Not sure how common it is, but I know Ginger Taylor uses them.

...bring your own cock ring. I was introduced to them a while back, by Miss Ginger, and I've had nothing but good experiences with them.

Love using cockrings, especially for a handjob.  I keep the balls shaved and the sensation of fingernails over my nuts as she's jerking me with the other hand is mind blowing.  I've also used them with providers during sex and have had a couple of them tell me it feels good for them since the ring tends to pull the nuts tighter and towards the front.  I guess this pushes up against them in the right spot but it would seem the effect would be more psychological.  Anyway, just my two cents...

Thanks for the topic -  the reviews I have seen about these have been written by gay men.  I was wondering what other hetero guys thought about them - because I haven't seen anything from them.  And I am seriously interested in any reasonable posts on the subject.

There are two positions for one - above the balls and below them.  Below the balls is recommended by gay men from the reviews at Amazon on cock rings  - and honestly, who would know better?   Those guys seem to be real connoisseurs of such things.  On the other hand - those guys play rough...

When I was in my thirties, I did it above the balls with my wife using a pretty tight band.  Had an orgasm and it hurt like hell.  Felt like something ruptured in the wrong direction.  I would guess that essentially, I ejaculated into my bladder and that my urethra objected strenuously....  Probably not an accurate description BUT without consulting a doctor, that's my story and I am sticking to it.  And, of course, his advice would be "don't do that..."  Didn't do that again until....

Used a disposable ring above the balls with a provider last year in conjunction with my first (and probably last) PM as one of my "bucket list items", ...and found out (much to my disappointment..) that I really wasn't into PM.  Had a seriously good full body dry orgasm anyway after stopping the PM and just going with the HJ.   As I remember though, I was on a half viagra as well and ended up developing a hell of a headache.... so on balance, not something I would repeat.  Interesting though...

Earlier this year tried it using a disposable ring below the balls with the same provider - weird sensation.  Numbed it out a bit - but it did keep it pretty hard - which is probably why gay guys like it.  Probably could have fucked for the rest of day with that - but along with the cover - just really not worth it.  Sort of like having a strap on, I guess.   No viagra that time.  After I took the ring off, though, my erection completely went away - not a trace, nada, little willy has gone home for the day....it had been WAY overstimulated after a REALLY long session.  She did, however, still succeed in making me cum with a bullet against the frenulum and bottom of the corona (look it up...) and an HJ despite having NO rigidity at all - so hard I nearly shot myself in the eye.   Again - interesting BUT...

Will I use one as a regular thing?  No.  As an occasional change up in a session - just depends.  It's another tool in the toolbox...

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I sometimes use them although never had the dry experience that you describe.  I usually bring my own as I want to use what I am comfortable and familiar with.  I do like playing with them sometime just for something different.  But don't wear them for long periods of time - 20 minutes max is the recommendation I believe.  You don't want to limit circulation anywhere in your body for extended durations or bad things will happen.

I am interested in trying some of the vibrating cock rings - like maybe the Je Joue Mio.  I think the added vibration would be a fun shared experience for both parties.  Any ladies up for an experiment?  It would all be in the name of science, obviously.  

Especially when a condom can be a debbie downer....just have to use it right and the right one.  Was it the adjustable one?  I have included a link to the ones I recommend... the great thing about this is that you loosen it when you feel you are going to "let go" and you will most likely not be dry...Well, as long as your hydrated and its not pop number three lol... Questions feel free to PM me.    

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It is likely that you had a normal orgasm with the cock ring.

As you said it was "dry". What really happend is that when you ejaculated,
the cum went back into your bladder instead of exiting out the penis. This
is a normal function if the cock ring is tight or very tight. The tight cock
ring simply constricted the penile outlet.

Ejaculating into the bladder is harmless, and there is no danger. If in  
doubt, check with your urologist who will tell you the same thing.

Hope this helps...