Lux male stimulator LX-4 - cock ring by BMS Enterprises - review by ToyTimeTim

A good vibrating cock ring should do three things: provide/sustain a slightly larger erection, add extra stimulation for you and/or a partner, and be comfortable to wear for the recommended 30 minutes. The LUX LX-4 from BMS Enterprises does all of this and more.

To use a cock ring, you only need to apply a good water or oil based lube to the penis and inside of the ring, slide the ring to the base of the penis, select the level of intensity of the vibes, and enjoy the stimulation that a larger vibrating cock gives. The LX-4 can be placed on the penis when soft or hard due to the stretchy silicone. This also makes this ring comfy to wear, whether you wear it around just the shaft or around the whole package. Furthermore, this makes this ring perfect for everyone, whether this is your first cock ring or your 100th.

While the storage box is not the best for travel due to the large size, the ring can easily be placed in a plastic bag or pouch for travel. Just remember to charge it first.

With a name like LUX, you already should know that only a luxurious material like silicone will be used, eh? Yes folks, silicone is THE best soft material you can buy. Body safe, hypoallergenic, non-porous and Latex free all describe the qualities of silicone.

The LX-4 has a matte finish that is soft, supple and only has the slightest drag. The stretchy characteristics of this silicone makes it great for putting it on, whether you are starting out with it on, or for that little extra push for a big finish. Even better is that the silicone allows the vibration to travel through the ring to the shaft of the penis for mutual felt pleasure.

Another benefit of silicone...no smell or taste to distract you from the task at hand...or mouth as it may be. Well, that is what is expected from a LUXurious material like silicone, right?

The LX-4 has the vibe placed horizontally across the shaft of the penis; while this orientation is not always the best for clitoral stimulation, it does work great for allowing the vibes to transmit to the shaft.

The inner diameter of the ring is 1 1/4"; this should fit the majority of guys out there, even if the bigger guys can only wear it around the shaft. It may not provide the best restriction for the smaller guys, so know your size before purchasing if sustaining an erection is required. What is great about this ring is the stretchy silicone that allows the ring to be put on or taken off at any time, unlike firmer silicone that requires it to be placed when the penis is flaccid.

From the shaft of the penis to the top of the vibe portion, the measurement comes in at an inch. As stated before, this may not reach all the clits out there. This just means some creative positioning will be required. What is nice is that the vibe measures a full two inches across, so if the ring moves during use your partner will still feel the vibes.

The LX-4 has a steady vibe that can be increased from low to high; there are no settings, but rather more of an infinite adjustment. To use the vibe, you press the center/top of the ring once to turn it on; there is a red LED light under the silicone to let you know it's on. From there, you simply press and hold the button until the desired setting is reached. To turn it off you quickly press the button once.

As with most luxurious toys, the LX-4 has a 'lock' option for travel or storage. To place the vibe in lock mode, you quickly press the button three times. The light will come on for a second or two and then turn off. To unlock it, you press the button three times again.


~Showing the charge port~

~Charge/on light~

On the side of the ring you will find the charge port. Insert the charging jack and plug in the charger. The same red light will come on to let you know it is charging and turn off when it is fully charged. The battery is a Lithium Ion battery; as such you should not allow the battery to full drain before charging. Li-Ion batteries do not have a memory like NiCad batteries do. Therefore, charge the battery after each use and, if you notice a drop in power, turn it off and charge before continued use. This will give you the best in battery life.

The instructions provided state that the vibe will run for more than an hour. This does not mean that you can wear a cock ring for that long. As a rule of thumb a cock ring should only be worn for 30 minutes to prevent injury to the penis. Of course if pain, discomfort or discoloration of the penis is felt or seen, remove the ring ASAP.

To clean your LX-4 you have a few options. Antibacterial or mild soap and warm water will be fine for general cleaning. If a sanitizing in needed, say for sharing with different partners, you can use a 10% bleach solution. You cannot boil or place this ring in the dish washer since it has the vibe, as that will surely ruin the electronics.

You can store the ring in the packaging provided, a zip top bag, or a toy pouch. The silicone is a lint magnet, so you may find that a quick rinse is needed before use. You can also just toss it in a drawer or toy box as long as it does not rest against a dissimilar material.

With a name like LUX, surely you expect a luxurious storage box, right? Well, the folks at BMS Enterprises did not disappoint. Your LX-4 comes in a hard side box with a flip top lid. When you first take the box out of the EF shipping box you will find a thin plastic seal over the box.

Once this is removed there is a seal that has to be cut to open the lid.

Inside you will find the ring and charger nestled in a foam holder. There is also an instruction booklet written in English, French, Dutch, Spanish and Slovenian (or possibly Polish, not 100% sure). Also you will find a paper showing all the products in the LUX line.

I found the size perfect for me. I am slightly about the 1 3/4" mark for diameter, so this ring works great around just the shaft to provide the wanted increase in size. Plus, due to the stretchy silicone, I can also place it behind the balls for a whole package use as well. Although, in that location, I find the vibes to be too much at the higher settings. That rumble tends to be uncomfortable for the boys.

I have to say the best part about this ring is the vibes; they differ from most rings' buzzy frequencies. The vibes on this ring fall into the rumbly category. Not too many vibrating cock rings provide this kind of power in a small package, or are as quiet. Really, this little gem can work out sore muscles too: how many cock rings can do that?

Plus, the big factor for me is the wife's pleasure she gets from a vibration ring. She was VERY happy with the vibes and the way they could be felt through my penis. She also loved the rumbly type vibes, as buzzy vibes just numb her clitoris. She did find the higher levels of the vibes a bit much when used just on her clit, but she is by no means a power queen.

Aside from the standard use, the LX-4 can also be used as a clit vibe or a way to turn a dildo into a vibe. When you consider the rechargeable Li-Ion battery, silicone material, and storage box you get with the LUX line, what would stop you from getting one?