The 9 Best Cock Rings For Stronger Erections And Orgasms, According To Sex Experts

Thanks to its body-safe build, no cock ring is better for beginners than The We-Vibe Pivot. If you’re brand new to the cock rings, Jessica O’Reilly, PhD, sexologist and expert with Lovehoney, says to make sure the one you slide onto your fellow is flexible—and the We-Vibe Pivot is exactly that.

“The ring has 10 different powerful, rumbly vibration options that can be controlled through the We-Vibe app,” she says. Notably, the bulbous head of the toy can help transmit vibrations to your partners hot-spots during penetrative intercourse. “If your partner has a clitoris, it will stimulate it during P-in-V sex,” she says.

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As far as anal sex toys are concerned, sex toy manufacturer B-Vibe is king. So the fact that they’ve created a product—the B-Vibe Snug & Rub Penis Ring—that combines their anal product prowess with a cock ring, is awesome news for your sex life.

To use it you slide the ring portion over your slide, allow the connective silicone string to run alongside your taint, and then use lubricant to pop the plug into your peach. Three cheers for multiple erogenous zones stimulation!

Notably, the butt plug is B-Vibe’s signature weighted butt plug, which is weighted and thus provides a “full” and satisfying feeling. Some testers say it takes some time getting used to, the results (i.e. orgasms) are totally worth the learning curve.

The Screaming O Disposable Vibrating Cock Ring is a one-and-done option. Ideal for someone who’s never tried a cock ring and wants to see if they’d enjoy it before shelling out for a pricier one, this vibrating toy provides similar pressure and vibration as other cock rings on this list. In fact, the vibrations are shockingly powerful. Plus, the pleasure knobs lining the ring double down on sensations helping the toy really earn its name as the Screaming O.

The main downside of this product is that it is not made from a non-porous material—it’s made from a jelly product that is fine for one-time use, but suboptimal for multiple plays (because it cannot be completely cleaned). In other words, you really need to dispose of this toy post use.

Luxe up your lovemaking with the Lelo Tor 3. Made from stretchy silicone, this cock ring will fit your needle nice and snug so you don’t have to worry about it shifting around while you thrust. To use it, you simply slide the Tor 3 down the length of your penis, and then use the device or the Lelo app to choose one of the eight (!) different vibration patterns, says Casey Tanner, LCPC, CST, an AASECT-certified sex therapist and founder/CEO of the Expansive Group, an inclusive therapy practice.

While the ring portion of the toy provides vibration to your penis, the bulbous head of the toy can help stimulate a partner’s clitoris during penetrative sex, they say. Sure, it’s on the pricier side, but given that it stimulates all players involved, it’s essentially two toys in one.

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Looking for a cock ring you and your partner can both wear? Nervous that your snake is too skinny or thick for traditional cock rings? Consider the Tracey Cox’s Edge Maximum Control Adjustable Stamina ring. Thanks to its push-button toggle, you can customize this “ring” to fit your cock like a glove—no matter your size. You can also put it one earlier into play than you might with other cock rings. As your excitement grows, simply adjust the grip using the slide-to-fit toggle and get your tailored fit without any uncomfortable pinching.

The toy also has a sturdier, more durable build than most penis rings on the market. Plus, because it’s made from silicone, it is safe to use with latex condoms and water-based lube.

This cock ring from Lovehoney is a two-in-one sex toy for the cost of just one! At the top of the cock ring is a vibrator shaped like a rabbit-head. Sure, this might make the toy look a little kitschy, but the ears flutter when the vibrator is turned on. The result is that the toy is able to deliver pretty intense clitoral stimulation during vaginal intercourse.

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It’s a cock ring! It’s a prostate massager! It’s…the Nexus Simul8 Dual Motor Prostate Massager With Cock Ring! “This prostate massager has a double penis ring attached, which provides vibrating sensations throughout your nether regions,” says Justin Lehmiller, PhD, a social psychologist, research fellow at The Kinsey Institute, and author of Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life. “It can be used alone or with a partner during a variety of sexual activities and is worth considering for those who want combined P-spot and penile stimulation.”

It also has dual-motor control, which allows you to customize the vibration and stimulation for each area, he says, thus allowing the opportunity to explore new things each time and adjust to your comfort and preferences.

How to Find the Best Cock Ring for You

Standard rings free from bells and whistles are the best option for beginners. But once you know that penis rings are something you enjoy, you might level up your toy by investing in one with two rings, or an attachment designed for perennial or anal stimulation. Here are some of the more popular types including adjustable, stretchy, and solid varieties.

Stretchy rings

“I’d suggest beginners start with a soft and stretchy type of cock ring, as they are easy to put on and remove, and there is much less risk of damage due to improper fit, getting stuck, or leaving it on for too long,” Vrangalova says.

Adjustable rings

Most penis rings on the market are closed-loops that slide right down the length of your shaft. However, there are some adjustable rings that use Velcro, snaps, D-rings, or lasso-style adjusters to help you more easily wrap on and remove the toy, according to Emry. The adjustability allows you to select whether you want the toy under just your penis or your penis and your scrotum, plus make sharing between partners feasible.

Vibrating rings

Vibrating cock rings feature a small motor that provides vibrating sensations for you and your partner. “Some men love the vibration, but mostly these are worn to help the woman achieve a more intense clitoral climax,” says Emry.

Cock and ball rings

Some penis rings actually have two rings, one that wraps around the base of your penis, and one that wraps around your testicles. These rings are great for folks who like testicle stimulation during sex (or enjoying having their balls pulled lightly). These rings also are particularly helpful for delaying ejaculation because it pulls your testicles away from your body (and in order to ejaculate, your testicles need to retract into your body).

Solid rings

Solid rings are not for beginners. They’re worn at the base of the penis and behind the scrotum. Exercise caution before using one of these: “If a man uses one that’s too small for his erectile capacity, it can cause penile damage,” says Donaghue.

Are cock rings safe?

Most of the time, yes! Many healthcare providers recommend keeping a cock ring on for less than 20 minutes and to remove it if you start to feel discomfort, pain or bruising— rare, but possible. For this reason, Vrangalova says it can be a good idea to choose a very flexible, stretchy cock ring so that if you want to take it off, you can do so easily and quickly.

Although there have been a few case reports of problems with cock rings, most of the ones we’ve heard about have been with rigid devices that were small and once a person became erect, the penis was very constricted and the ring was impossible to get off, hence the emergency room visit. So, stretchy rings and short periods of use should be fine in most cases. Of course, if you have any questions about your health or that of your partner, check in with a healthcare provider.

Meet the Experts

• Holly Richmond, PhD, is a certified sex therapist, somatic psychotherapist, sextech consultant, and associate director of Modern Sex Therapy Institute.
• Zhana Vrangalova, PhD, is a sex researcher and adjunct professor of psychology at New York University, teaching Human Sexuality courses.
• Jessica O’Reilly, PhD, is a sexologist, expert with Lovehoney, and co-author of The Ultimate Guide to Seduction and Foreplay.
• Casey Tanner, LCPC, CST, is an AASECT-certified sex therapist and the founder/CEO of The Expansive Group, an inclusive therapy practice.
• Kara Emry is a manager at the sex-toy store The Stockroom in Los Angeles.
• Justin Lehmiller, PhD, a social psychologist, research fellow at The Kinsey Institute, and author of Tell Me What You Want: The Science of Sexual Desire and How It Can Help You Improve Your Sex Life.
• Bobby Box is a sex educator for Lovehoney.
• Chris Donaghue, PhD, is a couples and sex therapist, the director of clinical education for The Sexual Health Alliance (SHA), and the author of Sex Outside the Lines: Authentic Sexuality in a Sexually Dysfunctional Culture.