How Does A Vibrating Cock Ring Work
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How Does A Vibrating Cock Ring Work
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The cock ring's name is refreshingly straightforward: This sex toy is a ring that goes around a cock, whether that means a penis or a dildo. It's commonly made of silicone but can also be glass or metal, and it often contains a vibrating motor. Here's what you should know about this delightful accessory, including what makes it so great, how to shop for one, and how to introduce it to your sex life.
Just as anyone can use a dildo, anyone can use a cock ring, but for people with penises, cock rings have the added benefit of prolonging erections by restricting blood flow. A quick refresher on the anatomy behind this effect: An erection occurs when blood flows to the tissue of the penis during arousal. When arousal decreases — whether through orgasm, sexual dysfunction, or an unplanned interruption like the dog jumping on the bed and licking someone's butt — blood flows out of the penis.
When cock rings are worn around the base of the penis, they prevent the backflow of blood, making boners last longer and feel harder. While rings are safe, a general rule of thumb is to avoid wearing them for longer than 20 or 30 minutes so you don't risk cutting off circulation (the same principle applies with nipple clamps). Many rings also contain vibrators that are positioned to line up with the clitoris during penetrative vaginal sex.
To make sure the cock ring slides on and off easily, it's a good idea to start with one made of silicone, since it's stretchy. Cock rings made of metal or glass are a bit trickier, since they're harder to remove and you need to know the girth of the penis in question in order to buy the right size. That's why the Stretchy Silicone Cock Ring Set is perfect for beginners: It comes with ten silicone rings with different sizes and textures, allowing you to find the best fit.
It's a good idea to pair these rings with a water-based lube, such as Sliquid H20 . (You should avoid using silicone-based lube with silicone toys, as the lube can degrade the solid silicone.) Lube makes sliding cock rings on and off easier, and that's on top of the fact that adding lube to penetrative sex can make it more enjoyable for everyone.
By now the orgasm gap is well-documented: Research shows a significant gap between how often straight men orgasm in partnered encounters and how often straight and bisexual women do. Anatomically speaking, penetrative sex alone doesn't provide enough stimulation to bring most people with vaginas to orgasm, but a cock ring certainly can. Using one isn't an excuse to skimp on oral sex or foreplay, but it can heighten the experience of penetrative sex for all partners.
One high-quality vibrating model is the Amber Rose-approved Tor 2 from Lelo . Another option is the Verge from We-Vibe , which you can flip around so the testicles receive the vibration. (Cock rings aren't just for couples: They can also enhance masturbation for people with penises.) If you're looking for a starter toy that won't break the bank, the Bionic Bullet ring from Lovehoney is a solid choice.
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Some people enjoy putting cock rings around their testicles, but let's keep things simple and start with the most common way cock rings are worn: around the base of the shaft of the penis. Lube up the penis and slip the ring on when the penis is soft or semi-erect; then, continue sexual contact until it gets hard. If you're using a dildo, just lube it up and gently slide your ring on. Since dildos don't change shapes, you'll have to find a ring that's exactly the right size. Next, thrust, grind, and rock as usual, and enjoy the power of the ring.
When constricted by a cock ring, a penis should look a little bigger than usual once it's erect. If the swelling is intense or uncomfortable, though, gently slide the ring off with the help of some lube. Cock rings should feel snug but never painful. Once the penis becomes soft, the ring will slide right off. Lastly, give it a gentle wash with soap and water (and start fantasizing about the next time you get to use it).
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Gabrielle Kassel is a sex and fitness journalist who writes at the intersection of queerness, sexual health, pleasure, and sports. She is a CF-L1 CrossFit trainer and locally competitive athlete based in the greater New England area. Her work has appeared in publications such as Shape, Health, Hello Giggles, Cosmopolitan, Well & Good, Healthline, SELF, Women's Health, Greatist, Bustle, and more. In her free time, Gabrielle can be found coaching CrossFit, reviewing pleasure products, or recording episodes of her queer education podcast, Bad In Bed: The Queer Sex Podcast.
'Cock ring' may sound like the name of the junk jewelry or boner bling you'd put through a Prince Albert (piercing). But a cock ring is actually a category of pleasure products — and a very underappreciated one at that!
Never heard of 'em or unsure how to use them? Not to worry. Below, three sex educators explain exactly why cock rings can be a fun addition to any sexual play involving a penis or dildo.
Let's start with a definition, k? Also known as pleasure rings and c-rings, cock rings are round (or oval) rings that are designed to either snuggly hug the base of a penis (or dildo), explains Taylor Sparks, erotic educator and founder of Organic Loven , the largest BIPOC-owned online intimacy shop. Some cock rings secure around both the penis and the testicles, she says.
There are cock rings available in a number of materials including leather, stainless steel, ABS plastic, glass, and ceramic, says queer sex educator and lesbian Marla Renee Stewart, MA, sexpert for Lovers adult wellness brand recommends. But the bulk of them are made out of stretchy silicone. And stretchy silicone is exactly the material you want if you're new devices (more on why below).
When worn on a biological penis, cock rings are designed to place slight (slight!) pressure on the vein at the base of the penis in order to (slightly!) restrict blood flow, explains sex educator Lisa Finn with sex-toy emporium Babeland . The point? More blood flow = stronger erection + more sensation.
Does this mean cock rings can help a penis-haver with erectile dysfunction stay hard longer? Yes, it does! However, says Finn, "if someone has issues with erectile function, they should check in with their doctor before jumping right into cock rings." Fair.
Vibrating cock rings have the added benefit of providing buzzy stimulation to both the wearer and the receiver. "The vibrating piece of the ring can be placed against the balls to stimulate the balls and perineum, or on top of the shaft to stimulate the receiver's anus or vulva," she says. For vagina-havers who need clitoral stimulation to climax ( and most do ), vibrating cock rings could be the difference between touching the O-zone and not.
On store-bought cocks (AKA dildos), "cock rings can be used to keep a dildo in a harness during strap-on sex," says Stewart. And vibrating options have the ability to transform non-vibrating dildos into vibrating dildos, sending buzz up and down the shaft that stimulates both the wearer and receiver, she says. Woo!
There's a misconception that cock rings are accouterments for P-in-V intercourse, only . But this is most definitely not true. Cock rings can be used during any kind of solo, partnered, or multi-partnered sex act that involves a penis or dildo, says Finn. Including: Anal penetration, masturbation, oral sex, hand sex, outercourse, and more.
Sparks adds that there are some cock rings designed for day-long wear, for kink and/or aesthetic purposes. A Leather Daddy, for example, might choose to wear a leather cock ring to a leather competition, while a Professional Dom might choose to wear a stainless steel ring to a sex party.
Yep! So long as they are used correctly. Here's exactly how to use a cock ring correctly.
1. Use a silicone ring for your first dozen uses.
The silicone used in cock rings is pretty darn stretchy, explains Finn, which means silicone-based cock rings are more likely to provide slight pressure for slight blood flow constriction, compared to more rigid metals.
Also: While there are cock rings that go over the shaft and balls, she recommends starting with one that only goes over the shaft. "It's the easiest way to start because it cuts down on the risk it will be too tight, and makes it easier to remove if it feels uncomfortable."
Looking for some product suggestions? Finn says her favorite three for first-timers are the Screaming O Primo Tux ( Babeland.com , $26), Je Joue Mio ( Babeland.com , $109), and Fun Factory Nos ( Babeland.com , $99).
"Silicone cock rings are one size fits most girths," says Finn. "But if you know you have a girthier shaft, buy a ring marketed specifically towards girthier shafts." For example: The Ringo Ritz XL ( Babeland.com , $15).
Another option is to try a bolo-style cock ring like the Toyfriend Buddy Ring (Babeland.com, $12) or JBoa by Vel'vor (OrganicLoven.com, $34), which allow you to customize how snug the fit is, she says. When adjusting one of these babies on your shaft, aim for "pressure" not "pain".
If you eventually level up to a metal or glass cock ring, you'll need to do a little measure-and-math. Start by wrapping a string around your penis, then measuring that length on a ruler or measuring tape to find the circumference of your penis, explains sex educator Bobby Box , co-host of the Bad in Bed: Queer Sex (Education) podcast recommends. "Cock rings are sold by diameter (not circumference)," he says. So, you'll need to divide that measurement by pi (3.14) to find your diameter. Then, when metal ring shopping, look for that diameter on the packaging.
3. Put it on before you're rock hard.
Ideally, you want to slide the ring down the shaft when you're flaccid or just semi-erect. "You don't want to put it on a penis that is above half-mass, unless we're talking about a store-bought penis," says Finn. Why? Because sliding the ring down an erency penis can create an uncomfortable tugging sensation, she says.
No matter the state of your peen, she suggests applying lube to both the inside of the ring and the shaft before trying to shimmy the ring down to minimize friction, she explains.
As a reminder: Silicone-based lubricant is not compatible with silicone pleasure products. And oil-based lubes aren't compatible with latex barriers. So opt for a water-based lubricant like Sutil Water Based Luxe Body Glide ( Babeland.com , $42).
Usually, people wait to remove the cock ring until after they've ejaculated and/or become less-hard. When the penis is soft, the cock ring will slide off pretty easily with a lil lube.
That said, it is possible to remove the ring if you're still hard! And you should do so if you're uncomfortable or your body is turning blue, says Sparks. "Always follow the signals from your body. Your body will tell you if the ring is too tight."
Good news: Doing so won't hurt, according to Finn. "Simply apply lube and slowly, slowly roll the ring back up the shaft if at any point the ring starts to feel uncomfortable." (It shouldn't need to be said, but please don't take scissors to the ring while it's on your shaft!)
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