Cock rings also known as erection rings or tension rings can be used for various reasons. There are medical reasons and recreational use have the same purpose to increase pleasure with orgasms during intercourse.

The action of the cock ring is to keep blood trapped in the shaft of the erect penis to help keep the erection longer. The medical reason is for men who suffer from erectile dysfunction and may have issues with leaking of blood from the penis prior to ejaculation. There are many medical reasons for this to occur and if you have concerns you need to consult a physician this article is not intended for medical advise.

With recreational use the male wears the ring to keep the blood trapped in the erect penis, causing a sensation of tightness and engorgement thus increasing the orgasmic sensations. The ring contributes to a “better” erection, and delays orgasm. Another recreational purpose is for increased stimulation for the receiver. This is demonstrated by the use of attachments to the cock ring.

The basic cock ring is worn around the base of the shaft of the penis. The rings need to be applied after the penis is erect or the shaft may not be able to fully fill with blood. Also, if you place a solid ring on a non erect penis blood flow may become trapped in only a portion of the penis. This can cause issues with engorgement and swelling. This can also lead to a medical emergency as the penis is not fully erect, blood flow trapped in only one portion of the penis and the user is unable to remove the ring.

A second type of cock ring is worn under the scrotum and around the shaft as one large circle, or there are some with attachments that completely encircle both the shaft and the testicles. The purpose of the scrotal portion of the ring is to intensify the orgasmic sensations by inhibiting the drawing up of the testicles when the male user is about to ejaculate.

Some users of condoms can tell you that the condom it’s self acts as a type of cock ring as the band can cause the blood flow to be mildly constricted and prolong the erection. If you want to use a condom with your cock ring, you need to check your rings or your condom packaging inserts to see if they are compatible with each other.

Cock Ring Materials

The materials range from simple flexible type rings made from jelly, rubber, plastic, hybrid materials or silicone. Some are made from leather, cloth, or other fabrics. They are also made from solid type materials such as wood or metal.

When looking at a cock ring you need to be aware of the flexibility and if you choose a solid type of ring, a concern is the “escape” mechanism. Meaning how can I get this off if needed. Some of the rings have bead type of closures that slide up the ring to make it looser or tighter. There are velcro, snaps, locking latches, or ties. It is safer for beginners to start with the flexible or escape type rings to see what size is appropriate for them before moving up to a solid ring.

If the blood flow is trapped too long in the penis you can have serious issues. A cock ring is intended to be worn for no longer than 30 minutes. If the wearer experiences any pain, numbness or coolness to the penis, get the ring off immediately!

Attachments

The cock rings come with all sorts of attachments. Some of the attachments provide for increased stimulation for both partners such as the bullets. There are cock rings that have a sling type of style that stimulate the wearers perineum. Some attachments are meant for female receivers such as the clitoral bumps or bullets. There are also some that contain balls or numbs for perineal stimulation and some cock rings contain both types of attachments.

You can get all types of cock rings from disposable inexpensive ones to expensive vibrating types. You can get the various attachments, and all types of materials. It is all a matter of experimentation and finding out which works the best for you and your partner. This article is not all inclusive but a guide to let you know what is commonly available.