How to Use a Cock Ring: Instructions & Video Tutorial
Last Updated on November 5, 2025
Penis rings are a tiny yet useful device for enhancing sexual pleasure, but it's important to know how to use them properly. There's alot of questions to be had, so in today's cock ring tutorial, Sexpert Mayla Green covers the essential steps on how to put it on comfortably with tips & advice for safe use.
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What is a Cock Ring?
The cock ring is a band that fits around the base of an erect penis. It can fit tightly to keep the erection firm to help men with erectile dysfunction, or it can be soft or textured to enhance sexual pleasure. It can be a single loop that fits around the penis only, or have connected loops (like a figure 8) that fits around both the dick and balls together.
The original purpose of a cock ring is to help men with ED maintain a firm erection long enough for the duration of penetrative sex, but over time, several new styles have evolved and adapted to suit a variety of uses. They are not just for men with ED anymore. Men buy penis rings for sexual pleasure, stamina training, added sensations during solo masturbation and, of course, for extra stimulation during partnered sex.
How to Put on a Cock Ring
Before we begin, it's important to note WHEN it should be put on: The best time to put on a penis ring is when your dick is semi-erect.
If your dick is flaccid, it will likely just slide right off. If your dick is fully erect, it can be painful to put on, especially if it's a dual ring with a scrotum band. Stimulate your cock a little bit to get slightly chubby then quickly wear it before your cock becomes fully erect.
- Lubricate the interior of the ring's circumference and the sides of your dick all the way to the base of the shaft.
- For a single ring, roll it down to the base of the shaft. (Do not stretch and pull it over your cock, it may tear).
- For a double cock & ball ring, the smaller ring should be put over the shaft first, then the larger ring around the scrotum after.
- If there is a vibrator on the device, point it upwards to stimulate your partners clitoris.
- If you are wearing a vibrating ring for masturbation, point the vibrator downwards to stimulate your balls.
- If you have multiple penis rings in a cock ring pack, put the widest on first, then follow with the subsequent sizes. (The cock ring trios can be stacked for maximum pleasure and erection control.)
- If you have a full cock cage, spread lubricant around the interior completely to reduce friction with your skin and tuck the scrotum into the pouch first.
- For a cock and ball stretcher, spread lubricant around the interior and put the ball spreader straps on first, followed by the cock ring.
- The Lasso cock strap can be placed around the shaft only, or both the shaft and testicles at the same time. To adjust the cock ring, slide the Lasso cock ring bead or clasp to adjust to your desired fit.
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Advice for Making a Tight Ring More Comfortable
Trimming your pubic hair will reduce the possibility of pulling hairs when a tight ED ring is being put on or taken off. Furthermore, the minuscule gaps that pubic hair leaves between the material and your skin can be enough for blood to escape the penile tissue and the erection to go flaccid earlier than you intended,
Applying a bit of water-based lube along the inside perimeter will reduce friction with your skin when you slide the ring on greatly improving your comfort during use.
How Long Can I Wear it For?
A tight-fitting cock ring should not be worn for longer than 15 minutes at a time. Planning an all-night sex marathon? Make sure to leave it off for at least 15 minutes for your dick to breathe in between sessions.
A loose jelly-style donut ring can be worn for up to 30 minutes if it's the stretchy kind.
If the ring is adjustable lasso-style where it can be manually tightened, don't pull it so tight that it hurts, and limit sessions to 15 minutes of use.
It can be a scary prospect to wear a tight fitting ring around your erection for the first time. There is a possibility to harm or suffocate the tissue if it's too tight or left on for too long. Indications that it should be removed are a strong tingling sensation or discoloration of the skin.
You do need to feel some pressure in order for the erection to remain firm, but absolutely NOT feel pain. You are responsible for your own safety, so don't overdo it!
Video Tutorials
The cock ring video demonstration is essential to understand exactly how a ring fits. It's difficult to determine how malleable or solid it is just looking at pictures on a website, so the video tutorial is essential to see how it goes on your penis.
The following 3 videos demonstrate how to use a cock ring depending on its type:
Double Cock & Ball Ring
Double cock rings look like a "figure 8". They are essentially two rings connected together at a central point. Put the shaft loop on first followed by the testicle loop for maximum comfort. Adding a drop or two of lube around the ring will prevent pulled skin or pubic hairs and make it more comfortable to use.
Some dual cock & ball rings are more stretchy than others, but in this case, this product is very stretchy and does not require lubricant to put on. The advantage of a penoscrotal ring is that it stays in place and never falls off.
Donut Style Cock Ring
Guys who want to try a cock ring for the first time often choose the donut because they are the cheapest and simplest type. Offering minimal support yet superior comfort, these comfortable cock rings are super stretchy and a good introduction to what a cock ring feels like on your dick. Donuts are the most comfortable (and cheapest) of all dick rings for sale.
They are the best choice for beginners, and as you can see from the video instructions, the easiest to put on. Simply stretch open and position it at the base of your erection. These are a gentle introduction to cock rings but some may not fit tight enough for serious erection support in the case of ED.
Cock & Ball Splitter Ring
This complex style has three interconnected straps and a ball splitter; one for the dick, one for the scrotum and one for both. This video shows how to put on the cock cage starting with the largest strap first, the shaft second, followed by the scrotum last.
There are several variation of this type of male sex toy that add incredible pleasure to his orgasms, and also add staying power during penetrative sex. They may vary in exact specifications, but the overall tutorial remains the same as shown in the video here.
Using a Cock Ring with a Penis Pump
Most men use the constriction or tension band in conjunction with a penis pump. To summarize the symbiosis between the two products, the vacuum suction pump gives him an erection and the tension ring maintains the erection.
- Lubricate the cock ring and your shaft
- Put on the cock ring and slide it down to the base of the shaft
- Use the penis pump to get an erection
- Once the penis is erect, remove the pump cylinder
- Enjoy penetrative sex or masturbation
Men with severe ED find it more useful to put the ring on the shaft first, then use the pump after. It is also possible to put the ring on after pumping, so we recommend trying both methods to see which works best for you. A single solution does not always work for everyone!
If you're wondering if you should put a cock ring directly on the vacuum pump cylinder, we actually advise against it because the ring will "snap" onto your erection, which creates a sensation similar to an elastic band snap. Ouch!
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Using a Ring for Masturbation
To enhance sensations while jerking off, men often choose a vibrating ring. The cock ring that vibrates offers him excellent stimulation while masturbating or using a sex toy. Although most vibrating penis rings are marketed to and used by couples, we like to suggest them for solo use for men who want to improve masturbation pleasure.
If you have a single vibrating ring, position the vibrator facing downwards so that it vibrates on your scrotum. It's an unexpected surprise you won't see coming and greatly boosts masturbation pleasure during solo play.
The adjustable / lasso style rings are commonly used for jerking off too. Fit it tightly around your cock, then right at the moment of ejaculation, release the pressure and let the flood gates of ejaculate open to the world!
I've covered the technique in my guide titled: How to use an adjustable cock ring. This little secret greatly improves the power and strength of ejaculation and makes the orgasm feel stronger, like massive surges of pleasure repeated over and over!
Wearing a Ring for Stamina Training
How to use a cock ring for stamina training to make penetrative sex last longer? First it's important to note that wearing a cock ring will not stop premature ejaculation, but a tight fitting band will help to prevent from happening in the first place.
Stroke your cock until you feel you're about to cum, then stop. Repeat again within a minute.
The added pressure on the penile tissue lessens the chance of you ejaculating too suddenly. You will still escalate, but it may give you a few extra minutes of sex before for cum. It's also important to note that only the tightest fitting rings will have the effect of slowing ejaculation, wearing a loose or jelly soft ring will not affect the timing of your orgasm at all.
