The Bottom Line
Pros
- Phthalate free, soft rubber ring, provides a snug but comfortable fit.
- Two strong bullet vibrators are removable, easy to clean and versatile.
- Easy to use with condoms.
- Relatively quiet vibration.
Cons
- Large ring and double motors are not discreet.
- Vibration without a change in pressure, placement, or intensity can have a numbing effect.
Description
- Stretchy, silicone-blend ring with two spaces for bullet vibrators.
- Two waterproof bullet shaped vibrators, three speed motor.
- Each vibrator takes three watch batteries, included.
Guide Review - Shag Factory Double Decker Vibe Ring
Vibrating rings are fun, if imperfect, sex toys. Whenever you strap a vibrator on to your body you lose some control. This isn't a bad thing, but it needs to be accounted for, and vibrating rings are most fun when your expectations fit the product.
The most important expectation to know about is that regardless of the marketing promises, the person wearing the ring will always feel the vibration more than the partner not wearing the ring. In fact some partners find vibrating rings frustrating as they aren't able to control exactly where, when, how long, and how hard the connection is between their body and the vibrator. Also, because the vibrator is staying in one place, many report that there can be a temporary desensitizing effect.
Having said that, the Double Decker Ring from Shag Factory is a definitely on the right track. The ring is substantial enough that it provides a snug fit (when worn on a penis that kind of snugness can itself feel pleasurable) but stretchy enough to accommodate a wide range of sizes. Because it comes with two full size bullet vibrators, it provides a significant buzz that would likely be felt by both wearer and partner.
The material, a silicone mix, is tacky when dry and if it's being worn on a penis lubricant should be applied to both the ring and the penis. It works well with condoms, some people anecdotally report that rings help keep a condom on a smaller penis, but either way, as long as there's lubricant there should be no concern about the ring damaging the condom.
If you're not sure how to introduce the vibrating ring into sex play, you can start by taking one or both of the vibrators out of the ring and use them on each other's bodies first. You may want to wait until you're both absolutely ready and aching for intercourse before putting the vibrators back into the ring and proceeding to use it.
