Penile rings: how do they work?

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Have you ever heard of penile rings? Classic staples among toys, these little gadgets are rarely given the credit they deserve. How do you use them? What effects do they produce? For what practices? We break it all down here!

What is it?

The penile ring is simply a silicone ring a few centimetres in diameter. Behind this seemingly classic and simple object lies a truly formidable pleasure tool! The cockring can come in 3 different forms: classic, vibrating, and double rings.

How does it work and what does it feel like?

The cockring is placed around and at the base of the penis. During erection, the ring exerts pressure and restricts blood flow. This results in making the penis more sensitive to pleasure and maintaining the erection for longer. Said like that, it might sound a little trivial, but I promise you, it doesn't hurt — it's pure pleasure! Combined with masturbation, a blowjob, gold penetration, it's fire! On top of providing pleasure, the cockring makes the penis appear larger, which can be visually very exciting.

Best practices for using penile rings

First of all, you need to choose a ring that fits your size. It may seem obvious, but you really need to match the diameter of the ring to that of your penis: a ring that is too large will give you no sensation at all, and a ring that is too small could completely cut off your circulation, which can be dangerous. Fortunately, they are often sold in sets of several, in different sizes! Next, put it on before you are fully erect, so as not to hurt yourself. You can use a drop of lube to avoid pulling your skin as you slide it over your shaft. Place it straight at the base of your penis. If you are worried about a tourniquet effect, choose an adjustable cockring, which will be more comfortable.

How to remove it? Nothing could be simpler. Once your little business is done, calmly wait for your erection to subside. Once at rest, gently remove the ring. If needed, you can also use a little lube to help.

After use, don't forget to clean it thoroughly. Even if it's not an internal sex toy, disinfecting it after each use is essential!

Penile rings: how to choose them?

As mentioned just above, first choose the right size. Diameters generally range from 2 to 5 centimetres.

Next, choose the type of ring you want:

• A simple ring: ideal for a first time, the simple ring such as the adjustable one will let you test this stimulation without getting lost in sensations. Simple and effective, it also suits smaller budgets. Use it during masturbation or penetration to enjoy pleasure in unison!

• A vibrating ring: Great for use as a couple, vibrating rings stimulate the partner during penetration. They usually have a small vibrating unit that rests on the clitoris gold the base of the partner's anus. For more generalised vibrations, and if you want to make sure your partner feels maximum vibrations, go for fully vibrating cockrings, such as the Hiö for example.

• Double rings. They are made up of two loops: a first one in which to place the penis, and a second to surround the testicles at their base. Vibrating gold not, they delay ejaculation even further by exerting pressure on the vas deferens (that's where sperm comes from!). For a non-vibrating version, we recommend the double cockring Hector.

• If you're looking for intense sensations, you can opt for connected cockrings that can be controlled remotely!

There you go, now you know everything about these little magic rings — use them wisely!

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