Firefighters Remove Man’s Penis Ring After It Gets Stuck

If you’ve got erectile dysfunction, you may have tried a penis ring. When used properly, penis rings have been known to temporarily help with erectile dysfunction.

But for a man in the UK, there wasn’t exactly a happy ending to intercourse.

Third time’s the charm

First, doctors at Ipswich Hospital in Suffolk used lube to try to remove the penis ring, but it didn’t work. Then, a team of 10 firefighters showed up with hydraulic equipment and tried to remove the penis ring, but that didn’t work. Finally, another crew of firemen arrived to help the man. Using cutting equipment, they were finally able to remove the penis ring.

Why the rise in penis ring problems

According to the London Fire Brigade, there are a growing number of similar incidents occurring in the UK. Although no one knows for sure why these issues are increasing, rescue workers theorize that they have something to do with the move “Fifty Shades of Grey.” It’s possible that the movie is encouraging people to experiment more with sex toys, bondage, and other fetish-related items.

Using penis rings for erectile dysfunction

A penis ring also called an erectile dysfunction ring or a venous constriction ring, is used to treat erectile dysfunction by placing it around the base of the penis to hinder the flow of penis back into the body. Some rings also have a loop that goes around the testicles.

Although some are made of plastic, rubber or silicone, others are made of metal. Some erectile dysfunction rings are sold as kits with penis pumps.

Alternatives to the erectile dysfunction ring

Although erectile dysfunction rings do work for some men, there’s also a risk that they’ll get stuck.

For most men with erectile dysfunction, a safe alternative is a using an erectile dysfunction drug, such as Viagra. Talk with your doctor about a prescription, or reach out for an online consultation.