{"id":43988,"date":"2024-10-09T14:57:54","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T12:57:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/?p=43988"},"modified":"2026-03-30T01:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T23:54:42","slug":"what-is-a-penis-ring-and-why-should-i-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lelo.com\/blog\/what-is-a-penis-ring-and-why-should-i-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Penis Ring and Why Should I Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey Dr. Emily,<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve heard you mention penis rings before. I\u2019m a guy just getting into toys and wearables for sex with my wife. But what IS a penis ring? I\u2019ve Googled them and know what they look like, but why do people use them? Is it something I can wear during sex with my partner (female), or are they mostly an additive while I\u2019m masturbating? Do you have any starter recommendations for us?\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Thanks!<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Alex<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Hi Alex! Happy to help!<\/span><\/p>\n

In its most basic form, a penis ring (AKA a \u201ccock ring\u201d) is a circular band that wraps around the base of your penis, where your shaft meets your torso. You fit the band around your penis and your testicles, and once in place, it helps keep your penis engorged as it becomes erect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For individuals with unpredictable erections, penis rings are a huge assist. That\u2019s because they keep blood trapped in the genitals, which is helpful if you find yourself losing your erection at times.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The causes of that are varied, but the culprit is often your veins: they might not be compressing enough to keep the blood trapped in the penis. So if you want to last longer during penetration, rings are a nice option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never tried a penis ring before, I recommend trying one first during masturbation. That way, you\u2019ll be able to see how your penis reacts to having an object squeezed around it \u2013 and that\u2019s key! For your first time, look for something flexible (I always recommend a penis ring made out of rubber or silicone as opposed to metal).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You asked me for starter recommendations, so let me give you a few: rings you can use during sex, and one to track your erectile health if that\u2019s important to you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping your partner in mind, there are penis rings out there with built-in vibrators, which stimulate her clitoris during penetration. They pull double duty: most vulva owners aren\u2019t going to orgasm from penetration alone, so rings like these keep you erect while giving her a ton of orgasm-inducing pleasure. And you, too! Vibes tend to feel good on all genitals, and LELO makes one I absolutely love: the <\/span>TOR 3<\/span><\/a>, which is flexible enough to fit penises of all sizes, and has a nice broad vibrator on top, to cover a lot of clitoral real estate. It\u2019s also waterproof, which is fun for shower sex. <\/span><\/p>\n

\"lelo<\/a><\/p>\n

Anytime a cis hetero couple reaches out to me asking for a good starter toy to add to the bedroom, this is the one I usually recommend: it\u2019s super user-friendly, very intuitive, and gets amazing reviews. Unlike conventional and uncomfortable penis rings, it wraps on, making removal super easy, safe for longer sex sessions. Penis owners I\u2019ve spoken to say it\u2019s really comfortable and many use it for partnered sex as well as solo sex for better erections and orgasms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now, this ring is an investment and IMO, absolutely worth the money.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The bottom line is: if you\u2019re a penis owner stressing over \u201cperformance\u201d and confidence in bed, this single tool can make a huge difference. But even if you don\u2019t struggle with ED and simply want to spice it up in the bedroom, partner-play penis rings generate a lot of pleasure\u2026 For you AND your partner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Enjoy 15% off LELO.com<\/a> with code VOLONTE15<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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