Simple cock rings support erection firmness
Read this if you are on the mend from prostate cancer treatment, or if you have mild erectile dysfunction for any reason, and would like to get harder erections naturally with a cock ring (rubber penis ring). Cock rings are simple, cheap and amazingly effective erection aids for many men. This article focuses on the simple, squishy, stretchy type usually made from silicone rubber.
Particularly after prostate cancer treatment, your penis may feel a bit rubbery, as if it has lost sensitivity. You may only be able to get fully erect from hand or oral stimulation but not penetration. For many men in this situation, a cock ring can help a lot.
This is because cock rings also help a lot with gaining and maintaining the last 5% of erection hardness. This can be the sweetest 5% for many men as it raises the sensitivity of the penis to pleasure.
Note that reading this blog is not a substitute for professional medical advice and not all erectile dysfunction can be helped with the methods outlined here.
Getting harder with a cock ring and nothing else
If your body can produce a partial erection but struggles to keep it up, using a cock ring might make all the difference. So long as some blood is naturally entering the erectile tissue, the ring helps to stop it leaking out again. This often goes beyond just maintaining a given hardness but actually helps increase your erection’s firmness as well as increasing pleasure and sensitivity.
All you need to do is stretch the ring enough to fit over your partial erection and make sure you position it right at the base against your body. It is a good idea to apply lube to the base of your penis first. When you fit the ring it shouldn’t hurt but it should apply some pressure. If your body is ready for this simple erection support, you should notice you get harder almost immediately.
This type of cock ring also helps a lot with maintaining an erection during penetration in a way your partner will barely notice. It is also the least fuss of all erectile support methods. It makes it easier to be sexually spontaneous.
Using a cock ring to keep up an erection – however you got it
However you got an erection, a cock ring can help it stay for longer. Some vacuum pumps like the Vacurect are designed to leave a ring at the base of your penis after they have done their job of pumping you up. That ring maintains your hardness, and many men find it helps to add a second ring of the soft squishy variety as extra support.
A cock ring can also help if you find that drugs like Viagra or Cialis help you get half-way but are not enough on their own.
Simple soft cock rings are often the best
You can buy a soft stretchy cock ring at your nearest sex shop for a very small amount of money. The only thing to remember is that it needs to be smaller than you would expect. For an average sized penis the inside diameter of the unstretched ring is probably about 20 mm or 3/4.”
Different ways to wear the ring
Each man will find a different style and fitting of the ring works best for him. Whatever you choose it will need to fit snugly around the base of your penis.
- The easiest and often most effective way is to wear a simple small ring like the one in the picture above. Simply fit snugly around the base of the penis with some lube. I would recommend this as the first method you try.
- Others prefer a slightly bigger ring stretched over both the base of the penis and fitting in behind the testicles. This takes some care to slide it over your penis, then ease your testicles through the ring one at a time. Those who shave find this easier.
- Some like a more complex shapes and textures. The only limit is your comfort and ingenuity.
Health concerns with cock rings
The nice thing about this kind of simple cock ring is that it doesn’t hurt and it is completely free of drugs or injections. You can however choose to combine it with drugs like Viagra, Cialis or Levitra. The one health limit you must observe is:
- Only use a cock ring for 30 minutes at a time. Then remove it and allow blood to circulate naturally again.
And here’s another take on how to use a cock ring.
Variety of cock ring options
This article has focused on the basics of how to get harder and support recovery from erectile dysfunction with simple stretchy silicone cock rings.
If you like the results, you will find an amazing variety of jazzed-up cock rings on the market which you might like to try. These include rings with built in vibration, with adjustable tightness, with added stimulation for your partner, with remote controls and many more ways to suit your particular sexual tastes.
Editor’s note, December 2023: I have a new favourite cock ring that is easier to get on and off, very comfortable to wear, and provides additional support for scrotum as well as penis. There is also a version that tracks your progress on an app.
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