Girls Get Off Pillow Review: ‘Changed my sex life’

I took the Girls Get Off sex pillow for a test ride and discovered what deeper, better sex really feels like. Warning: Adult Content

Laura RoscioliSex contributor

4 min read

April 17, 2025 - 1:28PM

If you’d told me a few weeks ago that a pillow would change my sex life, I wouldn’t have believed you. But now, I know better. Picture: Laura Roscioli

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WARNING: Adult Content

If you’d told me a few weeks ago that a pillow would change my sex life, I wouldn’t have believed you. But now, I know better.

When it comes to sex, a pillow usually plays one of two roles: something to grind on while masturbating, or something to prop your hips up for better penetration. The second? Not exactly part of my usual routine — mostly because fumbling around for a pillow mid-steamy moment feels like a bit of a buzzkill.

But that’s where Bumpy Cuddles from NZ-born sexual wellness brand, Girls Get Off, comes into play. Literally.

It’s a pillow designed to get you in the exact position for optimal penetrative pleasure, or any kind of pleasure for that matter. Whether utilising a toy, your fingers or a session with your lover, this pillow props you up for a pleasure you’ve never experienced before.

I tried it first-hand, with my boyfriend, last week — and I’m keen to dish out all the sexy detail.

Bumpy Cuddles, $189 at Girls Get Off

Bumpy Cuddles

Bumpy Cuddles Picture: Girls Get Off

The day I first used the Bumpy Cuddles Pillow, I was having a bleak WFH kind of day. Nothing was going to plan. I felt like I was doing a lot but achieving absolutely nothing — unproductive, unmotivated, and deeply uninspired. Classic spiral.

Then I remembered: Bumpy Cuddles had arrived.

I pulled my boyfriend (also working from home, bless him) into the bedroom and unveiled the pillow like it was some kind of holy grail.

“We need to try this,” I said.

“What is it?” he asked.

“I’ll show you,” I replied.

I stripped off, climbed onto the bed and positioned myself on the pillow, explaining it was designed to elevate your pelvis for deeper penetration and, ideally, more pleasure. He was naked before I even finished the sentence.

Honestly? I was genuinely surprised by how well it worked. I’ve had sex with a pillow under my butt before — who hasn’t? — and while there’s usually a slight difference, it’s never been enough to reach for one on the regular. But this? This was different.

The upright tilt of my hips made me wetter, faster. Penetration felt smoother and deeper, without either of us having to twist ourselves into some Cirque du Soleil situation. We played around — legs up, legs down, legs in the air. It was fun. Playful. And we didn’t need to work so hard to make it good. The pillow did the heavy lifting, literally.

It reminded me just how physical sex can be. We don’t talk about that enough — the angles, the muscle strain, the effort. It’s hot, sure, but it’s also exhausting. Having a bit of ergonomic help was far more satisfying than I expected.

This sex pillow Is the secret to deeper, better sex. Picture: Girls Get Off

We started in missionary, then moved to doggy-style, and wow — also incredible. Lying flat on my stomach with my butt lifted more than usual changed the sensation completely. It felt easier, wetter, and somehow smoother. There was also noticeably less queefing, which, let’s be honest, is a win.

What I loved most, though, was that I didn’t have to try to hold a position. I could actually relax into it. Focus on the sensation instead of constantly readjusting or propping myself up. It gave me the space to be present in the pleasure, and in my body.

My boyfriend loved it too. He loved how it shifted the vibe — how playful it made the whole experience feel. And, as he put it, the “newness” of the sensation.

“You’ve never felt like that before,” he said, between laboured breaths as we collapsed onto our backs, sweaty and grinning.

“Like how?” I asked.

He didn’t quite have the words — and I’d like to think that’s because he was blissfully speechless. But if I had to guess? Words like deeper, wetter, more cavernous (in the best possible way) came to mind.

Honestly, it turned my day around. What started off as a blur of low motivation and digital fatigue became something totally different. I went from flat and uninspired to feeling lit up and alive — in just one 40-minute sex break.

It’s easy to underestimate how much good sex can shift your entire energy. The right connection, the right conditions, the right position (thanks Bumpy Cuddles) — can bring you back to life. Sometimes, all it takes is one really good orgasm to remember you’re a living, breathing, sensual human being.

And honestly? That might be the best productivity hack I’ve ever discovered.

This pillow has changed my sex life. Picture: Laura Roscioli

Bumpy Cuddles is the sex pillow designed to level-up your pleasure — literally. Crafted from high-quality foam that’s just the right amount of firm, it lifts your hips to the perfect angle for deeper penetration, enhanced sensation, and all-round better sex. Whether you’re with a partner or flying solo, it takes the pressure off your body so you can focus on the good stuff. The removable, washable cover and 100 per cent waterproof liner mean you can go all in (lube, oils, body fluids — you name it) without stressing about clean-up. Compact enough to slide under the bed or stash in a cupboard (measuring 45cm x 55cm x 16.7cm), it’s the pleasure prop you never knew you needed.

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