The Venerable Cock Ring
Keeping It Up For 5000 Years
The noble cock ring has enjoyed a proud tradition of keeping cocks harder and stronger for longer (and causing priapism in cock ring users who don’t follow instructions) for thousands of years. True, use of the cock ring can be risky, so it’s very important for cock ring wearers to adhere to some really important safety tips. Lest they contract penile gangrene and lose a tip of their own. More on cock ring safety tips later. Still, when used correctly, the cock ring can provide increased staying power and intensified orgasms. Here’s some cock ring background, some cock ring information to get you up to speed, and some safety tips for cock ring wearers neophyte and experienced alike.
The first known cock rings came into existence when the Chinese of ancient times took the eyelids of goats and placed the flexible lid around the base of their cocks, while the still attached eyelashes enhanced the stimulation of their erotic acts. It was pretty sophisticated for a cock ring fashioned out of found objects. By the Middle Ages, Chinese cock rings were often made from jade or ivory, and if the cock ring’s owner was particularly well-to-do, he’d have his cock ring encrusted with jewels as well. The greater weight of the cock ring resulted in more pressure on the base of the penile shaft and an even longer lasting erection than was possible with the goat-eyelid cock rings. These cock rings probably smelled better, too, lacking that unfortunate tendency to decompose.
So, how does the cock ring work its magic? An erection is the result of the rush of blood to the penis. As the blood engorges the penis, muscle spasms occur at the cock’s base, causing the blood to become trapped in the penis and said penis to retain its hard-on. A cock ring fits snugly around the base of the penis, making it increasingly difficult for the blood within the penis to return to circulation. Therefore, the cock ring contributes to a longer lasting erection and a delayed, and hence intensified, orgasm.
Cock rings are manufactured with almost any material you’d care to mention (though goat eyelids have fallen out of fashion). You can buy cock rings made from metal, leather, rubber, silicone, and even Kevlar if you’re really eager to be parted from a lot of money. If you want a cock ring for the purpose of prolonging your erection, go with a rubber or silicone cock ring. Those cock rings fit the most snugly and best do the job of sustaining your erection.
Now for the most important cock ring instructions. Always use cock rings the way the manufacturer’s booklet instructs you to and NEVER wear a cock ring for more than half an hour. If you leave a cock ring on longer, you risk priapism (what the classic, “if you should experience and erection lasting more than four hours…” line refers to), which can lead to complications including gangrene, which in turn can lead to amputation of the penis. Naturally, falling asleep while wearing a cock ring is likewise a seriously bad thing. Buying a cock ring with quick-release gear is a big plus. By all means, have fun with your cock ring, but use good sense with your cock ring, too.
The cock ring is a useful device, particularly for men who suffer from impotence, and it can be good fun for men looking for a spicy new sex toy. Keep comfort and safety in mind, and your cock ring is sure to serve you well.
