How to Use a Cock Ring

For those looking to spice up your sex life, cock rings are a great option.  They are one of the easiest additions you can make to your sex life to give you harder erections, stronger orgasms, and even last longer in bed.  The reasons for using a cock ring a pretty straight forward, but if you are a first-timer who has never used a toy or accessory before, I want to walk you through how to use a cock ring for the first time.


The main function behind a cock ring is to make your erection harder.

Why Use a Cock Ring?



  • Extra stamina Probably the most popular reason people choose to use a cock ring is for the benefit of lasting longer in bed.  The added pressure around the base of your penis helps you to build up to your orgasm for a longer period of time.
  • Stronger orgasms This added pressure and prolonged sex will also let you peak at a higher level meaning an orgasm much more intense than you would typically encounter.
  • Harder Erections By restricting blood flow out of the penis, cock rings help to hold your erections rock solid.

How to Use a Cock Ring

1 Choose a comfortable cock ring size



A penis right that is too tight can be uncomfortable, and a ring that is too loose can have little effect on your erection and stamina.

A good option is to opt for a penis ring set or adjustable band because they will let you experiment with a variety of sizes.

2 Stretch the ring outward and over the head of your penis.



This step should be done while the penis is soft or semi-soft. 

For fixed or metal rings, you can also add a bit of lube to the ring or your penis to make sliding on and off more comfortable.

3 Slide or roll the ring to the base of the penis, up against the balls



For beginners, you can use your penis ring in this position. Asses the tightness of you band and adjust accordingly so that it is tight, but comfortable.

For extra stimulation or for more advanced users, continue to step 4.

4 Stretch the ring under and behind the balls



This step can be tricky. You can slip on ball through at a time, or pull the band and loosen.

It is best to do this while your penis is soft. Once the band is behind the balls and in place you can allow your penis to harder.

Again, having lubrication on the cock ring helps things slide through a bit easier.

5 After you finish, allow your penis so soften and remove



Like before, simply add a bit of lube and the penis ring should slide off without a problem. It is important to remove the ring after use, or after wearing if for 30 minutes to be safest.

Tip: While you are still learning how to use a cock ring take your time and go slowly. If you find it to be too difficult, bump up to the larger size cock ring.

The important thing is to make things are tight and snug, but not uncomfortable.

Choosing the Right Cock Ring

When you are using a cock ring for the first time it is important to choose a beginner friendly ring.

I want to talk about how to use elastic cock rings because they are the most versatile.

How does this work?  

By applying pressure and restricting blood from flowing out, giving you super hard erections, and therefore higher sensation and a stronger orgasm.  This added pressure can actually make you last longer, and the added sensation and tension makes using a cock ring feel amazing.

When you are using a cock ring for the first time you have a few different options to choose from.  Cock rings come in a variety of materials, flexibilities and design.  For this article, I want to talk about how to use Elastic cock rings because they are the most beginner friendly and are more versatile to different sizes.

Elastic cock rings also commonly come in sets of sizes which allow you to choose a tightness and size that is most comfortable for you.

Below I have the Cloud 9 Cock Ring Set which is one of my top recommendations for first timers.

The rings are soft, stretchy, and durable and best of all are able to be rolled on which means you avoid a lot of the tugging and discomfort you can run into with other styles.


Using your Cock Ring

First, choose a size from the set of three that is most comfortable for you.  In this example, I used the medium sized ring.
Stretch the cock ring over the head of your penis and roll the ring downward.

You can also add a bit of lube to the ring to make thing more comfortable, and having that extra lubrication will make things a bit easier later on and more comfortable overall.

Next, roll the cock ring to the base of the penis.  Some people stop here which is fine, but if you want to add more stimulation and get all of the added effects I talked about earlier you can also take things a bit further…


Now that the ring is at the base of the penis, the next thing you want to do is stretch the cock ring and loop it under the balls.

Take your time.

Again, having lubrication on the cock ring helps things “slide through” a bit easier.


If you find this step to be too difficult you can always bump up to the larger size cock ring. The important thing is to make sure that things are tight and snug, but not uncomfortable.


And once the band is behind the balls you are ready to go!  The ring should stay snuggly in place until you finish your business.  And once you become soft again your cock ring should slide off without much problem.

More Cock Ring Options

In addition to the multi-sized sets, you also have a variety of other great options.  Below I will list a few, but to get a full list check out more in-depth article:

Another of my favorite rings is the Super Soft Cock Ring which is made from a soft rubber and I find with its larger surface area on the band to be a “Super” comfortable fit.

The ring works in the same way as before, although what you do gain in comfort is the pressure distribution, you lose in the ability to roll it on and off, as well as the extra sizing options.

All things aside, it is one of the most comfortable elastic rings out there and comes in a few different color options.

The last style I want to talk about are adjustable cock ring bands which was the first that I ever owned because of their flexibility and straight-forward way to use.

Adjustable bands are great because they let you adjust the size and tightness exactly to how you seem fit and lock in a size.  They are also one of the safest options because they can be quickly loosened or removed if things get a bit too tight or uncomfortable.

Cock Rings for the Advanced User

More advanced users can also experiment with metal rings.  These are a bit more expensive, and because of their solid build do not flex, and therefore will give you an even more powerful effect.  Metal rings are worth building up to after you get a bit of experience under your belt, and can really take things to the next level.

And there you have it!  Our full guide on how to use a cock ring for the very first time. Do you have any cock rings that you like best?  Do you have any tips or advice you want to add for first-time cock ring users?  Let us know in the comments below!

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