Cock rings aren't the most widely used sex toys around, or at least, not the most widely openly used sex toys, probably because it's almost like bondage and that can really freak people out. There's also the added issues of essentially choking your dick and seeking aid with your erection, two things guys may not be looking to do (or at least admit to it.). But once you lash your junk up, the effect can be extremely impressive, turning your usual hard-on into a flesh sword of pure power.

This particular ring is of the rubber variety (they call it elastomer,) with a thick blue band and two nubs on the outside (handles, perhaps?). At least for me, the material was preferred over a leather or metal ring, with a comfort edge over leather, and more flexibility than the unforgiving metal. What it has troubles with are the increased friction against your skin and the cruel way it grabs you by the short and curlies. The key here is shaving down and using plenty of lube if you want to avoid severe pube-pulling pain. Having a meager schween is also recommended, as this ring, which is described as "stretch to fit," has the tightest fit I've seen. Generally, it's not suggested you try to make your cock say "Uncle," but with this toy, there are no options.

When you slip it over your balls and cock (it's suggested you stretch it out and get everything in at once, because tucking your cock into it after your balls is nigh impossible) you'll quickly realize the squeeze is strong. My erection became severely rigid after a few moments, got darker, and looked, for lack of a better phrase, angry. I could have done demolition work with the results, and after a short while, the pressure of the band wasn't an issue anymore. There's not much more to it, so if you want a hard cock, this does the trick.

One note of concern (aside from the potential for damaging your genitals) is that after a few uses, the band showed some signs of strain, in the form of some slight "cracks" in the rubber. Stretching it out, they didn't seem to expand any, but their appearance so quickly seemed unusual.