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Looking for the best cock rings to help out in the downstairs department? You’ve come to the right place.
It’s perfectly safe and perfectly ok to experiment with sex. Whether you’re going solo, have a committed partner or like to jump under a number of bed covers, exploring what you do and don’t like when it comes to the act of love is something we should all be getting behind.
Aside from learning the entire karma sutra to switch up positions, bringing sex toys into the bedroom is something many of us don’t like to think or talk about, but sometimes is absolutely necessary. And because sex is such a broad area, there is plenty to choose from, whether it’s sex toys designed for couples or sex toys designed with the sole aim of pleasuring the guy.
One of the least expensive yet most effective sex toys for men is the humble penis ring, or cock ring, as it’s more informally known.
How Do Cock Rings Work?
The main purpose of cock rings and penis rings is to give the man a longer-lasting and harder erection, due to it restricting blood flow back out of the penis. This is done by sliding the cock ring down to the base of the penis.
They’re especially useful for men who experience erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, but they’re just as useful for men who simply want a firmer erection and to make their penis harder, increasing their partner’s pleasure as well as working wonders for their sex life.
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The vast majority of cock rings are made from silicone, but you’ll want to make sure you know which ‘grade’ of silicone is used in its construction. Ideally, you want to find one made from medical-grade silicone, but at the very least, you want food grade.
Silicone is one of the best materials to use for cock rings since it’s stretchy, making fitting one much easier. But you want to make sure you get the right size for the right fit. Too loose and it won’t give you the desired effect, too tight and you could end up causing yourself some damage. You can also get cock rings made from stainless steel, but these are best left to men who have plenty of experience using them.
Nowadays, however, you can find more than just a simple silicone ring to slide over your junk. Some of the best cock rings now come with a variety of tricks up their sleeves designed to increase pleasure for both the wearer and the partner.
Such features include vibrating cock rings, which can either be turned on at the ring or be used with a remote control, so your partner can control when and where it vibrates; cock rings with as many as three rings for extra stimulation; or even cock rings that stimulate your butt at the same time.
Best Cock Rings
So, what are the best cock rings out there? We’ve compiled this list of the best cock rings, penis rings and silicone rings, covering rings that are perfect for first-timers and some that are for cock ring veterans.
Lovehoney is one of the very best online sex stores, offering a huge array of products to satisfy pretty much any sexual fantasy and desire. This three-pack of extra-thick silicone cock rings is perfect for first-timers. You can just use one of the cock rings if you wish, and since they come in three different sizes you’re sure to find the one that provides the perfect fit.
Alternatively, you can place all three on your genitals, including around the testicles, to heighten sensations, increase the size and strength of your erection and the help delay orgasm. The extra-thick silicone material will also be able to brush over your partner, giving her some clitoral stimulation in the process.
We-Vibe is a manufacturer of some of the very best app-controlled sex toys for men, women and couples. Using high-quality materials and employing innovative designs, their products are sure to add a serious spark to your sex life. The We-Vibe Verge is made from a smooth silicone material, which is also completely waterproof, meaning you can use it without worry in the shower or bath.
Like We-Vibe’s other sex toys, the Verge vibrates by way of the we connect app, which acts as a remote control, and it’s been designed to tickle your perineum (the space in between your butt and your balls), one of the body’s erogenous zones. If you’ve never tried stimulating this area, then you’re missing out. You can wear it in other ways, however, giving you plenty of room for experimentation for both you and your partner.
If the idea of snapping an actual ring onto your penis gives you the willies, but you do want a cock ring to improve the quality of your erection, then something like the Tracey Cox Edge stamina ring should do the trick. It’s essentially an adjustable band, making it ideal for accomodating a range of sizes giving you the reassurance that it’s not going to be too tight or too loose.
And because it can accomodate a wide range of sizes, you can experiment with strapping it around both your shaft and testicles and seeing what kind of sensations it gives you. It’s also a perfect cock ring for those on a budget
US sex toy manufacturer Jimmy Jane makes some rather high-end products for spicing up the sex lives of couples around the world. The company’s Deimos cock ring could easily be described as an all-rounder, since it not only performs the basic role of a cock ring: restricting blood flow from leaving the penis, giving you stronger, longer erections, but it is a vibrating cock ring too.
Not only can it deliver vibrating sensations to your shaft, but with two ears coming out of the top, it provides clitoral stimulation for your partner at the same time. With seven vibration modes, three intensity settings and even a remote control for some frisky play whenever and wherever. Better still, it’s completely waterproof, so feel free (and we encourage you) to use it in the shower.
If you really like to experiment with sex as a couple, then the Lelo Tor 2 is perhaps the very best cock ring for couples on the market right now. Lelo makes some of the most premium sex toys around, and you immediately notice and feel the quality and where you money has gone as soon as you take the Tor 2 out of the box. It can be worn in a few different ways, and thanks to its stretchy construction, should be suitable to fit guys of all sizes.
Slip it on and put the chunkier section at the top of your shaft so that it touches your partner during sex, turn it on to start it vibrating and enjoy. During sex, the chunkier vibrating piece will stimulate your partner’s clitoris, giving you both mind-melting orgasms. With quite literally hundreds of five-star reviews, you can’t go wrong.
As we mentioned earlier, cock rings and penis rings don’t just have to be made from silicone. While the stretchy material makes it easier to accomodate guys of all sizes, hard cock rings, such as this Dominix model, made from stainless steel, are able to provide far greater stimulation. This is because when you have an erection, the increased weight offered by stainless steel rings will feel far greater than that provided by silicone models.
The main thing you need to be aware of if you do buy a stainless steel, or any other hard cock ring, is to get the sizing right. Stainless steel cock rings only come in set sizes, so you need to measure up before you purchase, because if you get one that is too small when you’re erect, it can be incredibly hard to get off. Worst case scenario, it may end up causing some damage down there.
Satisfyer is another brand that makes its own sex toys, whether it be vibrators for women, stimulators for couples or sex toys designed for men. Naturally, this includes cock rings, and a vast majority of Satisfyer’s penis rings are app-controlled. The Royal One is one the company’s latest – alongside the Mighty One, the Signet Ring and the Powerful One – which received a CES 2021 honouree award for its design.
While it may be great to look at, it’s even greater when worn. Designed to not only accomodate men of all sizes thanks to the medical grade silicone offering a flexible fit, it’s a dab hand at giving pleasure to both the guy and the girl. Various vibration settings titillate the penis, but also the clitoris with every thrust. Vibration settings can be adjusted and controlled via a companion smartphone app, and it can even be used to create your own patterns, which you can then share with other Satisfyer users around the world. Perhaps most frisky of all, other worldwide users are able to control yours. How’s that for spicy.
What’s better than a singular cock ring? A dual cock ring, that’s what (although, for guys who want even more, you can get cock rings with THREE rings). This dual penis ring from Phanxy is made from soft and stretchy silicone, and features one ring to go over your shaft and a second to cradle your testicles to really help restrict blood flow, giving you solid erections and longer lasting performance.
Alternatively you can wrap both rings around just the shaft for a little more constriction, but no matter how you choose to play around with it, it’ll be safe to do so.
This cock ring from Lovehoney may look scary, but satisfaction is practically guaranteed. Not only does it have a dual ring for wrapping around your cock and balls, giving you harder, better, longer lasting erections, but it has a pair of vibrating rabbit ears to stimulate her clitoris, as well as a secondary 6-inch shaft for inserting into her taint as well. Admittedly, this cock ring is more likely to give your partner the greater amount of pleasure, but the amount of pride you’ll feel will be insurmountable.
Why should she get all the pleasure? If you’re feeling frisky enough and are comfortable with your sexuality, give yourself an extra bit of bump and grind with this Lovehoney Wowzer cock ring with butt plug. A dual cock ring build means you can slide one over your shaft and your balls for improved erections, while a vibrating butt plug can play wonders with the male g-spot. While you’re getting your freak on, you can give your female partner some pleasure too, thanks to a vibrating clitoral stimulator.
This one is sure to leave you completely satisfied.
The Screaming O disposable cock ring is just that, disposable. So, if you didn’t enjoy your experience, you haven’t parted with much cash at all, but if you did like it, and you were satisfyingly stimulated by the vibrations, you can shell out for a more permanent (and washable) model.