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Cock rings can serve a multitude of purposes for sexual pleasure both solo and with partners — some can help keep you hard, others can help you last longer, and some even show your balls and your partner some love, too.

With so many uses and varieties to choose from, we consulted with some experts for their recommendations and rounded up eight of the best cock rings available today.

We got experts to chime in on what cock rings they recommend and why. Our recommendations are based on:

  • safety
  • effectiveness
  • features
  • user reviews
  • reason for use

We also had all the products thoroughly vetted by our Brand and Content Integrity team, who mentioned they only passed products or manufacturers that were registered with the FDA, especially when it came to the claim of helping with erectile dysfunction (ED). The products that claim to treat or help with ED are registered as Class II medical devices for external penile rigidity. Read more about our vetting process.

Pricing guide

  • $ = under $50
  • $$ = $51–$100
  • $$$ = over $100

Keep in mind that we didn’t take shipping costs into account, since these costs can vary based on where you purchase your cock ring.

Pricing is estimated at the time of publication, but prices may fluctuate over time.

Best cock rings for erectile dysfunction

ED is the difficulty getting or keeping an erection hard long enough to have satisfactory penetrative sex. Note that “satisfactory” means different things to different people and their partners.

To get and maintain an erection, blood needs to be able to flow into the penis and be prevented from flowing back out.

“This is usually done automatically by arteries bringing blood pressure into the penis and venules closing in order to prevent blood from exiting the penis,” explains urologist Lamia Gabal, MD, founder and president of Prestige Medical Group in Southern California.

Lifestyle changes and treatments, from medications to shockwave therapy, can help ED. Cock rings — medically referred to as constriction rings or penile occlusion bands — can also prevent blood flow from exiting an erection.

When choosing a ring, most experts recommend one that’s flexible, stretchy, and adjustable.

“This means that the band can be tightened initially but will stretch as blood flow comes into the penis,” says Gabal.

  • Material: silicone
  • Dimensions: 4.5 inches (adjustable)
  • Price: $$$

“This cock ring/medical device is built more for comfort and practicality than for show,” says Caitlin V. Neal, MPH, resident sexologist for sexual hygiene company Royal.

“And at the price of around $188 for the full subscription package, it’s best for [those] who have trouble keeping an erection after they’ve gotten one.”

She continues: “This product’s unique shape allows it to prevent blood flow from exiting the penis [thus causing the loss of an erection] without preventing blood from entering the penis. Its open bottom prevents it from putting pressure on the dorsal vein or the urethra, which users may find more comfortable than traditional, perfectly round rings.”

Eddie by Giddy is registered with the FDA as a Class II medical device for external penile rigidity, which means this device may help keep a longer erection for sexual intercourse.

Best cock rings for added sensation

There are cock rings that add sensation by way of special materials, attachments, and vibrations for cock and ball stim, temperature play, and pressure play for the wearer’s pleasure.

Some are also equipped for couples so that your partner experiences some added sensation, too.

  • Material: stainless steel
  • Dimensions: 1.9 inches
  • Price: $

“Nothing beats stainless steel for its ability to create sensation,” says Neal.

“It’s heavy, smooth, and will really create a lot of sensation once there’s an erection because of the strength of the steel against your body,” she explains. “The weight alone is a huge turn on for many.”

It can also be heated or cooled for temperature play.

The ring offers a lot of tug and pull once you slide this 6.2-ounce beast over your shaft and balls.

Just be sure the size is right for you when choosing a steel ring, “or else there’ll be issues once you’re hard,” warns Neal.

Note that this product is a sex toy and is not recommended for use as a treatment for ED.

  • Material: silicone
  • Dimensions: 5.1 inches long, 3.9 inches around, 2.5 inches across
  • Price: $$$

Imagine a cock ring that also sports some of the best parts of penis sleeves and vibrators, and one that’s built to pleasure both you and your partner at the same time — now you’re imagining the MysteryVibe Tenuto 2 wearable vibrator.

Like a cock ring, this vibrator can slide right over your penis and balls, but additional features include silicone pieces that extend from the ring area to vibrate your genitals from your penis to your perineum for more stimulating sensations and stronger ejaculation. This can especially be useful for those with ED. The Tenuto 2 is registered with the FDA as a therapeutic device that can help treat sexual dysfunction.

Note that sexual dysfunction is when you’re facing significant challenges related to your ability to experience pleasure or respond sexually. If you’re having difficulty with sexual activity, getting aroused, or experiencing pleasure during sexual activity, you might be experiencing sexual dysfunction, also called a medical condition that affects sexual health.

With four motors to provide adjustable vibration, this ring can pair with a mobile app to let you choose different vibration speeds or set custom vibrations so that solo play or sex is always right at your speed.

Best cock rings for partner stimulation

If you’re looking to share the love, experts and reviewers recommend these rings for partner stimulation.

  • Material: silicone
  • Dimensions: 1.1 inches
  • Price: $$$

The TOR2 is one of the best cock rings for partner stimulation according to experts and reviewers alike — including Neal, who says it’s “a thing of beauty that works well, is made from the highest quality materials, and is nice to look at.”

The TOR2 is pricier than most other rings, but can be a worthy investment because it’s rechargeable and made to last. It’s also easy to adjust during partner sex and stretches to fit penises of all girths.

The TOR 2 is also an FDA-registered device that can help maintain an erection long enough for sexual intercourse.

  • Material: silicone
  • Dimensions: 2 inches
  • Price: $

If you’re into butt play, the Wowzer has an impressive list of features and satisfied customers.

It’s got two flexible silicone rings that go around your penis and balls, two removable vibrating bullets, and an attached slender 3.5-inch butt plug so the wearer gets shaft and P-spot stimulation while your partner enjoys some stimulation to the clit or vagina, too.

Pull one or both bullets to use on the nipples, perineum, and other hot spots.

Note that this product is a sex toy and is not recommended for use as treatment for ED.

Best cock rings for every budget

No need to bust the bank, as you’ll see from our expert’s pick for the best budget ring. Just a few bucks can get you a body-safe ring that’s comfy and effective.

  • Material: soft plastic
  • Dimensions: 1.5 inches
  • Price: $

This ring’s gives you a lot of bang for your buck.

“It’s comfortable enough to wear for a full love-making session, and users report an easy time staying hard with it on,” says Neal.

“It’s easy to wear, well-constructed, and for the price, you can purchase one for both nightstands and two for the road.”

Note that this product is a sex toy and is not recommended for use as treatment for ED.

  • Material: soft polymer
  • Dimensions: 0.98 inches by 2.72 inches by 4.95 inches
  • Price: $

This vibrating ring from the makers of Trojan brand condoms is inexpensive, vibrates, has pleasure nubs, and can usually be purchased in any condom aisle.

Plus, the high reach extension can help stimulate either the clit or balls, depending on which way you turn it.

Note that this product is a sex toy and is not recommended for use as treatment for ED.

Best overall cock ring

Our expert’s pick for best ring is effective, affordable, and versatile — so versatile that it can accommodate pretty much any penis.

  • Material: soft plastic
  • Dimensions: 1.2 inches, 1.45 inches, 1.6 inches
  • Price: $

“These three rings can be worn in different combinations around both the cock and balls to create different types of sensation, yet are easy and versatile enough for beginners who have limited C-ring experience,” explains Neal.

They’re extra thick and incrementally sized so you can wear them along different parts of your shaft, over your penis and and balls, or stacked in any way that feels good for you or your partner.

Note that this product is a sex toy and is not recommended for use as treatment for ED.

Cock rings can be useful for people with ED who want to keep their erections longer, since they help reduce blood flow out of the penis.

The added sensations of a cock ring can also help you be more mindful of how you feel down there and train yourself to last longer (and even help you learn to edge) if you’re concerned about ejaculating too fast.

Some other possible benefits to using a cock ring include getting a slightly bigger or harder erection due to blood flowing more slowly out of the penis. A cock ring can also make the sensations more noticeable or more stimulating, resulting in more pleasurable orgasms.

Cock rings can pose some risks if not used properly, including:

  • getting stuck on the penis and balls if they’re too tight or small and needing special tools, like bolt cutters, to remove certain parts if the ring’s made of steel or tungsten carbide
  • having allergic reactions to the materials that the cock ring is made of, especially if you’re sensitive to silicone, plastics, or certain metals
  • introducing harmful bacteria to your penis or your partner’s genitals or anus, especially if you use your ring during anal sex or if parts of the cock ring touch your own anus
  • breaking pieces of the cock ring if they’re made of multiple pieces or contain extra pieces, resulting in an injury
  • worsening a penis injury or making a penis condition like Peyronie’s more painful during an erection
  • passing on a sexually transmitted infection if your cock ring comprises infectious material via exposure and you don’t wash the ring between uses when using with partners or sharing the ring with others

Most cock rings are made of one of a few different materials that have different uses and benefits, including:

  • Plastic: This material is widely available and used in many budget cock rings. It’s easy to take care of by washing with soap and water between uses. But the porous surface of plastic can cause odors to build up and expose you to microplastics during use or when the cock ring’s exposed to heat.
  • Silicone: This material is stretchy and easy to slip on and off without too much trouble, whether you’re hard or not. Silicone’s stretchiness also means that one size often fits all, even if smaller rings may feel a little tighter than larger rings. These rings are also easy to clean with soap and water and can be cut off in case your cock ring gets stuck.
  • Steel: Steel, especially surgical-grade steel, is a common material used in body jewelry because it’s sterile. The lack of pores on the steel surface prevent bacteria and other particles from building up — which also makes it safe to use in different environments like the shower, the pool, and even rougher environments like dirt and sand. Make sure you buy a somewhat larger size to prevent steel rings from getting stuck, as it may require emergency intervention to remove a stuck steel ring.
  • Tungsten carbide: This is a less common material that’s manufactured from tungsten and carbon atoms. It’s extremely durable and won’t degrade or rust even after years of use and exposure to water. It can be a little more expensive than silicone or steel, but is also often used in high quality cock rings.

The first thing you need to consider when shopping for cock rings is your reason for using one.

For example, you might want to:

  • help ED or premature ejaculation
  • have firmer, longer lasting boners
  • delay or intensify orgasm

It isn’t always about the penis, though. Some cock rings are tricked out with extra features to take partnered sex or solo play to another level. Think: vibration, pleasure nubs, and taint teasers. Oh my!

Fit is a key consideration, too, since one that’s too big won’t have the desired effect, and one that’s too tight can do some serious damage down there. A cock ring should have a snug but comfortable fit that doesn’t cause you or a partner discomfort.

And speaking of comfort, you’ll want to put some thought into the material the ring’s made of. Your ring should be made from a quality, body-safe material that won’t break or snag.

Budget’s another consideration, though you don’t need a lot of money to find a quality ring. That said, cock rings can top $100, depending on the brand, materials, and any bells and whistles.

What does a cock ring do?

A cock ring helps you reduce blood flow out of your penis when you’re erect to help you keep an erection longer. It can also be used to increase sensations during solo play or sexual intercourse, especially if the ring vibrates or has extended pieces that pleasure different parts of your (and your partner’s) erogenous zones.

How do I know I need a cock ring?

Try one out! Cock rings aren’t for everyone, but they can enhance your sexual pleasure in ways that may not be immediately obvious to you.

Be sure to talk with a healthcare professional or sexual health specialist if you’re concerned about ED symptoms. Cock rings can help relieve some of your ED symptoms, but it’s not meant to treat or cure ED.

And be cautious using a cock ring if you have a penis condition that can make using a cock ring difficult, such as Peyronie’s.

How do I put on a cock ring?

Here are the typical steps to follow to put on a cock ring:

  1. Lift the head of your penis while it’s flaccid.
  2. Slowly slide the ring down your penis shaft. Consider using some lube if you’re concerned that it’s too tight or too difficult to slide on your penis.
  3. Lift one testicle and slowly guide it through the ring. Once one testicle is through the ring, do the same for the other testicle.
  4. Check the ring to make sure it’s secure. Using lube or water can make the ring more slippery, so find a level of tightness that’s comfortable for you (especially if the ring’s adjustable).

A ring can be somewhat tight to add a sensation of pressure, but don’t tighten it so much that it cuts off circulation. Take the cock ring off immediately if you lose sensation in your genital area.

With the right fit and style, a cock ring can increase your pleasure for both solo or partner fun and can be a useful tool for anyone looking for help maintaining an erection.

That said, if you have trouble getting hard or staying hard, a healthcare professional can help you figure out why and go over other available treatments.

Adrienne Santos-Longhurst is a Canada-based freelance writer and author who has written extensively on all things health and lifestyle for more than a decade. When she’s not holed-up in her writing shed researching an article or off interviewing health professionals, she can be found frolicking around her beach town with husband and dogs in tow or splashing about the lake trying to master the stand-up paddle board.