How to Use a Cock Ring for Beginners

One of the most popular and beginner friendly vibrating sex toys for couples is a cock ring.

What is a cock ring?

A cock ring, also known as a penis ring or c-ring, is a band made of rubber, metal, leather, nitrile, or silicone, worn around the base of the penis or testicles.

A cock ring is helpful for those experiencing erectile dysfunction but it also useful for individuals simply wishing for a harder and more long-lasting erection.

Some variations of cock ring styles include: double rings meant to go around both the base of the penis and the scrotum; penis 'cages' that encase the penis for added stimulation; adjustable penis rings; and a myriad of various colors, materials, shapes, and sizes.

What does a cock ring do?

The purpose of a cock ring is to restrict blood flow from an erect penis in order to extend the endurance and firmness of the erection.

Many individuals also enjoy wearing the cock ring simply for the feeling of tightness or the appearance.

Vibrating cock rings are one of the most popular toys for couples. The ring functions to enhance the erection, while a vibrating bullet attached can stimulate the clitoris of the wearer's partner; or multiple bullets can stimulate the wearer's scrotum simultaneously. Cock rings can also be slipped around non-vibrating toys to turn a dildo into a vibrator.

How to put on a cock ring?

To put on a stretchy cock ring, expand it as much as possible before securing around the base of shaft. If you try to roll it on, it could snag pubic hair. Applying a drop of lubricant to the ring will help prevent this as well.

For those with ED, to maximize the efficacy of the cock ring, a user may use in conjunction with a penis pump. The ring can be placed around the pump's cylinder, and while the pump utilizes suction power to essentially vacuum pump blood into the penis, the ring can be slid around the base of the shaft to secure the erection. There are even vibrating sex toys made just for couples.