Many folks equate sex toys with vibrators, and vibrators with women.But men enjoy all kinds of sex toys (including vibrators) and one ofthe staples of their toy box is the cock ring. A great toy for solo orpartner play, the cock ring (also known as a penis ring)  is astrip of material or a continuous O-ring designed to restrict the bloodfrom flowing out of the penis, which can prolong an erection. Why weara cock ring? Lots of reasons! They temporarily create more sensitive,intense and hard erections, and can even help some men delayejaculation. (Of course, everybody is different, and not all menrespond to cock rings the same way. For some, the intense sensations causedby the cock ring make them come faster.) Will cock rings make yourpenis bigger? Sorry guys, but not in the long run. They may enlarge ittemporarily, but repeated use of cock rings won't result in anypermanent changes.

Pick a Style, Any Style

There are many kinds of cock rings, but if you're new to cock rings,you'll want to choose one that's adjustable and easy to remove.

• Adjustable cock rings. An adjustable cock ring is great for beginnersbecause it's easy to put on and can be removed in asnap. Julian's Stud Ring works like a little bolo tie, with a bead that slides along and adjusts the tightness easily and comfortably. When you're done, just loosen and remove!
• Continuous, O-ring-style cockrings. The less expensive styles like the Nitrile Cock Rings  aregreat forfirst-time users. They range in size (and despite their small diameters, they do stretch a lot), andthey're not too difficult to get on.
• Vibrating cock rings. These offer an extra buzz to the penis ortesticles, and are extremely popular for the clitoral stimulation they add for women during partner sex. They're typically ringswith a small vibrating attachment, like the translucent Duet Vibrating Cock Ring (which has two vibrators — one for his balls, one for her clit) or the Sonic Ring Kit.
• Firm, non-stretchy cock rings. Experienced cock ring fans can delight in rings made of metal, acrylic, or hard plastic. We love the 14K Gold Cock Ring for its elegant good looks and wonderfully effective function!  

Get it On, then Get Off!

1. Prep your gear. If you're using a stretchy O-ring like the Nitrile Stretch Cock Rings, you might wantto stretch them out over a shampoo bottle for a few hours. Masturbate or fantasize in order to perk upyour penis, as cock rings are easier to put on if you're semi-erect.
2. Lube up. Particularly if you're using a rubber or seamless O-ring,put some lube on your penis and balls, so the cock ring will slide onmore comfortably.
3. Location, location, location. Cock rings typically are wornaround the base of the cock and the balls. You can just wear it on theshaft (and by all means, experiment!), but cock rings function the mosteffectively when secured around both the scrotum and cock. This allows blood to flow into the erection, but not out, so hardness and sensitivity increase.
4. Put cock rings on when you're semi-erect. If you've got a solidcock ring, first pull the loose skin of your scrotum through, then dropone testicle through, then the other, and finally push your penisthrough.
5. Masturbate. Once you've become accustomed to the sensationsyour cock ring creates, try masturbating.  If your ring is thevibrating type, you can experiment with pointing the vibrating portionon your testicles for an extra buzz.
6. Make a statement. Get into the fantasy surrounding your cockring. Whether you're showing off a festive adornment as part ofa striptease, wearing it under your clothes to show off yourpackage, or telling your lover you're proud to be submissiveby wearing a locking cock ring, play up the erotic potential of yourtoy.

   Cock rings are fun for silicone dicks, too! Strap a colorful or sexy leather ring on a dildo to dress it up.

7. Share it with a friend. Vibrating cock rings like the Sonic Ring Kit and the Torvibe are designed to offer female partners clitoral stimulation duringintercourse. Position the vibrator near the top of your cock (or thedildo if you've got a strap-on) so that during intercourse it bumps upagainst her clitoris. Keep your body down parallel to hers and tryslow, shallow thrusts to make sure she receives consistent contact withthe vibrator. Or try it with her on top, moving in more of a grindingthan up-and-down motion.
8. Accessorize. Cock rings lend themselves well to other sex toy combinations. Try using a penis pump first and then applying a cockring, or adding a Babeland Toy Cleaner.

Worn to look hot and ready for sex, or just to feel good, cock ringscan double your pleasure and create a sexy package — think of them asform and function in one!