Jockinthebox's Guide to Steel Cock Ring Selection

[jockinthebox Retired Moderator Member of the Month May 2015PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close jockinthebox]

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-Jock

[Justinlangy Member Find all posts View Profile Close Justinlangy]

Jock have you received my pics? Have you seen my pms?

[Tamora Retired Super Moderator Member of the Month Aug 2015 PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close Tamora]

Jock's away for the New Year. He'll reply when he's back.

[snowmannn Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close snowmannn]

Hey jockinthebox, you've hooked me! I'm convinved that a cock ring would be a great passive addition to my workout. I thought about getting a Stealth Innerwear, but I am uncircumsized and my glans isn't that engorged. A cock ring seems like the perfect fit.

Speaking of perfect fit, I measured myself and it looks like I need a 45mm cock ring, maybe 40mm. I am a bit confused though. I understand the cock ring goes on when you are 100% flaccid, and goes over and around your balls, so that it "rings" around your full package. Which sounds good. However, you also are very clear that a stretchy, silicone or rubber ring can be very damaging. Why wouldn't a steel ring be damaging? In theory, would a steel ring be more damaging because it is rigid and cannot provide any give?

Would love to hear your thoughts - if I can fully understand these minor objections / barrier in my head, I think I'll be ordering my first cock ring very soon

[jockinthebox Retired Moderator Member of the Month May 2015PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close jockinthebox]

READ through the post below, snowmannn, then PM me to get started. I help every guy here based on his personal physiology. It's KEY to proper sizing, specifically to YOUR PERSONAL PHYSIOLOGY.

First off, you need to measure standing, & COMPLETELY FLACCID, VERY SNUGLY around your entire package, causing your penis & ball sac to "puff up" slightly . USE A STRING not a tape measure, for accuracy.

If you're a natural "shower" then a larger sized ring might be needed, but typically guys need to reduce their measurement by .25" (as a general rule) to obtain an appropriate size for effective PE and cementing using steel rings. The MOST COMMON size c-rings sold BY FAR, are 45mm or 1.75" diameter rings. Adjustments must also be considered based upon each individual's physiology too (scrotum attachment alongside or below the base of the penis shaft), whether you turtle or not, and a measurement of flaccid girth of the penis shaft base- measured just at the fatpad (nbp) where the exposed penis exits the body.

99+% of guys send me pics (which I NEVER SHARE with ANYONE) to help determine all these physiological considerations as it relates to their appropriate sizing. A 24 hour "test" using harness or O-rings is also recommended, particularly for guys who turtle. We''re ALL so unique in our penis physiology & "hang", there's really no one-size-fits-all c-ring that will work to hold proper engorgement and cement gains from PE. It's an individual sizing process every guy goes through and I've helped over 6 dozen guys here determine their size using my methodology.

Whether you want to "wing it on your own" send me pics (or not), or just take a stab in the dark on sizing yourself, it's completely up to you, guys. I'm here to help walk you through the process and offer my opinions, if you want them (NOT WEIRD, I'm str8). THAT'S entirely YOUR CHOICE! THIS DOES WORK THOUGH, if you're SIZED PROPERLY!

[snowmannn Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close snowmannn]

READ through the post below, snowmannn, then PM me to get started. I help every guy here based on his personal physiology. It's KEY to proper sizing, specifically to YOUR PERSONAL PHYSIOLOGY.

Thanks Jock

[Justinlangy Member Find all posts View Profile Close Justinlangy]

Hey Jock have you seen my posts on this thread?

[rbi99 Retired Moderator Member of the Month Nov 2017PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close rbi99]

Jock, while you have some issues with elastic kinds of cock rings, would you say that leather adjustables are ok? While my leather certainly doesn't pack the weight of a steel one, the fact I can loosen or tighten mine rather then having to take it off completely and/or switch to a different size if too erect or too flaccid seems like a huge positive. Costs a fraction of the price of a good steel ring to boot. As we have pm'd my leather adjustables are doing an amazing job of holding my temp gains from my jelqing sessions. I could never get a steel ring on right after a session, but slipping the leather around my balls and shaft is easy.

[Dr Nemo Senior Member Member of the Month May 2018 Find all posts View Profile Close Dr Nemo]

Very interesting.

However, I'm not sure I understand how a silicone ring is any more constrictive than a steel ring? They both constrict - isn't that the point? Sorry if I'm being a bit daft.

The reason I ask is: I wear a 2.5" silicone over my cock and balls after jelqing for an hour or so. It's pretty tight - but stretchy and soft. And super comfy. Gives me a good and fluffy semi-engorged softie.

I cannot imagine getting a 2.5" rigid/hard steel ring over my junk. I dunno, I suppose I'm also nervous about anything metal being near my genitals, lol.

[jockinthebox Retired Moderator Member of the Month May 2015PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close jockinthebox]

Hey jockinthebox, you've hooked me! I'm convinved that a cock ring would be a great passive addition to my workout. I thought about getting a Stealth Innerwear, but I am uncircumsized and my glans isn't that engorged. A cock ring seems like the perfect fit.

Speaking of perfect fit, I measured myself and it looks like I need a 45mm cock ring, maybe 40mm. I am a bit confused though. I understand the cock ring goes on when you are 100% flaccid, and goes over and around your balls, so that it "rings" around your full package. Which sounds good. However, you also are very clear that a stretchy, silicone or rubber ring can be very damaging. Why wouldn't a steel ring be damaging? In theory, would a steel ring be more damaging because it is rigid and cannot provide any give?

Would love to hear your thoughts - if I can fully understand these minor objections / barrier in my head, I think I'll be ordering my first cock ring very soon

Jock, while you have some issues with elastic kinds of cock rings, would you say that leather adjustables are ok? While my leather certainly doesn't pack the weight of a steel one, the fact I can loosen or tighten mine rather then having to take it off completely and/or switch to a different size if too erect or too flaccid seems like a huge positive. Costs a fraction of the price of a good steel ring to boot. As we have pm'd my leather adjustables are doing an amazing job of holding my temp gains from my jelqing sessions. I could never get a steel ring on right after a session, but slipping the leather around my balls and shaft is easy.

First off, sorry for my late reply. I had turned off my alerts to this thread, so I apologize, guys!

The #1 REASON I DON'T RECOMMEND STRETCHY SILICONE RINGS IS THAT MOST NOVICE C-RING GUYS WILL CHOOSE A RING THAT'S TOO TIGHT, POTENTIALLY CUTTING NECESSARY BLOOD FLOW TO THEIR PENIS &/OR BALLS. Stretchy rings also need replacing frequently, because they become weaker over time and don't yield consistent results like steel c-rings do. Leather rings offer some advantages, since they are adjustable (especially for guys who are significant "growers") allowing them to adapt for sex when you're erect, vs. (significantly smaller) flaccid. Leather also will stretch over time & absorb sweat & odors, making them a less hygienic choice for 24/7 wear; so guys wearing leather c-rings usually own several & alternate them, between cleaning and/or drying after using a leather cleaning balm (making the costs & maintenance of leather more in line with steel, honestly).

A quality surgical steel c-ring offers the following advantages over ALL others (IMO), and believe me, I've worn them ALL!...

1) Surgical steel offers a "weighty-ness" around a guy's cock & balls that no other ring can provide. Most guys find that feeling more pleasurable than lighter-weight rings made of other materials.

2) Surgical steel is usually a ONE-TIME purchase (when sized correctly for a fully-mature* male), so it's a life-time purchase unless you simply want different rings for different "BLING" with your partners. (I own several!) *I did have to increase my size from HS after I was in college.

3) NO RING requires less maintenance than surgical steel, because it is impervious to bacteria, sweat, & lubes and therefore simply needs an occasional wash while showering, to remove residual body oils or lube from PE and/or sex.

4) Steel best provides the consistent tension around a guy's genitals to hold the perfect amount of engorgement 24/7; therefore, encouraging greater results & cementing more quickly than alternative c-rings made of other materials (IMO).

THERE^^^ you have it guys, Jockinthebox's reasoning why steel c-rings are superior to all others! I've worn different ones for years, but steel's my ALL-TIME FAVORITE when properly sized, for the reasons stated above!.

[Dr Nemo Senior Member Member of the Month May 2018 Find all posts View Profile Close Dr Nemo]

That makes sense thanks Jackinthebox. I think I must be doing something wrong: I can barely get on the 2.5" silocone ring - it's pretty snug; and, of course, stretched it's ultimately larger than 2.5". That would mean a huge steel ring though, since it has no give. That can't be right - I'm not that big lol.

[jockinthebox Retired Moderator Member of the Month May 2015PEGym Hero Find all posts View Profile Close jockinthebox]

That makes sense thanks Jackinthebox. I think I must be doing something wrong: I can barely get on the 2.5" silocone ring - it's pretty snug; and, of course, stretched it's ultimately larger than 2.5". That would mean a huge steel ring though, since it has no give. That can't be right - I'm not that big lol.

Unless you're an EXTREME "grower", when sized properly following my methodoligy, steel c-rings should rarely if ever, need replacing with a larger size, IMO.

[Azmike Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Azmike]

I purchased my SS CR with help from Jock. The website had 45mm, 50mm or 55mm (2.2 inches) sizes available. I would have probably ordered the wrong size had I not followed Jock's advice. Mine fits great.

That makes sense thanks Jackinthebox. I think I must be doing something wrong: I can barely get on the 2.5" silocone ring - it's pretty snug; and, of course, stretched it's ultimately larger than 2.5". That would mean a huge steel ring though, since it has no give. That can't be right - I'm not that big lol.

[Dr Nemo Senior Member Member of the Month May 2018 Find all posts View Profile Close Dr Nemo]

I purchased my SS CR with help from Jock. The website had 45mm, 50mm or 55mm (2.2 inches) sizes available. I would have probably ordered the wrong size had I not followed Jock's advice. Mine fits great.

Thanks, yeah - I'm starting to wonder though if I'm a bit of a freak in terms of the attachment of my scrotum? I'm not even remotely large (6x5) but the 2.5" silicone is already tight - and that's s t r e t c h e d, so really larger than 2.5".

I'm going to go pick up a cheapish 2" just to see if I do it. It goes without saying, I suppose, that you have to be without even a hint of an erection to get your cock in after your balls. Sort of slide it in, lubed, etc?

[Dr Nemo Senior Member Member of the Month May 2018 Find all posts View Profile Close Dr Nemo]

By the way, can you do light runs (don't think I'd sprint though haha) in one of these? What about lifting? What about sitting? thanks!