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The Best Cock Rings

for Harder Hard-Ons
B Y K AT E S L O A N

August 8, 2022 4:01 PM

Illustration by Michael Houtz

Seven rings to rule them all.

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The best cock ring is probably any cock

ring. They're like the hot sauce of sex: no
matter what’s on the menu, sexually
speaking, it’ll probably feel better with a
cock ring on, whether that's a simple
silicone band or Frank Ocean's $25k gold-
and-diamond take. 

When it comes to sex toys for men, a cock

ring—or penis ring—is one that should be at
the top of the must-buy list. These usually-
stretchy silicone rings are made to go
around the base of the penis (and often
around the balls as well), creating a
constrictive effect that allows blood to flow
into your dick as you get turned on but
prevents blood flow from leaving too easily.
The result is a harder, more sensitive, long-
lasting erection. Cock rings may also result
in significantly stronger orgasms by
delaying ejaculation for a more intense
climax. And for folks with erectile
dysfunction, a cock ring—when used in
addition with ED medicine—can help them
stay hard even with just a partial erection. 

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Some cock rings have extra bells and

whistles intended to increase your partner’s
pleasure as well, like textures that are fun to
grind against, or a built-in vibrator. Who
knew a slim loop of silicone could achieve
so much?

If you’ve never tried a cock ring before, it’s

worth a shot. They're great for beginners
who are just looking into sex toys, and
they're not as intense as something like a
butt plug. So whether you want to use one
to liven up solo play, heighten the intensity
of a blowjob, or make penetrative sex more
explosive for both of you, here are some of
the best cock rings money can buy.

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The Best Basic Cock Ring:

Blush Novelties
Performance GoPro
Silicone Cock Ring

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PERFORMANCE

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PURESILICONE
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1.5inch(38mm)diameter

Blush Novelties Performance GoPro

Silicone Cock Ring

$ 11 AT A M A Z O N

You don’t have to spend a lot to get the

benefits of using a cock ring. This one is
super affordable and does the job just fine,
perfect for newbies in the cock ring game.
It’s made of soft silicone that’ll stretch to fit
most penis sizes, and its flat design helps
keep it from moving around on your shaft
or digging in uncomfortably. If you’re
curious about the boner-boosting powers of
cock rings, this would be a great one to start
with. 

The Best Cock Ring Set:

Lovehoney Get Hard Extra
Thick Silicone Cock Ring
Set

Lovehoney Get Hard Extra Thick

Silicone Cock Ring Set

$ 1 3 AT L O V E H O N E Y

Sets containing multiple different cock

rings are a smart buy if you’re nervous
about finding a perfect fit that’ll match your
girth, or if you want to experiment with
wearing one around just your shaft, just
your balls, or both at once. While the rings
are not adjustable, this set contains three
silicone cock rings ranging from 1.2 to 1.6
inches in diameter, offering plenty of
versatility no matter the size of the wearer.

The Best Vibrating Cock

Ring: We-Vibe Pivot

We-Vibe Pivot

$ 1 0 9 AT L O V E H O N E Y

Vibration can amp up the pleasure for both

you and your partner, stimulating
erogenous zones like the clitoris by
essentially turning your dick into a vibrator.
This vibrating penis ring has super-
powerful vibrations that’s good for both
penis and clitoral stimulation, housed in a
slightly protruding shape that’s easy for a
partner to grind against during sex. The
app-controlled Pivot offers over 10
vibration modes whether you’re looking for
a tickle or extra stimulation.

The Most Versatile Cock

Ring: ScreamingO Charged
Combo Kit #1

ScreamingO Charged Combo Kit #1

$ 3 3 AT A M A Z O N

This kit contains a strong, rechargeable

bullet vibrator that can be used on its own
or tucked into one of the two included
attachments, a finger sleeve and (you
guessed it) a cock ring. You get a lot of bang
for your buck with this multi-use set,
especially since the vibe itself has 10
different settings to choose from.

The Best Cock Ring for

Perineum Pleasure: Hot
Octopuss Atom Plus

Hot Octopuss Atom Plus

$ 9 9 AT A M A Z O N

The perineum, also known as the taint, is

the nerve-packed area between your balls
and butthole—and although it’s often
overlooked by sex toy makers, stimulating it
can increase your pleasure exponentially
during sex and masturbation. This
rechargeable vibrating cock ring has two
motors, so it can rumble wonderfully
against your perineum while also pleasing
your partner. The high-quality Atom Plus is
waterproof for fun in the shower. 

The Best Bluetooth-

Controllable Cock Ring:
Lovense Diamo

Lovense Diamo

$ 11 9 AT A M A Z O N

If you’ve got a long-distance sweetie who

wants remote control your cock ring—or if
you’d just prefer changing vibration settings
using your phone rather than buttons on
the toy itself—you might want a Bluetooth-
compatible product like this one. Lovense’s
app even allows you to create your own
vibration patterns, sync the vibrations to
music, and do in-app video calls with far-
away partners. 

The Best Cock & Balls Ring:

Oxballs CockSling 2.0

Oxballs CockSling 2.0

$ 1 9 AT A M A Z O N

This inventive cock ring gently pulls your

testicles downward, while providing the
same constriction around the base of your
shaft that other rings do. It’s fantastic for
adding some subtle ball stimulation to
whatever else you’re doing. In a way, the
CockSling 2.0 is also an enhancer, making
your scrotum look bigger in a way that
many people find hot.

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