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11 Best Cock Rings of 2023: For Harder Hard-Ons

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Beyoncé was onto something. The best cock rings enhance sex and masturbation both physically and psychologically, and they’re one of the easiest ways to get into the world of sex toys.

Usually made of stretchy silicone, these rings are designed to go around the base of the penis (and sometimes around the balls as well), applying enough pressure to prevent blood from flowing back out of your dick after it flows in during the erection process. The result is a boner that’s harder, longer-lasting, and more sensitive.

Cock rings can be helpful for dealing with erectile dysfunction, especially when paired with a penis pump and/or erectile dysfunction medication. They can also help you delay climax for longer if you struggle with premature ejaculation. But even if you don’t have those issues, cock rings can boost your orgasm intensity and your overall pleasure. Your partner can enjoy them too, not only because cock rings make your dick harder, but also because many of them feature vibrations, textures that are fun to grind against, and other bells and whistles intended to excite both of you.

Traditionally, there have been fewer sex toys for men on the market than those aimed at women, and many guys are hesitant to try toys because sex and masturbation already feel great on their own—what could a vibrating gadget or a loop of silicone really bring to the table? But sex toy technology has come a long way, even in just the past few years, so if pleasure and fun are high priorities for you in your sex life, it’s worthwhile to explore what’s out there. Here are some of the best cock rings money can buy.


The Best Basic Cock Ring: Blush Novelties Performance GoPro Silicone Cock Ring

Blush Novelties Performance GoPro Silicone Cock Ring

Material: Silicone
Size: 1.5-inch diameter

You don’t have to spend a lot to get the benefits of using a cock ring. This one is super affordable and does the job just fine, perfect for anyone new to all this. It’s made of soft silicone that’ll stretch to fit most penis sizes, and its flat design helps keep it from moving around on your shaft or digging in uncomfortably. If you’re curious about the boner-boosting powers of cock rings, this would be a great start. 

The Best Cock Ring Set: Lovehoney Get Hard Extra Thick Silicone Cock Ring Set

Lovehoney Get Hard Extra Thick Silicone Cock Ring Set

Material: Silicone
Size: Diameters ranging from 1.2 to 1.6 inches

Sets containing multiple different cock rings are a smart buy if you’re nervous about finding a perfect fit that’ll match your girth, or if you want to experiment with wearing one around just your shaft, just your balls, or both at once. While the rings are not adjustable, this set contains three silicone cock rings ranging from 1.2 to 1.6 inches in diameter, offering plenty of versatility no matter the size of the wearer.

The Best Vibrating Cock Ring: We-Vibe Pivot

We-Vibe Pivot

Material: Silicone
Size: Diameter of 1.02 to 1.14 inches
Battery Life: Up to 2 hours

Vibration can amp up the pleasure for both you and your partner, stimulating erogenous zones like the clitoris by essentially turning your dick into a vibrator. This vibrating penis ring has super-powerful vibrations that’s good for both penis and clitoral stimulation, housed in a slightly protruding shape that’s easy for a partner to grind against during sex. The app-controlled Pivot offers over 10 vibration modes whether you’re looking for a tickle or extra stimulation.

The Most Versatile Cock Ring: ScreamingO Charged Combo Kit #1

ScreamingO Charged Combo Kit #1

Material: Silicone (cock ring and bullet sleeve) and ABS plastic (bullet vibrator)
Size: “One size fits most”
Battery Life: Up to 60 minutes

This kit contains a strong, rechargeable bullet vibrator that can be used on its own or tucked into one of the two included attachments, a finger sleeve and (you guessed it) a cock ring. You get a lot of bang for your buck with this multi-use set, especially since the vibe itself has 10 different settings to choose from.

The Best Cock Ring for Perineum Pleasure: Hot Octopuss Atom Plus

Hot Octopuss Atom Plus

Material: Silicone and ABS plastic
Size: 1.5-inch diameter
Battery Life: Up to 40 minutes

The perineum, also known as the taint, is the nerve-packed area between your balls and butthole—and although it’s often overlooked by sex toy makers, stimulating it can increase your pleasure exponentially during sex and masturbation. This rechargeable vibrating cock ring has two motors, so it can rumble wonderfully against your perineum while also pleasing your partner. The high-quality Atom Plus is waterproof for fun in the shower. 

The Best Bluetooth-Controllable Cock Ring: Lovense Diamo

Lovense Diamo

Material: Silicone
Size: 1.75-inch diameter
Battery Life: Up to 3 hours

If you’ve got a long-distance sweetie who wants remote control your cock ring—or if you’d just prefer changing vibration settings using your phone rather than buttons on the toy itself—you might want a Bluetooth-compatible product like this one. Lovense’s app even allows you to create your own vibration patterns, sync the vibrations to music, and do in-app video calls with far-away partners. 

The Best Cock & Balls Ring: Oxballs CockSling 2.0

Oxballs CockSling 2.0

Material: Blend of silicone and thermoplastic rubber
Size: 1.25-inch diameter

This inventive cock ring gently pulls your testicles downward, while providing the same constriction around the base of your shaft that other rings do. It’s fantastic for adding some subtle ball stimulation to whatever else you’re doing. In a way, the CockSling 2.0 is also an enhancer, making your scrotum look bigger in a way that many people find hot.

The Best Cock Ring/Butt Plug Combo: Fun Factory Bootie Ring

Fun Factory Bootie Ring

Material: Silicone
Size: 1.69-inch diameter

Just as the constriction of a cock ring can enhance your pleasure, so too can sticking something in your butt. German sex toy company Fun Factory attached their best-selling Bootie butt plug to a silicone cock ring, so you can have your, uh, cake and eat it too. The best part is, whenever you squeeze your butt muscles, it’ll tug on the ring, making every stroke and thrust feel all the more intense.

The Best Luxury Cock Ring: Lelo Tor 2

Lelo Tor 2

Material: Silicone
Size: 1.1-inch diameter
Battery Life: Up to 90 minutes

Lelo is known for making some of the sleekest-looking sex toys, the likes of which might have come out of Cupertino—and this vibrating cock ring is no exception. With its smooth matte silicone and sculptural shape, it might be one of the best-looking cock rings out there—and its powerful vibrations ensure it feels great, too.

The Most Stimulating Cock Ring: MysteryVibe Tenuto

MysteryVibe Tenuto

MysteryVibe

Material: Silicone
Size: Diameter of 1.5 to 2 inches
Battery Life: Up to 2 hours

This product is truly an overachiever: not only does it squeeze the base of your penis to enhance your erections, but it also stimulates your shaft, balls, and taint with vibrations from its multiple motors. The design’s a bit clunky, and it might shift around during particularly rough sex, but if you like the thought of being overloaded with pleasure from all angles, the Tenuto’s worth trying.

The Best Double-Penetration Cock Ring: Doc Johnson Double Dip 2

Doc Johnson Double Dip 2

Material: Silicone
Size: 1.5-inch diameter

If your partner enjoys being penetrated both vaginally and anally, why not give them both at once? This silicone cock ring’s built-in anal toy ensures you can do just that. Since the toy moves in and out at the same pace as your thrusts, it’ll almost feel like you’re penetrating them with two dicks at the same time, so it can be a fun way to explore a threesome fantasy together, or just to overwhelm your partner with sensation.

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