Zero Tolerance Black Tie Affair Silicone Vibrating Couple Cock Ring

What it is

The Zero Tolerance Black Tie Affair is a rechargeable vibrating couples ring made from soft silicone, named on the package as a rechargeable silicone cock tie. Where a conventional ring is a fixed circle, this one is a tie: two silicone tails run down from the loop and pass through an oval slider bead, so the loop closes to whatever diameter you pull it to and the bead holds it there. A removable bullet sits crosswise above the loop inside a silicone sleeve, and the front face of that sleeve carries a raised, nubbed platform. The printed info card gives the assembled dimensions as 6.5 inches high, 2.58 inches wide and 1.03 inches deep, with a weight of 1.3 ounces.

It sits in our cock rings range as one of the adjustable designs rather than a one-diameter ring, and it is a powered item — the bullet gives ten vibrating speeds and functions from a single button.

How the tie works

The loop is set by hand rather than chosen off a size chart. In the bare product photograph you can see the whole mechanism: the loop at the top, the oval slider bead sitting just below it, and the two tapered tails continuing down past the bead. Drawing the tails through the bead closes the loop; easing them back opens it out. The bead is what keeps the setting, so there is no stretching a fixed ring to fit, and no choosing between several diameters at the point of order.

The two tails are left long on purpose and hang free below the bead once the loop is set. Those trailing ends are the detail that gives the product its name, and they are what makes it visually distinct from a plain closed ring.

What it is made of

Two materials are named on the info card: the tie and the platform are silicone, described there as creamy soft, and the bullet is ABS plastic, described as durable. The difference shows in the photographs — the silicone parts read matte black, while the bullet's exposed ends carry a glossy highlight. The card also states that the product is phthalate free and latex free, and that it is waterproof and submersible.

The nubbed platform is molded into the face of the silicone sleeve rather than attached to it, so the raised dots sit on one continuous surface with no seam across the front. The nubs overlap each other in every photographed angle, so this listing describes the texture without putting a number on them.

Every row above is transcribed from the printed info card supplied with the product.

Power and controls

One button runs everything. It sits at one end of the bullet, and pressing it steps through the ten vibrating speeds and functions the card lists. A white LED illuminates the button while the toy is in use, which is the only indicator on the product.

Power is rechargeable and a USB cable is supplied, both stated on the info card, so there are no batteries to buy or replace. The bullet is a separate component that sits inside the silicone sleeve — it is photographed on its own twice, once on the carton front and once beside the spec bullets on the info card — so the vibrating part and the silicone body can be handled separately.

How to use and look after it

Set the loop first, then switch on. Open the loop out, position it, then draw the two tails down through the slider bead until the fit feels right, leaving the nubbed platform facing forwards. Settings can be changed at any point with the same single button.

For cleaning, the printed instruction is to clean with Zero Tolerance toy cleaner and a warm water rinse. The card rates the toy waterproof and submersible, so rinsing it under the tap sits within what the maker states. Dry it before storing. Water-based lubricant is the usual pairing for a silicone surface as a general convention of the material, not an instruction printed on this package.

Who it is for

This is a couples design, sold to adults 18 and over. The card calls it an adjustable vibrating couple's toy, and the layout reflects that — the loop and the trailing tails are worn by one partner, while the nubbed platform faces outward and sits where it makes contact between both. It will suit anyone who has found a fixed-diameter ring either tight or loose, because the diameter here is set by hand at the moment of use rather than fixed when the product was made. You can browse the wider sex toys selection or the men's range for other designs.

Good to know

As general guidance for any wearable ring, stop using it if it causes pain, numbness or discomfort, and do not wear it for an extended session. Keep it away from heat and sharp objects, store it dry, and keep it out of reach of children. The product carries a five year warranty from Zero Tolerance, and the info card shows CE and RoHS compliance marks along with the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol for electrical waste disposal.

California's Proposition 65 program requires warnings on certain consumer products sold in that state. For general background on how that program works, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment publishes its Proposition 65 warnings site and a set of chemical fact sheets. Neither page refers to this product; both are offered as independent reference on the rules themselves.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the loop adjust?

You set it by hand — the two silicone tails pass through an oval slider bead, and drawing them through closes the loop to whatever diameter you choose, with the bead holding that setting. There is no size chart and no second size to pick between; the one unit covers its whole range of settings.

Does it take batteries?

No — the Black Tie Affair is rechargeable and a USB cable is included, both printed on the info card. That means there are no cells to buy separately and nothing to replace as the toy is used.

Can it be used in water?

Yes — the printed info card states that the toy is waterproof and submersible. That also makes cleaning straightforward: the maker's instruction is to clean it with Zero Tolerance toy cleaner and a warm water rinse, then dry it before storage.

What is it made from?

The tie and the nubbed platform are silicone and the bullet is ABS plastic, both named on the info card, which also states the product is phthalate free and latex free. Water-based lubricant is the usual pairing for silicone as a general convention of the material.

How is this order packaged?

Orders ship in plain outer packaging with no product imagery or description on the outside. It will not show the Gear Isle name.

Product information compiled and reviewed by the Gear Isle product team. We transcribe product specifications directly from manufacturer packaging. Found an error? Tell us.

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.