We all love rings — engagement rings, a rare ring from your crush who calls — some of us are even fans of Lord of the Rings. So why not add vibrating cock rings to that list?

We know, the name might not sound super romantic — but using them can be quite... how do you say it — mind-blowing for both partners.

That's why we've put together a handy overview of everything you need to know about how these special rings work, how to use them, and why you probably need one with a remote control.

Cock rings — Where to start?

Before we talk about these new, advanced, high-quality silicone cock rings, let's first talk about their more humble counterparts: the ordinary, reliable plastic rings that also do the job. While simple plastic or silicone rings are fine for beginners who want to experiment with them, the challenge can be finding the right ring that fits your or your partner's penile circumference, restricts blood flow for a powerful erection, and is comfortable but not too tight.

We recommend buying a multipack of two or three to see which one fits best, like the Deimos cock ring. These are great for increasing your stamina (lasting a little longer is essential, right gentlemen?) or simply enjoying the pleasure of a firm erection (another pun intended) that you might not otherwise achieve.

Cock rings constrict the penile shaft and can thus counteract the backflow of blood, allowing blood to flow to the penis, while limiting the outflow of blood through the ring. This ensures that the penis remains erect for longer.

Make sure the penis is semi-erect so it can become fully erect.

Use a water-based lubricant around the base of the penis so that the cock ring doesn't stick to the skin, snag on hairs, or pinch in sensitive areas.

Stretch the cock ring open and place it around the penis, about 2.5 cm from the base. Once around the shaft, slide the ring against the body to tighten any loose skin.

If you're wearing a cock ring around the shaft and scrotum, stretch the ring a bit further and place it around both at the same time. Remember to also lubricate the scrotum, otherwise, hairs can be painfully pulled.

Start your sex as you normally would. Cock rings are also fantastic sex aids that you can use during oral sex, manual stimulation, and masturbation.

Remove the cock ring after ejaculation, as it should never be left on for more than 20-30 minutes.

If you're using a silicone toy (which is great for beginners because it's soft and stretchy), make sure to use a water-based lubricant. Using a silicone lubricant with a silicone toy can damage the toy itself.

You can also try using ice to literally shrink your erection and reduce swelling if needed.

Powerful vibrations also work for men — fact or fiction?

One of the biggest myths about male pleasure is that vibrations only offer benefits for women: absolutely not true. Men deserve to enjoy a harder, quality erection, plus intensely pleasurable vibrations for them and their partner.

But don't just take my word for it — you should definitely try one and find out what all the fuss is about. From the c-ring collection, the Kore c-ring is a powerful, high-quality vibrating cock ring made of super soft silicone with a powerful motor at the top.

Cock rings for couples

Okay, listen up — this is why vibrating cock rings are the future of sex: they not only restrict blood flow making your erection wonderfully hard, but they also send powerful vibrations through your entire penis, glans, and the design sends vibrations directly to your partner for clitoral stimulation and/or other sensitive zones.

It's basically like having a hands-free spot vibrator, with the delights of deep, penetrative sex at the same time, for a complete, mind-blowing experience. With seven powerful vibration modes and three intensity levels to choose from.

Choose a cock ring that can do both

As you may have guessed: it only gets better. Whatever your experience level with these types of sex toys, there's always a toy that's right for you, and there's always one that will help you broaden your horizons and take it to the next level – a bit like a good workout.

And here comes the Fierce Rabbit Cockring. This Playhouse cock ring is another innovative design with a powerful motor in the large top. This can be rotated to send great vibrations to the perineum for extra pleasure, or worn on top for clitoral stimulation.

A cock ring and a high-quality vibrator walk into a bar...

Research consistently shows that the orgasm gap is real: studies show that heterosexual men orgasm much more frequently than heterosexual and bisexual women. Moreover, it is increasingly becoming a known fact that penetrative sex does not provide sufficient stimulation for the female body to orgasm as often as men.

Luxury sex toys like these, which offer pleasure to both men and women, actually address this gap and provide a much-needed solution to the pleasure gap in general. Hopefully, as more attention is drawn to this topic, it will become more common for couples to seek creative solutions to close this pleasure gap.

Some tips for using a cock ring

Two other important things you might not have known about the miraculous cock ring: sexologists recommend wearing a cock ring for a maximum of 30 minutes at a time, so be careful – especially if you're just starting with this toy, just to be safe.

Some advanced users also try putting the ring around the scrotum to create that intensely satisfying 'cupping' effect, sending more vibration and constriction to the testicles. But beware: when putting the cock ring around the scrotum, use a very stretchy silicone toy – no plastic for this type of play, please.

And finally, perhaps the most important thing to know before embarking on the C-ring journey alone or with a partner, Clean everything thoroughly after use