‘Put a Ring on It!’: How Seniors Can Achieve a Better Sex Life with Erection Rings

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As men age, they inevitably shift from sexual fitness to dysfunction, but lack objective, personal data and informed advice to address it. Doctors often avoid discussing sexual health, and many men hesitate to talk about their concerns, despite the significant impact on mental well-being and relationships. So, many men go online to get pills, which they may not need, might mask significant cardiovascular problems, and have potential side effects. 

It’s time to cast aside embarrassment, use a diagnostic aid to get to the bottom of problems, and have more informed discussions with doctors. A new, innovative wearable device can help. The TechRing by FirmTech is a data-driven erection ring that provides men and their doctors with actionable insights to improve performance and enhance pleasure.

Why I invented a data-driven erection ring 

I’ve always been fascinated by sexual health and curious about how to maintain a healthy sex life throughout life. My wife and I enjoy sex toys, but until now, erection rings were uncomfortable and unsatisfying novelties. 

When a urologist asked me to help develop a tool for measuring nocturnal erections, I realized that I needed to reinvent the erection ring. I needed to make something that could be comfortably worn all night and improve performance when having sex. It had to be easy to get on and off, too, as many men struggle with conventional rings. 

Over the years, we tried many different erection rings in search of a model that was just right in terms of effectiveness, comfort, and ease of use. The lasso style was effective for hardness but not for pleasure.  I liked the softer material of the sling by Oxballs. But it pinched when putting it on and taking it off. Both were uncomfortable after 20 or so minutes since they cut off the circulation

The TechRing contains two sensors for measuring nocturnal and sex erections. Instead of tight and uncomfortable silicone, we use a softer elastomer with just the right amount of stretch and pressure. We developed an easy on-and-off hook and loop design inspired by the bra. 

Beyond the basic perks of wearing an erection ring, our data-enhanced TechRing gathers men’s vital health data while they wear it. This information could be invaluable for men to share with their healthcare providers. It could contain early warning signs of health problems, from heart disease to diabetes, that could be more easily mitigated with early detection and treatment. The data can signal side effects from common anti-hypertensives and anti-depressants. Men can find out about potential issues with their erectile fitness before they become evident with erectile dysfunction. 

Subsequently, we made a ring without the tech that can help increase confidence and pleasure, which can be worn for more than 30 minutes. It limits the venous flow out of the penis but allows the arterial flow in. So, circulation is never compromised.

Why should older men use erection rings?

Some of you may already be cringing and thinking that you would never use an erection ring or that you don’t need one. 

With aging, the smooth muscles around our veins weaken, and the veins become stiffer. So blood leaves the penis faster than when we were younger. This can undermine the confidence of men and their partners. 

Beyond those who already use them to maintain an erection, many other men can also benefit. With comfortable and safe designs, erection rings can help men—whether they experience erectile dysfunction or not—last longer, get harder, and have more powerful orgasms. 

To keep an erection many older men use pills like Viagra and Cialis, which work by putting more blood into the penis. But they are less effective at keeping it there. So, even with pills, erections can fade. 

Less sensitivity to the penis and less friction from aging partners can also lead to problems with sustaining erections. Men will even avoid sex to avoid anxiety and the possibility of failure. Many men also find it hard to discuss these issues with their partners. 

Erection rings can help older men maintain an erection. Removing anxiety about performance can help men relax and get the intimacy and bonding that result from making love. 

Couples often fall out of the habit of making love because aging can make it more challenging, and years of familiarity have made things a little boring. 

Using an erection ring can restore confidence. Couples can and should make plans for intimacy, and lovemaking should be a regular habit. The benefits are stronger relationships, better moods, and potentially better overall health. But because we are a prudish society, we often shy away from recommending a consistent sex life as part of a couple’s healthy habits. 

There are so many good reasons to put a ring on it

Older men stand to benefit in multiple ways if they ignore the stigma around using erection rings and embrace the potential advantages. Erection rings can provide them with the ability to more consistently maintain an erection, building confidence in their performance and cultivating intimacy with their partners. 

Better sexual health can help support better overall health, and many studies link a healthy sex life to longevity, fewer problems with things like vascular disease and diabetes, and lower rates of depression. 

Finally, the TechRing by FirmTech can help men measure and monitor vital health statistics, and that information can lead to better preventative care. 

Men will often say when I recommend trying an erection ring, “I don’t need it.” The fact of the matter is, an erection ring can help give you a stronger, longer erection, no matter your age or health status. It is not about “need”, but about want. What man doesn’t want to have better sex and satisfy their partner? It’s time for men to put a ring on it.