Meet the trendiest accessory this season – a cock ring. If you haven’t heard of it before, you aren’t alone. As sensational as they are, these sexual devices don’t enjoy as much popularity as they should, partly because of a stereotype that they’re for older men who can’t have sex any other way. But that’s what we are here for. In this article, you’ll learn about cock ring benefits and hopefully understand why they should make it onto your shopping list, even if you’re young and have never experienced sexual dysfunction.

So, are you ready to transform your sex life?

What Is a Cock Ring?

A cock ring is a sexual device designed to trap the blood inside a penis to help a man prolong and maintain an erection. It’s a ring worn at the base of the penis that typically includes a vibrating feature. Some models come with additional rings that can be used for restraining the testicles and increasing the sensations as a result, or an attachment used for G spot stimulation during vaginal sex. 

Cock Ring Benefits

1. Better Masturbation

One of the reasons cock rings are so useful is that they derive inspiration from the ‘squeeze technique’ designed for delaying orgasm. As the ring presses onto the bottom area of your penis, it prevents the blood from flowing freely and makes you last longer as a result. This not only allows you to feel more pleasure but can also help you prepare for having intercourse with a partner. Penile dysfunction is extremely stressful, and you might not feel ready for partnered sex until you’ve had some practice on your own. 

When you masturbate, make sure to take things slow and don’t expect your penis to stay hard much longer than it usually does. Once you’ve realized that your penis functions well again, you’ll be able to go back to having partnered sex. And even if you’re not struggling with maintaining an erection, the compression of a penis can make it more sensitive to the touch, which gives you more to experiment with – male masturbation doesn’t have to be one-dimensional. You can feel so many different sensations, and using a cock ring can help you explore them. You can even incorporate a butt plug into a play and enjoy a prostate orgasm. 

To sum up, while in the squeeze technique, the aim is to squeeze the penis and wait until the sensation goes away, the ring allows you to be close to orgasm for a longer time. This isn’t to say that it numbs the sensation; on the contrary, it can lead to a more intense orgasm that will be amplified by regaining your confidence (more on it in the next section).

2. It Boosts your Confidence, Allowing you to Enjoy a Better Intercourse

Worrying about being able to maintain an erection can cause a domino effect where one thing leads to another. When your sexual dysfunction problems first appear, you might start overthinking them and find it difficult to relax, which can eventually make it impossible to stay hard, no matter how hard you try (pun intended). While learning how to relax and working on your self-esteem can definitely help, using a cock ring is a sort of a shortcut because it forces your penis to be ready for the job right there and then. Once your confidence is boosted, this little success might help you take your mind off worries and reduce performance anxiety, allowing you to focus on the pleasure next time you have intercourse with a partner. 

An increase in confidence can benefit your partner as well, as you’ll finally be able to be fully engaged in the tasks at hand and focus on making her feel good. You are no more getting distracted or worrying about not being enough. The more confident you are, the more you’re able to care about your partner’s needs. Another great addition is that a cock ring might make your penis look visually bigger, and even though it matters more how you use it than how big it is, extra girth won’t hurt (unless you’re a bit too well-endowed). 

Plus, a lot of people wear cock rings for aesthetic purposes. Think of them as a sort of penis jewelry that makes your cock stand out and boosts your confidence in the same way makeup works for a woman. The best cock ring is the one that can make you feel good and make you look good. And if this doesn’t convince you to try, remember that cock rings aren’t that popular, and some would say they’re taboo, which makes them a lot more fun to try – that is, as long as you have an adventurous side. 

3. It Benefits your Partner, Too

A cock ring also carries extra benefits for your partner, especially if she too struggles to experience maximum pleasure without extra help. Not a lot of women can achieve an orgasm from vaginal penetration alone, and if your partner is in the majority, a vibrating cock ring can serve as a clitoris stimulation. As you’re having intercourse, the ring will rub against her clitoris and stimulate it to help you both experience more satisfying intercourse. While couples vibrators don’t work for everyone as they might fall out during penetration, a cock ring stays firmly attached at all times, and if you know which positions to try, it can be in contact with her clitoris even with movement. 

Even without the vibrating feature, a texture of the cock ring can increase sensations as it rubs against her vaginal wall, resulting in a more powerful climax. Plus, a cock ring is essentially a sex toy, and adding any kind of variety to the bedroom can spice things up because novelty is exciting. You can read more on how to use a cock ring in intercourse in one of our latest articles. 

Additionally, if you happen to be well-endowed and your partner can’t accommodate that without pain, cock rings allow you to control how much of your penis goes inside her. 

Are Cock Rings Safe?

So what’s the catch, you might ask? You’re right; there is one. Before you can enjoy cock rings benefits, you have to learn how to use them safely. Here are a few simple rules to follow:

1. Make sure the size is right. Tighter isn’t always better.
2. Don’t leave it on for too long. Remove it after 20 minutes to be safe or after you’ve noticed any skin changes or pain.
3. Don’t forget to shave. You don’t want to spoil the mood by having your hair pulled. 
4. And before you purchase a cock ring, you should do your research. Apart from a vibrating cock ring, there’s a lot to choose from; stretchy rings, adjustable rings, and solid rings, to name a few.

Have we convinced you yet? If you want to introduce this device to your sex life, make sure to check our article with more in-depth information on how to use it and how to choose the best cock ring out there. One more step, and you can have your sexual satisfaction back.