Cock Ring FAQs

What is a cock ring?
Cock rings are circlets, loops, or straps that wrap around the base of your penis, or around your penis and scrotum to encompass your entire package.

What does a cock ring do?
Exactly how does a cock ring work? It’s very simple: when sized correctly, cock rings allow blood to flow into a soft penis, but prevent it from flowing out once the penis is hard for an improved sexual experience.

What is the purpose of a cock ring?
A cock ring, or penis ring, is used to make an erect penis harder, more sensitive, and longer-lasting. With the blood trapped, it will be swollen and hypersensitive to every touch. It won't help you get hard, but it will help you stay hard. Other cock ring benefits are that they can delay orgasm and, for some, they can heighten orgasm.

Who are cock rings for?
Everyone with a penis should own a cock ring, regardless of relationship status or sexual orientation. A cock ring can be used for solo-sex or for sex with partners. It can be used to enhance your erection, making your veins bulge with sensitivity, or to delay orgasm if your partner takes longer than you, or if you enjoy edging. For some men they just feel great and they enjoy the stylish look that some cock rings can provide.

What materials are cock rings made of?
Penis rings can be made out of rubber (TPR , TPE), silicone, metal, leather, and more. Some men prefer a little stretch in their rings, while others enjoy a more restrictive hardness. Beginners may want to start with a rubber ring while they discover their preferred size, but silicone and metal tend to be more durable.

How to put on a cock ring:
Wondering how to use a cock ring? To put on a penis ring, the man should not be erect. The cock ring will fit over the shaft at the base of the penis, or over the shaft and the scrotum together. Put the scrotum through the cock ring, one ball at a time. Then, put the penis shaft in head first through the remaining space in the ring. It’s important to know how to wear a cock ring in order for it to function correctly. The ideal fitting cock ring shouldn’t fall off when the penis is soft. It should also be fairly easy to slip off or unsnap when the penis is hard. You can use lube to make it easier to put on and take off.

How do I choose the right sized cock ring?
Many cock rings are not adjustable and the right size needs to be chosen for a proper fit. A cock ring that is too small will be impossible to put on. A cock ring that is too tight could be very difficult to remove and could cut off circulation in the penis entirely. For this reason you should avoid using substitutes like rubber bands. A cock ring that is too loose won't do what it's supposed to do. Adjustable cock rings are easier for beginners since the fit can be adjusted and taking it off is easier too.

You can measure your penis size both when soft and hard. For the best cock ring fit, measure at the base of the penis next to the scrotum. For a cock and ball ring, put the tape measure around the scrotum and the shaft at the base of the shaft next to your body to get accurate sizing. Keep in mind that rubber is more flexible and elastic and will allow a greater range of fit than a metal cock ring. But even rubber cock rings are not one-size-fits-all devices.

What are the different styles of cock rings?
Finding the best cock ring for your needs means knowing your body and your desires. Stretchy TPR or TPE cock rings can be a great starting point if you aren’t sure what you want.

Some men have difficulty ejaculating with a penis ring on, but like the feeling of control and delay that it gives. Cock rings with fasteners or snaps allow a quick removal when you want to ejaculate.

Some cock rings provide more than just basic cock ring functions. Cock and ball harnesses, stretchers, and lassos allow you to separate the restriction of your shaft and scrotum. Others protrude to stimulate your perineum (taint), or even provide anal penetration during use like a cock ring butt plug. A vibrating cock ring is a great couple’s toy because it provides buzzing stimulation to your partner, possibly even leading to mutual or simultaneous satisfaction. Curious how to use a vibrating cock ring for masturbation? Flip it around so that the vibrating part is between your shaft and scrotum, or even behind your balls to thrum against your perineum!

What precautions should I take with cock rings?
The properly fit cock ring should increase your erection size only slightly. If you notice extreme swelling, pain, or if your genitals feel cold, it's too tight and you should take it off immediately. A cock ring that is difficult to remove can be helped with the use of lube or ice.

A cock ring that is too tight can stop the blood flow entirely. This condition for several hours can cause blood coagulation in the penis - this can be extremely painful and cause permanent damage to your erectile tissue. Doctors call this priapism. For this reason you should not sleep in a cock ring. Men get an average of 5-7 spontaneous erections a night. If you're asleep you might not be aware of how the cock ring is working.

If priapism occurs to you or you can't remove your cock ring, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Emergency rooms see this all the time, so don't be embarrassed to get medical help.