My man and I actually bought this before we were introduced to Eden Fantasys. We were browsing through our local adult store and came upon a basket of vibrating cock rings tucked inside little foil packets. We were intrigued, so we asked the sales girl what she thought about The Big O Ring. She told us that it was one of their more popular cock rings, and in her experience, it turned the man's penis into a vibrator. "It's way too good to be true, especially for that price," I thought to myself. We purchased it anyway. And oh my, am I glad we did!

It really did turn his penis into a vibrator. But more than that, he also felt the stimulation. The Big O Ring is made of a material that's stretchy enough to fit around shaft and balls. It can be worn with the bullet against his balls so he feels a bit more vibration. Or it can be turned around so it brushes against her clit with every thrust.

That being said, this was our first vibrating cock ring. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who may be thinking about experimenting. It's a great item for beginners. As for whether or not it's suitable for more experienced players, I would say it isn't powerful enough for veterans. It's still a fun little play-thing though.

My experience with brand-new toys with any sort of rubbery component is that have a very strong smell long after they've been opened and used. However, even right out of the package The Big O Ring didn't have an overwhelming factory-fresh aroma. It's only when you put it right up to your nose that it's present. The only time I could imagine getting your nose that close, is if you're giving your partner oral sex while he's wearing it. Hmmm... This is an idea for later..

We were a little disappointed by how easily the material collects lint. And if it can collect lint, you know that it's capable of pulling the hair of the unwary. Oh, well. Wash it with soap and warm water after use, and store in a clean location.

This tiny little ring has a lot of stretching capacity. I mean, A LOT. The toy itself is small enough to fit easily in the palm of your hand. Or a pocket. Which means that it's packable and very travel friendly (takes up virtually no space!). The ring, the part that stretches to accommodate a penis, is about the size of a gold dollar coin. The vibrating bullet isn't much more than half an inch tall, by an inch long. All in all, it's pretty tiny. However, the material it's made out of is so stretchy that I could easily wear it as a bracelet. That's not to say I'd have circulation to my hand... With that in mind, we never had the problem of the ring slipping during intercourse.

For those of you with allergies, you will be happy to know that it's latex free and hypoallergenic. It's made out of TPR, which rates about a 6 out of 10 on the safety scale. It's also considered a "disposable" toy so if it gets linty beyond control, it's not a huge deal.

One of the great things that sets The Big O Ring apart from other vibrating cock rings is the fact that it has a removable bullet. On one side of the bullet is a single little button that you push to turn on, cycle through the settings, then turn off. The button itself is surrounded by the same material that makes up the rest of the toy. If you pull the ring away from the bullet, you'll be able to pull the bullet from the rest of the ring. Half of the bullet then twists open to reveal two LR1130 batteries that can obviously be replaced. If you have a bullet of approximately the same size, you can also swap them out.

The Big O Ring is probably a "one size fits most" type of contraption. If your penis is on the thin side, it's going to be a bit loose. Conversely, if your penis is extremely thick, it's going to be a bit more snug. While I don't have a penis (so I can't say for sure), I honestly believe that the ring is giving enough that even if you are on the thick side, you won't have to worry about it being tight bordering uncomfortable.

Like I mentioned earlier, there's only one button on the side. Push it once to turn it on. Push it again until you get to the setting you'd like. Once you get through the different pulse patterns, you'll shut it off. It's the easiest thing in the world to operate. Reviews are mixed as to whether or not the bullet the toy comes with is strong enough. Personally, I like it. Especially when it's positioned to rub against the clit. He, on the other hand, would like for it to be stronger. We may end up looking into a bullet small enough to fit in the original casing, but obviously be more potent than the original. All together, we would have to give it a three out of five "Vrooms". On the plus side, since it's got such a low rating, it's also next to silent. So for those of you who need a bit more discretion, this is right up your alley.

My man and I have differing opinions on The Big O Ring. I say the vibrations are enough. I could definitely take more, but boy do I like it the way it is. He says that he would love for the bullet to be more powerful. But at the same time, he's not going to stop using it. The Big O Ring is honestly the only toy in my miniscule (at the moment) collection that he will always grab before I have to say anything.

In summary: It's tiny, but extremely stretchable and it fits into discreet locations for convenient traveling purposes; it doesn't slip during intercourse; the batteries/bullet are replaceable; it's not super powerful, but it's also next to silent; it does collect lint; it's also considered disposable. Am I glad I purchased it? Most definitely. Would I give one as a gift? Not to my friends with rather extensive toy collections. But if I happened to have a friend who was on the market, I definitely would pick one up for them.