Penis Rings

My penis could ring all night and the missus wouldn't answer it!

Hope you get sorted pal.

ATB

hawkz

 In my view, of all the methods for overcoming ED, a VED with constricting rings, is probably the most difficult one.  It require practise, persistence and ability to put-up with some discomfort.  On the positive side it is purely a mechanical process to replace what your body does naturally - no injections, no drugs, no surgery. I know I sound like a VED sales guy!

I was prescribed, by the NHS, a SOMAerect pump with all the accessories  in 2011. The supplier sent a salesman to my house to show me how to use the pump. The demonstration consisted of showing me the pump and the description of what each part does and that was about it. When I began using the pump I realised he had no idea of the problems a user is likely to encounter. I realised that it was going to be a DIY job. It took me some time to realise the problems when using the pump and how to overcome them. I am not sure, even now, the demonstrations cover the nitty-gritty of using VEDs and rings. Over the years I have noticed on this site, and others that some men realise that the only option suitable for them could be a VED but, either they don't even attempt to use a pump or give up trying because they can't get over the initial problems they encounter. Some just give up on sex because other method are not suitable for them. Because we have had such success in re-establishing our sex life with many unexpected benefits that my wife agreed for me to video a live session (no, not actual sex!!) and let other men and couples can view it and may help to re-establish their intimate lives.  So anyone interested is welcome to write ([email protected]) and ask for a copy of this 10 minute live recording which covers how to use to for rehabilitation purpose and builds up to a full erection with rings on; also shows how to take the rings off.

Edited by member 29 Jun 2026 at 22:19  | Reason: Not specified

Thank you J-B!

I am obviously suffering from repetitive stress injury!

There is a lot of confusion surrounding the use of rings to maintain erections. There are in general two types, depending on what you want them to achieve. The Somaerect rings are for maintaining strong and reliable erections lasting for up to 30 minutes for penetrative sex; ideal for those who suffer from total erectile dysfunction. The other types are designed to be put on after you have achieved a natural erection but can't maintain it for long enough.

Yes, the pump rings are intended to be tight enough to completely shut off the arteries and veins in the penis, trapping the blood in there.

When you get a normal/natural erection, blood flow increases into the corpus cavernosa causing it to swell, and this squashes the emissary veins from the corpus cavernosa, which causes more blood to be trapped in the corpus cavernosa, generating the erection. If the blood flow into the corpus cavernosa isn't fast enough to squash the emissary veins from the corpus cavernosa, the extra blood will just leak out. Sometimes the closing of the veins stops working after an extended period of no erections or no Testosterone (called veinous leak). This is where the more gentle cock rings come in. These emissary veins drain into the main penile veins which are near the surface (but not the one's you can see on the surface). If you constrict the main penile veins at the base even just a little with a gentle cock ring, that allows more pressure to build up in the corpus cavernosum. This may even be enough to make the emissary veins from the corpus cavernosa close off, significantly amplifying the effect, and sometimes you can even take the ring off at this point and retain the erection.