Introducing Cock Rings for Beginners

Introducing Cock Rings for Beginners

Many men apply pressure to their penis and scrotum during sex and masturbation to enhance pleasure and sensation, and to stay harder for longer.

A cock ring provides similar stimulation as a ‘hands free’ option.

Cock rings have been used for centuries by men across cultures and are popular today for men of all sexualities.

A good cock ring is a very effective way for men to achieve and maintain harder erections and enhances pleasure and sensation.

Why Use Cock Rings?

When a penis becomes erect, blood enters the erectile tissue through the artery which flows centrally into the shaft. When the penis becomes flaccid the blood flows out of the penis through the veins located on the outer shaft.

The cock ring applies pressure to the shaft preventing the back flow of blood, keeping the penis erect. These rings puts pressure on the seminal vesicle (tube through which semen travels), prolonging erection and preventing ejaculation.

Many cock rings provide sensation by applying pressure around the scrotum. This may prevent the testicles from retracting up into the body and provide added pleasure.

If you enjoy your balls being played with and stimulated this type of cock ring may be for you.

A Variety of Cock Rings

Cock rings are available in a variety of styles and materials and we recommend an adjustable cock ring for beginners whilst a fixed cock ring is designed for more experienced players. A vibrating cock ring provides sensation to both the wearer and the recipient, and are a fun toy for couples.

Cock rings are made out a variety of materials including leather, nylon, silicone, rubber, plastic and metal.

A cock ring needs to be a firm fit to be effective, however we recommend you start off with a larger size before experimenting with a tighter fit. An adjustable leather cock strap can be adjusted for a tighter fit as you become more experienced.

Practice putting your cock ring on experiment with sensations prior to introducing it into your sex play with a partner.

Pop you cock ring on just as you start to fell aroused – a flaccid or semi erect state so that it is a firm but comfortable fit. When you have achieved a full erection you may choose to tighten the adjustment or to use a smaller fitting ring.

Barbara Santini

Barbara is a freelance writer and a sex and relationships adviser at Dimepiece LA and Peaches and Screams. Barbara is involved in various educational initiatives aimed at making sex advice more accessible to everyone and breaking stigmas around sex across various cultural communities. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys trawling through vintage markets in Brick Lane, exploring new places, painting and reading.

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