What is the purpose of a penis ring?
A penis ring helps keep blood in the penis so an erection stays firmer for longer. FirmTech rings sit around the base of the penis and behind the testicles and apply gentle, even pressure that slows blood from flowing back out. The effect is mechanical and lasts only while the ring is on. The TechRing also records erection data while you wear it.
What does a ring do for a man?
A ring supports a firmer, longer-lasting erection while it is worn. By holding pressure at the base, it slows the outflow of blood that ends an erection. FirmTech describes its rings as drug-free, with no pills or prescription, and ready whenever you are. The MaxPR, its tightest ring, is also designed for heightened sensation and a more intense finish.
Do erectile dysfunction rings work?
Erection rings work for many men by keeping blood in the penis, which supports firmer, longer erections from the first use. They do not cure the cause of erectile dysfunction, and the effect ends when the ring comes off. FirmTech lists 20+ studies published or underway, including a 2024 randomized survey study in The Journal of Sexual Medicine comparing two medical-grade devices.
How effective is a ring?
How well a ring works depends on why erections fade. Rings generally help most when a man can get an erection but loses it too soon, because the ring slows blood from draining out. If you cannot get an erection at all, see a doctor first. FirmTech’s research article reports a median erection of 12.1 minutes, rated 8.6 out of 10 for firmness, in TechRing recordings under 1 hour.
Do rings help you stay hard?
Yes, staying hard is what an erection ring is for. The ring holds gentle pressure at the base so blood stays in the penis, which helps an erection last from start to finish while the ring is on. FirmTech’s Performance Ring and TechRing can be worn for up to 12 hours, and the tighter MaxPR for up to 90 minutes at a time.
Do rings make you last longer?
A ring helps an erection last longer, which is different from delaying orgasm. By slowing blood flow out of the penis, it supports firmness for longer while worn. Some men want a more intense finish, which FirmTech designed the MaxPR for. FirmTech also lists a prospective trial underway on managing premature ejaculation with the TechRing, so results there are not yet published.
What does the TechRing measure?
The TechRing measures erection firmness, quality and duration during sex, plus the count, strength and length of nighttime erections while you sleep. The FirmTech app rolls these into a 0 to 100 Erectile Fitness Score and lets you log sleep, drinks, workouts and medication to see what changes it. FirmTech says your data is stored to HIPAA standards and never sold.
What is the use of a vibrating ring for men?
A vibrating ring adds vibration for a partner, or for solo use, on top of the support a ring gives. FirmTech’s version is RingMate, a $69 three-speed vibrator that slides onto any FirmTech ring. It is sold alone or in bundles, such as the Performance Ring or MaxPR with RingMate for $120, or the TechRing with RingMate for $304.