How to Choose the Right Cock Ring for You
Sexual pleasure is inherently personal. We all want to have different experiences, and we all have our own unique desires. That’s a big part of why there are so many types and styles of sex toys available to buy. Choosing the right one, in this case the right cock ring, can feel overwhelming and complicated, but it doesn’t have to be.
The big question to ask yourself is this: What do you want your cock ring to do for you? Once you know the answer(s) to that, you’ll be in a better position to find what will work best for you and your sex life.
Think About What You Want
Before you buy any new sex toy, regardless of the type, it’s important to know what you want from the experience and/or what you want it to do for you. Some cock rings will fulfill multiple requirements, but some only perform a single and very specific job. So what do you want?
- Stronger orgasms
- Bigger erections
- Longer lasting erections
- New sensations
- Longer lasting sex
- Mutual pleasure for you and a partner
One cock ring may provide everything you want, but it may not. Thankfully, most cock rings are affordable so you can start a collection and get everything you crave.
Consider Ease of Use
If cock rings are new for you, ease of use is definitely something to consider. For long-time cock ring fans, this may feel less important. For the newbies, though, the easiest ones to use are the basic stretchy cock rings. These are also the most affordable.
The most advanced option is a metal ring. For both, size matters, but it matters more with metal, because you can’t just tug to remove a metal cock ring once you’re hard. If it gets stuck — rare but possible — you either have to wait out your erection or cut it off with bolt cutters. Neither is a fun prospect.
Wearing the right size prevents injury, pain, tingling, or numbness in your penis. Injuries are rare with cock rings, but they happen most frequently when you wear the wrong size. That’s why, when you’re new, it’s best to start with something stretchy.
Consider Added Pleasure and Sensation
Cock rings do one job very well — they get you hard, keep you that way, and make your orgasm stronger. But some cock rings offer added pleasure and sensation. The style you choose depends on what you want to experience.
Vibrating cock rings focus vibrations on your partner’s clit during penetrative sex. With each inward thrust, the vibrator — often a bullet vibe — rests against her clitoris. Since many women only get off with clitoral stimulation, this increases the chances of both partners orgasming during sex.
Perineum cock rings focus sensation on your perineum (aka the taint) while you use it. You can wear it during masturbation or sex with a partner, but the outcome is the same. With each thrusting motion, you feel extra pleasure right where you want it most.
Give Yourself an Extra Squeeze
Maybe vibrations, sensation, and other fun from a cock ring doesn’t interest you that much. What you want are clear enhancements to your erection and how long sex lasts for you. The right cock ring for you may be less of a ring and more of a sling.
Cock slings are similar to wearing two cock rings at once. One ring sits around the base of your shaft, and the other sits around your testicles. As you become aroused, the blood flow is even more restricted and your orgasm is delayed even longer. Like other cock rings, sizing is important here. The last thing you want is to cut off a cock sling or ring.
Conclusion
For every desire, pleasure, and craved sensation, there’s a sex toy designed to give you what you want. Yes, even in something as simple and “basic” as a cock ring. Finding the right cock ring for you is as simple as figuring out what you want to feel and using the toy that gives you what you crave. Once you find what works, you’ll be amazed how creative you can get with your own pleasure.