Good question! “A cock ring acts something like a tourniquet and helps retain the blood that flows in to create an erection—that is, the ring prevents it from flowing out as quickly as it otherwise might,” explains Good Vibes staff sexologist and author Carol Queen, PhD. “This supports the erection. But in addition to that, because the blood supports the nerves, it can add to sensitivity and sensation.” Some people report stronger orgasms, too, while others (and their partners) love the thicker, veinier appearance these rings give penises.
As much as cock rings are usually associated with partnered sex, that doesn’t always have to be the case; they can enhance masturbation, too. “A person can wear one solo to enjoy vibration, and anyone trying that should experiment with wearing the ring not at the base, but nestled up just under the [head of the penis],” Queen says. “That part of the penis is more responsive to vibration, generally.”
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