand Vibrators which offer up to 9000 RPM

What improvements could be made

I’d like to see the included TPE attachments completely replaced by the silicone attachments, even if people have to pay a little more for overall cost. It would be worth it for the body safety aspects. I would also love for the Sybian to be a lot quieter and a lot lighter but I don’t think that’s at all realistic. For the power output a certain type of internal motor and therefore a certain minimum level of noise is to be expected, unfortunately.

Where can people buy the Sybian?

Buy direct from the manufacturer. Sybian currently costs $1495 USD (around £1110 GBP at time of writing).

If you want to compare other premium ride-on and thrusting machines before deciding, see the alternatives below.

Sybian vs Other Sex Machines Compared

Machine	Type of stimulation	Movement style	Noise level	Best suited for
Sybian	Extremely powerful vibration with optional rotation	Stationary ride-on stimulation	Very loud	Deep rumbly vibration lovers who want intense ride-on stimulation
Motorbunny	Vibration plus dynamic motion patterns	Moving ride-on system	Loud	People who want movement variety and custom control
The Tremor	High intensity powered stimulation	Motor-driven movement	Moderate to loud	Users wanting modern features and strong mechanical motion
HiSmith premium machines	Thrusting with interchangeable attachments	Linear thrusting system	Moderate	People who want modular setups and penetration-focused play
VVD Rider Desire	Ride-on stimulation	Seated saddle positioning	Moderate	Hands-free positioning and controlled ride pressure
F-Machine Gigolo	Penetrative thrusting	Adjustable thrusting arm	Moderate	Users who want thrusting rather than vibration-led stimulation

Every machine delivers a very different sensation. The Sybian sex machine focuses on deep vibration and pressure, while thrusting machines create motion-based stimulation instead.

Alternatives to Sybian

If you’re Sybian-curious but want to compare other high-intensity options first, these are worth a look. I’ve linked both to my on-site reviews where available, and to trusted places to buy where relevant.

• The Tremor: a powerful modern machine with a strong reputation for intensity. Read the Tremor review or shop The Tremor.
• VVD Rider Desire Sex Saddle: a ride-on saddle option with a different feel and positioning. Read my VVD Rider Desire review or shop VVD Rider Desire.
• Motorbunny: a well-known alternative with a different motion style, plus a direct comparison to Sybian. Read our Motorbunny review and Sybian comparison. Motorbunny buy link coming soon.
• HiSmith premium sex machines: modular thrusting systems with lots of configuration and attachment options. Browse all HiSmith reviews and shop via HiSmith US or HiSmith UK.
• F-Machine Gigolo: a thrusting machine, very different experience to Sybian but useful for people who want thrust rather than ride-on vibration. Read my F-Machine Gigolo review or shop F-Machine Gigolo.

Fancy a broader look? Feel free to explore all sex machine reviews and check out my Most Powerful Vibrators You Can Buy guide for other heavy hitters too.

Sybian Sex Machine FAQ

Is the Sybian louder than other sex machines?
Yes. The Sybian is extremely loud, especially at higher power levels. Many users need a private space to use it comfortably without worrying about being heard.

Does the Sybian thrust or just vibrate?
The Sybian primarily delivers powerful vibration. When using insertable attachments, it also creates a circular rotating motion rather than linear thrusting like many sex machines.

Can beginners use the Sybian?
Yes, but it often takes time to learn what positioning and power levels work best. Many people need several sessions before they feel fully comfortable and get the most from it.

Are the standard Sybian attachments body safe?
The included attachments are TPE, which is porous. Many users prefer optional silicone attachments because silicone is non-porous and easier to keep hygienic long term.

Is the Sybian worth the price?
For people who want extremely powerful ride-on vibration and can use it in a private space, many feel it justifies the cost. For others, different machines or stimulation styles may suit better.

What is the biggest difference between Sybian and thrusting machines?
Sybian delivers strong vibration and pressure while you ride it. Thrusting machines move attachments in and out. The sensation and experience are completely different.

Do you need lubrication with the Sybian?
If using insertable attachments, yes. Lubrication helps comfort and reduces friction, especially at higher power levels.

Is Sybian suitable for all body types?
Most people can use it, but positioning and riser height may need adjusting to maintain comfortable and consistent contact with the stimulation area.

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