This article was published on November 13th, 2014

Do you own a cock ring? You probably should. If you’re one of the many men who have trouble keeping yourself hard, when it matters the most, then you’d greatly benefit from investing in one. They come in a wide variety, from the simple, to the complex—but they all work toward the same goal: maximizing your cock’s potential.

Some cock rings are straightforward. A silicone ring that fits around your shaft and your balls. The function is simple—you get hard, and it keeps the blood in your cock. It also increases the pressure, so your cock is actually much harder than it would be normally. The silicone rings are the easiest to use. Next, you have steel cock rings. These are trickier to put on. If you have bigger balls, and a huge cock to match, you might want to shop around for other options. Unlike silicone cock rings, those made of steel do not stretch—obviously. Forcing yourself into one can take a bit of time, and could possibly be uncomfortable.

Venturing deeper into this area, you will come upon cock rings that do more than just squeeze your cock and balls. Some of them are designed to stretch your balls, pulling them away from your cock. Tugging on your balls when you’re about to cum feels fantastic, and these options do that for you. Another tantalizing option is a steel cock ring that has an added attachment—a steel ball that curves between your legs. When you put it on, the ball slides into your hole, and moves around inside you as you fuck. This is particularly good if you’re a top that really enjoys anal play as well. It’s almost like having someone play with your hole while you’re topping, without actually having another person there.

Now, if you’re really into anal pleasure, there is a cock ring with a vibrating G-spot stimulator, designed pretty much the same way as the cock ring with the steel ball—only this one fully penetrates your hole and vibrates against your prostate, also known as the male G-spot, which can also be massage from the outside. This is the area between your balls and your hole, commonly referred to as your taint.

The options for cock rings are varied, so take the time to find what works for you. Who knows, you may end up with more than just one. Different sexual occasions call for different toys. No need to limit yourself. Be adventurous and put a ring on that cock.

Warning: You should never wear cock rings for a prolonged period of time, as it is never safe to constrict the flow of blood for too long. If you want to use a cock ring, be sure to give yourself a break from time to time.