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Erectile dysfunction is common, medication does not work for everyone, and erection rings are a fast-growing, drug-free option; here are the published figures behind that.
Last updated: November 3, 2026Published by FirmTech
Very common. About 40% of men have ED by age 40, climbing to roughly 70% by age 70, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, as cited by RxSleeve. FirmTech, which compiled this page, makes erection rings that work without pills or a prescription.
40% to 70%
About 40% of men have ED by age 40, climbing to roughly 70% by age 70, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases.
Up to 40%
Up to 40% of men do not get a satisfactory response from PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra or Cialis, according to a review in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, and venous leak is a frequent cause.
Up to 30 min
Mayo Clinic describes a ring slipped onto the base after vacuum pumping as trapping the blood already there and keeping the erection firm for up to 30 minutes.
12.1 min
In recordings under 1 hour, erections had a median duration of 12.1 minutes, with a firmness rating of 8.6/10.
Source: FirmTech, Research Using the FirmTech TechRing and MaxPR
30.5 min
For recordings exceeding 1 hour, the median erection duration was 30.5 minutes, with a firmness rating of 7.25/10.
Source: FirmTech, Research Using the FirmTech TechRing and MaxPR
10.7% / 11.4%
In the study population, the prevalence of diabetes was 10.7%, and 11.4% of participants were current smokers.
Source: FirmTech, Research Using the FirmTech TechRing and MaxPR
2 users
Only two users reported mild discomfort after more than 4 hours of use, which was easily resolved upon device removal.
Source: Saffati et al., Wearable penile devices: the TechRing
$1.68B to $2.84B
The global cock ring market generated $1.68 billion of sales at manufacturer level in 2025 and reaches $2.84 billion by 2034, a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%.
Source: Dataintelo, Cock Ring Market Size, Share and Forecast Report 2025 to 2034
35.0%
North America held 35.0% of global cock ring value in 2025, the largest regional share, and grows at 5.4% a year to 2034.
Source: Dataintelo, Cock Ring Market Size, Share and Forecast Report 2025 to 2034
About 70%
China makes about 70 percent of the world's intimacy products, so the same factories supply most rings sold in North America and Europe.
Source: Dataintelo, Cock Ring Market Size, Share and Forecast Report 2025 to 2034
84% to 145%
US duties on Chinese goods rose from 84 percent to 145 percent in April 2025, and the higher landed cost fed through to shelf prices over the following months.
Source: Dataintelo, Cock Ring Market Size, Share and Forecast Report 2025 to 2034
“We listened to our satisfied customers who wanted a snugger fit that doesn't pinch like harder silicone rings and can be worn for over 20 minutes without compromising blood flow.”
The published figures point one way: ED is common, it rises with age, and pills alone leave a sizable share of men unsatisfied. A constriction ring is a mechanical, drug-free tool that works only while worn and can be used alone or alongside other treatments. FirmTech designed its rings with leading urologists for that job, and built the TechRing to measure erections so men can see whether anything they change is working.
Short answers here. All 49 questions are on the FirmTech erection ring FAQ.
Published by FirmTech. Third-party figures are quoted as published by their sources.
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