How Do Cock Rings Work? The Mechanics, Explained
The effect is entirely mechanical, and it lasts only as long as the ring stays on.
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Research Using the FirmTech TechRing and MaxPR
Smart wearables are modernising the diagnosis, management and preventive care of ED.
The Military Now Tests Testosterone Every Year. Most Men Never Have
Whatever the politics, the underlying question is a fair one for any man: when did you last measure this?
Sex After Menopause: How Pleasure Can Ease Common Symptoms
Pleasure is one of the few menopause tools that is low risk, low cost and genuinely enjoyable.
A New Approach to Measuring Erectile Progress
The challenge is often not finding solutions — it's knowing whether they're working.
Morning Wood Decoded: What Waking Up Hard (or Not) Reveals About Your Health
Because it appears with no sexual thought or stimulation, it is a useful daily checkpoint.
Low Testosterone Symptoms: The Signs Most Men Miss, and How to Confirm Them
These signs are easy to write off as ordinary aging or stress.
Erections as a Vital Sign: The Biohacker's Guide to Erectile Fitness
Your erections are one of the most honest health signals your body produces.
Do GLP-1s Like Ozempic Help or Hurt Your Erections?
The honest answer is that it depends — which is exactly why tracking matters on a GLP-1.
Cock Ring for ED: New Research Shows It Actually Works — Even for Serious Cases
For men who can get an erection but can't keep it, pills address the start, not the finish.
Does Zoloft Affect Sex Drive?
If your desire or performance feels different, you're not imagining it, and you're far from alone.
The Penis and Clitoris: More Similar Than You Think
They're called homologous structures, which means they come from the same place and work in similar ways.
SSRI Sexual Dysfunction: New Research Reveals Permanent Side Effects
Research presented at SMSNA describes dysfunction that persists long after the prescription ends.
Nocturnal Penile Tumescence Test: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How To Track It At Home
A complete guide to the classic lab test and the at-home alternative.
How Fitness Boosts Sexual Performance
Staying active can transform not just your body, but your confidence and performance.
Erection Tracker: What It Measures and Why It Matters
Two goals: a comfortable way to measure, and clear data you can act on.
Wearable Erection Ring: Turning Real-World Data Into Health Insight
A discreet tracker that works during sex and at night, rolling firmness and duration into one score.
The Modern Playbook for Erectile Fitness
Trends you can discuss with a clinician, instead of waiting for problems to escalate.
Beyond Traditional Wearables: The Sexual Health Monitoring Device
Today's consumers are taking control of their wellness journey, demanding real-time insight.
RigiScan vs. the TechRing: Comparing Nocturnal Erection Measurement
Urologists have been interested to know how the TechRing compares to the RigiScan.
FirmTech vs Perfect Fit Xact-Fit Rings: A Comparison
Xact comes in 14 fixed sizes; FirmTech uses one adjustable strap.
Honoring Helen O'Connell, the Urologist Who Mapped the Clitoris
Her groundbreaking work on the clitoris has challenged a lot of misconceptions.
The Guide to Vibrating Cock Rings: RingMate, Lelo TOR 2, We-Vibe Bond and Dame HUG
The key question with any vibrating ring: where is the vibration most effective?
Xialla vs FirmTech: Which Tool for Sustaining Erections Fits You?
Fading erections, or venous leak, is likely the most common cause of ED.
FirmTech vs Eddie by Giddy vs RX Sleeve Veno Support
Erection rings have been used for centuries for a simple reason: they work.
The Link Between Sex and Longevity, and What Science Says
There's something pleasurable your doctor should be recommending more often.
Nocturnal Erections: Pillow Talk From Your Penis
Every man enjoys morning wood, and every man should be worried if he has dead wood.
Prostate Cancer and Sexual Function
As penile rehabilitation is more widely accepted, more men return to pre-treatment function.
Unveiling the Power of Testosterone
Its significance extends well beyond muscle and libido, and it matters for women too.
What Is Special About a VaxAid Penis Pump, and How It Can Help
Vacuum therapy and a constriction ring solve opposite halves of the same problem.
Biohacking and Sexual Health: Track It to Hack It
Strategic interventions in our lifestyle, measured rather than guessed at.
Put a Ring On It: One Toy That Changes Sex for Men
Beyond rock hard, there is cock ring hard.
The Evolution of Men's Wearable Sex Tech
A 2003 follow-up study noted sexual function decreasing sharply by decade after 50.
Data Privacy on Health and Sex Apps
New year, new you — and a new app holding some of your most sensitive data.
Research Presented at the Society for Sexual Medicine of North America, November 2023
Three pre-publication studies completed in autumn 2023.
Why Track Erections?
Nocturnal erections are indicative of healthy erectile function — when you can see them.
The Benefits of Penoscrotal Rings
An intimate pleasure and confidence-enhancing accessory that has captivated thousands.
PDE5 Medications: What Men Should Know Before Ordering Online
When men go limp, the first reaction today is to go online and get a pill.
The TechRing vs. Performance Ring vs. MaxPR
A smart ring, a simple ring, and a maximum-performance ring — and who each is for.
Climacturia After Prostate Treatment: The Unspoken Side Effect
Most men know about incontinence after prostate treatment. Far fewer are warned about this.
Debunking Men's Sexual Health Supplement Myths
The biggest myth is that they are all safe and effective. Many are neither.
Venous Leak Syndrome: Diagnosis, Prevention and Improving Erections
All erections deflate as venous blood leaves the penis. For some men, it leaves too fast.
PTSD and Erectile Dysfunction: Restoring Intimacy
For military personnel, the effects of PTSD on sexual function can be particularly significant.
The Benefits of Cock Rings for Female Partners
The reasons women report better sex with a ring might surprise you.
Understanding Your TechRing Data and Erectile Fitness Score
An overall score of 7+ is good, and 8.5 is excellent.
Three Benefits of Using a Penis Ring
Helpful for men with ED, and for men who simply want more sensation.
How to Enhance Your Sexual Performance Without Medication
There are devices, aids and habits that work without a prescription.
Which Erectile Dysfunction Drug Is Best?
Medication is the most common ED treatment, but the guidelines list several options.
Is Erectile Dysfunction Caused by Aging?
Nearly 40% of men are affected by ED by 40, and nearly 70% by 70.
What Are the Causes of Erectile Dysfunction?
Nearly 75% of diabetic men will experience erectile dysfunction at some stage.
How Erection Assistance Devices Improve Sexual Performance
Erection enhancing rings are made to improve comfort, performance and pleasure.
How to Choose the Best Erection Ring
Start with the basics: decide what you want the ring to do, then match the fit to your body.
How to Use an Erectile Performance Ring to Improve Erections
Cock rings were rarely discussed during my urology training, and they are not in the treatment guidelines.
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