Newbie's Cock Ring Guide
Cock rings are a sort of gateway drug of sex toys. They're inexpensive, easy to use, and offer immediate, tangible results. All of these factors and more make cock rings the most common and accessible way to get your feet wet before diving into all of the other exciting toys out there to help get your dick wet.
If you are unfamiliar with cock rings and their uses, you might be wondering why people use them and how they work. Basically, the main draw of cock rings for most guys is that they are an effective and simple way of achieving harder, longer-lasting erections by restricting blood flow out of the penis while still allowing it to flow in. By keeping the blood in your penis, you will experience longer, fuller erections and increased nerve sensitivity. While these are the most common reasons a guy might rock a cock ring, there are a number of other ways they can be employed to increase your sexual pleasure.
You might also want to check out our comprehensive guides that will help fill you in on how they can boost your sexual game and how to properly choose and measure yourself for your first ring. The guide you are reading now will walk you through the various types of cock ring we have available and offer a few handy suggestions to help you find the perfect ring for your dingaling.
Adjustable Cock Rings
If cock rings are the perfect way to get your feet wet when it comes to sex toys, adjustable cock rings are the best way for a beginner to dip just their toe in the water. Thanks to the fact that they are adjustable, you can find a level of tightness that is comfortable and effective for you without having to cycle through a bunch of non-adjustable rings to find the perfect fit.
Aside from all that, these rings also come in styles that allow the ring to cinch up both the cock and balls at the same time or separately, depending on the design. The Malesation Cock Grip Double is a perfect example of one such ring.
Ball Stretchers
Ball stretchers aren't nearly as terrifying as they sound. These nifty little numbers have a couple of uses, depending on what you're looking for. they can be used to make your balls hang lower over time with prolonged use or they can simply be worn while you're playing to add a little extra zing to the games by adding a new sensation.
Ball stretchers are basically like wider cock rings worn on the balls that causes them to be pulled away from your body and, over time, will make them hang a lower than they would without using a stretcher. Obviously, there is a lot of variation on how sex toy manufacturers design these toys and there are different designs for different purposes. The Bull Bag Buzz, for instance, has a completely unique design that entirely encases the whole ball bag and even vibrates!
If you're just looking for the sensation of having your balls gently tugged while you are playing and to heighten your orgasm, you might be looking for something along the lines of this ring that features a vibrating bullet, a tab that separates each ball individually, and a built-in cock ring. If you don't care for all the extra features and are looking for something simple and comfortable to wear, this soft and simple stretcher ring might be more in line with what you're looking for.
On the other hand, guys looking to get some permanent extra hang for their boys might want to go for something a little more pro. The Fetish Fantasy Extreme Ball Stretcher allows you to add weights to help the stretching process along. It's also a great BDSM toy!
Cock And Ball Rings
Speaking of balls, there are a lot of cock ring designs that also incorporate a little something for your low boys. Most of these models are made up of a single unit that looks like an elbow-shaped pipe with the joint partially cut out. This L-shaped design allows you to get your cock and balls all firmly cinched up with a single, easy-to-use ring. The Mr. Big Cock Ring & Ball Stretcher and the Unit X Stretch Cocksling are both perfect examples of this design.
(Fantasy C-Ringz Mr. Big Cock Ring & Ball Stretcher)
Like all sex toys, there are quite a few variations on this design, however. From the incredibly simple 360 Cock Ring & Ballsling that's simply a chunky, soft cock ring with a slot in it to put your balls through, to the Rock Hard Ball Banger with it's vibrating, divided full-ball encasement, there's something for any guy out there!
Metal Cock Rings
You really can't beat a metal cock ring's aesthetic. What fetish gear would be complete without gleaming metal? What leather daddy would be caught dead without at least a little glistening chrome? There's just something about a metal-clad cock that just oozes sexy mojo.
These rings are pretty much what you'd expect, with some slight variation here and there. They're basically solid metal rings that are put on before the penis is fully erect. Many are simply rounded, metal rings with no frills, like the Sarge, while others offer wider gauges and squarish designs, like with this one.
Beyond those basic designs, there are models like the Manus Intruder, which has a built-in anal plug for a little extra sass for your ass while you rock your ring.
Metal cock rings are often considered to be a poor choice for beginners because they are trickier to size and their solid design makes them a bit more difficult to put on. Which brings us to our next type of cock ring...
Stretchy Cock Rings
Stretchy cock rings are rings that are made from flexible materials such as silicone or TPR. These, along with adjustable cock rings, are one of the best choices for beginners because sizing isn't much of an issue and they are extremely comfortable to wear while you get adjusted to the new sensations cock rings bring.
These rings come in a wide variety of colors, thickness levels, and even shape. Some guys prefer the simplicity of classic slender cock rings like these Rooster Control Rings, while other guys like the added cushioning and comfort of something a bit chunkier like this bouncy, soft Cruiser Cock Ring. Other soft rings have added features, like the DUO C-Ring & Prostate Massager which has a built-in prostate massager.
Whether you just like a splash of color and a bit of comfort or you're just picking up your first cock ring, you just can't go wrong with a stretchy cock ring!
Vibrating Cock Rings
Who wouldn't want a little extra tingle in their dingle? Vibrating cock rings are exactly that, cock rings with built-in vibration functions. They come in all of the same basic designs as non-vibrating cock rings.
Depending on the model you get, the vibration might come from a built-in vibrator or use a bullet and may offer other little treats to excite your meat. For instance, the Rock Hard Ass-Gasm Vibrating Ring has a built-in butt-plug while this ring offers a plug and built-in ball ring, as well.
Others, like Mack Tuff's Dual Power Cock Ring or OptiMale's Vibrating Double C Ring, feature intensely powerful dual vibration functions that will leave you clutching your sheets.
Penis Extenders And Sheathes
Some people have genes that give them rippling muscles while others can't beef up no matter how much they work out. The same goes for dick size- you're either big or you're not and there isn't too much to be done about it. 
While they have other uses beyond simply allowing a guy to swing the big wood from time to time, their main use is to allow a guy to give his partner the feeling of being fucked by a guy with a bigger dick. This is done by placing your cock into what is essentially a hollow dildo and simply doin' what you'd normally do when you get busy. Most models, like this one, use the same basic hollow-dildo design but, as always with sex toys, there can be a lot of variation.
The Spiral Extender, for instance, is one of the models that deviates from the norm and offers a spiral-textured design that terminates in a bulbous head. Other models utilize intense textures to create entirely new sensations for your bottom, like with Malesation's Nubby Sleeve.
Whether your a savvy dom who wants to get fucked while still denying their sub or your just a guy who would like to hit their partner's hard-to-reach areas, a sheath or extender is just the thing you need to do the job!
