cheapdad wrote:...Doctor and compound pharmacist have suggested that I try a ring along with the injecitons, and also a pump. So: apply ring before injection, after injection? suggested sequence of using injection/pump/ring...which is step 1, 2, then 3? any diference between just a penis ring and a penis/sack rings? Is there a difference between rings?
Personally I would only pump before injecting. I'm concerned pumping after could cause an hematoma. However, some guys seem to have success doing it. Whether you use the ring before or after injecting is up to you. I put the ring on pretty quickly after injecting. I find it gets in the way if I try to inject with the ring already on. Whatever works for you.
There's a bazillion different rings to choose from. The first category division is Medical Grade vs Novelty/Sex Shop rings. The medical grade generally have much greater constriction and are to be worn for only 15 to 20 minutes. I'm guessing you'll be looking for novelty/sex shop rings. They come is a dizzing array of models. You'll want ones that go around the shaft. Some guys like ones that go around the shaft behind the boys and some guys and some guys like ones that go in front of the boys. There's also rings sized to go around the boys, sort of packaging them. There's also many options with them. And then there's rings that combine the shaft ring(s) with the "sack" ring. And again many options.
Based on how your question is framed I'm guessing you're looking for a fairly basic shaft ring with enough constriction to aid your injection in maintaining an erection but not so constricting that allowable wear time is limited. If the ring is uncomfortable, painful, or causes your dick to get cold or turn blue it's too tight and you should try a different ring. Whether you use a shaft ring that goes in front of or behind the boys is up to you. You'll have to experiment to find which you like. I prefer behind the boys. The "sack" ring is, IMHO, optional. Wear one if you like it or don't if not. I don't think it aids the erection other than any erotic stimulation it may or may not provide. I'm currently using a tri-ring that combines a shaft ring both before and after the boys along a "sack" ring, all combined as one. Unfortunately that particular model of tri-ring is no longer made.
I can't tell you which rings to buy. You'll have to experimen. Expect rejects. It may be worth your whie to check out the "Cock Ring" thread found in the "Members Only" sub-forum. It's the last sub-forum found at the bottom of the main page.
Good luck.