FAQ Cock Ring Sizing

Q. What is a cock ring and what is it supposed to do?

A. As the name implies, a cockring is a hoop made of metal, leather, or rubber, that encircles the base of the penis and/or the scrotum. Once you have an erection, a cockring is used to restrict blood flow out of the penis, helping to control both erection and ejaculation. It also creates sensations of tightness and pressure that heighten sensitivity and the intensity of an orgasm. Oh yeah, one other thing: it looks and feels hot as hell!

Q. Who uses them?

A. Their design is uniquely male, but that's the only limitation. Gear Essentials cockrings are deeply rooted in their physical context and the emotional needs of the people who use them. They are an indispensable tool for anyone seeking greater confidence, satisfaction, intensity, control, pleasure, and erotic intimacy.

Q. How do I put one on?

A. Cockrings are usually worn at the base of the penis, behind the scrotum, although some men wear them around the shaft of the penis only. It's easiest to put on a cockring when the penis is not fully erect. Start by tucking your testicles (one at a time) through the ring, then fold your penis down, insert the tip of it under the ring and, while holding onto the tip, pull the ring up towards your body. Then, simply adjust it to make sure it fits comfortably and wait for the magic! (To remove the ring, push your soft penis back through the ring and untuck your testicles.)

Q. How do I know what size to get?

A. Fit is extremely important! Too small a ring, and you'll never get it on. Too large, and it won't hug tight enough to work.

Q. Can I hurt myself?

A. With a little common sense, you should be able to use our cockrings without any injury. The most important advice is to make sure it's not too tight and that you remove it immediately if you feel any discomfort. Take your time putting it on and taking it off using a small amount of lubrication eases the process (and adds to the stimulation!).

Warning: Don't use these devices if you have an injury to your groin or genitals. Do not use cockrings if you bleed easily or have a blood clotting disorder, if you are diabetic, or if you suffer from any peripheral vascular or nerve disease. Do not use these products if you are taking anticoagulants, aspirin, or any other blood-thinning medication. In the event use causes discomfort or any unusual body changes -- including bruising, pain, bleeding or loss of sensation -- discontinue use immediately and check with a sex-positive physician. Do not place over sore, swollen, or infected areas or areas without sensation.

To fit properly, a cockring should be loose enough to get on and off easily, but a bit snug to work its magic once the blood starts pumping. To measure yourself for a cockring, take a string and slip it behind your balls and tug it up around the top of your penis (where it meets your body). Mark the string on both sides where it comes together at snugness thats comfortable for you. Remove the string and measure between the marks. This measurement will give you your circumference, now take your circumference measurement and divide by pi (3.14). This measurement will give you your diameter or ring size. Conversion Table Circumference Diameter (ring size) 5.5 " 1 1/4" 5.89" 1 7/8" 6.28" 2" 6.67" 2 1/8"