What are cockrings and how do they work?
January 20, 2008
I think cockrings they are very erotic. I don't really need one to maintain my erection but I think they are so hot that I bought one. Now I am wondering how to put it on my cock without crushing my balls. How do you know what size is ideal for you? I don't want to stop circulation of blood to my cock and balls. Are rubber or metal cockrings better?
Here's cockring 101 for you. Cockrings come in three basic types: leather, rubber, and metal. The leather ones have snaps on them that can be closed to form a circle the roughly the size of your wrist. The metal and rubber varieties are complete circles of varying size, and do not have snaps, breaks, or hinges. Properly worn they form a ring of sorts around your cock and balls, hence the name cockring. Leather cockrings are easier to put on and remove, but do tend to pinch a bit more than metal ones.
Purchasing a cockring is easy as lots of stores and online shops sell them. Leather generally come in one size, although metal and rubber ones vary from about 1.5" to 2" in diameter. To determine what size is right for you, take a piece of string and wrap it around your cock and balls. Pull it somewhat tight, but not so tight that it is uncomfortable. You should also be able to slide at least one finger under it without too much resistance. You can either compare the size of the string in a store to the cockring to see which is right for you. Or if you are more mathematically inclined, divide the length of the string by 3.141. That answer should be almost exactly the diameter of the ring that you want to buy. (Seriously! As your ol' geometry teacher if you doubt me.)
The basic purpose of a cockring is to partially block the bloodflow to and from your dick. In doing so men experience more difficulty obtaining an erection, but when they have one the erection stays hard longer. Some leather cockrings are also connected to a ball stretcher or other device that provides additional restraint or sensation. Those are a bit less common and more advanced though, so we'll not worry about them here.
To put on a leather cockring, stand or sit up, get yourself a good erection, then snap the strap around your cock and balls. If you have a lot of pubic hair you may want to pull it out of the way of the cockring, otherwise it may start pulling after a few minutes. You may also find it comfortable to pull the skin on their balls farther through the cockring as well. Doing so prevents pinching as you move around. Having your partner put a cockring on you can be a great part of sexual foreplay.
Unlike leather cockrings, metal and rubber ones are worn before you become erect. To put one on, put the ring up against your balls. Slowly pull the ballsack and both testicles through the ring. Once it is through tuck your cock through whatever space remains. This should take a small amount of effort but should not be too difficult. If you have to really work at it the ring is probably too small. And too small is not a good idea when it comes to metal cockrings.
Sooner or later you'll want to remove your cockring. Leather ones are easily removed by unsnapping the ring. Metal and rubber ones have to be removed once you lose your erection. Take them off by sliding your dick back through then sliding out your balls. You may even be able to slide your balls out first, but that is often very uncomfortable.
Cockrings are safe provided you take two precautions. First, remember that they are only meant to partially block the bloodflow to your dick, not completely block it. You should always be able to slide a finger under the cockring with little difficulty. Second, never use Viagra or illegal drugs in conjunction with metal and rubber cockrings. Some drugs cause sustained erections that can make the rings extremely difficult to remove. In the case of metal cockrings you may even find yourself in an emergency room so they can cut through the ring with a metal saw.
Purchasing a cockring is easy as lots of stores and online shops sell them. Leather generally come in one size, although metal and rubber ones vary from about 1.5" to 2" in diameter. To determine what size is right for you, take a piece of string and wrap it around your cock and balls. Pull it somewhat tight, but not so tight that it is uncomfortable. You should also be able to slide at least one finger under it without too much resistance. You can either compare the size of the string in a store to the cockring to see which is right for you. Or if you are more mathematically inclined, divide the length of the string by 3.141. That answer should be almost exactly the diameter of the ring that you want to buy. (Seriously! As your ol' geometry teacher if you doubt me.)
The basic purpose of a cockring is to partially block the bloodflow to and from your dick. In doing so men experience more difficulty obtaining an erection, but when they have one the erection stays hard longer. Some leather cockrings are also connected to a ball stretcher or other device that provides additional restraint or sensation. Those are a bit less common and more advanced though, so we'll not worry about them here.
To put on a leather cockring, stand or sit up, get yourself a good erection, then snap the strap around your cock and balls. If you have a lot of pubic hair you may want to pull it out of the way of the cockring, otherwise it may start pulling after a few minutes. You may also find it comfortable to pull the skin on their balls farther through the cockring as well. Doing so prevents pinching as you move around. Having your partner put a cockring on you can be a great part of sexual foreplay.
Unlike leather cockrings, metal and rubber ones are worn before you become erect. To put one on, put the ring up against your balls. Slowly pull the ballsack and both testicles through the ring. Once it is through tuck your cock through whatever space remains. This should take a small amount of effort but should not be too difficult. If you have to really work at it the ring is probably too small. And too small is not a good idea when it comes to metal cockrings.
Sooner or later you'll want to remove your cockring. Leather ones are easily removed by unsnapping the ring. Metal and rubber ones have to be removed once you lose your erection. Take them off by sliding your dick back through then sliding out your balls. You may even be able to slide your balls out first, but that is often very uncomfortable.
Cockrings are safe provided you take two precautions. First, remember that they are only meant to partially block the bloodflow to your dick, not completely block it. You should always be able to slide a finger under the cockring with little difficulty. Second, never use Viagra or illegal drugs in conjunction with metal and rubber cockrings. Some drugs cause sustained erections that can make the rings extremely difficult to remove. In the case of metal cockrings you may even find yourself in an emergency room so they can cut through the ring with a metal saw.
