How to Measure Yourself for a Cock Ring

Cock rings, sometimes known as penis rings, are an amazing addition to your sex life. They work by gently restricting blood flow out of your erection, helping you to stay harder and making everything even more sensitive. Some cock rings vibrate or have extras attached, such as clitoral stimulators to please your partner during sex. 

But if you’ve never worn a cock ring before, how do you know what size to buy? Here’s a quick guide to measuring yourself for a cock ring. 

Option 1: Use a Tape Measure

If you have a tape measure, this is the easiest way to measure yourself for a cock ring. Measure around the base of your penis, just above the scrotum, when you’re fully erect. Wrap the tape measure around your penis once and make a note of the number you get. This is the circumference. 

Option 2: String and Ruler

If you don’t have a tape measure, you can use a piece of string. Wrap it around your penis in the same way we described above. Mark the point on the string where it meets, and then lay the string flat on a surface. Measure it with a ruler, and you have the circumference. 

Calculating the Diameter

Some cock rings are advertised with their measurements in circumference, others in diameter (and some will list both.) To get the diameter of your penis, divide the circumference by 3.14. For example, if the circumference of your penis is 5”, your circumference is 1.6”. 

Consider How Tight You Want the Ring

A cock ring that is too tight can be painful or even dangerous. One that is too loose won’t have the desired effect. 

Remember that most cock rings are at least somewhat stretchy. Look at the minimum and maximum measurements listed by the manufacturer, if they are available. As long as your size falls within that range, the ring will fit you. For a rigid cock ring, choose one 0.25” – 0.5” smaller than your penis’s diameter. Anything smaller will be too constricting and is not recommended. 

Some of Our Favorite Cock Rings

So you’ve measured yourself up and you’re ready to choose your first cock ring! But what should you go for? Here are a few of our favorites to get you inspired. 

Ram Squeezer

The Ram Squeezer is an adjustable cock ring that is designed to fit men of any size. Just use the slider to change the size. A ring like this is ideal if you’ve never used a cock ring before because it allows you to experiment with different levels of tightness to see what works best for you. And when you’re done? Just loosen it and it will slide right off. 

Oxballs Tri Sport Cocksling

This soft and flexible TPR sling supports your entire package and keeps everything in place while you get down to business. Supremely comfortable, the Oxballs Tri Sport Cocksling is made of three joined rings and feels like having someone’s hand wrapped around your sensitive bits. 

By the way: to measure yourself for a cock-and-ball ring, measure as above but wrap your tape measure or string round the base of your scrotum as well as your penis. 

COLT Vibrating Cock Ring

Add a little something extra with a vibrating cock ring, which will enhance pleasure for both you and your partner. The COLT Vibrating Cock Ring is a leather ring with three sizing options and closes with a simple and quick-release snap fastening. The small but mighty micro stimulator adds intense, buzzing vibrations that will drive you closer and closer to bliss. 

Oxballs Ringer Donut Multipack

What’s even more fun than a cock ring? Three cock rings! This multipack of simple and super-stretchy cock rings gives you so many options. Use the rings separately, or stack them together for a tighter squeeze and even more intense pleasure. 

Brightly colored, durable, and compatible with both water-based and silicone-based lubes, the Oxballs Rings Donut multipack is a great place to start if you’re experimenting with a cock ring for the first time. 

Oxballs Silicone Cock T Cock Ring

Sometimes the simplest things are the best. That’s why we love the Cock T, a basic cock ring from Oxballs, which is made of 100% body-friendly and easy-to-clean premium silicone. It warms to your body and is so comfortable you might even forget you’re wearing it at all!

Conclusion

Now that you know how to find the right size for your ring, now it’s time to find the right ring for the sex you want to have — alone or with a partner!