It isn't often that I get to review a toy. The range of toys for men is pretty limited and frankly, one masturbation sleeve is much like another so I seldom bother any more. However an early XXXmas present turned up from a friend of ours who used to run a sex shop in the States and still has a garage full of unsold stock that he ships boxes of to us occasionally. This time the box had something in it for me - a California Exotic Leather Cinch.
Essentially, this is an adjustable leather cock ring. I have used, and reviewed, cock rings before and the problem I have had in the past is finding one the right size. They are either way too big (actually that's most of them) or too small (depressingly few). With its adjustable strap, this one can be sized perfectly to match a man of any endowment. A few quick adjustments and I was ready to go.
Cock rings have a couple of functions. One is sheer aesthetics. For some people, the look of a be-ringed cock is a big turn-on. Not so for Mrs Dave, who tends to giggle. Particularly if I put the ring round my balls as well. The words "trussed chicken" have crossed her lips on more than one occasion. It is though, a good looking piece of kit if you are into the look of leather.
Some wear it to make orgasm more intense. I've never noticed any enhancement myself. It does feel a little different. Hard to describe but there's some additional pressure as the cum tries to force itself through the tight ring. Interesting, yes, unusual, yes but more intense? Not for me anyway.
For others, the ring is worn to help maintain an erection. I have to brag here and say that, other than a few occasions where I have indulged a little too heavily in red wine, I have never had a problem with erections. Actually, I doubt anyone sleeping with Mrs Dave would ever have a problem with erections. I can't say whether it works as advertised for this purpose. I did stay hard after I came and was able to keep pleasuring Mrs Dave for a while afterwards but whether that was because of the ring, or just because she's so damn sexy, I can't say.
The one thing we did find with this is that Mrs Dave found it a little uncomfortable for deep thrusting. It's not heavily studded or spiked like some leather gear, but it is much wider than the timber rings I have tried before (just over 1cm or about 1/2 inch for our American brethren) and the adjustable buckle and "quick release safety clasp" tended to rub her up the wrong way when I was in deep.
So. Cock rings just don't seem to be the thing for us. If you are into them though, you will probably like this one. It's comfortable to wear and the adjustment means you can get the size exactly right. You may need to adjust the position of the buckle and quick release clasp if you are fucking deeply, or use a shallower position.
