Buying Your First Cock Ring: What You Need to Know

Buying your first cock ring probably seems simple enough, but if you don’t do a little research, you could end up with something you hate. Not all cock rings are the same, and they don’t all work for every penis.

Here’s what you need to know before you buy your first cock ring so that you have a better experience the first time you use it.

Choose the Right Size

Consider this permission to measure your penis, specifically the circumference or girth. Why? Because if you choose a ring that’s too big, you won’t get the squeeze you’re after, and your cock ring won’t work. Choose one too small, and you risk injury, or at the very least, serious discomfort.

You’re going to put the cock ring on your penis while it’s flaccid, but you need to know two sizes: the circumference when you’re erect and not erect. If you’re too wide for the cock ring once you’re hard, it may be painful or hard to remove later.

Pick the Right Material

For beginners, stretchy cock rings are best. The metal and stainless steel rings look cool, but you have to get the size exactly right to avoid pain or injury. Until you’re used to putting on and taking off a cock ring, keep it simple. Silicone cock rings are less likely to be too tight, even if you’re slightly off on the size, and, in a worst case scenario, can be cut off.

Some guys are afraid of stretchy cock rings because they don’t want to pull their pubic hair. Silicone is less likely to do that, especially once you add lube (more on that in a moment). But if it’s still a concern, do a bit of manscaping and trim the bush before you put it on.

Buy Lube, Too

Anyone who uses sex toys, masturbates, or engages in penetrative sex needs lubricant from time to time. But if you don’t have any at all, buy some when you pick out your new cock ring. Lube reduces the potential for unpleasant friction, helps reduce pulled pubes, and makes it easier to remove your cock ring later.

Again, the type of lube matters based on the cock ring you buy. Silicone and metal cock rings can handle water-based or silicone-based lube. But rubber, TPR/TPE, or jelly cock rings need water-based lubricant only. And don’t worry about your ring falling off — if you pick the right size, it won’t fall off once you’re hard.

Start with the Basics

Anytime you play with a new sex toy, it’s important to start slow and stick to the basics until you’re comfortable. That means trying a cock ring alone before you bring it into the bedroom with your partner. This helps reduce any errors on your part (like getting it stuck) and gives you a sense of how it feels and what you like about it.

• Masturbate first before trying a cock ring with sex
• Use a basic cock ring with your partner before trying a couples cock ring

These aren’t required rules you have to follow, but it may help reduce any performance anxiety you have once you get your cock ring.

Know the Potential Risks of Cock Rings

There are plenty of myths about cock rings designed to scare anyone with a penis. Most can be ignored, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t risks. Knowing them will keep you healthy and make your cock ring experience better.

• Take your cock ring off within a few moments of your orgasm. Wearing a cock ring too long can cause injury to your penis.
• Remove your cock ring before you fall asleep. You could wake up and find it stuck on your penis.
• Go to an emergency room if your ring is hopelessly stuck.

Most of the risks associated with cock rings involve wearing them too long and size problems. You might think a smaller cock ring will give you a greater squeeze — and make you look bigger. But you could also end up in the ER with a penis emergency, too. Don’t chance it, and always buy a cock ring that fits.

Conclusion

Cock rings are simple sex toys that enhance your erection, orgasm, and pleasure. They’re great for men of all ages, with or without erectile dysfunction. To get the most fun out of your first cock ring, do your research and find the right size. That way, you can experience all the fun with less risk.

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