The first wearable tracker of its kind is worn on the PENIS to monitor health – this could signal a fatal condition

A first wearable fitness tracker costing €220 that attaches to the penis to monitor health has been launched in Britain.

The FirmTech Tech Ring can be worn during sex or at night – and special sensors detect nocturnal erections while men sleep.

This is used to create what the inventors call an ‘erectile fitness score’, which is displayed in the device’s linked app.

While this can obviously flag potential cases of erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence, monitoring penis performance can also be a lifesaver, its makers claim.

Erections depend on healthy circulation to the penis, and any problems can indicate life-threatening problems, including heart disease and prostate problems.

The aptly named FirmTech ‘Tech Ring’ uses a series of sensors to measure the cardiovascular health of the penis, both during sex and during nighttime erections while men sleep

Erectile dysfunction can also be an early warning sign of high blood pressure or diabetes.

High blood pressure in particular is often described as a ‘silent killer’ due to its lack of symptoms and the fact that it increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.

According to the NHS, an estimated 4.2 million people in England alone have undiagnosed high blood pressure.

Overnight erection tracking, such as the Tech Ring, may also help men identify the cause of their impotence.

Men typically experience three to five erections per night, lasting about 45 minutes in total.

These nocturnal erections occur to keep the penis healthy by flushing the organ with blood sporadically at night.

If a man has erection problems during sex, but his unconscious erections are normal, this may indicate that his impotence is caused by a mental problem, such as stress.

On the other hand, if both sex and nighttime erections have problems, it may indicate a physiological problem.

FirmTech founder Dr. Elliot Justin described the Tech Ring as an electrocardiogram, a painless test that measures the electrical activity of the heart, for “man’s favorite and most sensitive organ.”

He also claims that the device can help detect the signs of erection problems in its earliest stages, allowing men to make lifestyle changes known to improve the problem.

These include losing weight and eating a balanced diet, reducing alcohol intake and quitting smoking.

The Tech Ring, made of a rubbery material, extends around the penis and scrotum.

It is held securely in place with a buckle at the top of the device, so it can be worn both during intercourse and when the penis is flaccid.

British medics have previously urged men to avoid cock rings, which some use as an aid to impotence, that are made of hard materials such as metal.

Such rings carry the risk of getting stuck, effectively strangling the penis by cutting it off from oxygen. This can lead to the organ dying and subsequently having to be amputated.

Shocking footage shows how ambulance crews were in some cases forced to resort to power tools in a desperate bid to save men’s manhood.

That’s why doctors advise men who want to wear rings on their penis to opt for soft materials that can be easily removed in an emergency.

Erectile dysfunction is a common medical problem, especially as men age.

The NHS estimates that half of men aged between 40 and 70 will be affected to some extent.

Although in many cases it is an occasional one-off, if men have repeated problems with erectile dysfunction, they should contact their GP or a sexual health clinic.

These services can prescribe medications such as Viagra and devices such as vacuum pumps to directly help improve erections or therapy if the cause is psychological.

They can also help investigate whether impotence is caused by a health problem that requires further investigation, such as high blood pressure or a hormonal imbalance.

Similar wearable rings to monitor aspects of penile health, such as nighttime erections, have been launched in the past.