How to Put on & Use a Cock Sleeve (with Video)

Last Updated on October 21, 2025

Are you interested in making sex feel different and trying something new with your partner to spice up the sex life? Consider a cock sleeve to make the penis larger and add stimulating texture for both of you to share during penetrative sex.

In this complete tutorial, I'll cover everything you need to know about how to use a cock sleeve properly and how a good quality sleeve enhances penetrative sex. To enjoy this experience with your partner, I've also included essential step by step instructions for putting it on so it feels comfortable and won't fall off during sex.

What is a Cock Sleeve?

What exactly is a cock sleeve? It is a hollow sheath that fits over an erect penis to add length, girth or texture that provides stimulation for both partners during penetrative sex. Some vibrate for added pleasure and others strap on with a waistband.

Since the sleeve removes sensation from his penis (think of a thickly padded condom), a surprise benefit of using a cock sleeve is that sex lasts longer because the muted sensation effectively prevents premature ejaculation for men who get a little too excited during sex. What a bonus!

How to Put on a Cock Sleeve

1. Your dick should be erect before putting on the sleeve.
2. If the sleeve is rubber, gel or stiff silicone, spread a few drops of lube inside with your finger.
3. If the sleeve is flexible / realistic skin, do not apply lubricant.
4. Stretch the bottom opening and roll it outwards with your fingers.
5. With the sleeve held open, slide it over your dick until your head reaches the end.
6. Unroll the sheath down your shaft.
7. Feed the sides further down to the base of your erection with both hands.
8. Line up the features and shape of the tip with your dick.
9. If there is a ball strap, place it around your testicles now.
10. Thoroughly lubricate the head & shaft with water based lube before having sex.

The Importance of Lube

Lube is essential for comfort and also to prevent the sleeve from tearing upon vaginal penetration. Water based lube reduces friction upon vaginal insertion and prevents the sleeve from tearing by stressing the material upon entry. If the sleeve is made of silicone, do not use silicone based lube. Just to be on the safe side, I always recommend a good water-based lubricant.

Unless you have a rubber, silicone or gel with minimal stretch, it's advisable not to make the interior too wet. The realistic skin or extra soft enhancers slide over the erection without discomfort on their own and keep them as dry as possible on the inside. You'll need to lube up stiff or extra-large sleeves to reduce friction with the skin, but only use a small dab, don't make it totally wet inside. Feel free to slather up the exterior however, more lube is always better for comfort & safety especially when it comes to using big sleeves.

Instructions for Use

1. Put on the penis sleeve (instructions immediately above).
2. Lubricate the tip & sides of the sleeve.
3. Lubricate your partner's labia & vagina well with water based lubricant.
4. Spread her lips and slowly insert your dick. (Don't push it in too quickly or you can stress the material).
5. If the toy has a 1 inch or more extender on the tip to add length, hold the tip with your fingers to maneuver it into the vagina. It may buckle if you do not offer a helping hand!
6. Once inserted, move slowly in & out to spread the lubricant even across the surface of the sheath and inside her vagina.
7. Once you feel minimal friction and she notes it feels slippery, proceed and enjoy sex!

Video Tutorial

In the video tutorial, you can watch the steps on how to put on a penis sleeve completed in real time. Looking at pictures, it's difficult to determine how flexible and malleable the device feels, but in the video you can clearly see it easily rolls and fits over the cock. The dildo used in the video demonstration is close to the average male erection size.

I must mention I've read information online stating that a guy should fully lubricate the interior. After using a cock sleeve with my husband and hearing reviews and first hand feedback from male customers, making the inside too wet causes it to be slippery and move around during use, and it can even slide off his penis.

Cleaning & Care

It's super important to clean & store it properly. Penis sleeves are rather delicate and need to be cared for attentively. You'll need to wash it well with soap and water then air-dry it before putting it away.

1. After you remove it, make sure to pinch the end closed so that you don't spill ejaculate on the floor.
2. Take it to the sink and rinse the interior & exterior with warm water.
3. Spread sex toy cleaner or antibacterial liquid hand soap throughout the entire surface, inside and out and massage with your hands.
4. Flush the interior well with water to make sure all the ejaculate has been rinsed away.
5. Rub your hands on the exterior to make sure all the lubricant has been removed.

To store it, we recommend putting it back in the box that it came in. Nothing better to store sex toys than in their original container for long term use & enjoyment with your partner!