How to Use Cock Ring Sex Toys

Many folks equate sex toys with vibrators, and vibrators with women. But men enjoy all kinds of sex toys (including vibrators) and one of the staples of their toybox is the cock ring. A great toy for solo or partner play, the cock ring (also known as a penis ring) is a strip of material or a continuous O-ring designed to restrict the blood from flowing out of the penis, which can prolong an erection.

Why wear a cock ring? Lots of reasons! They temporarily create more sensitive, intense and hard erections, and can even help some men delay ejaculation. (Of course, everybody is different, and not all men respond to cock rings the same way. For some, the intense senstions caused by the cock ring make them come faster.)

Will cock rings make your penis bigger? Sorry guys, but not in the long run. They may enlarge it temporarily, but repeated use of cock rings won't result in any permanent changes.

Pick a Style, Any Style
There are many kinds of cock rings, but if you're new to cock rings, you'll want to choose one that's adjustable and easy to remove.

• Cock rings that fasten. Basic leather or nylon cock rings are great for beginners because they're easy to put on and can be removed in (literally) a snap. Those with snaps, such as the 5-Snap Leather Cock Ring, can fit a bit more securely, while those with Velcro closures, such as the Velcro Leather Cock Ring, are very adjustable and especially easy to remove.


• Continuous, O-ring-style cock rings. The more inexpensive styles like the Rubber Stretch are made of rubber and are great for first-time users. They’re not size-specific (and despite their small size, they do stretch a lot), and they're not too difficult to get on. Some, like the Black Megastretch, are adorned with small nubs which can give some clitoral stimulation if worn during intercourse. O-rings made from solid metal (like the Aluminum cock ring) don't stretch, so you need to make sure you've got the right size before you're bursting at the (nonexistent) seams!


• Vibrating cock rings. These offer an extra buzz to the penis or testicles and are also great fun during partner sex. They're typically rings with a small vibrating attachment, like the translucent Diamond Ring vibe.


• Cock rings with fancy features. Experienced cock ring fans can delight in more complicated leather rings that include multiple straps, testicle separators, or weights, as well as rings made of inflexible materials like aluminum. Check out the Triple Threat Chrome Rings for an example. These can be very intense, and are more difficult to remove, so they’re not for novices.