My partner and I have plenty of experience with cock rings that stretch, vibrate, and sometimes stink (literally and figuratively). We've never tried a solid band cock ring, and after he expressed interest in getting one I began my search. I came across the beautiful Titan Charcoal by Gear Essentials and knew that I had found what I was looking for.

The Titan Charcoal is a stainless steel cock ring that sets itself apart from similar cock rings with its black color. It weighs in at a respectable 2.5 ounces and works very well with temperature play, thanks to the material. It arrives in a round, masculine tin with the Gear Essentials logo on the lid and “gear essentials” written around the sides. The tin is lined with black velvet and is a great place for storage.

I tossed the tin at my partner and watched him react like a kid in a candy store. He literally couldn't wait to try it out. After putting it on (flaccid penis, balls in first) he was in love. He wore it around for about an hour, commenting on how different it felt and how much he liked it. I had struck gold (steel?) with my gift, hooray!

During sex, he had a harder erection and lasted longer (which is the point of a cock ring, after all). The weight of the Titan Charcoal caused his balls to slap against me much more than normal during missionary position, which was an unexpected bonus.

The Titan Charcoal is extremely easy to clean using an antibacterial soap and warm water. Since it is stainless steel it can also be sterilized using all of the standard methods (boiling, running through a dishwasher on the top rack with no soap, or wiping with a 10% bleach solution and rinsing). It is extremely important to measure properly before you purchase a solid band-style cock ring. The manufacturer has instructions for measuring here.

If you have tried stretchy cock rings in the past and have been left disappointed, or are just interested in some pretty cock jewelry, I would highly suggest anything from the Titan line. (Please make sure to measure correctly!) Stainless steel is a body-safe material that will last a lifetime, and a Titan cock ring would be a great investment.