Spartacus Elastomer Flexible Cock Ring Round Purple

What it is

The Spartacus Elastomer Flexible Cock Ring Round Purple is a single, non-vibrating wearable ring, molded in one piece from flexible elastomer in a soft translucent purple. It has a round profile — the band itself is circular in cross-section, like a smooth doughnut rather than a flat washer — and there is no motor, battery compartment, switch or seam anywhere on it. One ring is supplied. It belongs to the plainest, most mechanical end of the cock rings category: nothing to charge, nothing to pair, nothing to replace.

About the material

This ring is sold as an elastomer ring, and elastomer is the general name for a family of polymers that stretch under load and spring back to their molded shape when the load comes off. The word is a contraction of "elastic polymer." Rubber bands, shoe soles, swim goggles and the flexible grips on kitchen tools are all elastomers of one kind or another; the thermoplastic versions used for molded goods can be heated, shaped and cooled repeatedly, which is why they turn up in products that need to be both soft to the touch and dimensionally stable over time.

What that means in the hand is a band with a little give in it. Elastomer sits between hard plastic and limp silicone on the stiffness scale: it yields when you stretch it, then returns, and it carries a slight tackiness on the surface that keeps a molded ring from sliding around as readily as a glossy, rigid one. The translucency is characteristic of the material too — the color is dispersed through the body of the ring rather than printed on the outside, so it does not wear off the way a surface coating can.

Product specifications

How to use it

Put the ring on before use, stretching it gently with both hands rather than forcing it over dry skin, and let it settle at the base. A thin film of water-based lubricant on the inside of the band makes it easier to put on and take off, and makes the whole thing a great deal more comfortable than working it on dry.

Fit should be snug, never tight. If the ring pinches, if you notice numbness or tingling, or if the skin changes color, take it off straight away. Stretch the band wide with your fingers to remove it; never cut or saw at it while it is being worn. Do not wear it while asleep, and keep any single session short rather than extended. If removal is difficult, stop, let everything relax, and try again with more lubricant.

Elastomer tends to grip rather than slide, which is worth remembering on the way off: stretch the band, do not drag it.

Cleaning and storage

Wash the ring in warm water with a mild, unscented soap before and after every use, then rinse it thoroughly and let it air dry on a clean towel. Warm water and soap is the conservative method and is appropriate for flexible molded goods generally. Do not boil it, do not run it through a dishwasher, and do not put it in direct sunlight or on a radiator to dry — heat is the usual way flexible rings are ruined.

Store it on its own in a dry drawer or a cloth bag rather than loose in a box with other items. Flexible polymers of different formulations can react with one another over months of contact, and keeping pieces separated is the simple way around it. Keep it out of direct sunlight between uses.

Who it's for

This is a product for adults 18 and over who want a simple, uncomplicated ring rather than a powered device. It suits anyone buying a first ring and not wanting to spend much on the experiment, anyone who prefers flexible materials to rigid metal or hard plastic, and anyone restocking a drawer with something easy to clean and easy to replace. The purple is a quiet, translucent shade rather than a loud one. If you are comparing options across the broader men's range, this one sits at the basic, no-electronics end.

Good to know

Keep this product out of reach of children, and stop using it if it shows any splitting, stickiness beyond the material's normal surface feel, or a change in texture. Flexible rings are consumable in the sense that they do not last forever; replace rather than repair. Anyone with a medical condition, reduced sensation, or a known sensitivity to flexible plastics should speak to a licensed healthcare professional before using a constriction-style accessory of any kind.

California's Proposition 65 requires certain products sold in that state to carry a chemical warning, and no such warning is reproduced on this page. If you want background on how the program works and which substances it covers, the state's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment publishes the official Proposition 65 warnings site and a library of chemical fact sheets. Neither page refers to this product; both are general consumer information published by the state of California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this Spartacus ring made of?

It is made of elastomer, the material named in the product title. Elastomer is the general term for a flexible, rubber-like polymer that stretches under tension and returns to its molded shape; it is the same broad material family used for things like flexible tool grips and molded seals. This ring is translucent purple all the way through rather than painted.

Does it vibrate or need batteries?

No — it is entirely manual. The ring is a single molded piece with no motor, no battery compartment, no charging port and no controls of any kind, so there is nothing to switch on and nothing to keep charged.

How should it fit?

Snug, but never tight. The band should stay in place without pinching, and you should be able to stretch it off easily with your fingers at any point. Take it off immediately if you notice numbness, tingling or any change in skin color, do not wear it while asleep, and keep sessions short.

What lubricant should I use with it?

Water-based lubricant is the right choice. It works with every common toy material, it rinses off with plain warm water, and it will not leave a residue that has to be scrubbed away. Apply a thin film inside the band before putting the ring on.

How is this order packaged?

Orders ship in plain outer packaging with no product images and no description of the contents printed on the outside. It will not show the Gear Isle name.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Adult novelty device for adults 18 and over. Consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially if you have a medical condition. Keep out of reach of children.