Cock Rings: How to Use Them SafelyWhat Are Cock Rings?
Cock rings are rings that go around the penis and/or scrotum. They slow blood flow out of an erect penis and can help make erections harder and longer-lasting. Some also have knobs or little vibrators to increase pleasure for you and your partner.
Cock rings are also known as penis rings, tension rings, and constriction rings. They're sometimes marketed as erectile dysfunction (ED) rings, but people without this condition use them too.
What Does a Cock Ring Do?
Cock rings can make sex more intense and last longer. Everyone is different, but for some people, their benefits include:
A delayed and more pleasurable orgasm
Boosted confidence in your erection and sexual performance
Help keeping an erection
Added sensation for you and your partner
How to Put on a Cock Ring
Here are the basics of using a cock ring:
Start when your penis isn't erect or is only partly erect. It's more difficult to put on a cock ring once you have an erection.
Apply lube to your penis and the inside of the ring (water-based lube is best).
Put the ring over the head of your penis, then slide it down toward the end of the shaft.
If you're using a condom, put it on over the ring. But be sure the ring doesn't rub against the condom. That could cause it to rip.
Use more lube as needed during sex.
The ring should fit snugly but not cause discomfort. It should only slightly increase the size of your erection. If you feel pain or discomfort, or your penis starts to feel cold, take it off right away.
Talk to your partner throughout the experience to make sure the ring feels OK to them.
Take off the ring right after sex.
How to put on a double cock ring
A double cock ring, sometimes called a dual cock ring or penoscrotal ring, features two connected rings. One goes around the penis and the other fits around the scrotum, which further enhances sensation for some people. To use this type of ring, you generally put your testicles in the ring one by one, then insert the penis headfirst.
Cock Ring FAQs
Do cock rings work?
Not everyone is the same, but some people find that cock rings help them keep an erection longer and intensify orgasms.
How well they work for erectile dysfunction depends on your symptoms. If you're able to get an erection but have trouble keeping it, a cock ring might do the trick. If you have trouble getting erect, you'll need a penis pump along with a cock ring.
One small study found cock rings weren't effective for premature ejaculation, but we need more research on this.
What are cock rings for?
Cock rings may help your penis stay erect longer, delay your orgasm, and make it more intense. They work by reducing the flow of blood out of your penis.
What is the right cock ring placement for beginners?
It's probably simplest to start with a stretchy cock ring around the base of your penis.
Where can you find cock ring tutorials?
Different cock rings can be used in different ways. Manufacturers of some sex toys may provide tutorials on the product label or on their websites.
