How to use a cock ring safely (and why you’ll want to)
Harder, longer and bigger: what a cock ring does, how to put one on and how to wear it safely.
A cock ring sits around the base of your cock (and sometimes your balls) and slows blood flowing back out. You stay harder for longer, everything looks bigger, and the orgasm when you finally let go can be more intense.
Types of cock ring
- Stretchy silicone: the easiest start, comfortable and simple to take off.
- Stainless steel: sleek and weighty, in exact sizes.
- Vibrating: buzzes your balls and taint, and your partner during sex.
- Cock-and-ball rings and ball stretchers: a firmer hold around everything.
How to put one on
- Start soft or semi-hard.
- For a shaft-and-balls ring, put your balls through first, one at a time, then your shaft.
- A little water-based lube helps it slide on.
Choosing a size
Stretchy rings fit most guys. For steel, measure around the base of your cock when soft and divide by 3.14 to get the diameter. Between sizes, go bigger: metal doesn’t stretch.
Staying safe
- Wear it for 20 to 30 minutes at a time.
- Take it off straight away if you feel numbness, coldness, pain or see discolouration.
- Never fall asleep wearing one.
Cock rings & pumps
Good questions
How long can I wear a cock ring?
Twenty to thirty minutes at a time, and take it off immediately if anything feels numb, cold or painful.
Does a cock ring make you last longer?
Many guys find it helps them stay hard for longer and makes the orgasm feel stronger.
What size cock ring do I need?
Stretchy rings fit most. For steel, measure your circumference when soft and divide by 3.14.