Sex toys are not a new invention. Dating back as far as the 13th century, people were carving out goat eyelids for use as cock rings. They were (and actually still are) steamed and dried out to give them a soft feel. Nowadays there is a large variety of different cock ring materials to choose from in case you don’t feel like shoving your dick into an old leathered eyelid: rubber, nylon, neoprene, jade, wood, stone, beads; someone got super creative once and used liquorice laces.
So what is the purpose of a cock ring? Dr. Doe describes the effect a cock ring has on the penis as an “oomph”. Wrap an elastic band around the base of your finger and wait – it’s going to get really hard and swollen. Take the elastic off before you lose your finger and think of that reaction in terms of a penis. The more blood going into the penis and staying there, the harder and larger the erection will become. As the brain processes this extra stimulation, it dilates the arteries in the penis which further increases blood flow to the penis. The tissue the penis is composed of absorbs the blood and keeps it there.
Cock rings are meant to be placed on an erect or semi-erect penis to create pressure and hold an erection longer. There are many different kinds of cock rings – some are just for decoration and others come with cool features such as clit stimulators and built-in buttplugs. In Victorian times, which were prudish as fuck, a cock ring was designed with pointy metal spikes to stab an erect penis as punishment for getting excited. While those probably still exist in the BDSM world, most cock rings today are designed for comfort.
Here’s Dr. Doe’s Cock Ring Safety Checklist:
1. Nothing metal or rigid (like wood or hard plastic) to start out with
2. Ensure it’s easy to apply and remove
3. Take it for a short test drive and take it off – check your skin for any damage
4. Only wear cock rings for short intervals – about 20 min
5. If your erection lasts for more than 3 hours seek medical attention
6. If the ring won’t come off – that also requires a trip to the E.R
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