If you’ve ever wanted to kick things up a notch when it comes to your sex life, you may have considered trying a cock ring (also known as a cock and ball ring, erection ring, or penis ring).
To this, we say, hurrah! And vibrating penis rings can be even more exciting when it comes to sexual pleasure for all parties involved. Why? Well, if you’re a penis owner or strap-on aficionado who does the penetrative sex thing with someone with a clit, you’ll love this: You might just be able to get your partner to orgasm harder than ever. ;)
Yes, for clitoris owners, vibrating penis rings can be even more titillating than “regular” cock rings. This is because they provide lots of vibration during intercourse right where it counts: near your or your partner's clit and other outer erogenous zones.
What is a vibrating cock ring?
Never heard of this scintillating sex toy? A vibrating cock ring, as the name suggests, is a vibrating ring, loop, or band that fits over a penis or a penetrative sex toy, like a strap-on. The vibration component can be a vibrating bullet or a built-in mechanism, but either way, a vibrating cock ring constricts blood flow from the penis (if one is in play) like a normal cock ring, but also vibrates. This also means that your partner will reap all that sweet, sweet clitoral, and outer sweet spot stimulation during penetration.
According to sexpert Sammi Cole, “Vibrating cock rings are one of the most popular toys for couples where one partner has a vulva, and one has a penis - as the vibrations that come from the in-built mini vibrating bullet also help to stimulate the clitoris of the vagina-having partner during intercourse.” Cole adds, “It's fun to start off small and basic and work your way up to the more fancy cock rings, and all the fun is in experimenting.”
Speaking of more fancy vibrating cock ring varieties, if you want extra stimulation, there are vibrating cock rings that include additions that can stimulate your or your partner’s scrotum or pet that perineum. Some vibrating cock rings come with their own remote control, so you or your partner can control vibration at any given time.
What does it do?
Among other things, cock rings are designed to increase sexual pleasure as well as sexual stamina - this applies if your or your partner has a penis. Cock rings work by restricting the blood flow out of said cock, which can help delay orgasm. Aside from simply making penetrative sex last longer, delayed orgasm can make a climax feel even more intense, when the time finally…comes. So, vibrating cock rings can boost the intensity of orgasms while simultaneously increasing stamina. They can also be paired with other vibrating toys (for this you may want to read up on how to insert a vibrator) for double the fun.
Some people use cock rings as a way to help with erectile dysfunction. Sometimes they’re even referred to as “erection rings,” and there are actual studies done on them as an effective intervention for sexual health. Full disclosure, those interventions usually pair the use of a cock ring with a penis pump. And you can’t use a cock ring if you’re also taking drugs like Viagra to help with ED. It’s not safe because you can generate a dangerous drop in your blood pressure.
The fact is, vibrating cock rings can add some sexy heat to the act of penetration by adding some badass buzzing action into the mix. In the words of one enthusiastic user of a well-known couples’ cock ring, “[it] felt like an amazing threesome without all the awkward position changing.”
How to use a vibrating cock ring?
It’s pretty simple:
1. Pick your ring
You have a few choices when it comes to getting a vibrating cock ring. You can get a soft one of a certain fixed size, or you can get an adjustable cock ring, which is exactly what it sounds like: adjustable. There are lots of different cock ring sizes, and you may have to try some out to get the right one.
Basically, you just want to make sure that whatever cock ring you get, it fits well. You don’t want to constrict blood flow for too long - that can cause all sorts of unpleasant problems. If your cock ring ever hurts, take it off immediately.
2. Lube up
Putting some lube on the inside of the cock ring will help it slide down the penis or dildo more easily.
3. Place the ring on a soft or semi-erect cock
This isn’t applicable if you’re working with a dildo, but if you’ve got a cock, you’ll want it to be soft or chubby, not fully erect when you put the ring on.
In the words of one expert, “After [getting it on], there’s the question of where exactly to position the cock ring, since many of them can either go at the base of your penis or surround the shaft and balls. We recommend that beginners stick with the base of the penis versus the base of the shaft. It’s the easiest way to put the ring on and cuts down on the prospect of hurting those sensitive testicles.”
4. Pay attention to how it feels
Ultimately, the ring should feel pleasantly tight, but you shouldn’t be feeling hella uncomfortable. If it hurts, it’s getting numb, or your skin is going bright red or purple, the ring is probably far too tight for you. Get it off right away.
In the words of Healthline, “While we’re on the subject of feels — more sensation is great, but your cock ring shouldn’t hurt. Take it off right away if you experience any kind of discomfort or if something just doesn’t feel quite right.”
5. Go to town!
This is the part where you play around. Enjoy! Experiment. Try different positions. Some rings will offer more powerful vibrations than others. See what feels good to you and to your partner if you’re doing that.
6. Don’t leave it on for too long
Sexperts like Tracey Cox agree that your stint with a cock ring should only last 15-30 minutes, and 30 may be pushing it for some folks. Not to make it sound scary, but according to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, cutting off fresh blood circulation to the penis for too long could cause tissue damage.
The best vibrating cock ring for you is going to be the one that fits well and feels good. That may sound obvious, but it’s true — and it may take a little bit of experimentation to get there.
What’s it actually like using a vibrating ring?
According to Scott Muska of GQ, who had sex with his partner using a vibrating cock ring, “As for the vibrations, they felt a little bit strange at first, but in an arousing way. It kind of made my shaft and testicles tingle … Once we really got into it, I noticed some of the improvements I’d been looking for. I felt like I had a pretty powerful erection.”
As far as its impact on his vulva-owning girlfriend, he went on: “My As far as its impact on his vulva-owning girlfriend, he went on: “My partner enjoyed the way the cock ring’s vibration was stimulating her clit, to the point that when she was on top of me, she just kind of stopped moving and laid there, letting the ring do its thing. (I was happy to let her do that for as long as she liked, as I’d discovered that I was not in the physical shape to keep going without pause longer than I was used to).”
Again, P-in-the-V sex can be enhanced by use of a vibrating cock ring because the device basically becomes a clitoral stimulator. It’s almost like having a hands-free vibrator right there where it counts in the act!!
Muska also addressed the trend of having an erect penis for longer than normal: “[B]efore too long I realized that I had been showing a display of endurance that is not exactly typical for me. I had been going longer than usual without reaching that pre-orgasm point of no return. This gave us the opportunity to try several positions while wearing the ring."
If you’ve ever wanted longer erections and a way to give your partner a wild, sexy ride, a vibrating cock ring might be just the thing.
Here are some other fun sex tips in this region:
- Some cock rings serve double duty by including fun additions, such as a cock ring with attached anal sex toys, like a butt plug. This is fantastic for P-spot stimulation if you’ve got a prostate. And trust us — if you’ve never had a prostate orgasm … you’re gonna wanna start doing that.
- Speaking of anal, you can get an anal bead cock ring, which is basically a cock ring plus anal beads … it’s a veritable fun factory of sensations. You can use it on your partner if you’re doing that, or yourself if you’re flying solo.
- You can also use a vibrating cock ring during anal sex itself, which can be hot for both parties
- There are also double-ended cock rings, which include two bullet vibes for double the fun. That means twice the vibrations for the cock, testicles, clitoris, anuses, and perineums.
- Finally, there are cage cock rings, which are actually a lot more pleasurable than they sound like. ;) These are usually stretchy, soft cock rings that you wear over your shaft and balls. You get to enjoy the ridges during penetrative sex while, at the same time, a little vibe on the outside keeps that clit happy and excited. (By the way, if you or your partner is at all into fetish wear, you might enjoy the look and feel of these just based on the aesthetics!)
As always, be sure to clean your adult sex toys (including vibrating cock rings) with warm soap and water or sex toy cleaner. And when you’re lubing up, be sure your toy plays nice with your lube. If you’re using a silicone toy, don’t use silicone-based lube — it could degrade your toy. This is important because if your toy breaks down even a little bit, it could become porous, and bacteria like to live in porous materials.
Remember: Toys want to be clean. But people want to be very, very dirty. ;)
