BOLD HUMANS’ Cock Ring Guide
A harder and prolonged boner and an increasement of sensations... What's not to love about cock rings? Perhaps the fact that it can be tricky to find the right one. Not anymore though! Continue reading for many practical tips to find your perfect match.
THE FUNCTION OF A COCK RING
Cock Rings are made to increase the sensations of the person wearing them. Some people also experience a prolonged erection. They are designed in a way that they restrict blood from leaving the penis while still allowing blood to flow in.
Before wearing a cock ring there are a couple of things you should know in advance.
HOW TO WEAR IT – PROS AND CONS
Although the word ‘cock ring’ might sound pretty self-explanatory, there are different ways to use this goodie. The most common ways are; at the base of the penis, behind the scrotum and behind the glans.
The easiest and most comfortable way to wear a cock ring is to wear it at the base of the shaft. The downside to wearing it like this is that the ring may move during activity and it can be a struggle combining it with a condom. When using a flexible or adjustable cock ring you can put it on when your penis is flaccid or erect. When using a non-flexible ring it’s recommended to put it on when the penis is flaccid.
The most ‘efficient’ way to wear a cock ring and the way to avoid the ring moving around is wearing the ring behind your scrotum. You can do this either by putting your flaccid penis through the ring followed by one testicle at a time or the other way around.
Always put some lubricant on the inside of the ring before putting it on. Don’t wear a non-flexible ring for more than 20 minutes at a time and take it off immediately if you feel any discomfort or pain, or notice any bruising. If your dick falls of, you probably took the wrong size.
COCK RING MATERIALS
There are different types of cock ring. When you’re new to this, you might want to start with a stretchy, silicone ring or an adjustable strap. Other common cock ring materials are steel, (faux) leather and hard plastic.
SIZE MATTERS
Especially when choosing a ring that is not very stretchy, the size of it is super important. Before choosing the size you need to know if you’re going to wear the ring on the shaft of the penis or behind your scrotum. Next you need to measure the circumference of the place where you would like to wear your cock ring. Do this while your penis is erect. Use a flexible measuring tape or a string and a ruler. Important: Most manufacturers talk about diameter instead of circumference. So you’ll still need to convert your measurement into diameter by dividing the circumference by 3.14 or by using an online tool.
When buying a non-flexible ring; the ring size should be exactly the size of your penis to avoid discomfort, pain or bruising. When wearing a correctly sized ring, it should feel ‘pleasantly tight’, not uncomfortable.
When buying a silicone ring, you can go for a ring that has a smaller diameter than your penis, depending on the flexibility of the material, the thickness of the design and how tight you want it to be. There are some ‘’standard rules’’ to help you out with this.
Start with the diameter of your penis and calculate your way through the following steps.
- If you’re buying stretchy silicone; reduce the diameter with a minimum of 1 mm and a maximum of 12 mm. If you’re buying a rigid silicone; reduce the diameter with a maximum of 6 mm.
- If the ring you’re buying is rather thin, reduce the diameter with a maximum of 6 mm.
So, let’s say the circumference of your penis measures 12 cm. That means the diameter measures 3,8 cm or 38 mm. You’re a beginner and you prefer a ring that is stretchy (-12mm) has an average thickness. Your cock ring should have a diameter between 2,6 and 3,7 cm.
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