The Mega Stretch Rings by Pipedream were the first cock ring experience for both me and my partner. We were both unsure of what it would be like, but I knew that cock rings can increase the size and duration of a man’s erection and make orgasm more intense, so I figured why not try it out. I chose the black set since black is a sexy color and my partner would never be caught dead with something pink or purple around his penis.

The packaging was pretty basic. It looks exactly as shown in the picture. The rings are held to a piece of cardboard by two plastic bubbles. There was only a faint smell to them when I took them out, but a couple of good washes took care of that.

The hardest thing to tell from just viewing them online was the size. I was actually surprised because I thought they would be much smaller. Unstretched, the inside area is a little bit smaller than a dime and around the outside (not including the nubs) is a little bit larger than a quarter. They are about ¾ of an inch thick, from front to back.

They are very soft and stretchy, making them less intimidating for someone who’s never used a cock ring. While they have plenty of give, they are still very durable. They held up very well against my “test stretches”. There are lots of smudges and inconsistencies on the surface of the TPR, which is simply a result of poor craftsmanship. To be fair, you get what you pay for, and at only $6.99 you can’t have both durability and looks. If you’re looking for a high quality cock ring I would suggest looking elsewhere. I would recommend these cock rings for someone who wants to test out the cock ring waters before they dive in for something more expensive.

Some safety points:
TPR silicone is porous and cannot be sterilized, so it’s best not to share these. Good thing there’s two of them! They can be cleaned before and after use with a toy cleaner or antibacterial soap and warm water.
(Not a safety point, but speaking of TPR silicone, you should keep these separated from each other and other silicone toys as they could melt one another.)
Cock rings should not be worn for longer than 20-30 minutes. Pay attention for your body’s signs to take it off like numbness, tingling, pain, dramatic color changes (like blue or purple).

Traditionally, cock rings are put on while the penis is still flaccid. First the testicles are put through one at a time and then the penis is slipped through. My partner isn’t too keen on cutting the circulation to his testicles off quite yet, so we just put it around the base of his penis. I urge you to use lube with these. Otherwise, they can easily stick to and pull at the skin and pubic hair and be very uncomfortable. Because they contain silicone, you should stick with a water based lube.

I didn’t notice the nubs around the edge at all. If they were placed closer to the opening, they would probably serve as nice stimulation.

The cock ring made my partner’s erection slightly harder, but not really larger. Since, we didn’t put it around his testicles, it didn’t have any affect on how long he lasted. The most noticeable thing was that he stayed erect for a little bit longer after he came, which was great because I was this close to coming when he did, so it gave me a chance to come as well.