The primary goal of a penis ring is to restrict the blood flow out of the dick. This is done by tightly gripping onto the shaft. But how tight is too tight? Penis rings should be tight just enough to enjoy its benefits. It might be difficult to tell at first, but there are some clear signs that you should look out for.
Cock rings should be only slightly smaller in diameter than your penis. It’s important to measure correctly to make sure the ring you use is the right size for you. They can also be designed for different parts of the penis such as the shaft, glans, or even balls.
It’s important to only use your ring where it was designed to be used. If you have a cock ring designed for the base of the penis then this is the only place you should put it. The different parts of the penis are all slightly different widths and sensitivities, so something that feels fine in one place might actually cause some damage when put elsewhere.
If you feel any numbness, tingling, or pain while wearing your cock ring, then it’s either a sign that the ring is too tight or that you have some sort of medical condition which might stop you from using rings. Whenever there’s any pain you should remove the ring immediately and consult a medical professional. It may just be too tight, but it’s not worth the risk when there might be an underlying problem. You shouldn’t wear a cock ring for more than around thirty minutes no matter how tight it is.
Signs a Cock ring is too tight
One of the first signs that your ring is too tight will come from putting it one. You shouldn’t try to put on your ring while fully erect, but instead do it while flaccid or at most semi erect. This lets your erection naturally fill up the cock ring, and help you tell if it’s too tight before you become fully erect. Putting a ring on once already erect can be very painful.
When wearing your ring, take a good look at your penis to see if everything is going how it should. Your penis should look slightly enlarged, with pronounced veins and a slightly redder tone than normal. This is normal for a cock ring.
Signs that a cock ring is too tight can include a visible effect where the ring sits. You might notice that your penis actually looks thinner at this point. This is too tight. If there’s ever a very red or even blue tint to your penis this is also too tight.
The increase in size from a cock ring should only be slight. If it results in a much larger penis then this is likely swelling from a tight cock ring.
A cock ring which is already tight on your penis may be fine for you to use in general. If you have a ring which already feels very tight on the penis, you should never try to also fit the scrotum in as well. This is an easy way to get things stuck.
The important part is to listen to your body. Obviously if the ring is too tight it will be painful. Sometimes the body is a little subtler though, so it may give you the impression that something feels wrong. If this is the case your ring is probably too tight, and you should try the next size up.
As paying attention to your penis is very important, drug use or falling asleep while using a cock ring is very risky. Drugs that give you erections are specifically very dangerous. Being stuck with an erection can make it impossible to remove a cock ring for a very long period of time so you’ll likely need medical help to get it off and may damage your penis. Similarly, you shouldn’t use numbing creams with a cock ring, as they can reduce your awareness of the penis and make it more likely that you’ll not notice things going wrong.
If you ever worry about a cock ring being too tight, then buying certain kinds of ring can put your mind at ease. An adjustable (usually leather) cock ring is a good place to start, as these can be removed very easily even when erect. You should never use metal rings, as once these are on they will stay on until your erection goes away which can aggravate your worries.
You might also want to keep a pair of scissors handy as a precaution. This lets you cut off your ring if necessary. If your ring is too tight and you ever need to cut it off, be sure that the penis is protected from the blades, so you don’t damage the penis in the process.
Wearing cock rings is always a very personal process. While these points are things you should be looking out for, the most important thing is to listen to your own body. Rest assured that cock rings are safe if they're the right size and when they're used properly.
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