1. Start with lube
A good-quality lubricant is the first step to using a pleasure ring as comfortably as possible. Apply lube straight on the penis or chosen erogenous zone. You can also spread a little bit of lube over the ring or ears depending on the type of toy you purchase.
2. Place the ring on the penis
First, ensure the product is fully charged. You may find it easier to put the pleasure ring on while the penis is semi-erect. Glide the pleasure ring over the shaft of the penis. Stretch the ring to accommodate for size (pleasure rings are designed with a super stretchy silicone to mean that one size fits all). Choose a comfortable position for the ring to sit at the base of the penis. If you’re feeling daring, you could also try placing the ring around the scrotum and the penis at the same time for a more pressured sensation.
3. Build arousal in the body
Once the toy is safely and comfortably on the penis, you may want to get things going with yourself or a partner before you turn it on (especially if you’re not fully erect yet). It is important to get a feel for how the toy sits and how your body feels if you’re using it for the first time.
Explore the different erogenous zones on the body such as the neck, back, armpits, and more. Try using your or your partner’s hands, mouth or another sex toy on the shaft or frenulum (the most sensitive spot on the penis) to build arousal while the ring sits on the base.
4. Turn it on + choose a setting
Once you're ready for penetration, go ahead and turn the toy on. Remember to hold the power button down for 3 seconds! Spend some time on the lowest setting to get used to the sensation.
Pleasure rings will most likely have a variety of settings available to try. Adjust the pleasure settings by short pressing the power button.
5. Try different toy positions
There are a few different ways to wear a pleasure ring, depending on what type of stimulation you’re after.
6. Experiment with sex positions
A pleasure ring is best suited to sex positions that involve close bodily contact, so that the receiving partner can feel the vibrating ears against their erogenous zone. Positions such as missionary encourage close contact, while others like cowgirl/boy allow the receiving partner to be in control of their contact with the toy. Allow the receiving partner to grind their vulva or anus against the rabbit ears.
Don’t forget to change up your sex positions to include external play, too! Pleasure rings can also be used if one person wears the ring on their penis and the other person stimulates the shaft of the penis with their hands or mouth. Alternatively, have one partner keep the ring all to themselves while the other partner uses their own sex toy (mutual masturbation is always fun!).
7. Be safe!
You can still use a condom while wearing a pleasure ring. Put the ring on the base of the penis when semi-erect and then place the condom on the penis once hard. Make sure the pleasure ring is not sitting directly on top of the condom as this could cause friction that leads to breakage of the condom.
8. Set a time limit
VUSH recommends 20-30 minutes of play time with a pleasure ring due to the restriction of blood flow. Go slow and take breaks when using this toy.
9. Clean + dry your ring
Cleaning your pleasure ring after each individual use is essential. The material of your toy will determine how you clean it. It is safe to use warm water with a gentle soap to rinse the toy (just make sure you’re extra careful with the mechanics or battery area if your toy is not waterproof). You can also use a dedicated sex toy cleaning spray or gentle cleansing wipes if you’re not in the mood to get up and find running water.
No matter how you clean your sex toy, it is just as important to know how to dry it. Let your pleasure ring air dry on a clean surface or pat it dry with a clean tow
